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with private party, meeting rooms and curb
service available. Romantic carriage rides
Fri-Sat. Valet parking. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri-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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Gala,
One Dalí Blvd. (in the Salvador Dalí
Museum), St. Petersburg, (727) 623-4725.
This Spanish-styled cafe within the museum
is open to the public, as admission to the Dalí
is not required. Start with their Gazpacho
Soup; then enjoy one of their salads,
sandwiches or tapas dishes; and finish with
Crèma Catalana or Tiramisu de Chocolat. You’ll
enjoy this charming spot that features the
daily creations of Chef Chuck Bandel.
Open Mon-Wed 10 AM-5:30 PM,
Thurs 10 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sun 10 AM-5:30 PM.
$, X, C, W.
Craft Kafe,
6653 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 914-7443. The appeal of this artisan cafe
is the quality of the ingredients they use.
This dedicated gluten-free bakery stone mills
its flour fresh everyday. They offer quiches,
sandwiches, organic salads, a variety of
delicious pastries and specialty coffee. They
also make omelets to order. Open Mon-Fri
6:30 AM-7 PM; Sat from 7 AM-7 PM and
Sun from 8 AM-5 PM. $, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant” from
the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/Chef
Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta with
authentic Italian recipes to make this one
of the area’s most popular Italian trattorias.
Original dishes, such as Pollo a la Sesto,
Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and mussels
with white or red sauce are terrific at this
authentic Italian venue. There is live music
on weekends, and they cater for all occasions.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399
Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344.
Since 1967, these family-owned Italian
trattorias have become legendary for their
award-winning pizza, traditional pasta
entrées and flame-grilled steaks. A selective
wine list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. The 4th St. N. location in
St. Petersburg is open for lunch from 11 AM
Tues-Fri, and all locations open daily for
dinner from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 623-9037.
Native Italians Dominic D’Angelo and Chef
Anthony Mangiafico’s passion for authentic
Italian cuisine shows in the deliciously
prepared, beautifully presented dishes they
serve in this well-appointed restaurant.
Known for its table side flamed “Bada Bing,”
they also have an extensive wine list, a pizza
bar and unexpected extras, such as halfpriced
$100 or less bottles of wine all day on
Mondays. A private room and catering are
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, 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. Solid wine
selection and full bar. 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-Thurs
11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 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
727.791.6640 OceanBlueSushi.com