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Ocean Blue Asian Fusion at McMullen Booth
and Enterprise roads in Clearwater offers
wonderfully fresh options that are colorful
and deliciously seasoned at its elegantly
decorated restaurant.
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T A M P A B A Y M A G A Z I N E ’ S R E S T A U R A N T G U I D E
Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants.
We have tried them all and find them to be the best places to dine in the Tampa Bay area.
Our restaurant reviews are grouped according to location.
Pinellas County’s North/South dividing line is Ulmerton Road.
are the catch of the day, thus ensuring
their freshness. Try their Back-to-the-Farm
Chicken, homemade soups, sauces, breads
and desserts. You’ll enjoy the award-winning
wine list, generous cocktails and their pianist.
Open daily for lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner
from 4 PM. $$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bobby’s Bistro & Wine Bar,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-WINE (9463). This true American
Bistro, from the owners of Bob Heilman’s
Beachcomber Restaurant, serves USDA
Prime Beef, fresh seafood and pasta, all
creatively prepared with flair and style
in this lively and fun atmosphere. This is
North Pinellas
Alfano’s Restaurant
& Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 584-2125. Chefs Frank and Linda Alfano
established one of the area’s finest dining
establishments in 1984. Their classic Italian
cuisine is complemented by the atmosphere
of an old-world palazzo, an award-winning
wine list, and a full bar. There is jazz on
Wednesday nights and a piano on the
weekends in their Splendido Lounge. Open
for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS, E, X, C, W.
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 573-3363. Voted “Best Steakhouse,”
Bascom’s serves Certified Angus beef,
aged “in house” a minimum of 28 days,
slow-roasted prime rib and a variety of
fresh seafood in large portions. They
have seven dining rooms for all your
parties, large or small, up to 200 guests.
The lounge offers a full selection of liquors
and fine wines, as well as the full menu.
Off-site catering is available. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Bayou Bistro,
607 Island Drive, Tarpon Springs,
(727) 612-0073. Chef Brian uses all the special
techniques that have made Louisiana and
New England seafood dishes so distinctive.
His diverse menu has something for everyone
from lite bites to luxurious entrées. This is a
place where you will feel at home and never
lack for service. Boat slips and a tiki bar are
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri 11 AM-12 AM; Sat 9 AM-12 AM; and
Sun 9 AM-9 PM. $$, CM, E, X, W.
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-4144. Serving classic American
cuisine since 1948, their signature dishes
include the finest cuts of USDA Prime
Beef, as well as daily seafood specials that
intimate dining that has covered alfresco
seating. Try their daily pizzas or mealsatisfying
salads. In addition
to an award-winning wine list,
they serve generous cocktails.
Open nightly from 5 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin Marina),
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Restaurant critics
have praised their cuisine since the 1970s.
This is a great waterfront restaurant, where
you can enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf views
while dining in a relaxed atmosphere inside
or alfresco at their Terrace Café. Their
upstairs Sunset Rooms accommodate up
to 200 for weddings, corporate and special
events. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM
and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM.
$-$$$, RS, X, W.
BurgerMonger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-4001. 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.
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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Café Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual café
next to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or
outdoor dining with spiffy maple and
brass whimsy. Their menu is mostly
West Coast bistro, Lite Bites, beautiful salads,
pastas, soups, Creole items, sandwiches and
burgers. Enjoy a cappuccino with delicious
European tortes, pastries, cakes and ice cream.
Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 9 AM-10 PM;
Sun, 9 AM-9 PM; brunch Fri, Sat, Sun
9 AM-2 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ Moderate
$$$ Expensive
RS Reservations Suggested
CM Children’s Menu
E Entertainment
D Dancing
V Visa
MC MasterCard
X All Major Credit Cards
C Catering
W Wheelchair Accessible
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