DINING
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EVERY MONDAY IS MONGER MONDAY.
JULY/AUGUST 2021 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 157
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.
$-$$, CM, X.
Cafe Sahara,
1901 W. Bay Drive, Largo, (727) 216-6221. This
is a real find for those who love homemade
Mediterranean cuisine. This is authentic
Lebanese cooking at its finest. There are
wonderful vegetarian dishes. You can order
online and pick up and go. The adjoining wine
bar, The Cork, serves fine European wines and
has a wine club that features tasting events.
Open Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM; Sat 11 AM-5 PM;
Closed Sunday. $, X, C.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic
dishes are prepared by Chef/Owner Javier
Avila from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian
menu is prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties
include fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa,
Tomatillo Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles
Relleños. Join them for lunch, dinner, dessert,
a margarita, or Sunday brunch. Saturday
and Sunday nights feature Cirque-like
entertainment. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM; Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM; Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$-$$, CM, E, X, C.
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. $$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky Draught Haus,
680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s
sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub grub
and wood-burning oven pizzas with over
50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor bar
and impressive wine selections. Sit inside
or out for drinks, eats, entertainment and
camaraderie at this new hot spot. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-11 AM;
Fri 8 AM-1 AM; Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and
Sun 7 AM-10 AM.$-$$$, CM, E, X, C.
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