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Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park,
(727) 209-2695. Voted as the Readers’ Choice
award winner for “Best Authentic Italian
Restaurant” from the Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Owner/Chef Sesto Ramadori combines
fresh pasta with authentic Italian recipes
to make this one of the area’s most popular
Italian trattorias. Original dishes, such as
Pollo a la Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their
clams and mussels with white or red
sauce are terrific at this authentic Italian
venue. There is live music on weekends,
and they cater for all occasions. Open
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri 11 AM-10 PM,
and Sat 4 PM-11 PM. Sundays are available
for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C, W.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf
Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since
1967, these family-owned Italian trattorias
have become legendary for their awardwinning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées
and flame-grilled steaks. A selective wine
list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. The 4th St. N. location in
St. Petersburg is open for lunch from
11 AM Tues-Fri, and all locations open
daily for dinner from 4 PM.
$$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood
Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they serve
tender Prime filet mignon and New York
strip steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid wine
selection and full bar. Alfresco dining is
available on their protected patio. Guppy’s
is a sister restaurant of E&E Stakeout Grill
& Kokopelli’s Bar and Mystic Fish Seafood
Grill & Bar. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11:30 AM-10:30 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
The Hangar Restaurant &
Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg, (Albert
Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor,
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767. Winner
of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger” and
“Best Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor
bar and a banquet room for up to 50 guests.
It is located directly on the airport runway,
across from the Mahaffey Theater and the
Salvador Dalí Museum and features the
work of Chef Matt Smith. “Dog friendly”
outdoor seating and curb service are
available. Live music Wed-Sat from
6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz Jam performs
every Monday. Daily helicopter rides.
Open daily from 8 AM-10 PM. $ (breakfast),
$$-$$$ (lunch & dinner), E, D, X, W.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Authentic Lebanese Specialties
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seafood dishes and more. Open every day at
11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. $-$$, X, C, W.
Wildflower Café,
1465 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Suite 105,
Clearwater, (727) 447-4497. Having gained
a reputation for excellence over many
years, this delightful café is known for
its Vegetarian Tomato Basil Bisque; The
Vermonter salad of greens and spinach with
white cheddar, bacon, cherries, pecans and
Fuji apples; and breakfast specials such as
Baked French Toast and Avocado Toast. It is a
gourmet’s fantasy, as is their adjacent Market
for grab ‘n’ go takeout. The café, which serves
wine, beer, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, is
open Mon-Sat 8 AM-2:30 PM, Sun Brunch
8:30 AM-2 PM. Market hours are Mon-Sun
9 AM-3 PM. The veranda is available after
hours for parties. Casual catering offered.
$-$$, X, C.
South Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of
Chef Dan McClinton, they are open daily
for lunch and dinner with a Sunday Brunch
Buffet from 10 AM-3 PM, regular lunch menu
also available. Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,”
they offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine
selection, award-winning lobster rolls,
oysters, as well as fish tacos by day and
fresh fish and steaks by night. They have
“dog friendly” sidewalk dining or beautiful
indoor seating with private party and
meeting rooms. Valet parking.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Annex,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8 AM-8 PM.
$, CM, X, W.
Burger Monger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their ve Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
1901 West Bay Drive #14
Largo, Fl.
727.216.6221
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