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style bistro that features traditional Italian
food in an attractive atmosphere that makes
you feel at home. The Tortellini in Pink Sauce
is fabulous, and the pizza can be ordered
with either thick or regular crust. You’ll love
eating here any time of day. Open Mon-Sat
11 AM-9 PM $-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
35927 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 351-5615,
and at 2643 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 726-3937. The elegant setting and
gourmet food at this restaurant will make you
wonder how they can offer unlimited dining
at one low price. It is not a buffet. Everything
is cooked to order, but you can order as much
as you like. From appetizers to desserts,
everything is included. Everyone is in awe of
this unique concept. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM. A private party room
is available at the Palm Harbor location.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
Salt Cracker Fish Camp,
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-6910. This Southern dockside
cooking spot right off the roundabout on
Clearwater Beach at the Marina has an outside
deck and bar to let you take in the sun as you
are having fun. There is a Happy Hour all
day long; and from 2 PM-6 PM, they have five
dollar specials that range from a cheeseburger
to a half pound of Moonshine Mussels. They
are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Sun-Thurs 7 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 7 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, 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
and Banh Mi Sandwiches. Open Tues-Sat
11 AM-8 PM, Sun 11 AM-5 PM.
$-$$, X, C, W.
Pico Rojo Charcoal Rotisserie,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd., #E
(accessible via Enterprise Rd.) Clearwater,
(727) 474-3826. Known for its healthy,
natural, delicious food with Latin American
flair, this restaurant is also child-friendly,
vegetarian-friendly and offers carry-out.
All-natural chicken is marinated in spices and
roasted in an ecological charcoal rotisserie
oven. Complementary sides include fried
yuca, tostones, sweet plantains, hearty rice
and beans, and scrumptious asparagus. Their
well-priced, flavorful salads, sandwiches,
sauces, dressings, sangria, and desserts
are homemade from fine, fresh ingredients
and can be ordered family style. Catering
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sat 12 PM-9:30 PM,
Sun 12 PM-8 PM. $-$$, X, C, W.
Rumba Island Bar & Grill,
1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 446-7027 and 3687 Tampa Rd.,
Oldsmar, (813) 475-5974. Taste the flavors
of the islands, mixed with the freshest local
ingredients at Rumba Island Bar & Grill.
Local favorites include the Island-Style
Quesadillas and Jerk Chicken Wings for
starters; and the signature Rumba Salad with
Grouper, Runaway Bay Crab Cakes and
Caribbean Pulled Pork for an entrée.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Sages West Bay Bistro,
883 West Bay Dr., Largo, (727) 585-6600.
Patty and Mike have created the ideal family-
Palm Pavilion,
10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-2642. Voted “#1 Best Place for
Live Music” and also “Best of Tampa Bay.”
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Palm
Pavilion has been a famous Clearwater Beach
landmark since 1926. Amid its nostalgic
architecture, guests enjoy casual dining
indoors or outside on their deck, where they
can experience spectacular sunsets. Happy
hour on weekdays is from 4-7 PM. Visit their
website to view the music calendar.
Open Sun-Thurs 10:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 10:30 AM- 11 PM. $$, CM, E, X, W.
Pan y Vino Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar,
369 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7700.
This new intimate downtown wine bar and
bistro is a relaxing place to break bread and
lift a glass. Owners Tina and Javier Avila,
of Casa Tina (next door), serve their artisan
pizza that is cooked in a brick oven, soups,
salads, skillet specials and delicious desserts,
along with a wide selection of wines, beers
and coffees. Available for private parties.
Open Tues-Thurs 5 PM- 10 PM, Fri-Sat
5 PM-11 PM, Sun 3 PM-10 PM. $-$$, E, X.
PhoEdin Vietnamese,
355 Scotland St. (off the Pinellas Trail),
Dunedin, (727) 733-1909. Chef Walt and
Jane Wickman’s casual new restaurant
combines her Vietnamese heritage with
his Nordic talents in the kitchen to share
some of their favorite at-home dishes. Based
on Vietnamese street food, their offerings
include shrimp, chicken, pork belly,
meatball, beef short ribs or Tofu in dishes
such as Spring Rolls, Rice Noodle Soup,
Cold Vermicelli Noodles, Lettuce Wraps
825 Main Street ・ Safety Harbor, FL 34695 ・ (727) 726-8686
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