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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.
The Lure,
661 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 914-8000. Amid the art of Central
Avenue, this laid-back restaurant caters to
your needs and wants from sushi, tapas
and cocktails to tacos and flatbreads. Play a
game of pool or just hang out with friends
as you enjoy inspired offerings from the
kitchen and bar. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-11 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-12 AM;
Sun 11 AM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
O’Bistro Restaurant and Martini Bar,
6661 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 381-1212. Established in 1994,
O’ Bistro offers breakfast, lunch, and
dinner deliciousness including Seafood
Crepes, Tuscan Style Pot Roast, Spinach Pie,
Lamb Burgers, and Eggplant Fries. Many
selections are gluten-free. There are varying
chef features each evening along with a full
bar, speciality martinis, extensive wine list
and beer. Open daily at 9 AM. Serving a
weekend brunch until 2 PM both Saturday
and Sunday with specialty crepes, waffles,
omelets, and Eggs Benedict. Private room
available. $$-$$$.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
setting. Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly”
outdoor dining. Their 100-seat banquet room
is available for parties or special events.
Catering, weekend brunch and curb service
available. Romantic carriage rides Fri and
Sat. Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, 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.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate
dining niches, alfresco seating, a lively bar
scene and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed
wine room housing nearly 5,000 bottles.
Influenced by coastal Italian fare, they
utilize the freshest, highest quality
ingredients with a focus on seafood.
Open daily from 11:30 AM-Closing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C, W.
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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 half-priced $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.
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 made-from-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
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
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