DINING
out
and it’s all under one roof. They feature
Hong Kong BBQ pork strips, Peking duck,
spicy Thai Tom Yom soup, mouth-watering
Malaysian satay, aromatic Indonesian curry,
and an enormous variety of dim sum served
from the dim sum cart daily. There is a
full bar as well. Open for lunch Mon-Fri
11:00 AM-2:30 PM, Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3 PM,
dinner Sun-Thurs 5:00 PM-10 PM,
Fri & Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM.
$$, X, C, W.
Pasco County
BurgerMonger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Small Plates, Desserts
www.corknbrew.com
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16 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH
GRAB N GO IN THE MARKET
Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-4 • Sunday Brunch 9-2
1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497
www.wildflowercafe.net
Serving Authentic
NEW ORLEANS
CAJUN & CREOLE
CUISINE
On-site or Off-site
JULY/AUGUST 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
South Pinellas continued
Sat. Valet parking.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Ricky P’s Creole Kitchen,
11002 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 821-4061. For those who love “The
Big Easy,” Ricky P’s is the place to go for
great Creole and Cajun tastes that made
New Orleans famous. Their shrimp, oyster
and roast beef Po Boys, shrimp étouffée
and made-from-scratch gumbos and bread
pudding are authentic and delicious. Don’t
miss the Louisiana crab cakes. Catering
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM and for Sunday Brunch
from 11 AM-3PM. $-$$, RS, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an
evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere,
superior service and genuine hospitality, Salt
Rock Grill should be your destination. Open
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Selene’s Fresh Fare and Bar,
4945 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 317-2064. You will feel like family at this
upscale restaurant and bar. Enjoy excellent
service and quality ingredients. There is a
wide selection of wine, craft beer and craft
cocktails at the beautiful white marble bar.
Try their famous salmon Mediterraneanstyle,
savory lamb chops and whole grilled
branzino. Open seven days a week from
4 PM-11 PM. Daily happy hour from
4 PM-7 PM. $$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Skidder’s Restaurant,
5799 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, (727) 360-1029.
Start your day here with a breakfast of old
school buttermilk pancakes or French toast,
then at dinner don’t miss the rack of lamb
or the seafood combo of shrimp, scallops ,
salmon and grouper. They are also known
for their Chicken Margarita with eggplant
and their pizza. You won’t be disappointed
with anything on their giant menu. Open
daily 7 AM-11 PM including holidays, with
lunch specials such as salads, wraps and
reubens from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Mon-Fri.
$$, RS (on holidays), CM, X, C, W.
North Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the first
Columbia Café on the first floor of the Center.
With both indoor and outdoor seating, it
serves authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine,
including Cuban Black Bean Soup, the
Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s Meatloaf
Sandwich, the Original “1905” Salad®, and
Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier Spanish
Restaurant for more than 100 years, they
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup, the
Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork a la
Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the Original
Cuban Sandwich. There is a live flamenco
dance show Mon-Sat, and the Columbia Cafe
Cigar Bar features live jazz Tues-Sat. Valet
parking. Banquet facilities available. Open
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11
PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM. $$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe, 1010 N. WC MacInnes
Place (Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz
Center), Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For
light buffet dining before a show in Morsani
Hall, this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations are
recommended. $$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes before
most Morsani Hall performances. $$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This
restaurant begins seating at 5:30 PM daily
and noon on Sundays for Broadway, Opera,
The Florida Orchestra, and other selected
shows at the Straz Performing Arts Center.
It is a high-quality dining experience with a
New York elegance flair. Call early for your
reservations, as this popular restaurant sells
out quickly. $$$, X, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
11921 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, (813) 961-1112.
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.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
South Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
903 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon,
(813) 684-7982; 3838 West Neptune Street,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in
Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We
Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-
11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
TC Choy’s Asian Bistro,
301 S. Howard Ave., Tampa,
(813) 251-1191. TC Choy’s presents
its Asian fusion culinary experience,
11002-4th Street N. • St. Petersburg
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