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1401 GULF BLVD INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
727.266.4276 | groupersonthegulf.com
YOUR HOME FOR FOOD, DRINKS,
SPORTS AND FAMILY FUN!
119 2nd St N St. Petersburg
727.498.8627
164 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
North Pinellas continued
“Q” Southern BBQ & Catering,
664 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7227.
Pitmaster Cameron Capri’s barbecue
restaurant offers great smoked meats that
merge the best regional barbecue styles.
Their beef brisket burnt ends, St. Louis Ribs
and pulled pork are sensational, and you
can choose from any of their six sauces that
range from Old Kentucky Bourbon to Kansas
City Sweet, plus snacks, salads, sandwiches,
sides and desserts. A covered dog friendly
patio with misters is available. Open
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 12 PM-9 PM;
Sun 12 PM-8 PM. $-$$, CM. E, X, C.
The Restorative,
420 Patricia Ave., Dunedin,
Restorativerestaurant.com. This chef-driven
restaurant features New American cuisine
with an ever changing menu foodies will
adore. The open kitchen in this intimate
setting allows the diner to view husband and
wife chef owner Jason and Erin “Cricket”
Borajkiewicz create delicious selections under
the headings of beginnings, middles and
endings. All of the offerings are inspired by
daily fresh sourced ingredients designed to
leave you feeling restored. Wine and beer are
available. Hours are Tues-Sat 5 PM-8 PM. $$$,
RS, X.
Rumba Island Bar & Grill, 1800 Gulf to
Bay Blvd., Clearwater, (727) 446-7027. Taste
the flavors of the islands, mixed with the
freshest local ingredients at Rumba Island
Bar & Grill. Local favorites include the
Island-Style Quesadillas and Jerk Chicken
Wings for starters; and the signature Rumba
Salad with Grouper, Runaway Bay Crab
Cakes and Caribbean Pulled Pork for an
entrée. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C.
Sages West Bay Bistro, 883 West Bay
Dr., Largo, (727) 585-6600. Patty Shade
has created the ideal family-style bistro
that features traditional Italian food in an
attractive atmosphere that makes you feel
at home. The Tortellini in Pink Sauce is
fabulous, and the pizza can be ordered with
either thick or regular crust. Open Tues-Sat
11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, CM, X, C.
Salt Cracker Fish Camp, 25 Causeway
Blvd., Clearwater Beach, (727) 442-6910.
This Southern dockside cooking spot right
off the roundabout on Clearwater Beach at
the Marina has an outside deck and bar to
let you take in the sun as you are having
fun. There is a Happy Hour all day long;
and from 2 PM-6 PM, they have five dollar
specials that range from a cheeseburger to a
half pound of Moonshine Mussels. They are
open 7 AM-10 PM daily for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. $-$$, X.
Salt Rock Tavern, 3689 Tampa Rd.,
Oldsmar, (813) 336-4977. This Baystar
Restaurant combines a unique menu of
casual dining with 21 craft beers
on tap and other bar favorites. Everything
from their “Just Caught Fish” with smoked
gouda grits to their Double Cut Bone-In
Pork Chop are prepared with flair, as are
their flatbreads, burgers and salads. Try
their “Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail
for a real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM
(including Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM);
2475 N. McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater
727-474-7543
PAPOUSKOUZINA.COM
1719 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL
(813) 254-6160
10400 Roosevelt Blvd. N
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 914-3863
www.whiskeywings.com
Turkish &
Greek
Cuisines
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