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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
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LOCATION
7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
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Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, X.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier
Spanish Restaurant for more than
100 years, they serve the finest authentic
Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Try their Spanish
Bean Soup, the Original “1905” Salad®, Roast
Pork a la Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and
the Original Cuban Sandwich. There is a
live flamenco dance show Mon-Sat, and the
Columbia Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz
Tues-Sat. Valet parking. Banquet facilities
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C.
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. $$$, X.
Fresh Harvest Buffet
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7625.
This premier buffet is the place to embark
on a culinary tour of the world. Open
Mon-Thurs 11:30-9PM; Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM;
Sat, 10 AM-10 PM; Sun 10 AM-9 PM.
$$. X.
Hard Rock Cafe
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-7757.
Classic American fare, authentic rock
atmosphere and live music on an elevated
stage, a place where burgers and bands come
together. Open 11:30 AM-midnight daily.
$$, X.
Jubao Palace Noodle Bar
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (866) 388-4263.
If you’re looking for quick service and
authentic Asian cuisine, look no further.
This 44-seat restaurant features an open
kitchen for an up-close dining experience.
Open Sun 11 AM-4 AM, Mon-Thurs 11:30
AM-4 AM; Fri-Sat-11:30 AM-5 AM.
$$, X.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Carol
Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center), Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827). For light buffet
dining before a show in Morsani Hall,
this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations are
recommended. $$-$$$, RS, X.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
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. $$$, RS, CM, X, C.
Sea Salt,
183 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
St. Pete’s waterfront, this stunningly
appointed restaurant boasts intimate
dining niches, alfresco seating, a lively bar
scene and a 20-foot-tall glass-enclosed wine
room housing nearly 5,000 bottles. Influenced
by coastal Italian fare, they utilize the
freshest, highest quality ingredients with a
focus on seafood. Open daily from 11:30 AMClosing.
$$, RS, CM, S, C.
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,
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. $- $$, CM, X.
Cipresso
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8130.
Cipresso is Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s
captivating Italian restaurant featuring
items inspired by old-world classics to
new favorites. Enjoy an elevated dining
experience in an elegant and stylish setting.
The menu is filled with rich flavors and the
freshest ingredients. Open Mon-Thurs-Sun,
5 PM-11 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM to midnight.
Closed Tues-Wed. $$$.
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
205 Main Street, Safety Harbor
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