DINING
out
dinner from 4 PM. The 4th Street location is
closed Mondays. $$-$$$, CM, X, C.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood
Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy beautiful
sunsets and scrumptious food, Guppy’s is
the place. Try their Upper Potato Crusted
Salmon, served in a pool of leek and garlic
sauce. For meat lovers, they serve tender
Prime filet mignon and New York strip
steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid wine
selection and full bar. Alfresco dining is
available on their protected patio. Guppy’s
is a sister restaurant of E&E Stakeout Grill &
Kokopelli’s Bar and Mystic Fish Seafood Grill
& Bar. Takeout is available. Open Sun-Thurs
11:30 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM.
$$, CM, X, C.
The Hangar Restaurant
& Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg, (Albert
Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor,
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767.
Winner of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger”
and “Best Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor
bar and a banquet room for up to 50 guests.
It is located directly on the airport runway,
across from the Mahaffey Theater and the
Salvador Dalí Museum and features the work
of Chef Matt Smith. “Dog friendly” outdoor
seating and curb service are available. Live
music Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing
Jazz Jam performs every Monday.
Daily helicopter rides. Open daily from
8 AM-10 PM. $ (breakfast),
$$-$$$ (lunch & dinner), E, D, X.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and
excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional selections.
Open Mon-Thurs 6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat
from 6 AM-12 AM. $$-$$$, X.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg
restaurant that serves an inspired menu
created by Chef Tyson Grant. They serve
fine food, wine and spirits in a beautiful
park-like setting. Enjoy both indoor or
“dog-friendly” outdoor dining. Their
100-seat banquet room is available for parties
or special events. Catering, weekend brunch
and curb service available. Romantic carriage
rides Fri and Sat. Valet parking. Open
Sun 10 AM-10 PM, Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
and Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Authentic Lebanese Specialties
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offer 24 beers on tap, a great wine selection,
award-winning lobster rolls, oysters, as
well as fish tacos by day and fresh fish and
steaks by night. They have “dog friendly”
sidewalk dining or beautiful indoor seating
with private party and meeting rooms. Valet
parking. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X.
Annex,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8 AM-8 PM.
$, CM, X.
Burger Monger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable
ambience is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant”
from the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/
Chef Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta
with authentic Italian recipes to make
this one of the area’s most popular Italian
trattorias. Original dishes, such as Pollo a la
Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and
mussels with white or red sauce are terrific
at this authentic Italian venue. There is live
music on weekends, and they cater for all
occasions. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants, 5901 4th
St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400; 105
Treasure Island Causeway, (727) 360-6905;
and 4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727)
363-3344. Since 1967, these family-owned
Italian trattorias have become legendary for
their award-winning pizza, traditional pasta
entrées and flame-grilled steaks. A selective
wine list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. All locations open daily for
1901 West Bay Drive #14
Largo, Fl.
727.216.6221
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