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Authentic Thai
Trendy Restaurant
7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
727-350-3722 | kaothaikitchen.com
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183 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete • 727.873.7964
Tue - Fri:
6am till Noon
Sat - Sun:
6am till 1pm
Closed Mondays
MAY/JUNE 2020 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 159
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
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. $$$, X.
20 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH
GRAB N GO IN THE MARKET
Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-3 • Sunday Brunch 8:30-2
1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497
www.wildflowercafe.net
The Rez Grill
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8120.
With a chef-driven menu and down-toearth
vibe, this upscale but accessible
American grill epitomizes fine dining done
casually. Open Wed-Thurs 3 PM-10 PM,
Fri 3PM-11 PM, Sat 3 PM-midnight,
Sun, noon-8 PM. Closed Mon-Tues.
$$$, 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
Burger Monger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest 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 ve 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.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Water Oak Seafood
and Steak Bar
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