DINING
out
Fresh Waterfront Fare
with a New England
& New Orleans Flare
156 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020
Terrace Cafe at Bon Appétit,
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin Marina,
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Enjoy casual,
alfresco waterfront dining at one of the
area’s finest restaurants. Watch the boats,
dolphins and pelicans while you order
from the Bon Appétit dining room menu’s
selection of salads and entrées, including
specialties such as Dover sole and rack
of lamb. Open daily for lunch and
dinner Sun-Thurs 11:30 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
11:30-10 PM and brunch Sun 11 PM-4 PM,
weather permitting. $-$$, RS, X, W.
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. Owner Pannee
Farooque serves fresh, healthy, authentic
Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food with an
American flair. Her chef creates dishes
to order that can be flavored mild, medium
or spicy to suit your taste. The ambience is
trendy, and the service is hospitable.
Dine in, take out or arrange for delivery.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM;
dinner Mon-Fri 4:30-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 4:30
PM-10 PM. Closed Sundays.
$$, CM, V, MC, W.
Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro,
17 N. Safford Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 935-5770. Dan Jenkin has created an
authentic Italian trattoria next to his Tarpon
Tavern, serving the national avors of the
Florence region of Italy from brick oven
pizza to dishes such as Grandma’s Lasagna
and osso buco in a warm and inviting
atmosphere. You will cherish each bite,
along with the bargain-priced early bird
specials. Open Wed-Thurs 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
and 4 PM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
and 4 PM-10 PM; and Sun 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
and 4 PM-9 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Une Part d’Amour,
2475 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater,
(727) 754-3439. Béatrice and Christian
welcome you to their cafe, where French Chef
Julien Portier brings the flavors of France to
delight those who appreciate classic French
cuisine, which many believe is the beginning
and end of gourmet dining. Selections
include your favorite dishes, plus frequently
changing creations and old favorites such
as Nicoise salad and a daily crêpe of the
day. You will not find more authentic
French cuisine in our area. Open Wed-Fri
11 AM-9 PM; Sat 5 PM-9 PM; and Sunday
brunch from 10 AM-2 PM. $$, X, W.
Water Oak Seafood & Steak Bar,
201 Main St., Safety Harbor, (727) 286-6919.
Chef Walt Wickman’s latest restaurant
is already a popular neighborhood
gathering place. It is casual, comfortable
and unpretentious, yet chicly polished
with historic touches. Come dressed up
or down to sit at tables or the full bar to
enjoy appetizers, salads, Raw Bar favorites,
sandwiches, sliders, burgers, ribs, steaks,
607 Island Drive, Tarpon Springs
727-612-0073
2475 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater
727.754.3439
North Pinellas continued
1931 West Bay Dr. Suite B Largo
(727) 953-3757 | alohaansley.com
Olivia, 3601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, (813) 328-8866. This successor to Cafe
Ponte is a modern Italian restaurant where Chef Chris Ponte and his family
have developed an atmosphere of casual sophistication that delivers the
authentic flavors of a traditional trattoria with the creative flair of a chef
inspired menu. You will enjoy the rich, rustic flavors of their house-made
Italian dough and fresh mozzarella while having craft cocktails in their
relaxing environment. Open daily 5 PM-10 PM. $$, X.
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