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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
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.
Meat Market,
1606 Snow Ave., Tampa, (813) 280-1113,
meatmarket.net. Meat Market, a sexier and
more glamorous take on the traditional
steakhouse, offers prime cuts of meat, delicate
seafood and seasonal produce in a glamorous
dining room. Meat Market also has locations
in Miami Beach, San Juan and Palm Beach.
CEO David Tornek, Executive Chef/Co-owner
Sean Brasel and Director of Operations/
Partner Sebastian Tribout work together to
operate Meat Market, one of the most cuttingedge
restaurant concepts. Open Mon-Sat
4 PM-11 PM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM. $$$, X.
The Rez Grill at the Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa,
(813) 627-8120. With a chef-driven menu
and down-to-earth vibe, this upscale but
accessible American grill epitomizes fine
dining done casually. Open Wed-Thurs
3 PM-10 PM, Fri 3PM-11 PM, Sat 3 PMmidnight,
Sun, noon-8 PM. Closed Mon-Tues.
$$$, X.
Rise Kitchen & Deli at the Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient
Road, Tampa, (813) 627-7625. For a casual
and charming breakfast, lunch, dinner or a
quick snack, try this spot offering classic and
contemporary comfort food favorites. Open
nearly 24 hours daily, except Tuesdays, when
hours are midnight Tues-7 A.M. Wed. $$, X.
Rock ‘N Raw (The Sushi Joint) at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223
N. Orient Road, Tampa, (813) 627-7625. This
enticing, casual eatery offers a refreshing take
on innovating Asian cuisines and hand-rolled
sushi. There are small plates, ramen noodles,
soups and wok entrées not to be missed.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11:30 AM-midnight. $$, X.
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1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497
www.wildflowercafe.net
Authentic Thai
Trendy Restaurant
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
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CUISINE
SECTION
Da Pollani’s Ristorante
Italiano
page 169
Currents Restaurant
page 170
Salt Rock Grill
page 171
Your Neighborhood Restaurant & Martini Bar
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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