DINING
out
South Pinellas continued
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate dining
niches, alfresco seating, a lively bar scene
and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed wine room
housing nearly 5,000 bottles. Influenced by
coastal Italian fare, they utilize the freshest,
highest quality ingredients with a focus on
seafood. Open daily from 11:30 AM-Closing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C, W.
Selene Fresh Fare and Bar,
4945 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 317-2064. You will feel like family at this
upscale restaurant and bar. Enjoy excellent
service and quality ingredients. There is a
wide selection of wine, craft beer and craft
cocktails at the beautiful white marble bar.
Try their famous salmon Mediterraneanstyle,
savory lamb chops and whole grilled
branzino. Open seven days a week from
4 PM-11 PM. Daily happy hour from
4 PM-7 PM. $$$, 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.
$$, RS (on holidays), CM, X, C, W.
Slyce,
311 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 408-5272; and 662 150th Ave., Madeira
Beach, (727) 308-7881. Offering stone-baked
artisan pizza in our signature, gluten-free and
whole wheat crusts. Additionally, our menu
includes an eclectic variety of appetizers,
salads, sandwiches, seasonal craft beers,
delicious cocktails and an excellent selection
of fine wines. Both locations include indoor
and outdoor dining, a full weekly lineup of
live music, Mon-Fri lunch specials and happy
hours along with Sunday brunch beginning
at 11 AM. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11PM. $$, CM, E, V, X, 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
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
727.953.9828 OceanBlueSushiBar.com
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
est. 1997
WHERE TASTE
MEETS TRADITION
SINCE 1997
We’re Open for the Holidays
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7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
We’re Open for the 727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
www.jessisrestaurant.com