DINING
out
WHERE TASTE MEETS TRADITION SINCE 1997
Takeout ~ Delivery ~ Catering
Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner
727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
www.jessisrestaurant.com
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South Pinellas continued
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 623-9037. Native Italians Dominic
D’Angelo and Chef Anthony Mangiafico’s
passion for authentic Italian cuisine shows
in the deliciously prepared, beautifully
presented dishes they serve in this wellappointed
restaurant. Known for its table
side flamed “Bada Bing,” they also have
an extensive wine list, a pizza bar and
unexpected extras, such as half-priced $100
or less bottles of wine all day on Mondays.
A private room and catering are available.
Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-10 PM, Thurs-Sat
11 AM-2 AM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, X, C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach
Seafood Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they serve
tender Prime filet mignon and New York
strip steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid
wine selection and full bar. Alfresco dining is
available on their protected patio. Guppy’s
is a sister restaurant of E&E Stakeout Grill
& Kokopelli’s Bar and Mystic Fish Seafood
Grill & Bar. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
The Hangar Restaurant
& Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg, (Albert
Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767. Winner
of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger” and “Best
Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor bar and
a banquet room for up to 50 guests. It is
located directly on the airport runway,
across from the Mahaffey Theatre and the
Salvador Dalí Museum and features the
work of Chef Matt Smith. “Dog friendly”
outdoor seating and curb service are
available. Live music Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM.
Al Downing Jazz Jam performs on the first
Monday of each month. Fri-Sat helicopter
rides. Open daily from 8 AM-10 PM. $
(breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch & dinner), E, D, X, W.
Jessi’s Restaurant,
8331 66th St. N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 541-1200. Second generation owner
Jason Sulisufay continues his family legacy
of 19 years serving made-from-scratch
American and European classics for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Jessi’s has a wide
variety of top-quality meals to choose from,
even for the pickiest of eaters. Dine in or
takeout available. Open seven days a week
from 6:30 AM-8 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is
known for its first-class food. They have a
lunch buffet with a daily theme and serve
classic gourmet fare. The stunning décor
and excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional, selections.
Open daily 6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
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