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T A M P A B A Y M A G A Z I N E ’ S R E S T A U R A N T G U I D E
Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants.
We have tried them all and find them to be the best places to dine in the Tampa Bay area.
Our restaurant reviews are grouped according to location.
Pinellas County’s North/South dividing line is Ulmerton Road.
boutique restaurant.
Bistro, from the owners of Bob Heilman’s
Beachcomber Restaurant, serves USDA
Prime Beef, fresh seafood and pasta, all
creatively prepared with flair and style
in this lively and fun atmosphere. This is
intimate dining that has covered alfresco
seating. Try their daily pizzas or mealsatisfying
salads. In addition to an awardwinning
wine list, they serve generous
cocktails. Open nightly from 5 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin Marina),
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Restaurant critics
have praised their cuisine since the 1970s.
This is a great waterfront restaurant,
where you can enjoy Intracoastal and
Gulf views while dining in a relaxed
atmosphere inside or alfresco at their
Terrace Café. Their upstairs Sunset Rooms
North Pinellas
Alfano’s Restaurant
& Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd.,
Clearwater, (727) 584-2125.
Chefs Frank and Linda Alfano
established one of the area’s finest
dining establishments in 1984.
Their classic Italian cuisine is
complemented by the atmosphere
of an old-world palazzo, an awardwinning
wine list, and a full bar.
There is jazz on Wednesday nights
and a piano on the weekends in
their Splendido Lounge. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM;
dinner Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS,
E, X, C, W.
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 573-3363. Voted “Best
Steakhouse,” Bascom’s serves
Certified Angus beef, aged “in house” a
minimum of 28 days, slow-roasted prime
rib and a variety of fresh seafood in large
portions. They have seven dining rooms for
all your parties, large or small, up to 200
guests. The lounge offers a full selection of
liquors and fine wines, as well as the full
menu. Off-site catering is available. Open
for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM. In
addition to regular dining hours, lounge
open Mon-Fri 2:30 PM-5 PM.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-4144. Serving classic American
cuisine since 1948, their signature dishes
include the finest cuts of USDA Prime
Beef, as well as daily seafood specials that
are the catch of the day, thus ensuring
their freshness. Try their Back-to-the-Farm
Chicken, homemade soups, sauces, breads
and desserts. You’ll enjoy the award-winning
wine list, generous cocktails and their pianist.
Open daily for lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner
from 4 PM. $$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-WINE (9463). This true American
accommodate up to 200 for
weddings, corporate and
special events. Open Sun-Thurs
11:30 AM-9 PM and Fri-Sat
11:30 AM-10 PM. $-$$$, RS, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd.,
Safety Harbor, (727) 726-4001.
Proudly founded in Tampa Bay, at
BurgerMonger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring
100 percent pure Japanese-bred
Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest
ingredients in the world. Their
naturally satisfying menu includes
burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable
food; warm, friendly service; and
comfortable ambience is found in
their five Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Café Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual café next
to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or outdoor
dining with spiffy maple and brass whimsy.
Their menu is mostly West Coast bistro, Lite
Bites, beautiful salads, pastas, soups, Creole
items, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a
cappuccino with delicious European tortes,
pastries, cakes and ice cream. Open for
lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 9AM-10 PM; Sun, 9 AM-9 PM; brunch
Fri, Sat, Sun 9 AM-2 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Ponte,
13505 Icot Blvd. Clearwater, (In the
Icot Center at Ulmerton Road, just east of
US 19), (727) 538-5768. Chef Chris Ponte
and his capable staff offer fine dining in
this casual, yet elegant café ambience.
Their restaurant serves contemporary
American cuisine with Italian, French and
Asian influences prepared in a demonstration
kitchen. They have banquet seating for up
to 50, a full bar and an eclectic wine list.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2 PM;
dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30 PM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, CM, RS, E, X, C, W.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ Moderate
$$$ Expensive
RS Reservations Suggested
CM Children’s Menu
E Entertainment
D Dancing
V Visa
MC MasterCard
X All Major Credit Cards
C Catering
W Wheelchair Accessible
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