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Live music Friday
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Extensive selection of
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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. $$, RS, CM, S, C.
Hillsborough County
Cipresso, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa,
(813) 627-8130. Cipresso is Seminole Hard
Rock Tampa’s captivating Italian restaurant
featuring items inspired by old-world classics
to new favorites. Enjoy an elevated dining
experience in an elegant and stylish setting.
The menu is filled with rich flavors and the
freshest ingredients. Open Mon-Thurs-Sun, 5
PM-11 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM to midnight. Closed
Tues-Wed. $$$.
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. $-$$, X.
Columbia Restaurant,
2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa,
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Restaurant for more than 100 years, they
serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup, the
Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork a la
Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the Original
Cuban Sandwich. There is a live flamenco
dance show Mon-Sat, and the Columbia
Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz Tues-Sat.
Valet parking. Banquet facilities available.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, E, X, C.
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood 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
South Pinellas continued