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Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
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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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cipresso
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8130.
Cipresso is Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s
captivating Italian restaurant featuring
items inspired by old-world classics to
new favorites. Enjoy an elevated dining
experience in an elegant and stylish
setting. The menu is filled with rich
flavors and the freshest ingredients.
Open Mon-Thurs-Sun, 5 PM-11 PM; Fri-Sat,
5 PM to midnight. Closed Tues-Wed. $$$.
Circles Waterfront Restaurant,
1212 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach,
(813) 641-3275. Tampa’s premier bayfront
dining destination has a coastal ambience
that sets the tone for a multidimensional
experience featuring formal indoor dining,
an upscale cafe and a casual tiki bar. There
are breathtaking views, craft cocktails,
live entertainment and the freshest, finest
seafood in Florida. Open Sun-Thurs
11:30 AM-9 PM and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the
first Columbia Café on the first floor of
the Center. With both indoor and outdoor
seating, it serves authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup,
the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier
Spanish Restaurant for more than
100 years, they serve the finest authentic
Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Try their Spanish
Bean Soup, the Original “1905” Salad®,
Roast Pork a la Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana,
and the Original Cuban Sandwich. There
is a live flamenco dance show Mon-Sat,
and the Columbia Cafe Cigar Bar features
live jazz Tues-Sat. Valet parking.
Banquet facilities available.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7600.
Your dining experience will take you on a
culinary journey to exceed your palate’s
expectations, including an award-winning
wine selection with hard-to-find wines.
Open Sun-Thurs 5-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 5 PM-midnight. $$$, X.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional selections.
Open Mon-Thurs 6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat
from 6 AM-12 AM.
$$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
setting. Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly”
outdoor dining. Their 100-seat banquet room
is available for parties or special events.
Catering, weekend brunch and curb service
available. Romantic carriage rides Fri and
Sat. Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a
burning passion for delectable food, enticing
drinks and pleasurable surroundings. For an
evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere,
superior service and genuine hospitality,
Salt Rock Grill should be your destination.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
4 PM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate
dining niches, alfresco seating, a lively
bar scene and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed
wine room housing nearly 5,000 bottles.
Influenced by coastal Italian fare, they
utilize the freshest, highest quality
ingredients with a focus on seafood.
Open daily from 11:30 AM-Closing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C, W.
Hillsborough County
BurgerMonger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860, and 3838 West Neptune St.,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. 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;
Da Pollani s '
Ristorante Italiano
13688 Walsingham Road, Largo
(727) 239-7855
South Pinellas continued
1931 West Bay Dr. Suite B Largo
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