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178 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE
| JULY/AUGUST 2016
North Pinellas continued
Rumba Island Bar & Grill,
1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 446-7027 and 3687 Tampa Rd.,
Oldsmar, (813) 475-5974. Taste the flavors
of the islands, mixed with the freshest local
ingredients at Rumba Island Bar & Grill.
Local favorites include the Island-Style
Quesadillas and Jerk Chicken Wings for
starters; and the signature Rumba Salad
with Grouper, Runaway Bay Crab Cakes
and Caribbean Pulled Pork for an entrée.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Sages West Bay Bistro,
883 West Bay Dr., Largo, (727) 585-6600.
Patty and Mike have created the ideal
family-style bistro that features traditional
Italian food in an attractive atmosphere that
makes you feel at home. The Tortellini in
Pink Sauce is fabulous, and the pizza can be
ordered with either thick or regular crust.
You’ll love eating here any time of day.
Open Mon-Sat 11 AM-9 PM $-$$, CM, X,
C, W.
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar,
(813) 336-4977. This new Baystar Restaurant
combines a unique menu of casual dining
with 21 craft beers on tap and other bar
favorites. Everything from their “Just
Caught Fish” with smoked gouda grits to
their Double Cut Bone-In Pork Chop are
prepared with flair, as are their flatbreads,
burgers and salads. Try their “Snap,
Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail for a real treat.
Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM (including Brunch
from 10 AM-2 PM); Mon-Thurs 4 PM-
10 PM; Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM. $$-$$$, RS, CM,
X, C, W.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant,
34980 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor,
(727) 333-7868. Open for both lunch and
dinner, this Japanese restaurant serves
authentic Hibachi meals, such as a Filet
Mignon and Salmon combination and
Teriyaki dishes of seafood, beef or chicken.
They also have a large selection of Sushi,
Nigiri, Sashimi and Rolls of all types
ranging from ones such as Sex on the Beach
with shrimp tempura and cream cheese
topped with lobster salad and mango to
traditional California Rolls. Open Mon-Sat
11 AM-10 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$-$$$,
RS, CM, X, C, W.
Stephen Michael’s Palm Cafe,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-DFAC (3322). Located in the
Dunedin Fine Art Center, this unique
cafe offers soups, salads, sandwiches and
quiches that are creative and flavorful. It
proudly serves gourmet coffees, featuring
fresh-roasted Buddy Brew Coffee. Now
open Mon-Fri 9AM-2 PM and
Sat 10 AM-2 PM. $, X, W.
Terrace Cafe at Bon Appétit,
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin Marina,
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Enjoy casual,
alfresco waterfront dining at one of the
area’s finest restaurants. Watch the boats,
dolphins and pelicans while you order
from the Bon Appétit dining room menu’s
selection of salads and entrées, including
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