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CLEARWATER. Scion of the venerable Bob Heilman's Beachcomber, this appealing gathering place offers savory bistro fare that's a perfect foil to the extensive wine list. Steaks, chops, and seafood are runaway favorites, and you can't go wrong with the selection of gourmet sandwiches and pizzas either. Especially good for a meal with friends, Bobby's makes it easy to dine well and then shift into an evening of conversation over great wines or international beers. Outdoor dining available. A la carte menu.
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Bon Appetit
148 Marina Plz, Dunedin, FL 34698 · 727-733-2151
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DUNEDIN. Incredible vistas of the water and of distant islands recommend this fantastic restaurant, whose cuisine is as seductive as the view. The menu sports such luscious fare as roasted lamb shank with merlot sauce, chargrilled salmon with cucumber-dill dressing, sauteed veal sweetbreads, and roasted half-duckling. Steaks, pastas, and shellfish can also be had and provide a flavorful prelude to Swiss chocolate mousse, bourbon pecan pie, and Dutch apple cheesecake. Great for special occasions and Sunday brunch too.
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ST. PETERSBURG. Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino lends his name and likeness to this popular place, which sports contemporary decor and an open kitchen. Popular for its NFL association and relaxed, upscale environment, Town Tavern draws tourists and locals alike. Its menu offers a little of everything, from steaks and pastas to sandwiches and fresh fish. A full bar makes game-watching more pleasurable (especially when the home team plays), and nightlifers flock to the place for its bustling social scene, live blues bands, great ambience, and wealth of specialty martinis and tropical drinks.
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Maritana Grille
3400 Gulf Blvd, Don CeSar Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 · 727-360-1882
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ST. PETE BEACH. This award-winning Pink Palace restaurant is one of the area's best, applauded by diners and critics alike. Amid saltwater aquariums, patrons indulge in wonderful seafood and meat dishes, like marmalade-roasted red snapper, Pacific halibut with baby clams and lobster broth, grilled filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes, and Colorado lamb loin with mushroom risotto. Attentive service, a terrific wine list, and a chef's table menu highlight the kitchen's skill and the restaurant's elegance. Floribbean cuisine.
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O Bistro
6661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 · 727-381-1212
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ST. PETERSBURG. An unfortunate presence in a strip mall does nothing to detract from O's accomplished cuisine, which makes alliances with no single tradition and feels free to craft unique food combinations at will. Exceptionally luscious entrees include lobster ravioli in champagne beurre blanc, tender rack of lamb, filet mignon, seafood crêpes with Pernod béchamel, and spinach fettuccini with smoked chicken and chipotle cream sauce. Desserts are also fabulous, including lavender honey-sweetened crème brûlée. Lunch features sandwiches, wraps, quiche, and hot dishes. Takeout available as well.
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Palm Court
5500 Gulf Blvd, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 · 727-367-6461
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ST. PETE BEACH. Tucked away in the Island Grand Resort, this intimate bistro plies diners with a wealth of hard-to-resist temptations. A continental influence flavors the cuisine, which is rife with fresh local seafood. Grilled grouper, bacon-wrapped sea scallops, and Florida bouillabaisse provide a taste of the ocean's bounty, while roast lamb, grilled beef tenderloins, and veal medallions satisfy meat-lovers. Duck, chicken, and pastas also make welcome appearances. A full bar menu and a charming outdoor patio add highlights.
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CLEARWATER. A three-generation enterprise, this place is family-friendly, from the cattle sculpture out front to the affordable prices. Steaks are quite good, and careful preparation renders them tasty and sizzling, usually with a welcome hint of garlic. Enjoy one with creamed spinach or garlic mashed potatoes, and toss in shrimp for added pleasure. Along with prime rib, filet mignon, and the like, you'll discover lobster tail, broiled salmon, pork chops, ribs, and rotisserie chicken. Hot apple pie makes an ideal finish to such an all-American meal.
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Six Tables
1153 Main St, Emerson Square, Dunedin, FL 34698 · 727-736-8821
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DUNEDIN. Exceptional, customized service, exquisite cuisine, and an elegant ambience characterize this intimate restaurant, whose guests gather around small tables, eager to be pampered with an amazing special-occasion dinner. Each meal begins with appetizers and champagne, proceeds through soup, salad and sorbet courses, pauses with the entree, picks up again with cheese and fruit, then culminates in a decadent dessert. Previous main courses have featured rack of venison, boar, duck à l'orange, and chateaubriand. A great wine list offers complements for all. The bill can be a bit pricey, but can you really place a value on a two-and-a-half-hour foray into culinary bliss? Multi course prix fixe menu $90 per person.
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ST. PETERSBURG. When the carnivore in you begs for appeasement, Spoto's helps tame the red-meat beast with aplomb. Aged, Black Angus beef ensures that good things begin at the get-go, and attentive preparation carries through the impulse. The sirloin and Delmonico cuts are particularly favored, and Filet Oscar Neapolitan couples two filets with crab and asparagus. Chicago-style ribs come in full and half-racks, and you'll also find pork, veal, duck, and macadamia-crusted swordfish to satisfy your cravings. A 30-year-old legacy.
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Wine Cellar
17307 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach, FL 33708 · 727-393-3491
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NORTH REDINGTON BEACH. From its superb old-school cuisine to professional service and even after-dinner dancing, Wine Cellar is a grand experience for those who want to dine in classic style. The formidable menu offers traditional favorites and updated fare, much of it award-winning. Opt for prime rib, beef Wellington, or lobster tail if you crave tried-and-true standards, or look to rainbow trout, pecan-crusted grouper, or some other local treat. Food is rich and luscious, in perfect keeping with sinful desserts, great wines, and well-mixed cocktails.
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