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Ducky’s Sports Lounge,
1719 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa,
(813) 254-6060. This spacious sports bar
with craft cocktails, upscale bar food,
mini-bowling alleys and outdoor patio
provides great atmosphere and uses the best
ingredients. The menu includes chicken dip,
tuna nachos, pizza, protein bowls, zucchini
zoodles, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Hours are Mon 5-11 PM; Tues-Wed
11 AM-11 PM; Thurs-Sat 11 AM-3 AM; and
Sun 11 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C.
King of the Coop,
6607 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, (813) 232-2667;
27835 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Unit 102,
(813) 388-2684. From chicken and Belgian
waffles to cornmeal breaded catfish and a
slice of potato bread, you will be deliciously
fed Nashville-style. This is a place for collard
greens, mac and cheese, hush puppies
and banana pudding for dessert. They
also offer gluten-friendly chicken and fish.
Hours are Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-10 PM; and Sun 11 AM-8 PM. $, X, C.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Carol
Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center), Tampa,
(813) 229-STAR (7827). For light buffet
dining before a show in Morsani Hall,
this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations are
recommended. $$-$$$, RS, X.
Maestro’s on the River,
1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center),
Tampa. For light dining before a show
in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing
Arts Center, this delightful location on the
Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes before
most Morsani Hall performances. $$, 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. $$$, X.
Meat Market,
1606 Snow Ave., Tampa,
(813) 280-1113. Meat Market, a sexier and more
glamorous take on the traditional steakhouse,
offers prime cuts of meat, delicate seafood and
seasonal produce in a glamorous dining room.
Meat Market also has locations in Miami
Beach, San Juan and Palm Beach. CEO David
Tornek, Executive Chef/Co-owner Sean Brasel
and Director of Operations/Partner Sebastien
Tribout work together to operate Meat
Market, one of the most cutting-edge restaurant
concepts. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 12 PM-3 PM
and brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-3 PM, with
dinner Sun-Wed 5 PM-11 PM and
Thurs-Fri-Sat 5 PM-12 AM. $$$, 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
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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.
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
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