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2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor • 727-772-7060
MAY/JUNE 2018 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 179
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, vegetarianfriendly
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 familystyle
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 $-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
35927 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor,
(727) 351-5615, and at 2643 Gulf to Bay Blvd.,
Clearwater, (727) 726-3937. The elegant
setting and gourmet food at this restaurant
will make you wonder how they can offer
unlimited dining at one low price. It is not
a buffet. Everything is cooked to order, but
you can order as much as you like. From
appetizers to desserts, everything is included.
Everyone is in awe of this unique concept.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM. A private
party room is available at the Palm Harbor
location. $$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
Salt Cracker Fish Camp,
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-6910. This Southern dockside
cooking spot right off the roundabout on
Clearwater Beach at the Marina has an
outside deck and bar to let you take in the
sun as you are having fun. There is a Happy
Hour all day long; and from 2 PM-6 PM, they
have five dollar specials that range from a
cheeseburger to a half pound of Moonshine
Mussels. They are open 7 AM-10 PM daily
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$, X, W.
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