DINING
out
Catering • Healthy Lunch
Fine dining in the evening
Live music Friday
and Sat evening
Extensive selection of
fine Italian wines
The Most
Authentic Italian
Restaurant You
Will Encounter
NEW
LOCATION
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
South Pinellas continued
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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. $- $$, CM, X, W.
Cipresso
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8130.
Cipresso is Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s
captivating Italian restaurant featuring
items inspired by old-world classics to
new favorites. Enjoy an elevated dining
experience in an elegant and stylish
setting. The menu is filled with rich
flavors and the freshest ingredients.
Open Mon-Thurs-Sun, 5 PM-11 PM;
Fri-Sat, 5 PM to midnight. Closed Tues-Wed.
$$$.
Circles Waterfront Restaurant,
1212 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach,
(813) 641-3275. Tampa’s premier bayfront
dining destination has a coastal ambience
that sets the tone for a multidimensional
experience featuring formal indoor dining,
an upscale cafe and a casual tiki bar. There
are breathtaking views, craft cocktails, live
entertainment and the freshest, finest seafood
in Florida. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM
and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, E, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the
first Columbia Café on the first floor of
the Center. With both indoor and outdoor
seating, it serves authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup,
the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, X, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier
Spanish Restaurant for more than
100 years, they serve the finest authentic
Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Try their Spanish
Bean Soup, the Original “1905” Salad®, Roast
Pork a la Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and
the Original Cuban Sandwich. There is a
live flamenco dance show Mon-Sat, and the
Columbia Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz
Tues-Sat. Valet parking. Banquet facilities
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7600.
Your dining experience will take you on a
culinary journey to exceed your palate’s
expectations, including an award-winning
wine selection with hard-to-find wines. Open
Sun-Thurs 5-10 PM; Fri-Sat 5 PM-midnight.
$$$, X.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the area’s
best restaurants. They offer health conscious,
as well as traditional selections. Open
Mon-Thurs 6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat from
6 AM-12 AM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or evening
at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant that
serves an inspired menu created by Chef
Tyson Grant. They serve fine food, wine
and spirits in a beautiful park-like setting.
Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly” outdoor
dining. Their 100-seat banquet room is
available for parties or special events.
Catering, weekend brunch and curb service
available. Romantic carriage rides Fri and Sat.
Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an
evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere,
superior service and genuine hospitality, Salt
Rock Grill should be your destination. Open
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate
dining niches, alfresco seating, a lively bar
scene and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed wine
room housing nearly 5,000 bottles. Influenced
by coastal Italian fare, they utilize the
freshest, highest quality ingredients with a
focus on seafood. Open daily from 11:30 AMClosing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C, W.
Hillsborough County
Burger Monger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860, and 3838 West Neptune St.,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. 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,
205 Main Street, Safety Harbor
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