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 Thailand-Japan union |
571 Central Avenue Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 5990 |
Established in 1994, this midtown restaurant has proven successful enough to enable its expansion into the storefront next door, doubling its dining space. In salute to the additional space, the Thai menu has added Japanese sushi and tempura dishes, the latter prepared and served in the new space by a Japanese chef. Meanwhile, 9 will now have the space to host parties and business lunches. The addition will add handicapped access as well. Beer and wine are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Italian dining at budget prices |
3405 34th Street North Tampa, FL 33713 United States +1 727 528 4428 |
Here you'll find lunches and dinners to fit any budget. Early Bird Specials are a great value, served 3p-6p daily except Sunday, and inclusive of coffee, tea, and dessert. At this friendly, casual, all-day eatery, you can eat heavy or light. A lunch buffet is served weekdays from 11a-2p. Come for your Italian pasta favorites or great salads prepared in the home-style tradition of the old country. Beer and wine are also served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Curry eatery with tandoori oven |
5005 34th Street North Tampa, FL 33714-2430 United States +1 727 525 6581 |
This new Indian cuisine dining spot is a welcome addition to curry-hungry Pinellas County. Both lunch and dinner menus feature such options as Rogan Josh Lamb, Dal, Biryani plus chicken and breads hot from a tandoori clay oven. Full dinners and a la carte selections are available evenings. On Sunday, the restaurant features a lunch buffet. There's a full bar here, too. If you're thinking of joining the lunch bunch here, call ahead to be sure the tandoor is fired up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An informal resort restaurant |
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club 501 5th Avenue Northeast Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 1000 http://www.marriott.com/ |
Fittingly enough, this restaurant is an outdoor dining facility at the magnificent Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. You'll find poolside lunches and dinners served here under a frame roof adorned with paddle fans. Casual seating in lounge chairs at wood, deck-style tables is featured at this restaurant which offers you an opportunity to sip a relaxing drink from the bar and eat lightly or from a full menu. Lunch and dinner are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh and inexpensive |
5625 Fourth Street North Tampa, FL 33703 United States +1 727 522 6627 |
Holdover from the earliest days of fresh pasta, this restaurant still holds its own, in both plain and fancy cookery. The essentials: eggs, flour, pepper and spinach are whipped into culinary delights. A changing array of fresh, piquant sauces are offered daily. Pizzas are crisp and steaming. Fresh breadsticks made from pizza dough are crispy and delicious. The restaurant has long been a favorite for take-out orders, but dining here is equally satisfying, offering a fragrantly scented, intimate dining room with beer and wine served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish family-owned neighborhood pub |
6395 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706-3717 United States +1 727 363 4421 |
If you are a fan of Irish music and are seeking a hearty mug of stout to go with it, this pub will bring joy to your auld sod heart. Live Irish music (a folk singer with guitar) is featured Thursday through -Sunday from 9p to 1a. A traditional dinner menu served from 4p to 8p may include carved roast beef or lamb. After 8pm and until closing, pub grub including wings, sandwiches and pizza are served. On Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30p to 12:30a, Karaoke is featured. Irish-run, child- and family-friendly, just as in the old country, Annie's promises a touch of the green in sunny St. Pete. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mr. Roboto Would Surely Approve |
3600 66th Street N Tampa, FL 33710 United States +1 727 343 5200 http://www.2taste.com/arigato/ |
As a customer here, you will be treated to a show as a skilled Japanese chef skillfully prepares each course before your eyes. You will see the fresh and expertly sized and cut ingredients of your meal in all stages of preparation until it reaches your plate. Then you will be the judge, and it's likely you'll agree it deserved to be voted Tampa Bay's #1 Oriental restaurant by a local publication's readers. Billing itself as Japanese cookery with an American accent, the restaurant features specialties including hibachi-cooked shrimp, scallops, chicken, steak and lobster. Private parties of up to 50 can be accommodated and a full bar is available. See website for menus and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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True Florida fish house |
2913 Beach Boulevard S Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 343 2583 http://www.backfinbluecafe.com/ |
This Florida-styled beach house restaurant is located in the heart of Gulfport's art village and is known for its zesty presentation of rural Florida Cracker cooking and for its fresh regional seafood dishes. Home to authentic Maryland Jumbo Lump crab cakes and endorsed in the local press for both its ambience and crab, this is one cool, casual beach spot. There is outside seating on the back porch. Beer and wine are also served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale and elegant Northern Italian restaurant |
1625 Fourth Street South Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 7880 http://www.bastas.net/ |
Northern Italian cuisine is served in an elegant setting with chandeliers glittering over fine china and crystal. Waiters in tuxedoes attend efficiently to clients. The menu offers veal, beef and pasta specialties, all in rich, creamy sauces prepared with care and the freshest ingredients. There's a full bar. Arches, columns and a colorful mural transport you into a classical ambience steeped in history. Award-winning Basta's has been named one of the top 10 restaurants in the nation for the excellence of its regional Italian cuisine and outstanding atmosphere and service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sizzling Seafood |
5901 Fourth Street North Tampa, FL 33702 United States +1 727 521 3434 http://www.bonefishgrill.com/ |
In real estate, it's location, location, location that's important. At this seafood house, the name of the game is atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. Low lighting, sleek wood tones and comfortable seating set the tone; great views add to the allure. Memorable dinners are made of the seafood that sizzles here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Smart Italian dining on the water |
3861 Gulf Blvd Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 367 1851 |
On the west side of Boca Ciega Bay north of the Pinellas Bayway Bridge, this restaurant overlooks boat moorings. Indoor dining and a full bar await at this smartly casual spot that offers selections from the contemporary Italian menu. You can call a boat take-out line and have dinner onboard your cruiser, too. This modern eatery, neat in black and white decor with red roses on the tables, offers a dining experience whether you arrive by land or water. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual fine dining beachside |
432 75th Ave Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 367 4420 |
Bruno's offers casual fine dining; you can translate that as jacket and slacks for men and dress or slacks for women, although the guideline is a suggestion not dress code. Here you'll find white linen napery beneath attractively displayed Northern and Southern Italy specialties that include veal, beef, chicken and seafood prepared in Marsala, Saltimbocca, Piccata or Rollatini styles. Eggplant and vegetables in season appear as entrees topped with Parmesan cheese and served with pastas. Beer and wine are also served at the restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine casually in classical ambience |
7420 49th Street North Tampa, FL 33781 United States +1 727 545 3944 |
This has been a Tampa Bay masterpiece of Italian dining since 1977. Here, you dine informally amid Roman columns, feasting in Lucullean style on artfully prepared northern and central Italian regional cuisines. On the menu are a variety of veal, seafood, steak, poultry, pork and lamb preparations. Pasta, breads and pastries are made here each day and beer and wine are available, and the bread is especially popular. Reservations are wise on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining and entertainment at moderate prices |
9610 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706-3210 United States +1 727 367 3743 |
This steak and seafood house offers varied and tasty waterfront dining, with a faithful local clientele in the beach community, many of whom come to dine and dance to live music. Enjoy indoor dining with Treasure Island's best waterfront view. There's a full bar here too. Dresscode is "dressed-up" casual and live Top 40's music for dancing begins at 8:30p nightly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A seafood dining spot |
1200 Pasadena Avee S Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 381 4510 |
This restaurant has been serving up great gourmet seafood on the cheap since 1973. Offering dining in a casual atmosphere, the restaurant features such temptations as Grouper Oscar, filleted and topped with crabmeat stuffing, asparagus and Hollandaise sauce. All-you-can-eat Fried Shrimp is served Tuesday and Thursday from 3p to 8:30p. A seafood and pasta entree is tossed with mussels, shrimp, crab and salmon. For lunch, you can count on Caz's famous grouper sandwich for $3.99. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine French dining in private atmosphere |
136 4th Avenue North East Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 7163 http://www.chateaufrancecuisin... |
In the old world ambiance of a 1910 Victorian home, take a quick trip to Paris with Executive Chef Antoine Louro as your practiced guide. Sample Dover Sole au Meunier and Bouillabaisse or escargots baked into a puff pastry. Filet Mignon Tartar Citron is prepared tableside for a showy display as well as flavorful eating. Dine "al fresco" on the veranda in St. Pete's historic district or indoors in this handsome spot. On the wine list are selections that include 70 percent French vintages and some exceptional old ports. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive Hellenic-Italian eatery |
3501 Central Ave Tampa, FL 33713 United States +1 727 321 9683 http://www.christos.com/ |
For light dining, this centrally located eatery offers both Greek and Italian specialties in ample servings at reasonable prices. On the Greek side: Spanakopita (spinach pie), Souvlaki, gyros and salads sprinkled with feta cheese. Sub sandwiches come in Greek or Roman flavors, and Italian entrees range from small dinner salads to fresh pastas smothered in homemade sauces. Only coffee, tea and soft drinks are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pizza anyway you like it |
1214 Capital Circle Tampa, FL 33709 United States +1 850 580 2424 |
Do you just love pizza and you can't get enough crispy crust loaded with pepperoni, dripping with cheese, covered with sausage and smothered with mushrooms, black olives and peppers? Then visit this all-you-can eat buffet. For $2.99, you can select from more than 16 pizza variations, fresh salads, tangy pasta and delectable desserts. If you'd like to try a pizza variation not available on the buffet, a request with the server will bring a small pie at no extra charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual Steakhouse Dining |
7022 22nd Avenue N Tampa, FL 33710 United States +1 727 345 1022 http://www.codysoriginalroadho... |
Primarily a steakhouse with call-ahead seating, this restaurant offers an ultra-casual atmosphere. Drink beer and dip into a bucket of peanuts at your table or order a glass of wine or more serious spirits; all are available from the full bar. The menu mixes American traditional with Southwest Tex-Mex. Homemade bread, all-you-can-eat salad and fajitas are featured regularly. Lollipop Pork Chops, another favorite, is worth a try. Steaks range from sirloin to rib-eye, New York strip, porterhouse and filet mignon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual Beach-Area Dining |
5100 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 360 8858 http://www.crabbybills.com/ |
Step off the beach and into a world of seafood delights. While you can't believe everything you hear over the loudspeaker about the sights on the beach, you can trust your taste buds when it comes to the quality of the food. Everything's fresh and delicious here with plenty of options available to appeal to every appetite. Start with an appetizer of Maryland crab cakes, then try one of the crab dinners, a restaurant specialty. Be prepared to sit at picnic tables and join in the fun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A casual New York-style pizza restaurant |
4314 6th St S Tampa, FL 33705 United States +1 727 821 5051 |
Da Litalia Pizza & Italian Restaurant deep in a south-of-city shopping center offers homemade pizza, to go or not to go, and it's chunky and wholesome. You can feast on other Italian options as well, including spaghetti, ravioli or a hearty eggplant Parmesan. Portions are big and there's a touch of speakeasy here with worn booths, red-and-white checked tablecloths and dim lighting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian dining in or out |
4300 Park Boulevard Tampa, FL 33781 United States +1 727 541 6356 |
This family-run restaurant near Pinellas Parkside Mall prides itself on serving large portions at reasonable prices. A meal for two is likely to be big enough for four. Grills are a specialty here: beef, pork and chicken, seasoned with rosemary, basil and garlic, are all served with your choice of rice or pasta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Have a howlin' good time |
8300 Bay Pines Blvd Tampa, FL 33709 United States +1 727 347 6190 http://www.dogwatercafe.com |
This is the original Dogwater opened in 1990 by two enterprising guys who had an unusual idea: a great sports restaurant with a canine theme. A place where (you guessed it) your food is served in dog dishes. With a menu offering such popular favorites as Australian Sheepdog Chicken Breast, Huckleberry Hound burger and Great Dane Chili Dogs, you'll have plenty of excellent food to sink your teeth into. Family friendly, you can also watch your favorite sporting event on one of the many televisions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks a cut above |
2325 Ulmerton Road Suite 20 Tampa, FL 33762 United States +1 800 525 8643 http://www.durangosteakhouse.com/ |
Steaks and chops are the specialty here. Cooked over an open flame, both selections have an out-of-doors taste that melts in your mouth. Wild Wild Onions make great starters, and you can choose from 28 types of margaritas to wash it down. Smiles as tempting as the items on the menu greet you at the door as a toy train provides a little diversion as it makes its way around the restaurant, chugging over your head, signaling lane changes as it toots along. Plenty of booths or bar seating await. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwich shop for big appetites |
1136 94th Avenue North Tampa, FL 33702 United States +1 727 568 0218 |
A St. Petersburg Times' critic writes of this restaurant: "Fat Boy's is not for the faint of appetite." Bring your hungriest tummy along here to get it fed with hefty Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago style hot dogs. Side orders of salad, fries, onion rings and soups add to the feed. Fat Boy's sandwiches can be delivered, as well, and catering can be arranged for a party. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charm and cozy dining |
6690 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 363 3700 |
We all have our fetishes and these days many a Tampa Bay diner is including this restaurant among them. Everything's built on superstition here from a conviction that the number eight is lucky, and, voila, eight tables and eight entrees. Ahh, the joys of balance. Candles glitter here and a creditable array of fine wines is available to add a little glow to the moment. On the menu is an array of New American cuisine that's been winning raves from local critics. Reservations are vital. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cut above other barbecues |
4351 Fourth Street N Tampa, FL 33703 United States +1 727 822 3733 http://www.fredflemingsbbq.com/ |
"Where the hog meets the log" in St. Pete, you will find homey paneled decor and wood tables at this pleasant barbecue spot. At the heart of Fred's is the barbecue pit, the savory aroma of which wafts through the front door. Specials here include Fred's feast of barbecued delights ranging from onion rings to rack of ribs in various sizes, an outstanding smoked chicken dinner and coconut cake for dessert, Southern favorites all. Beer and wine are available and take-out orders can be filled here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic American dining |
300 2nd Ave NE Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 4429 http://www.frescosrestaurant.com |
Food critics rave for its sophisticated chef and award-winning wines. Opened as a spritzier version of St. Petersburg favorite Apropos, it's a work in progress. Fresco's bayfront setting has a view of the Pier and its decor features a touch of Art Deco with an antique cash register and seahorse mosaic on the floor. The cuisine is upscale nouveu American, featuring seafood and steaks for dinner with sandwiches and burgers for lunch. Al fresco dining is popular and the location makes outdoor tables coveted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront Village Seafood Dining |
150 John's Pass Boardwalk Tampa, FL 33708 United States +1 727 391 6025 http://www.hubbardsmarina.com/... |
One of the anchors of John's Pass Village, the Fisherman does the obvious; it specializes in seafood. You may not get the best burger here, but the grouper sandwich will be laudable. You'll find a floating dock at The Fisherman. Come early for a substantial breakfast, later for a waterside lunch or even later for a casual dinner. This also makes a great stop if you've been touring and shopping in this rustic, seaside Village. A full bar offers a range of tropical options as well as the standbys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outdoor Middle Eastern dining |
217 Central Avenue Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 896 3800 |
Mediterranean dining al fresco with a Moorish touch? Get it here. Begin a pasta or seafood dinner with Baba Ganoush, a puree of eggplant and tahini. Feast on Mechori of Lamb or the Moroccan Tajine of the Day or just opt for a half-pound burger! You can enjoy fine wine by the glass or bottle. Special features include an upstairs bar for private functions with, 'house' or techno-music offered on Wednesday and a live band on Thursday and Saturday. On Saturday, the restaurant features The Buster Cooper Trio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A family-run Italian eatery |
4399 Gulf Blvd Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 363 3344 http://www.foodplace.net/gigis |
Family-owned and operated since 1967, this Italian restaurant offers pasta, pizza, steaks and seafood to take out or eat here. Featuring table linens and candlelight, the restaurant is a pleasant spot that elevates dining out to a special occasion. Try it in St. Petersburg Beach or any of the three other locations! You can call ahead for seating and the entire menu is available for take-out. Beer, wine and frozen drinks are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuban Flavors in Gulfport |
5402 Gulfport Blvd South Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 321 8855 http://www.habanacafe-usa.com/ |
A bit of the Old Country with an "authentic Cuban touch" is featured at this Cuban-owned restaurant that excels in Havana-styled cuisine. Surrounded by colorful murals and Spanish colonial decor with Latin music playing in the background, you dine on such entrees as arroz con pollo ($9.95) or roast pork with white rice, black beans and Cuban bread. Start with an appetizer of Drunken Shrimp any other entrée choice including Palomilla Steak sandwich and Chicken Piccata. Beer, wine and sangria are served in this non-smoking congenial atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saluting America's southern cooking |
3121 4th Street North Tampa, FL 33704 United States +1 727 821 6516 |
This casual venue in downtown St.Petersburg adds a special Southern touch to Florida with options such as fresh yellow fin tuna and grouper. Its corps of chefs bake all their own breads, whip up quiches, and dice fruit for a tempting Sunday Brunch fruit salad. Dine on a quick lunch or indulge in a leisurely dinner menu, savoring such sundries like Jalapeno Poppers or Broccoli Bites. If you're anxious to enjoy the balmy temperatures, there's a screened back patio dining room and a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A casual meat-hearty eatery |
6769 34th Street N Tampa, FL 33781 United States +1 727 525 0092 |
One of the area's first successful barbecue restaurants and in business for more than 20 years, the Smokehouse likes to claim it's the "world's best pit BBQ." Decide for yourself as you dine on ribs, chicken, pork and beef for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can dine in or take out your choice and the restaurant will cater a party from small group to big office. Delivery's free, too. There's a bar for cocktails and frozen concoctions as well as beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A gourmet American-styled steakhouse |
256 Second St North Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 823 6382 |
Billed as "a classic American steakhouse," this restaurant features USDA prime beef, aged and cooked to perfection. Beyond beef, the restaurant also serves up tempting dishes with fresh seafood. Order a bottle or glass of wine from an extensive wine list to complement your entree. After dinner, select a cigar or indulge in one of the restaurant's rich desserts. Both intimate and comfortably casual, this restaurant makes a great impromptu slipaway. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese dining along the coastline |
2875 Tyrone Boulevard Tampa, FL 33710-3039 United States +1 727 384 3256 |
This is one of the few Japanese eateries in the St. Petersburg area. Its simple decor, with Japanese artwork, and its friendly service make it a popular spot for a casual rendezvous with friends. Early Bird Specials are served daily from 5p-6:30p, so you can catch supper here before a movie. On the dinner menu are sushi, tempura, various noodle and curry entrees, among other selections. Beer and wine are available and there's a sushi bar, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wines, breads and thou |
3104 Beach Blvd South Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 321 6888 |
Owner Theresa Frohme, along with her two daughters, operates this quaint restaurant with its lacy curtains, warm lighting and European décor. The restaurant is relaxed, with creative table settings creative and a cozy feeling. Begin your French foray with classic onion soup. Here, the recipe calls for lots of cheese and fresh croutons. Accompany that with a crisp garden salad, topped with French salad dressing and made with fresh herbs. Menu selections include French Lamb Chops, seafood in creamy sauces and Veal Piccata. Homemade desserts include cheesecake topped with cherries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breakfast with a French flair |
7401 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 360 2253 |
You'll find the food piled so high on the plates here that it's a wonder the server can carry them to your table. Some say the pancakes are even better than homemade and there's the additional advantage of leaving the dishes for someone else to clean. A small restaurant, La Croisette offers a casual, friendly atmosphere, good coffee and a variety of tempting breakfast treats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale steak and seafood spot |
3333 Pasadena Ave (Corey Ave Causeway) Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 363 6211 |
This is casually elegant waterfront dining at its best. Malo's specializes in fresh fish in season and Angus beef served a pleasant nautical ambiance that fits well into the watery surroundings. Start with Escargot seasoned with exotic herbs ($6.95), then try an entrée of prime rib, lobster tail, or a surf and turf combo. Also on the menu is Pacific Rim chicken ($10.45) and Pasta al Greco, with scallions and feta cheese ($10.95). Early Bird specials, Happy Hour and a full bar are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Floribbean-American cookout |
17120 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33708 United States +1 727 391 4000 |
This new Caribbean eatery adds a touch of Florida flavors to its cuisine, but keeps plenty of all-American favorites from traditional breakfasts to a lunch menu heavy on hamburgers, sandwiches and salads. At dinner, steaks and seafood feature touches such as exotic spices. On Fridays, this restaurant in the Hilton Hotel takes to the outside patio, serving a $13 all-you-can-eat dinner of grilled specialties. There's a full bar here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Varied Asian Cuisines |
8123 4th Street N Tampa, FL 33702 United States +1 727 578 3080 |
This restaurant was voted tops in St. Petersburg, attesting to the popularity of the Asian specialties created here. It offers a dinner buffet that includes fresh seafood, sushi, Thai entrees and a Mongolian grill that prepares dishes to your order. You can dine on the buffet options at lunch or dinner or order from a menu. Take-out selections also are available and the restaurant features an early bird dinner that saves you a few dollars if you're prepared to dine early. No MSG is used in any of the preparations. A full bar is available here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Aquatic Dining! |
3400 Gulf Boulevard Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Leows Hotel Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 360 1881 / +1 866 728 2206 (toll free) http://www.doncesar.com/ |
An oceanful of choices awaits guests at the Maritana Grille. Fish and more fish define the menu as well as the decor at this unique restaurant. A great pick for a family meal, your kids are sure to have a whale of a time. Opt for the grilled Filet Mignon with truffle mashed potatoes, candied shallots, tomato confit and tawny port glaze ($34) or horseradish crusted Atlantic salmon with shrimp, vegetable fricassee and lobster butter ($28). And top this off with the popular Maritana Soufflé ($9). A cool ambience and hot food make for a great combination, right? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A healthful Oriental eatery |
5944 34th St N Tampa, FL 33714 United States +1 727 521 3378 |
This restaurant thrills with the delicate piquancy of Vietnamese cuisine, teasing the palate with a medley of basil, cilantro and lemon grass spices applied to soups and seafood. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty. Spicy noodle and seafood entrees are popular choices. No MSG is used here, and most of the cooking is low calorie in preparation. Take-out is available. In this simple, clean and friendly ambiance, beer and wine are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood and simplicity |
400 - 49th St South Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 327 8309 / +1 727 328 8309 |
Besides fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, oysters and crabs in season, you really ought to try the smoked fish spreads made especially for Mid-Peninsula. Salmon, tuna and grouper are smoked for these spreads that are prepared with pickles and pepper or garlic. They cost $2.49 each, so they're as great for gifts as well as instant consumption. Picnic tables and paper plates are the order of the day at this very casual spot that offers beer and wine with meals. But don't drop in on Sundays; they've gone fishing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive Chinese buffet |
2901 66th St N Tampa, FL 33710 United States +1 727 345 0559 |
This spacious casual restaurant seating 150 is home to a Chinese super buffet: an all-you-can-eat lunch laden with more than 60 items, or a dinner feast of 80-plus Chinese and American dishes. The buffets, together with entrees ordered from the menu, if you prefer, are served seven days a week. An Early Bird menu is available. A full bar is available and take-out orders are accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood restaurant, Caribbean flavors |
Suite 100-C, 5901 Sun Boulevard Shoppers Village Tampa, FL 33715 United States +1 727 866 8772 |
At this restaurant, early birds catch the fresh seafood. Located in Shoppers Village at the Fort De Soto Turnoff to the Pinellas Bayway, this Caribbean flavored eatery offers casual al fresco dining, island music and fresh seafood prepared in an authentic Aztec wood-burning stove with tropical herbs. It has won the coveted Golden Spoon Award. The decor unites South American touches with a Caribbean atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural foods and flavors |
6651 Central Ave Tampa, FL 33710 United States +1 727 347 5682 http://www.naturalretail.com/h... |
Nestled in a shopping plaza, this grocery specialist offers you a pleasant place to shop for organic fruits and vegetables and other health foods. A large selection of vitamins and supplements is available here and there are trained specialists in the store to assist you. There's also a selection of personal care products. A salad bar offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian selections, plus a deli sandwich area where you can order specialty sandwiches. See their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Express service in a full service restaurant |
14995 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33708 United States +1 727 393 2706 http://www.daiquirideckgrill.com/ |
At this restaurant, from 11a-2pm on weekdays, your Express Lunch order is guaranteed to be served in 15 minutes or your next Lunch Express is free. Menu selections here include chicken quesadilla, chef salad, soup & half-sandwich, chicken potpie, chicken salad-stuffed croissant, ragin' Cajun wrap sandwich, Maryland-style crab cake sandwich, blackened shrimp Caesar wrap or seven-inch personal pizza. Try a daiquiri while you're at it. Lunch and dinner are served al fresco on the deck and inside or out. There's a pleasant airy atmosphere and a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Light dining at the waterfront |
110 Third Street South Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 4363 |
Here in the Harborage Marina of downtown St. Pete's Bayboro Harbor, the view is the center of interest, with luxury yachts and small runabouts providing scenic diversions. This deli is the place to go when you're craving a glass of beer, wine or soft drink, with or without a snack. Sit outdoors for a full view of the harbor, and if you're hungry, choose from Grouper Reuben, Maryland Crab Cakes, Roast Beef, Ham and Turkey Sandwiches, homemade soups and burgers. Full lunches and dinners are served only on Fridays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fusion food |
211 2nd Street South Tampa, FL 33701-4308 United States +1 727 822 5235 http://www.pacificwaverestaura... |
Pacific Wave offers a fabulous selection of Pacific Rim fusion cuisine—a mixture of ingredients and recipes from all over the world. The menu includes a mouth watering assortment of fresh fish, meat and vegetables, and their wine collection is an enviable one too. Even the decor reflects a heady mix of Asian and European influences with the predominance of bamboo fixtures. The place is also perfect for private parties and corporate events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family pizza parlor and more |
6000 Fourth Street North Tampa, FL 33703 United States +1 727 521 2656 |
This is a popular choice for family dining, whether it's dining on a variety of pizzas featuring meat, chicken, vegetarian or cheese, or favorite pasta selections. Frequent specials are offered on multiple pizzas purchased together or on dinners for two. A lunch buffet is served daily from 11:30a to 2p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Continental flavor strong beachside |
14701 Gulf Blvd Tampa, FL 33744 United States +1 727 319 0103 |
This comfortable restaurant, which offers take-out and eat-in, a private dining room for up to 20 and specially catered menus for up to 50. Together, they produce a European-styled menu that "travels" fresh, steamed, poached or baked in wine. Among the options: lobster, salmon, shrimp and vegetables, salads and homemade breads. Desserts are home-baked, including traditional Key lime pie and chocolate almond pate with chocolate-raspberry sauce. On the chefs' list of specialties are Lamb Chops, Chateaubriand, and Duckling with wild rice, port wine sauce and cranberries. Only beer and wine are sold here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tampa Bay favorite |
4125 Fourth St North Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 821 3773 |
One of the long-term eateries in a city of rapid growth and change, this restaurant features a varied Continental and American menu served in a warm comfortable setting. Its emphasis is on beef, but every Sunday it serves a 1.5-pound Maine lobster dinner. Add a classic salad with Pepin's famous dressing, homemade bread, corn and new potatoes and you leave stuffed but oh-so-happy. Meanwhile, Happy Hour in the lounge starts at 11a Tuesday through Friday and ends at 7p. There is a full bar and piano entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marina dining with a view |
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort - Marina Cove Tampa, FL 33711 United States +1 727 867 1151 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/ |
This casual breakfast or dinner restaurant offers the established favorites of American dining at reasonable prices. Seafood is the highlight, as you would expect at this restaurant that offers a view out over Tampa Bay and the soaring Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Reservations are a good idea here, although unless you're going with a big group, you should be able to get a table promptly and enjoy a leisurely drink and a taste of the seafood de jour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Zesty Spices and Oriental Flavors |
8301 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33614 United States +1 813 933 7977 http://www.phoquyen.com/ |
At this restaurant, take-out customers buy ingredients separately and mix the broth, solids like chunks of chicken, thin rice noodles, jalapeno slices, lime wedges and fresh basil and a spicy hot sauce to produce their meal. Rice vermicelli salad, barbecued pork egg rolls, cold noodles dressed with fish sauce and grilled ground shrimp on sugar cane are other popular exotics to tempt the taste buds. Spring rolls spiced with mint and barbecued beef are among the livelier options served in this simple dining room. Beer and wine are served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exceptional Italian take-out meals |
5035 34th Street S Tampa, FL 33711 United States +1 727 864 2800 |
This fine eatery gives you the chance to dine on excellent Italian cuisine in pleasant trattoria surroundings or in the comfort of your own home. Seafood, veal, chicken, steaks and pastas are prepared for eating in or taking out and the restaurant serves beer and wine. Located in a premier south St. Petersburg shopping center, the restaurant offers lunch special daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The heat is on |
8730 49th St North Tampa, FL 33780 United States +1 727 547 6556 |
The menu at this restaurant is diverse, the portions generous and the taste heated. Specializing in the cuisine of northwest Thailand, the restaurant features dishes that unite a variety of herbs and spices to give that extra zing to your meal. Menu selections include Thai spring rolls wrapped in rice paper and stuffed with pork, scallions, shrimp and cilantro, Tom Yum Talay soup with assorted fresh seafood, Snapper Lad Prig, which is deep-fried, then covered in chili sauce, and Pad Ke Maow, a stir-fried vegetable dish with your choice of meat or seafood added. For dessert: a complimentary dish of fried ice cream with chocolate sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nouveau Mexico, with spicy choices |
4912 4th St North Tampa, FL 33703 United States +1 727 527 8728 |
When you're after Mexican food that's just a little different, take a look here, home to menu selections that are more than just your average burrito. Here they spice it up with poblano chile, salsa roja, and queso fresco. As an appetizer, try Shrimp Fundido, a combo of Gulf shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes, feta and Monterey Jack cheese, with crushed garlic and oregano tossed into the tasty mix. It's then baked until golden and served with flour tortillas. You'll also find specialty desserts here, all freshly made while you watch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian/Hawaiian specialties |
247 Central Avenue Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 896 5118 http://www.redwoodsrestaurant.... |
A non-smoking restaurant throughout, Redwoods features a menu prepared by Internationally known chef Joseph Chenard using fish flown in from Hawaii three times a week. Among the options: Spearfish, Opaka-Opaka or Crimson Snapper and Ono, served flaky or buttery with Javanese rice or purple mashed Okinawan sweet potatoes. Desserts come from the on-site bakery. Haiku Sushi adds sushi rolls to a menu that includes shrimp tempura and grilled swordfish for the less adventurous. Both a full bar and a sushi bar are available in this simple, intimate dining room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American-style barbecue dining |
6851 66th St North Tampa, FL 33781 United States +1 727 544 6671 |
This chain has three family-style locations and calls itself "Tampa Bay's Best BBQ!" If you are into this popular cuisine, you will have to be the judge. Try the barbecued beef, pork, ribs or chicken and see what you think. The restaurant features all-you-can-eat barbecued chicken served with a full salad bar on Sundays and Mondays. For fast service and good food at a good value, try the prime rib. Catering your casual party or summer event is another of Roger's services. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bring your catch or dine on theirs |
6712 Gulf Blvd Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 367 5577 |
Noted for hamburgers and grouper sandwiches, this kitchen also prepares several fresh daily specials. And, if you are lucky enough to bring in your own catch from the bay, cooks here will make a meal of it for you for just $5.95. Appetizers here are interesting and include Mexican Apples served with grape jelly or Famous Buffalo Shrimp served with "mild to wild" sauce. You can relax indoors or out, and beer and wine are served here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotic foods in simple surroundings |
3400 Gulf Boulevard Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Leows Hotel Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 360 1881 http://www.doncesar.com/reso_d... |
This is the perfect place to sample the exotic flavours of the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The wicker furniture, seafacing tables, and overall laid-back ambience help you relax and enjoy your meals, which consist primarily of seafood. Tropical fruit is also served up, and you can seat yourself outdoors on the quaint boardwalk while you enjoy its cooling effect on a warm day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thai Takeout |
3125 9th Street N (3125 Dr. Martin Luther King Street N) Tampa, FL 33704 United States +1 727 822 0613 |
Serving primarily as a take-out eatery, this tasty Thai service has a menu of more than 60 items with entrees featuring chicken, beef, pork and shrimp or squid. Seafood is popular so you'll find fresh snapper, crab, and lobster alone or in combination. Steak or duck can be prepared Thai-style. Spiked with lemongrass and Thai ginger, most dishes are both piquant and elegant, palate seducers. Vegetarian selections are also available featuring all the spicy flavors. Quick service is a particular pride of this food shop. No alcoholic beverages are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nautical theme, American dining |
5501 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33706-2305 United States +1 727 360 6961 |
This waterfront steakhouse evokes a nautical theme in its quaint and cozy decor. It is comfortably non-presumptuous with leather booths, memorabilia and old photos. You'll dine on a standard mix of steaks, seafood and chicken entrees. Earthy decor and moderate prices give the restaurant a special appeal. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, it has dock space for three boats alongside its open-air bar. The restaurant is often filled so it's a good idea to call ahead and reserve a table. Outdoor tables must be booked in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something for everyone |
5799 Gulf Blvd Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 306 1029 |
This restaurant's owners are Greek and add a Mediterranean flair to every item on the menu, but they don't stop with treats from the Mediterranean. Pizza, burgers, steaks and seafood dwell side by side on this menu. Kids even have their own pizza selections made to order and Greek salads are a favorite option at this casual restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront pub with light fare |
677 75th Ave Tampa, FL 33706 United States +1 727 367 5556 |
This casual, nautically-appointed waterfront bar can be reached by boat and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Sandwiches, including a Tampa Bay grouper special on Wednesday and Friday with 20 selections of burgers served all day. Seafood dinners go nicely with the fine choice of draft beers on tap, as do the Pelican's prize-winning 15-cent buffalo chicken wings served from 6p-11p Mondays. Air-conditioned dining is available inside where you'll also find live entertainment on Wednesdays-Fridays. There's a full bar here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greek, Italian and American mix |
1059 62nd Ave South Skyway Plaza Tampa, FL 33705 United States +1 727 866 9500 |
This restaurant travels the Mediterranean world, featuring a variety of Greek and Italian selections with some familiar American cuisine tossed into the mix. Offering steak, seafood and pizzas, the restaurant also features an extensive menu of specialties ranging from gyros to souvlaki, moussaka and pastitso. Beer and wine are served. You can to dine in or order a take-out meal for lunch or dinner. Dining in is a pleasant option: a grape arbor offers an atmospheric touch to the dining room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family-friendly Mediterranean dining |
6801 Gulfport Boulevard S Tampa, FL 33707 United States +1 727 381 1206 |
Spiro's specializes in Greek and Italian cuisines and, in addition to its 20 daily specials, the menu features such options as linguini with clam sauce, moussaka, leg of lamb, lasagna, Greek salads, gyro platters and a number of American entrees. A variety of Greek, domestic and imported beers and wines are available at this decidedly Mediterranean spot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New World value |
226 First Avenue N Tampa, FL 33701 United States +1 727 894 1695 |
This Cuban-themed eatery treats you to exotic New World tastes so if you don't quite know what those are, here's the place to find out. Basic Cuban soups and sandwiches are popular lunch fare. Grilled chicken, fish and pork get the Habana touch with a wide range of hot sauces plus beans and rice added to the main feature. Fresh Cuban bread accompanies entrees, and fresh fruit is more than a garnish here. Spiced iced teas help cool the fire of this peppery and wholesome cuisine. Beer and wine are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Smokin' on the beach |
1350 Pasadena Avenue Tampa, FL 33707-3702 United States +1 727 381 7931 |
This regional favorite features fish smoked on the premises in an adjacent smokehouse. Try the Smoked Salmon, Smoked Mullet or Mackerel. You can also buy these packaged to take home from your vacation. Dinners are served with the restaurant's traditional German Potato Salad, plus coleslaw, pickle slice, tomato, sweet onion, and lemon. If you're devoted to landlubber fare, the restaurant also offers hamburgers and grilled chicken sandwiches. Beer's on tap here. Bring cash; credit cards are not accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi and sake |
5711 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617 United States +1 813 983 1822 |
This neat, clean and simple Japanese eatery offers an all-you-can-eat sushi and sashimi special for $18.95, not to be missed by sushi-lovers. During Happy Hour 5pm-6pm daily, you pay $1 for beer. A dinner buffet is served nightly so this spot makes a good stop before or after a movie. If you are a fan of Oriental cuisine, add this dining room to your list of good restaurants that serve sushi and tempura dishes in authentic style. There's a full bar here, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Country dining choice |
17307 Gulf Boulevard Tampa, FL 33708 United States +1 727 393 3491 http://www.thewinecellar.com/ |
For a special dining experience, an evening of wining and dining in the Wine Cellar's French country casual ambiance is just the ticket. Opulent dining with the best in French and California vintage accompaniments can include a palate cleanser of homemade fruit sorbet served after such appetizers as Clams Casino. Entrees include Tenderloin of Black Angus Beef Wellington and Pecan Crusted Gulf Grouper. Chef Karl's Complete Dinner is a five-course culinary treat for $69.50. A separate lounge invites an intimate get-together in a pleasant and romantic setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |