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MARCH/APRIL 2018 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
North Hillsborough continued
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 Columbia Café on the first
floor of the Center. With both indoor and
outdoor seating, it serves authentic Spanish/
Cuban cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean
Soup, the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier Spanish
Restaurant for more than 100 years, they
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup, the
Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork a la
Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the Original
Cuban Sandwich. There is a live flamenco
dance show Mon-Sat, and the Columbia
Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz Tues-Sat.
Valet parking. Banquet facilities available.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place
(Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For light
buffet dining before a show in Morsani Hall,
this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations
are recommended.
$$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes before
most Morsani Hall performances.
$$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This
restaurant begins seating at 5:30 PM daily
and noon on Sundays for Broadway, Opera,
The Florida Orchestra, and other selected
shows at the Straz Performing Arts Center.
It is a high-quality dining experience with a
New York elegance flair. Call early for your
reservations, as this popular restaurant sells
out quickly.
$$$, X, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
11921 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, (813) 961-1711.
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.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
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South Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
903 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon,
(813) 684-7982; 3838 West Neptune Street,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. 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.
$-$$, CM, X, W.
Pasco County
Big Storm Brewing Co.,
2330 Success Drive, Odessa,
(727) 376-2890; with a second location at
12707 49th St., Clearwater, (727) 201-4186.
Founded in 2012, local Big Storm Brewing
Co. was created to fill what they saw as
a void in the local craft beer market – an
approachable beer, made with spirit,
authenticity and quality that everyone could
enjoy. They have two convenient taprooms,
and catering from both locations. Craft food
is available at the Pinellas location, with
rotating food trucks in Pasco. Open in Pasco
Mon-Thurs 2 PM-10PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11PM
and Sun 11 AM-9PM.
$$, E, X, C.
BurgerMonger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. 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 five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, CM, X, W.
Sarasota County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota,
(941) 388-3987. As Florida’s premier Spanish
restaurant for more than 100 years, they serve
the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine
with both indoor and outdoor dining. Try the
Original “1905” Salad®, Cuban Black Bean
Soup, Snapper Alicante and Filet Mignon
Chacho. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.