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T A M P A B A Y M A G A Z I N E ’ S R E S T A U R A N T G U I D E
Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants.
We have tried them all and find them to be the best places to dine in the Tampa Bay area.
Our restaurant reviews are grouped according to location.
Pinellas County’s North/South dividing line is Ulmerton Road.
Hillsborough County’s North/South dividing line is Kennedy Boulevard. s
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10 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM, Sun 11
AM-9 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, W.
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber
Restaurant, 447 Mandalay Ave.,
Clearwater Beach, (727) 442-4144. Serving
classic American cuisine since 1948, their
signature dishes include the finest cuts of
USDA Prime Beef, as well as daily seafood
specials that are the catch of the day, thus
ensuring their freshness. Try their Backto
the-Farm Chicken, homemade soups,
sauces, breads and desserts. You’ll enjoy
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ Moderate
$$$ Expensive
RS Reservations Suggested
CM Children’s Menu Available
E Entertainment
D Dancing
V Visa
MC MasterCard
X All Major Credit Cards
C Catering Available
W Wheelchair Accessible
North Pinellas
Alfano’s Restaurant &
Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd.,
Clearwater, (727) 584-2125.
Chefs Frank and Linda Alfano
are celebrating 28 years as
one of the area’s finest dining
establishments. Their classic
Italian cuisine is complemented
by the atmosphere of an oldworld
palazzo, an awardwinning
wine list, and a full
bar. There is jazz on Wednesday
nights and a piano on the
weekends in their Splendido
Lounge. Open for lunch Mon-
Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS, E,
X, C, W.
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 573-3363. Voted “Best
Steakhouse,” Bascom’s serves
Certified Angus beef, aged “in house” a
minimum of 28 days; slow-roasted prime
rib and a variety of fresh seafood in large
portions. They have seven dining rooms for
all your parties, large or small, up to 200
guests. The lounge offers a full selection
of liquors and fine wines, as well as the
full menu. Off-site catering is available.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM;
dinner Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9
PM. In addition to regular dining hours,
lounge open Mon-Fri 2:30 PM-5 PM. $$$,
RS, X, C, W.
Besa Grill,
2542 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 400-6900. From a casual lunch to
a sophisticated night on the town, they
offer generous servings of freshly made
entrées in an elegant atmosphere. Try their
Wedge Skirt Steak Salad or Smoked Salmon
Flatbread for lunch and their signature
Shrimp and Scallop Angel Hair Pasta or
Black Angus Steak for dinner. Don’t miss
their house-made desserts. There is a
private dining room, an a la carte Sunday
Brunch with an optional unlimited mimosa
bar and outdoor seating. Live music on
weekends and holidays. Open Mon
11:30 AM-9 PM, Tues-Thurs 11:30 AMthe
award-winning wine list,
generous cocktails and their
pianist. Open daily for lunch
11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner from
4 PM. $$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar,
447 Mandalay Ave.,
Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-WINE (9463).
This true American Bistro,
from the owners of Bob
Heilman’s Beachcomber
Restaurant, serves USDA
Prime Beef, fresh seafood and
pasta, all creatively prepared
with flair and style in a lively
and fun atmosphere. This is
intimate dining that has
covered al fresco seating. Try
their daily pizzas or mealsatisfying
salads. In addition
to an award-winning wine list,
they serve generous cocktails.
Open nightly from 5 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin Marina),
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Restaurant critics
have praised their cuisine since the 1970s.
This is a great waterfront restaurant, where
you can enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf views
while dining in a relaxed atmosphere
inside or alfresco at their Terrace Café. Their
upstairs Sunset Rooms accommodate up
to 200 for weddings, corporate and special
events. Open daily for breakfast 6:30 AM-
9:30 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner
Sun-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM., Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM.
$-$$$, RS, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-4001. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambiance is found in their six Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
available at all six locations of BurgerMonger.