DINING
out
North Pinellas continued
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.
$-$$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe,
490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open
from breakfast until midnight, as they serve
a wide variety of unique favorites that range
from brick oven pizza to fresh seafood
specials. Their boutique wines and mojito
specials make this “the best happy hour on
the beach.” This charming hot spot has live
entertainment and a comfortable beach-style
atmosphere. Open seven days a week
DINE WITH US
7 AM-12 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky Club Haus,
36355 E. Lake Road S., Palm Harbor,
BEFORE YOUR SHOW.
(727) 330-7471. This fourth addition to
Clear Sky Restaurants offers the best food
with upscale twists in a brighter, cleaner
atmosphere. Hours are Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$, X.
Clear Sky Draught Haus,
680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s
sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub grub
and wood-burning oven pizzas with over
50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor bar
and impressive wine selections. Sit inside
or out for drinks, eats, entertainment and
camaraderie at this new hot spot. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-11 AM;
Fri 8 AM-1 AM; Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and
Sun 7 AM-10 AM.$-$$$, CM, E, X, C.
Clear Sky on Cleveland,
418 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 754-7244. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston opened this restaurant
across from the Capitol Theatre for before
or after the concert dining, or for a historic
downtown dining experience. Clear Sky
on Cleveland is your destination for
great food, superb wine and cocktails
for lunch and dinner, along with music
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 813.229.STAR (7827).
from 8:30-11 PM Fri-Sat. Open Mon-Fri,
11 AM-11 PM, Sat-Sun, 8 AM-11 PM with 158 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022