DINING
out
All natural gourmet tacos, burritos and
bowls are made from scratch. The full bar
specializes in margaritas, sangria and
Mexican and local craft beers.
2542 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater
727-223-9123
www.chicastacobar.com
180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2018
North Pinellas continued
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar, (813) 336-4977.
This new Baystar Restaurant combines
a unique menu of casual dining with 21
craft beers on tap and other bar favorites.
Everything from their “Just Caught Fish”
with smoked gouda grits to their Double Cut
Bone-In Pork Chop are prepared with flair, as
are their flatbreads, burgers and salads. Try
their “Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail for a
real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM (including
Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM); Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM; Fri 4 PM-11 PM;
Sat noon-11 PM. $$-$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Terrace Cafe at Bon Appétit,
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin Marina,
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Enjoy casual,
alfresco waterfront dining at one of the area’s
finest restaurants. Watch the boats, dolphins
and pelicans while you order from the Bon
Appétit dining room menu’s selection of
salads and entrées, including specialties
such as Dover sole and rack of lamb.
Open daily for lunch and dinner Sun-Thurs
11:30 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30-10 PM and
brunch Sun 11 PM-4 PM, weather permitting.
$-$$, RS, X, W.
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. New owner
Pannee Farooque serves fresh, healthy,
authentic Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food
with an American flair. Her chef creates
dishes to order that can be flavored mild,
medium or spicy to suit your taste. The
ambience is trendy, and the service is
hospitable. Dine in, take out or arrange
for delivery. Open for lunch Mon-Fri
11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner Mon-Fri
4:30-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM.
Closed Sundays. $$, CM, V, MC, W.
Wildflower Café,
1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Ste. 105, Clearwater,
(727) 447-4497. Having gained a reputation
for excellence over many years, this delightful
café is known for its unique and tasty offerings,
such as a Vegetarian Tomato Basil Bisque; The
Vermonter salad of greens and spinach with
white cheddar, bacon, cherries, pecans and Fuji
apples; and breakfast specials such as Baked
French Toast. It is a gourmet’s fantasy, as is
their Marketplace next door. Open Mon-Sat
8 AM-2:30 PM, Sun Brunch 9 AM-2 PM. Market
Hours Mon-Sat 10 AM- 4 PM. $-$$, X, C.
South Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of Chef
Dan McClinton, they are open daily for lunch
and dinner with a Sunday Brunch Buffet
from 10 AM-3 PM, regular lunch menu also
available. Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,” they
offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine selection,
award-winning lobster rolls, oysters, as
well as fish tacos by day and fresh fish and
steaks by night. They have “dog friendly”
sidewalk dining or beautiful indoor seating
Authentic
Thai Trendy
Restaurant
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com