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183 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete • 727.873.7964
CLEARWATER BAGELS
1871 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Clearwater, Florida
(727) 446-7631
Tue-Fri 6AM -12PM, Sat & Sun 6AM -1PM
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
Hotel & Casino), 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 AM-midnight daily. $$, X.
Jubao Palace Noodle Bar
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (866) 388-4263.
If you’re looking for quick service and
authentic Asian cuisine, look no further.
This 44-seat restaurant features an open
kitchen for an up-close dining experience.
Open Sun 11 AM-4 AM, Mon-Thurs
11:30 AM-4 AM; Fri-Sat-11:30 AM-5 AM.
$$, X.
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. $$$, X.
The Rez Grill
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8120. With
a chef-driven menu and down-to-earth vibe,
this upscale but accessible American grill
epitomizes fine dining done casually. Open
Wed-Thurs 3 PM-10 PM, Fri 3PM-11 PM,
Sat 3 PM-midnight, Sun, noon-8 PM.
Closed Mon-Tues. $$$, X.
Rise Kitchen & Deli
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
18 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH
GRAB N GO IN THE MARKET
Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-3 • Sunday Brunch 8:30-2
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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Your Neighborhood Restaurant & Martini Bar
Hotel & Casino), 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.
$$, X.
Rock ‘N Raw (The Sushi Joint)
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7625. This
enticing, casual eatery offers a refreshing take
on innovating Asian cuisines and hand-rolled
sushi. There are small plates, ramen noodles,
soups and wok entrées not to be missed.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11:30 AM-midnight. $$, X.
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.
Clearwater Bagels, 1871 Gulf to Bay Blvd.,
Clearwater, (727) 446-7631. To start your
day right, try Brian Morris’ bagels that are
boiled-baked fresh every day. The shop
carries 14 flavors of cream cheese, and they
bake their own ruguleah and Russian tea
biscuits. Their estate-grown Arabica coffee
is roasted fresh on the premises. Open Tues-
Fri 6 AM - 12 PM, and Sat-Sun, 6 AM-1 PM.
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