St. Petersburg • Clearwater 2008 - (Page 26) Here's a smattering of the great culinary experiences to be had in the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater area. More restaurants can be found in each of the feature stories and even more are on the web at www.FloridasBeach.com. Red Woods – New American Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Smoked pork chops and fried grits never tasted so good, or as gourmet, as in this small, upscale dining room where service ranks up with their high-end cuisine. 727-896-5118 www.redwoods-restaurant.com Skidder’s – American St. Pete Beach The Dish: A solid choice for burgers, steaks, pizza, seafood and breakfast. The owners are Greek, so many menu items have a Mediterranean flair. 727-360-1029 The Wharf – Seafood St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille The Dish: The windows stay open year round at this rustic marina-side seafood house where they’ll cook up your catch or serve you theirs. 727-367-9469 ~Lynn Waddell » Downtown St. Pete & The Lower Beaches Bella Brava – Italian Nouveau Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Trendy with substance, this Central Avenue trattoria serves hearty gourmet pastas, meats and pizzas. For a Tuscan twist on Florida lobster, try their signature Ravioli Aragosta. 727-895-5515 www.bellabrava.net Caddy’s Waterfront – Seafood & Barbeque Treasure Island The Dish: Keep your swimsuit on and your feet in the sand while you dine on a tasty grilled grouper sandwich and an ice cold beer. Need we say more? 727-360-4993 www.gulfcoastflorida.com/caddys Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant – Spanish Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Enjoy the romance of Spain with a pitcher of Sangria, fresh tapas and zesty ceviche in this popular nightspot in a historic hotel. 727-209-2302 www.ceviche.com Dan Marino's Fine Food & Spirits. Dan Marino’s Fine Food & Spirits – American Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Don’t be fooled by the name. This is no sports bar, but a tastefully designed BayWalk restaurant serving American classics with sophisticated touches. 727-822-4413 www.danmarinosrestaurant.com Maritana Grill – New American St. Pete Beach The Dish: The sea surrounds you in this upscale, four-star dining room lined with aquariums. Located inside Loews Don CeSar Beach Resort. 727-360-1882 www.doncesar.com/Dining/MaritanaGrille Moon Under Water – British/Indian Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Café seating with views of Tampa Bay is a bonus to the spicy curries and ice cold ales served at this British tavern. 727-896-6160 Osaka Sushi – Japanese Madeira Beach The Dish: Sushi lovers don’t miss this modest Japanese restaurant that serves some of the area’s best rolls and nigiri at fair prices. 727-397-3885 Pacific Wave – Asian Fusion Downtown St. Petersburg The Dish: Seafood and meats combined with French sauces, fresh sushi and artistic presentation make this intimate gourmet restaurant one of Florida’s best. 727-822-5235 www.pacificwaverestaurant.com » Clearwater & Mid-Pinellas Bascom's Chop House – American Clearwater The Dish: This eatery features thick-cut chops, juicy steaks and fresh seafood. You might spot a celebrity breezing through town to film at Home Shopping Network. 727-573-3363 www.bascoms.com Bobby's Bistro and Wine Bar – Eclectic Clearwater Beach The Dish: After catching the sunset, enjoy wine, cheese and gourmet pizzas at this tucked-away, romantic bistro. The “JamAsian” baby-back ribs will kick things up a notch! 727-446-9463 www.bobbysbistro.com City Fish Seafood and Chop House – Steaks & Seafood Oldsmar The Dish: This restaurant/bar serves California-style salmon on cedar planks and some of the area’s greatest sushi. 813-814-5800 www.cityfishseafoodgrill.com Columbia Restaurant – Spanish Clearwater The Dish: See sunset cruises sail by as you dine at the Sand Key branch of this Florida favorite. Try the “1905 Salad” made with imported Spanish olives and special house dressing, tossed tableside. 727-596-8400 www.columbiarestaurant.com Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant. 26 : P la c e s t o d i n e fo r http://www.redwoods-restaurant.com http://www.FloridasBeach.com http://www.bellabrava.net http://www.danmarinosrestaurant.com http://www.gulfcoastflorida.com/caddys http://www.bascoms.com http://www.doncesar.com/Dining/MaritanaGrille http://www.ceviche.com http://www.bobbysbistro.com http://www.cityfishseafoodgrill.com http://www.pacificwaverestaurant.com http://www.columbiarestaurant.com
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