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
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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.
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. $$$, RS, CM, X, C.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an evening
of fine dining, elegant atmosphere, superior
service and genuine hospitality, Salt Rock Grill
should be your destination. Open Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$$, 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 AM-Closing. $$, RS, CM, S, C.
Hillsborough County
Burger Monger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860, and 3838 West Neptune St.,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. Proudly founded
in Tampa Bay, at Burger Monger they
say, "We Build a Better Burger." Featuring
100 percent pure Japanese-bred Akaushi
Beef, Burger Monger sources the nest
and healthiest ingredients in the world.
Their naturally satisfying menu includes
burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, beer
and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience
is found in their five Tampa Bay area
locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $- $$, CM, X.
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. $-$$, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant”
from the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/
Chef Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta
with authentic Italian recipes to make
this one of the area’s most popular Italian
trattorias. Original dishes, such as Pollo a la
Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and
mussels with white or red sauce are terrific
at this authentic Italian venue. There is live
music on weekends, and they cater for all
occasions. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants, 5901 4th St. N.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure
Island Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399
Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344.
Since 1967, these family-owned Italian
trattorias have become legendary for their
award-winning pizza, traditional pasta
entrées and flame-grilled steaks. A selective
wine list enhances your dining experience. A
gluten-free menu, special event rooms, offsite
catering and delivery are available at all
locations. All locations open daily for dinner
from 4 PM. The 4th Street location is closed
Sundays and Mondays. Beach locations are
closed Tuesdays. $$-$$$, CM, X, C.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood
Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they serve
tender Prime filet mignon and New York
strip steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid
wine selection and full bar. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM. $$, CM, X, C.
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
205 Main Street, Safety Harbor
bassanocheesecake.com (727) 400-6512
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