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Authentic Thai
Trendy Restaurant
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
seasaltstpete.com
183 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete • 727.873.7964
Lunch & Dinner 11am
Harbor Happy Hour 3-6pm
WaterOakGrill.com
201 Main Street,
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 286-6919
S E A F O O D & S T E A K B A R
Tue - Fri:
6am till Noon
Sat - Sun:
6am till 1pm
Closed Mondays
MARCH/APRIL 2020 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183
Fresh Harvest Buffet
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7625.
This premier buffet is the place to embark
on a culinary tour of the world.
Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-9PM;
Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sat, 10 AM-10 PM;
Sun 10 AM-9 PM. $$. X.
Hard Rock Cafe
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7757.
Classic American fare, authentic rock
atmosphere and live music on an elevated
stage, a place where burgers and bands
come together. Open 11:30 AM-midnight
daily. $$, 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. $$$, X, W.
Meat Market,
1606 Snow Ave., Tampa, (813) 280-1113.
Meat Market, a sexier and more glamorous
take on the traditional steakhouse, offers
prime cuts of meat, delicate seafood and
seasonal produce in a glamorous dining
room. Meat Market also has locations in
Miami Beach, San Juan and Palm Beach.
CEO David Tornek, Executive Chef/
Co-owner Sean Brasel and Director
of Operations/Partner Sebastien
Tribout work together to operate
Meat Market, one of the most cutting-edge
restaurant concepts. Open for lunch
20 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH
GRAB N GO IN THE MARKET
Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-3 • Sunday Brunch 8:30-2
1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497
www.wildflowercafe.net
Mon-Fri 12 PM-3 PM and brunch Sat-Sun
11:30 AM-3 PM, with dinner Sun-Wed 5
PM-11 PM and Thurs-Fri-Sat 5 PM-12 AM.
$$$, X.
The Rez Grill
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8120.
With a chef-driven menu and down-toearth
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. $$$, X.
Rise Kitchen & Deli
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7625.
For a casual and charming breakfast,
lunch, dinner or a quick snack, try this spot
offering classic and contemporary comfort
food favorites. Open nearly 24 hours daily,
except Tuesdays, when hours are midnight
Tues-7 A.M. Wed. $$, 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.
See our
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Takumi-Tei
page 158
Bayou Bistro
page 169
Council Oak Steaks
and Seafood
page 170
Our Place
page 171
Same Location
For Over
38 Years!
1871 Gulf To Bay Blvd Clearwater, Florida (727) 446-7631