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Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar in Palm Harbor
is known for its delicious dishes that use the best
ingredients, seafood and produce available.
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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.
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 Tues-Fri
11 AM-10 PM; Sat-Sun 9 AM-10 PM.
$$, CM, E, X, W.
Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber Restaurant,
447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-4144. Serving classic American
cuisine since 1948, their signature dishes
include the finest cuts of USDA Prime
Beef, as well as daily seafood specials that
are the catch of the day, thus ensuring
their freshness. Try their Back-to-the-Farm
North Pinellas
Alfano’s Restaurant
& Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 584-2125. Chefs Frank and Linda
Alfano established one of the area’s finest
dining establishments in 1984. Their
classic Italian cuisine is complemented by
the atmosphere of an old-world palazzo,
an award-winning wine list, and a full
bar. There is jazz on Wednesday nights
and a piano on the weekends in their
Splendido Lounge. Open for lunch
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS, E, X, C, W.
Aloha Ansley,
1931 West Bay Drive, Suite B, Largo,
(727) 953-3757. Chef Ansley Spencer, a
member of the prestigious food and wine
society Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, brings
Hawaiian cuisine such as pineapple salsa,
marinated tuna and salmon, coconut
jasmine rice and pina colada sorbet to capture
the flavors of the islands, while still offering
gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Open Tues-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM and Sun, 11 AM-9 PM.
Closed Mondays. $$, X
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 573-3363. Voted “Best Steakhouse,”
Bascom’s serves Certified Angus beef,
aged “in house” a minimum of 28 days,
slow-roasted prime rib and a variety of
fresh seafood in large portions. They
have seven dining rooms for all your
parties, large or small, up to 200 guests.
The lounge offers a full selection of liquors
and fine wines, as well as the full menu.
Off-site catering is available. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$$, 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
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,
454 Poinsettia 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
air and style in this lively and fun
atmosphere. This is intimate dining that
has covered alfresco seating. Try their
daily pizzas or meal-satisfying 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.
$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Burger Monger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-4001. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their ve Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W
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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