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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.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Donatello,
232 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa,
(813) 875-6660. This four-star restaurant has
been serving authentic Italian cuisine since
1984. Its stucco arches, tapestries, gold leaf
ceiling tiles and rose bouquets on its tables
create elegance, warmth and romance for an
evening of fine dining. Besides traditional
pasta, seafood, chicken, steak and veal
scaloppini, there are gluten free options,
vegetarian options and an extensive
wine list. Live jazz begins at 7:30 p.m.
Open Sun-Thurs 5:30 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
The Lure,
2402 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, (813) 533-6011.
Located in the heart of South Tampa, 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 Sun 11 AM-9 PM, Mon-Thurs
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
high-quality dining experience with a
New York elegance flair. Call early for
your reservations, as this popular
restaurant sells out quickly.
$$$, X, W.
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Pasco County
BurgerMonger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambience is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
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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