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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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant”
from the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/
Chef Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta
with authentic Italian recipes to make
this one of the area’s most popular Italian
trattorias. Original dishes, such as Pollo a la
Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and
mussels with white or red sauce are terrific
at this authentic Italian venue. There is live
music on weekends, and they cater for all
occasions. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400;
105 Treasure Island Causeway, (727) 360-6905;
and 4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach,
(727) 363-3344. Since 1967, these familyowned
Italian trattorias have become
legendary for their award-winning pizza,
traditional pasta entrées and flame-grilled
steaks. A selective wine list enhances your
dining experience. A gluten-free menu,
special event rooms, off-site catering and
delivery are available at all locations. The
4th St. N. location in St. Petersburg is open
for lunch from 11 AM Tues-Fri, and all
locations open daily for dinner from 4 PM.
$$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 623-9037.
Native Italians Dominic D’Angelo and Chef
Anthony Mangiafico’s passion for authentic
Italian cuisine shows in the deliciously
prepared, beautifully presented dishes they
serve in this well-appointed restaurant.
Known for its table side flamed “Bada Bing,”
they also have an extensive wine list, a pizza
bar and unexpected extras, such as halfpriced
$100 or less bottles of wine all day on
Mondays. A private room and catering are
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, 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. $$, CM, X, C, W.
such as Dover sole and rack of lamb.
Open daily for lunch and dinner Sun-Thurs
11:30 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30-10 PM and
brunch Sun 11 PM-4 PM, weather permitting.
$-$$, 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. $$, CM, V, MC, W.
Wildflower Café,
1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Ste. 105, Clearwater,
(727) 447-4497. Having gained a reputation
for excellence over many years, this
delightful café is known for its Vegetarian
Tomato Basil Bisque; The Vermonter salad
of greens and spinach with white cheddar,
bacon, cherries, pecans and Fuji apples; and
breakfast specials such as Baked French
Toast and Avocado Toast. It is a gourmet’s
fantasy, as is their Marketplace next door.
The café, which serves wine, beer, mimosas
and Bloody Mary’s, is open Mon-Sat
8 AM-2:30 PM, Sun Brunch 8:30 AM-2 PM.
Market Hours Mon-Sat 10 AM-3 PM. The
veranda is available after hours for parties.
Casual catering offered. $-$$, 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
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
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