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Meat Market,
1606 Snow Ave., Tampa,
(813) 280-1113. Meat Market, a sexier and more
glamorous take on the traditional steakhouse,
offers prime cuts of meat, delicate seafood and
seasonal produce in a glamorous dining room.
Meat Market also has locations in Miami
Beach, San Juan and Palm Beach. CEO David
Tornek, Executive Chef/Co-owner Sean Brasel
and Director of Operations/Partner Sebastien
Tribout work together to operate Meat
Market, one of the most cutting-edge restaurant
concepts. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 12 PM-3 PM
and brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-3 PM, with
dinner Sun-Wed 5 PM-11 PM and
Thurs-Fri-Sat 5 PM-12 AM. $$$, X.
Olivia,
3601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, (813) 328-8866.
This successor to Cafe Ponte is a modern
Italian restaurant where Chef Chris Ponte and
his family have developed an atmosphere
of casual sophistication that delivers the
authentic flavors of a traditional trattoria
with the creative flair of a chef inspired
menu. You will enjoy the rich, rustic flavors
of their house-made Italian dough and fresh
mozzarella while having craft cocktails in
their relaxing environment. Open Sun-Mon
5 PM-9 PM and Tues-Sat 5 PM-10 PM. $$, X.
The Rez Grill,
5223 N. Orient Road, (Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Tampa, (813) 627-8120. With
a chef-driven menu and down-to-earth vibe,
this upscale but accessible American grill
epitomizes fine dining done casually. Open
Wed-Thurs 3 PM-10 PM, Fri 3PM-11 PM,
Sat 3 PM-midnight, Sun, noon-8 PM. Closed
Mon-Tues. $$$, X.
Pasco County
Burger Monger,
1656 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel,
(813) 991-4242. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambience is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X.
Sarasota County
Columbia Restaurant,
411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota,
(941) 388-3987. As Florida’s premier Spanish
restaurant for more than 100 years, they serve
the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine
with both indoor and outdoor dining. Try the
Original “1905” Salad®, Cuban Black Bean
Soup, Snapper Alicante and Filet Mignon
Chacho. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X. 9
Authentic Thai
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7199 66th St. N., Pinellas Park
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Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the Original
Cuban Sandwich. There is a live flamenco
dance show Mon-Sat, and the Columbia
Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz Tues-Sat.
Valet parking. Banquet facilities available.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,
5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, (813) 627-7600.
A sophisticated dining experience where
taste buds are tickled with anticipation over
the finest 100% USDA prime steaks, fresh
seafood from local waters and an extensive
award-winning wine selection. Open
Sun-Thurs 5-10 PM; Fri-Sat 5 PM-midnight.
$$$, X.
DeVito’s Italian Specialties,
200 N. Tampa St., Tampa, (813) 609-3833.
DeVito’s is an elegant, authentic and
classic Italian restaurant with old-world
charm. The menu focuses on seasonality
using homemade ingredients and features
Italian classics, served with a contemporary
presentation. Among the items are octopus
carpaccio and orecchia di elefante, which
consists of a pounded bone-in veal chop,
arugula, tomato and lemonette dressing.
Hours are Tues-Thurs 5 PM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 5 PM-10 PM. Closed Sun-Mon. $$$, X.
King of the Coop,
6607 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, (813) 232-2667;
27835 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Unit 102,
(813) 388-2684. From chicken and Belgian
waffles to cornmeal breaded catfish and a
slice of potato bread, you will be deliciously
fed Nashville-style. This is a place for collard
greens, mac and cheese, hush puppies
and banana pudding for dessert. They
also offer gluten-friendly chicken and fish.
Hours are Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-10 PM; and Sun 11 AM-8 PM. $, X, C.
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
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes before
most Morsani Hall performances. $$, X.
Maestro’s Restaurant,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This
restaurant begins seating at 5:30 PM daily
and noon on Sundays for Broadway, Opera,
The Florida Orchestra, and other selected
shows at the Straz Performing Arts Center.
It is a high-quality dining experience with
a New York elegance flair. Call early for
your reservations. $$$, X.
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