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180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2017
North Pinellas continued
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
35927 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 351-5615,
and at 2643 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 726-3937. The elegant setting and
gourmet food at this restaurant will make you
wonder how they can offer unlimited dining
at one low price. It is not a buffet. Everything
is cooked to order, but you can order as much
as you like. From appetizers to desserts,
everything is included. Everyone is in awe of
this unique concept. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM. A private party room
is available at the Palm Harbor location.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
Salt Cracker Fish Camp,
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-6910. This Southern dockside
cooking spot right off the roundabout on
Clearwater Beach at the Marina has an outside
deck and bar to let you take in the sun as you
are having fun. There is a Happy Hour all
day long; and from 2 PM-6 PM, they have five
dollar specials that range from a cheeseburger
to a half pound of Moonshine Mussels. They
are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Sun-Thurs 7 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 7 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, X, W.
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar, (813) 336-4977.
This new Baystar Restaurant combines
a unique menu of casual dining with 21
craft beers on tap and other bar favorites.
Everything from their “Just Caught Fish”
with smoked gouda grits to their Double Cut
Bone-In Pork Chop are prepared with flair, as
are their flatbreads, burgers and salads. Try
their “Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail for a
real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM (including
Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM); Mon-Thurs
4 PM- 10 PM; Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Stephen Michael’s Palm Cafe,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-DFAC (3322) or (727) 483-4659.
Located in the Dunedin Fine Art Center, this
unique cafe offers soups, salads, sandwiches
and quiches that are creative and flavorful.
It proudly serves gourmet coffees, featuring
fresh-roasted Buddy Brew Coffee. Now open
Mon-Fri 9 AM-2 PM and Sat 10 AM-2 PM.
$, X, W.
Terrace Cafe at Bon Appétit,
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin Marina, Dunedin,
(727) 733-2151. Enjoy casual, alfresco
waterfront dining at one of the area’s finest
restaurants. Watch the boats, dolphins and
pelicans while you order from the Bon
Appétit dining room menu’s selection of
salads and entrées, including specialties such
as Dover sole and rack of lamb. Open daily
for lunch and dinner Sun-Thurs 12 PM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 12 PM-10 PM and brunch Sun 12 PM-
4 PM, weather permitting. $-$$, RS, X, W.
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. New owner
Pannee Farooque serves fresh, healthy,
authentic Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food
with an American flair. Her chef creates dishes
to order that can be flavored mild, medium
or spicy to suit your taste. The ambience is
trendy, and the service is hospitable. Dine
in, take out or arrange for delivery. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 5 PM-9 PM.
$$, CM, V, MC, W.
Wildflower Café, 1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave,
Ste. 105, Clearwater, (727) 447-4497. Having
YBOR CITY, Tampa
813-248-4961
SAND KEY, Clearwater Beach
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