DINING
out
Fresh Waterfront Fare
with a New England
& New Orleans Flare
180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. Owner Pannee
Farooque serves fresh, healthy, authentic
Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food with an
American flair. Her chef creates dishes
to order that can be flavored mild, medium
or spicy to suit your taste. The ambience is
trendy, and the service is hospitable.
Dine in, take out or arrange for delivery.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM;
dinner Mon-Fri 4:30-9:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM. Closed Sundays.
$$, CM, V, MC, W.
Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro,
17 N. Safford Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 935-5770. Dan Jenkin has created
an authentic Italian trattoria next to his
Tarpon Tavern, serving the national flavors
of the Florence region of Italy from brick
oven pizza to dishes such as Grandma’s
Lasagna and osso buco in a warm and
inviting atmosphere. You will cherish each
bite, along with the bargain-priced early
bird specials. Open Wed-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM; and Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$, CM, X, C, W.
Wildflower Café,
1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Ste. 105,
Clearwater, (727) 447-4497. Having gained
a reputation for excellence over many
years, this delightful café is known for
its Vegetarian Tomato Basil Bisque; The
Vermonter salad of greens and spinach
with white cheddar, bacon, cherries, pecans
and Fuji apples; and breakfast specials
such as Baked French Toast and Avocado
Toast. It is a gourmet’s fantasy, as is their
Marketplace next door. The café, which
serves wine, beer, mimosas and Bloody
Mary’s, is open Mon-Sat 8 AM-2:30 PM,
Sun Brunch 8:30 AM-2 PM. Market Hours
Mon-Sat 10 AM-3 PM. The veranda is
available after hours for parties. Casual
catering offered. $-$$, X, C.
South Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of
Chef Dan McClinton, they are open daily
for lunch and dinner with a Sunday Brunch
Buffet from 10 AM-3 PM, regular lunch menu
also available. Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,”
they offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine
selection, award-winning lobster rolls,
oysters, as well as fish tacos by day and
fresh fish and steaks by night. They have
“dog friendly” sidewalk dining or beautiful
indoor seating with private party and
meeting rooms. Valet parking. Open
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
1931 West Bay Dr. Suite B Largo
(727) 953-3757 | alohaansley.com
607 Island Drive, Tarpon Springs
727-612-0073