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Broadway Kitchen and Deli
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Palm Cafe at the
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North Hillsborough continued
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 Sun-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 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. $$, X, W.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This restaurant
begins seating at 5:30 PM daily and noon on
Sundays for Broadway, Opera, The Florida
Orchestra, and other selected shows at the
Straz Performing Arts Center. It is a highquality
dining experience with a New York
elegance flair. Call early for your reservations,
as this popular restaurant sells out quickly.
$$$, 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.
South Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
3838 West Neptune Street, Tampa,
(813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
16 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH
GRAB N GO IN THE MARKET
Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-4 • Sunday Brunch 9-2
1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497
www.wildflowercafe.net
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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Sarasota County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, (941) 388-3987.
As Florida’s premier Spanish restaurant for
more than 100 years, they serve the finest
authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine with both
indoor and outdoor dining. Try the Original
“1905” Salad®, Cuban Black Bean Soup,
Snapper Alicante and Filet Mignon Chacho.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.