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North Pinellas continued
Cafe Ponte,
13505 Icot Blvd. Clearwater, (In the
Icot Center at Ulmerton Road, just east of
US 19), (727) 538-5768. Chef Chris Ponte
and his capable staff offer fine dining in
this casual, yet elegant café ambience.
Their restaurant serves contemporary
American cuisine with Italian, French and
Asian influences prepared in a demonstration
kitchen. They have banquet seating for up
to 50, a full bar and an eclectic wine list.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2 PM;
dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30 PM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, CM, RS, E, X, C, W.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic
dishes are prepared by Chef/Owner Javier
Avila from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian
menu is prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties
include fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa,
Tomatillo Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles
Relleños. Join them for lunch, dinner, dessert,
a margarita, or Sunday brunch. Saturday
and Sunday nights feature Cirque-like
entertainment. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM; Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$-$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe,
490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open
from breakfast until midnight, as they serve
a wide variety of unique favorites that range
from brick oven pizza to fresh seafood
specials. Their boutique wines and mojito
specials make this “the best happy hour on
the beach.” This charming hot spot has live
entertainment and a comfortable beach-style
atmosphere. Open seven days a week
7 AM-12 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Draught Haus,
680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s
sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub grub
and wood-burning oven pizzas with over
50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor bar
and impressive wine selections. Sit inside
or out for drinks, eats, entertainment and
camaraderie at this new hot spot. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner seven days a week. Open
Mon-Thurs 8 AM-11 AM; Fri 8 AM-1 AM;
Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and Sun 7 AM-10 AM.
$-$$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky on Cleveland,
418 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 754-7244. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston opened this restaurant
across from the Capitol Theatre for before
or after the concert dining, or for a historic
downtown dining experience. Clear Sky
on Cleveland is your destination for
great food, superb wine and cocktails
for lunch and dinner, along with music
from 8:30-11 PM Fri-Sat. Open Mon-Fri,
11 AM-11 PM, Sat-Sun, 8 AM-11 PM with
Sat-Sun brunch from 9AM-2 PM. Available
seven days a week for private functions.
$$, CM, E, X, C, W.