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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
Will Encounter
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7201 66th St N, Pinellas Park
727.209.2695 dasesto.com
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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. $- $$, CM, X.
Cipresso, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa,
(813) 627-8130. Cipresso is Seminole Hard
Rock Tampa’s captivating Italian restaurant
featuring items inspired by old-world classics
to new favorites. Enjoy an elevated dining
experience in an elegant and stylish setting.
The menu is filled with rich flavors and the
freshest ingredients. Open Mon-Thurs-Sun, 5
PM-11 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM to midnight. Closed
Tues-Wed. $$$.
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 Sun-Thurs 11
AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, X.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
(813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier Spanish
Restaurant for more than 100 years, they
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup, the
Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork a la
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure Island
Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf
Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since
1967, these family-owned Italian trattorias
have become legendary for their awardwinning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées
and flame-grilled steaks. A selective wine
list enhances your dining experience. A
gluten-free menu, special event rooms, offsite
catering and delivery are available at all
locations. All locations open daily for dinner
from 4 PM. The 4th Street location is closed
Sundays and Mondays. Beach locations are
closed Tuesdays. $$-$$$, CM, X, C.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood
Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they serve
tender Prime filet mignon and New York
strip steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid
wine selection and full bar. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM. $$, 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
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
205 Main Street, Safety Harbor
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