DINING
out
South Pinellas continued
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.
Iberian Rooster, 475 Central Ave. N.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 258-8753. Here the
complexity of Colonial Street food meets
the simplicity of tapas, interlocking
in unexpectedly seamless ways. The
“Rooster-rant” creates innovative, dynamic
Portuguese Fusion flavors worthy of the
harmony that exists between the culinary
cultures of Mozambique, Macau, Brazil and
Goa. This two-story space also has outdoor
seating and the SubCentral Speakeasy.
Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-11PM; Thurs-Sat,
11 AM-3AM; and Sun 10 AM-9PM. $$-$$$,
RS, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
Jessi’s Restaurant,
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 541-1200. Second-generation owner
Jason Sulisufay continues his Albanian family’s
legacy of 20 years featuring American and
European made-from-scratch classics as
well as steak, chops and fish. They serve
bread, soups, salads, selected desserts and
breakfast (all-day), lunch and dinner. They
also serve mimosas, sangria, beer and wine.
Takeout available. Open seven days a week
from 6:30 AM-8PM. $$, CM, X,C,W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is
known for its first-class food. They have a
lunch buffet with a daily theme and serve
classic gourmet fare. The stunning décor
and excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional, selections.
Open daily 6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
setting. Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly”
outdoor dining. Their new 100-seat banquet
room is now available for parties or special
events. Catering, weekend brunch and curb
service available. Romantic carriage rides
Fri. and Sat. Valet parking.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Ricky P’s Creole Kitchen,
11002 Fourth St. North, St. Petersburg,
(727) 821-4061. For those who love “The
Big Easy,” Ricky P’s is the place to go for
great Creole and Cajun tastes that made
New Orleans famous. Their Shrimp, Oyster
and Roast Beef Po Boys, Shrimp Etouffeé
and made-from-scratch Gumbos and Bread
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
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