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Parkshore Grill on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg
serves contemporary American cuisine created by
award-winning Chef Tyson Grant.
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T A M P A B A Y M A G A Z I N E ’ S R E S T A U R A N T G U I D E
Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants.
We have tried them all and find them to be the best places to dine in the Tampa Bay area.
Our restaurant reviews are grouped according to location.
Pinellas County’s North/South dividing line is Ulmerton Road.
Hillsborough County’s North/South dividing line is Kennedy Boulevard.
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both locations. Craft food is available at the
Pinellas location, with rotating food trucks in
Pasco. Open in Pinellas Mon-Thurs 11 AM-
10PM; Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11 AM-9PM.
$$, E, X, C.
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-4144. Serving classic American
cuisine since 1948, their signature dishes
include the finest cuts of USDA Prime
Beef, as well as daily seafood specials that
are the catch of the day, thus ensuring
their freshness. Try their Back-to-the-Farm
Chicken, homemade soups, sauces, breads
and desserts. You’ll enjoy the award-winning
wine list, generous cocktails and their pianist.
Open daily for lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner
from 4 PM. $$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, (727)
446-WINE (9463). This true American Bistro,
North Pinellas
8th Avenue Pub,
103 Eighth Ave. N., Safety Harbor,
(727) 799-1105. The 8th Avenue
Pub is the place to come to relax,
laugh and enjoy a cold drink.
Adding wood-fired pizza has made
it the go-to place in quaint Safety
Harbor. Visit here for cold drinks,
awesome food, great staff and live
music. Open Mon 5 PM-12AM,
Tues-Thurs 4 PM-12AM; Fri-Sat
4PM-3AM; Sun 1 PM-12 AM. $$, E,
V, MC, C, W.
Alfano’s Restaurant
& Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd.,
Clearwater, (727) 584-2125. Chefs
Frank and Linda Alfano are
celebrating 32 years as one of the
area’s finest dining establishments.
Their classic Italian cuisine is
complemented by the atmosphere
of an old-world palazzo, an awardwinning
wine list, and a full bar. There is jazz
on Wednesday nights and a piano on the
weekends in their Splendido Lounge. Open
for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS, E, X, C, W.
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater, (727) 573-
3363. Voted “Best Steakhouse,” Bascom’s
serves Certified Angus beef, aged “in house”
a minimum of 28 days, slow-roasted prime
rib and a variety of fresh seafood in large
portions. They have seven dining rooms for
all your parties, large or small, up to 200
guests. The lounge offers a full selection of
liquors and fine wines, as well as the full
menu. Off-site catering is available. Open for
lunch
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner Mon-Sat
5 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM. In addition to
regular dining hours, lounge open
Mon-Fri 2:30 PM-5 PM. $$$, RS, X, C, W.
Big Storm Brewing Co.,
12707 49th St., Clearwater, (727) 201-4186;
with a second location at 2330 Success Drive,
Odessa, (727) 376-2890. Founded in 2012,
local Big Storm Brewing Co. was created
to fill what they saw as a void in the local
craft beer market – an approachable beer,
made with spirit, authenticity and quality
that everyone could enjoy. They have two
convenient taprooms, and catering from
from the owners of Bob Heilman’s
Beachcomber Restaurant, serves
USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood
and pasta, all creatively prepared
with flair and style in this lively and
fun atmosphere. This is intimate
dining that has covered alfresco
seating. Try their daily pizzas or
meal-satisfying salads. In addition
to an award-winning wine list, they
serve generous cocktails.
Open nightly from 5 PM. $$-$$$,
RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin
Marina), Dunedin, (727) 733-2151.
Restaurant critics have praised their
cuisine since the 1970s. This is a
great waterfront restaurant, where
you can enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf
views while dining in a relaxed
atmosphere inside or alfresco at their
Terrace Café. Their upstairs Sunset
Rooms accommodate up to 200 for
weddings, corporate and special
events. Open daily for breakfast
6:30 AM-9:30 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM;
dinner Sun-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
4 PM-10 PM. $-$$$, RS, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-4001. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their six Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W
Café Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual café next
to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or outdoor
dining with spiffy maple and brass whimsy.
Their menu is mostly West Coast bistro, Lite
Bites, beautiful salads, pastas, soups, Creole
items, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a
cappuccino with delicious European tortes,
pastries, cakes and ice cream. Open for lunch
and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, Sat 10 AM-10 PM,
Sun 10 AM-9 PM; brunch Sat & Sun
10 AM-2 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ Moderate
$$$ Expensive
RS Reservations Suggested
CM Children’s Menu
E Entertainment
D Dancing
V Visa
MC MasterCard
X All Major Credit Cards
C Catering
W Wheelchair Accessible