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EVERY MONDAY IS MONGER MONDAY.
150 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
North Pinellas continued
Cafe Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual cafe next
to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or outdoor
dining with spiffy maple and brass whimsy.
Their menu is mostly West Coast bistro, Lite
Bites, beautiful salads, pastas, soups, Creole
items, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a
cappuccino with delicious European tortes,
pastries, cakes and ice cream. Open for lunch
and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 9 AM-10 PM; Sun, 9 AM-9 PM;
brunch Fri, Sat, Sun 9 AM-2 PM.
$-$$, CM, X, W.
Cafe Sahara,
1901 W. Bay Drive, Largo, (727) 216-6221.
This is a real find for those who love
homemade Mediterranean cuisine. This
is authentic Lebanese cooking at its finest.
There are wonderful vegetarian dishes.
You can order online and pick up and go.
The adjoining wine bar, The Cork, serves
fine European wines and has a wine club
that features tasting events. Open
Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM; Sat 11 AM-5 PM;
Closed Sunday. $, X, C, W.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic
dishes are prepared by Chef/Owner Javier
Avila from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian
menu is prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties
include fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa,
Tomatillo Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles
Relleños. Join them for lunch, dinner, dessert,
a margarita, or Sunday brunch. Saturday
and Sunday nights feature Cirque-like
entertainment. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM; Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$-$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe,
490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open
from breakfast until midnight, as they
serve a wide variety of unique favorites
that range from brick oven pizza to fresh
seafood specials. Their boutique wines and
mojito specials make this “the best happy
hour on the beach.” This charming hot spot
has live entertainment and a comfortable
beach-style atmosphere. Open seven days
a week 7 AM-12 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Draught Haus,
680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s
sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub
grub and wood-burning oven pizzas with
over 50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor
bar and impressive wine selections. Sit
inside or out for drinks, eats, entertainment
and camaraderie at this new hot spot.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a
week. Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-11 AM;
Fri 8 AM-1 AM; Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and
Sun 7 AM-10 AM. $-$$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
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