DINING
out
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
est. 1997
WHERE TASTE
MEETS TRADITION
SINCE 1997
727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
www.jessisrestaurant.com
182 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JULY/AUGUST 2018
DINING
out
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate dining
niches, alfresco seating, a lively bar scene
and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed wine room
housing nearly 5,000 bottles. Influenced by
coastal Italian fare, they utilize the freshest,
highest quality ingredients with a focus on
seafood. Open daily from 11:30 AM-Closing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C, W.
North Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the first
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
South Pinellas continued
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.
Jessi’s Restaurant,
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, (727) 541-1200.
Second-generation owner Jason Sulisufay
continues his Albanian family’s legacy of 20
years featuring American and European madefrom
scratch classics as well as steak, chops and
fish. They serve bread, soups, salads, selected
desserts and breakfast (all-day), lunch and
dinner. They also serve mimosas, sangria, beer
and wine. Takeout available. Open seven days
a week from 6:30 AM-8PM. $$, CM, X,C,W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the area’s
best restaurants. They offer health conscious,
as well as traditional selections. Open
Mon-Thurs 6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat from
6 AM-12 AM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or evening
at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant that
serves an inspired menu created by Chef
Tyson Grant. They serve fine food, wine
and spirits in a beautiful park-like setting.
Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly” outdoor
dining. Their 100-seat banquet room is
available for parties or special events.
Catering, weekend brunch and curb service
available. Romantic carriage rides Fri and Sat.
Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an
evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere,
superior service and genuine hospitality, Salt
Rock Grill should be your destination. Open
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.