DINING
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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. Daily 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.
$$, CM, X,C,W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional selections.
Open Mon-Thurs 6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat
from 6 AM-12 AM. $$-$$$, X, W.
The Lure,
661 Central Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 914-8000. Amid the art of Central
Avenue, this laid-back restaurant caters to
your needs and wants from sushi, tapas
and cocktails to tacos and flatbreads. Play a
game of pool or just hang out with friends
as you enjoy inspired offerings from the
kitchen and bar. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-11 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-12 AM;
Sun 11 AM-10 PM. $$, 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. $$-$$$.
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their Facebook page for a dinner menu. Open
Mon-Thurs 10 AM-9PM, Fri 10 AM-10 PM,
Sat 11 AM-10 PM and Sun 11 AM-8:30 PM.
$$, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727)
209-2695. Voted as the Readers’ Choice
award winner for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines
fresh pasta with authentic Italian recipes to
make this one of the area’s most popular
Italian trattorias. Original dishes, such as
Pollo a la Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their
clams and mussels with white or red sauce
are terrific at this authentic Italian venue.
There is live music on weekends, and they
cater for all occasions. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and
Sat 4 PM-11 PM. Sundays are available
for private parties. $$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf
Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since
1967, these family-owned Italian trattorias
have become legendary for their awardwinning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées
and flame-grilled steaks. A selective wine
list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. The 4th St. N. location in
St. Petersburg is open for lunch from 11 AM
Tues-Fri, and all locations open daily for
dinner from 4 PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 623-9037.
Native Italians Dominic D’Angelo and Chef
Anthony Mangiafico’s passion for authentic
Italian cuisine shows in the deliciously
prepared, beautifully presented dishes they
serve in this well-appointed restaurant.
Known for its table side flamed “Bada
Bing,” they also have an extensive wine list,
a pizza bar and unexpected extras, such
as half-priced $100 or less bottles of wine
all day on Mondays. A private room and
catering are available. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 4 PM-10 PM. $$, 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.
2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd.Clearwater
727.791.6640 OceanBlueSushi.com