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7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2018
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North Pinellas continued
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. $-$$, X, W.
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar, (813) 336-4977.
This new Baystar Restaurant combines
a unique menu of casual dining with 21
craft beers on tap and other bar favorites.
Everything from their “Just Caught Fish”
with smoked gouda grits to their Double Cut
Bone-In Pork Chop are prepared with flair, as
are their flatbreads, burgers and salads. Try
their “Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail for a
real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM (including
Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM); Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM; Fri 4 PM-11 PM;
Sat noon-11 PM. $$-$$$, 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
8351 State Road 54, New Port Richey
727-835-7912
www.brix33.com