DINING
out
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
est. 1997
WHERE TASTE
MEETS TRADITION
SINCE 1997
727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
www.jessisrestaurant.com
182 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019
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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the
first Columbia Café on the first floor of
the Center. With both indoor and outdoor
seating, it serves authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup,
the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier Spanish
Restaurant for more than 100 years, they
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
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. $$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223
N. Orient Road, Tampa, (813) 627-7600. Your
dining experience will take you on a culinary
journey to exceed your palate’s expectations,
including an award-winning wine selection
with hard-to-find wines. Open Sun-Thurs
5-10 PM; Fri-Sat 5 PM-midnight. $$$, X.
Fresh Harvest Buffet at the Seminole Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road,
Tampa, (813) 627-7625. This premier buffet is
the place to embark on a culinary tour of the
world. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-9PM;
Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sat, 10 AM-10 PM;
Sun 10 AM-9 PM. $$. X.
Hard Rock Cafe at the Seminole Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road,
Tampa, (813) 627-7757. Classic American fare,
authentic rock atmosphere and live music
on an elevated stage, a place where burgers
and bands come together. Open 11:30 AMmidnight
daily. $$, X.
Jubao Palace Noodle Bar at the Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient
Road, Tampa, (866) 388-4263. If you’re
looking for quick service and authentic
Asian cuisine, look no further. This 44-seat
restaurant features an open kitchen for an
up-close dining experience. Open Sun
11 AM-4 AM, Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-4 AM;
Fri-Sat-11:30 AM-5 AM. $$, X.
O’Bistro Restaurant and Martini Bar,
6661 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 381-1212. Established in 1994,
O’ Bistro offers breakfast, lunch, and
dinner deliciousness including Seafood
Crepes, Tuscan Style Pot Roast, Spinach Pie,
Lamb Burgers, and Eggplant Fries. Many
selections are gluten-free. There are varying
chef features each evening along with a full
bar, speciality martinis, extensive wine list
and beer. Open daily at 9 AM. Serving a
weekend brunch until 2 PM both Saturday
and Sunday with specialty crepes, waffles,
omelets, and Eggs Benedict. Private room
available. $$-$$$.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
setting. Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly”
outdoor dining. Their 100-seat banquet room
is available for parties or special events.
Catering, weekend brunch and curb service
available. Romantic carriage rides Fri and
Sat. Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, 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.
Hillsborough County
BurgerMonger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860, and 3838 West Neptune St.,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. 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.
Da Pollani s '
Ristorante Italiano
13688 Walsingham Road, Largo
(727) 239-7855
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