DINING
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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 award-winning 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. $$, CM, X, C, W.
The Hangar Restaurant
& Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg, (Albert
Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor,
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767.
Winner of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger”
and “Best Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor
bar and a banquet room for up to 50 guests.
It is located directly on the airport runway,
across from the Mahaffey Theater and the
Salvador Dalí Museum and features the work
of Chef Matt Smith. “Dog friendly” outdoor
seating and curb service are available. Live
music Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing
Jazz Jam performs every Monday.
Daily helicopter rides. Open daily from
8 AM-10 PM. $ (breakfast),
$$-$$$ (lunch & dinner), E, D, X, W.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Authentic Lebanese Specialties
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pastas and grains, Walt’s signature fresh
seafood dishes and more. Open every day at
11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. $-$$, 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. $-$$, X, C.
South Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of
Chef Dan McClinton, they are open daily for
lunch and dinner with a Sunday Brunch Buffet
from 10 AM-3 PM, regular lunch menu also
available. Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,” they
offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine selection,
award-winning lobster rolls, oysters, as
well as fish tacos by day and fresh fish and
steaks by night. They have “dog friendly”
sidewalk dining or beautiful indoor seating
with private party and meeting rooms. Valet
parking. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Annex,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and gifts
as well as offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
They serve all your favorite comfort foods
such as waffles, frittatas, cubans and salads,
along with all natural beef hot dogs, pulled
pork, soft serve ice cream and milkshakes.
Coffee, espresso, cappuccino, local craft beer
and wines also are available. Open seven days
from 8 AM-8 PM. $, CM, X, W.
Burger Monger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
1901 West Bay Drive #14
Largo, Fl.
727.216.6221