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This Ahi Tuna and avocado stack at Currents in Tarpon Springs
is one of the many small plates they offer.
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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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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, 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
North Pinellas
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 both locations. Craft food
is available at the Pinellas location, with
rotating food trucks in Pasco. Open in
Pinellas Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM; Fri-
Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-9 PM.
$$, E, X, C.
lively and fun atmosphere. This is
intimate dining that has covered
alfresco seating. Try their daily
pizzas or meal-satisfying salads. In
addition to an award-winning wine
list, they serve generous cocktails.
Open nightly from 5 PM. $$-$$$, RS,
E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin
Marina), Dunedin, (727) 733-2151.
Restaurant critics have praised their
cuisine since the 1970s. This is a
great waterfront restaurant, where
you can enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf
views while dining in a relaxed
atmosphere inside or alfresco at their
Terrace Café. Their upstairs Sunset
Rooms accommodate up to 200 for
weddings, corporate and special
events. Open daily for breakfast
6:30 AM-9:30 AM; lunch
11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner Sun-Thurs
4 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM.
$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Broadway Kitchen & Deli,
730 Broadway, Dunedin, (727) 286-6270.
At Dunedin’s newest casual eatery, Master
Chefs Matt and Tammie prepare your
favorites using top quality, fresh ingredients.
Relax in their comfortable, stylish dining
room or on the shaded, pet-friendly patio.
It’s the perfect place for breakfast, lunch
or weekend dinner. Get your deli meats,
cheeses and perishables to-go, too. Open
Mon-Wed 8 AM-2 PM, Thurs-Sat 8 AM-9 PM,
Sun 8 AM-4 PM. $, CM, X, C, 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.
$-$$, CM, X, W
KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ 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
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