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meeting rooms and curb service available.
Romantic carriage rides Fri-Sat. Valet
parking. Open Mon-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 10 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Annex,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8AM-8PM.
$, CM, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build a
Better Burger.” Featuring 100 percent 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 five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Gala,
One Dalí Blvd. (in the Salvador Dalí
Museum), St. Petersburg, (727) 623-4725.
This Spanish-styled cafe within the museum
is open to the public, as admission to the Dalí
is not required. Start with their Gazpacho
Soup; then enjoy one of their salads,
sandwiches or tapas dishes; and finish with
Crèma Catalana or Tiramisu de Chocolat. You’ll
enjoy this charming spot that features the
daily creations of Chef Chuck Bandel. Open
Mon-Wed 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs 10 AM-8 PM,
Fri-Sat 10 AM-5:30 PM, Sun 12 PM-5:30 PM.
$, X, C, W.
Craft Kafe,
6653 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 914-7443. The appeal of this artisan cafe
is the quality of the ingredients they use.
This dedicated gluten-free bakery stone mills
its flour fresh everyday. They offer quiches,
sandwiches, organic salads, a variety of
delicious pastries and specialty coffee. They
also make omelets to order. Open Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-7 PM; Sat from 7 AM-7 PM and
Sun from 8 AM-5 PM. $, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant” from
the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/Chef
Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta with
authentic Italian recipes to make this one
of the area’s most popular Italian trattorias.
Original dishes, such as Pollo a la Sesto,
Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and mussels
with white or red sauce are terrific at this
authentic Italian venue. There is live music
on weekends, and they cater for all occasions.
Open Tues-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-10 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400;
105 107th Ave., Treasure Island,
(727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete
Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since 1967, these
family-owned Italian trattorias have become
legendary for their award-winning pizza,
traditional pasta entrées and flame-grilled
steaks. A selective wine list enhances your
dining experience. A gluten-free menu,
special event rooms, off-site catering and
delivery are available at all locations. The
4th St. N. location in St. Petersburg, which is
now open for lunch at 11:30 AM Tues-Fri, has
outdoor dining plus a new fire pit, as well as
half-price wine on Wednesday. All locations
open daily from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 623-9037. Native Italians Dominic
D’Angelo and Chef Anthony Mangiafico’s
passion for authentic Italian cuisine shows
in the deliciously prepared, beautifully
presented dishes they serve in this wellappointed
restaurant. Known for its table
side flamed “Bada Bing,” they also have
an extensive wine list, a pizza bar and
unexpected extras, such as half-priced $100
or less bottles of wine all day on Mondays.
A private room and catering are available.
Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-10 PM, Thurs-Sat
11 AM-2 AM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, X, C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy beautiful
sunsets and scrumptious food, Guppy’s is
the place. Try their Upper Potato Crusted
Salmon, served in a pool of leek and garlic
sauce. For meat lovers, they serve tender
Prime filet mignon and New York strip
steaks, cooked to perfection. A solid wine
selection and full bar are available. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg,
(Albert Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor,
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767. Winner
of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger” and “Best
Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor bar and
a banquet room for up to 50 guests. It is
located directly on the airport runway, across
from the Mahaffey Theater and the Salvador
Dalí Museum and features the work of Chef
Matt Smith. “Dog friendly” outdoor seating
and curb service are available. Live music
Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz Jam
performs every Monday of each month.
Fri-Sat helicopter rides. Open daily from
8 AM-10 PM. $ (breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch &
dinner), E, D, X, W.
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
727.953.9828 OceanBlueSushiBar.com