DINING
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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. Tampa Bay Magazine’s 2017
Best New Restaurant is a complexity of
colonial street food meeting the simplicity of
tapas, interlocking in unexpectedly seamless
ways. The “Roosterant” creates innovative,
dynamic flavors worthy of the harmony
that exists between the culinary cultures of
Mozambique, Macau, Brazil and Goa.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-3 AM, and Fri-Sun
11 AM-3 AM. $$-$$$, 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. $$, CM, X,C,W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and excellent
service make Luna one of the area’s best
restaurants. They offer health conscious, as
well as traditional, selections. Open daily
6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Neptune Grill,
5501 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, (727) 623-4823.
The Greek vibe here will make you a fan of
this casual restaurant whether you have a
gyro platter, stuffed grape leaves, Maryland
crab cakes or the Seafood Mediterranean
Pasta. You will love the authentic flavors that
the kitchen creates. Almond crusted fried
shrimp and fish and chips are favorites at this
restaurant that offers so many dining options.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-10 PM, and Sun 11 AM-7:30 PM.
$$, RS (large parties), CM, E, D, X, C, 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
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