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inspired offerings from the kitchen and bar.
Open Sun 11 AM-9 PM, Mon-Thur 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-12 AM. $$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Carol
Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For light
buffet dining before a show in Morsani
Hall, this lobby restaurant is open
90 minutes before most performances.
Reservations are recommended. $$-$$$,
RS, X, W.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes
before most Morsani Hall performances.
$$, 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.
$$$, X, W.
Saki – Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery,
11921 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, (813) 961-1711.
The elegant setting and gourmet food at
this restaurant will make you wonder how
they can offer unlimited dining at one low
price. It is not a buffet. Everything is cooked
to order, but you can order as much as you
like. From appetizers to desserts, everything
is included. Everyone is in awe of this unique
concept. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM.
A private party room is available.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, V, MC, X, W.
Pasco County
BurgerMonger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambience is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Caposey’s Whole Works,
5250 Green Key Road, New Port Richey,
(727) 842-4307, New Port Richey’s choice
for down-home cooking since 1977.
Housemade, locally sourced American
fare is served morning to night, along
with buttermilk pancakes, famous grits
and endless Eggs Benedict varieties.
There are fresh soups, salads, sandwiches
and 1/3-pound burgers. Dinner features
American comfort classics including
country fried steak and roast turkey and
stuffing. Open 7 AM-8 PM Mon-Fri; Sat from
7 AM-3 PM and Sun from 8 AM-3PM.
$, 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.
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