The Tampa Bay Region Boasts some of the finest chefs and best restaurants in the Southeast. Whether you are looking for fine dining with linen napkins and the full treatment, or just want to honker down to a picnic table and each some of the freshest seafood around, or mybe grab a classic Cuban Sandwich from a small shop, we have it all!
For those looking for exceptional Fine Dining go into Tampa - Bern's Steakhouse is well worth the trip for dinner.
Bern's Steakhouse, a long-standing Tampa tradition, is a highly acclaimed family-owned restaurant serving prime aged steaks
and classic American fare. Best known for their steaks, impressive dessert selection and extensive array of fine wines.
Address: 1208 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
Happy Eating !
Restaurants on Our Beaches
Just back from a visit to my favorite beaches and had planned to go to my longtime favorite, the Salt Rock Grill, while in Indian Shores. To my initial disappointment my wife instead had made reservations at a new restaurant in Treasure Island called oddly enough Middle Grounds Grill.
For background, the Middle Ground is a broad carbonate platform that occurs some 137 km offshore along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico
in an area generally known as the West Florida Shelf. Its formation suggests that it is a relict coral-reef complex that has morphological
similarities to modern patch-reef complexes. It is the most extensive area of high relief (> 2 m) hard bottom in the northeastern Gulf in less
than 60 m depth. The faunal assemblage is distinctly tropical, with a stony coral-gorgonian-sponge dominated community considered the
furthest north “coral reef” on the North American continental shelf. The fauna may persist with recruitment of largely Caribbean species
transported by northward intrusions of the Loop Current. It is known for its great fishing.
Well the owners of the Middle Grounds Grill have truly outdone themselves. Given my many travels to various areas I have to say this was in
the top meals I have ever had..
http://www.middlegroundsgrill.com/menu1.html
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE BEACH RESTAURANTS
The Pub
Seafood
Casual
***
Located directly on the Inter-Coastal Waterway, the Pub offers great seafood and casual dining. Eat inside
or on the patio.
20025 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 595-3172
Gator's Cafe & Saloon
Casual
****
Featuring the "World's Largest Waterfront Bar", Live Entertainment, Pool Tables, etc
12754 Kingfish Dr.,Treasure Island, 367-8951
Salt Rock Grill
Upscale
Dressy Casual
*******
THE best restaurant in Indian Shores, you won't be disappointed with this one.
Call ahead for reservations.
19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores 593-7625
The Wine Cellar
Fine Dining
Dressy Casual
***
Fine Dining, Extensive Wine List, Nightly Dancing
17307 Gulf Blvd, Redington, 393-3491
Crabby Bills
Seafood
Casual
***
Features all of the Florida favorites from oysters to conch fritters and, when in season,
stone crab. Our Kids’ FAVORITE restaurant. Eat in or takeout.
401 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach 595-4825
PJ's Oyster House
Seafood
Casual
**
Pick from a menu of great seafood. Great for kids too!
500 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach 596-5898
The Friendly Fisherman
Casual
***
Great Food - expect a wait - and located on John's Pass.
150 129th Ave. W., Madeira Beach, 391-6025
TJ's Italian Cafe
Casual
***
Features "Old Italian" cuisine …and they deliver,
1515 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks 596-1515
Lobster Pot
Seafood
Casual
***
Offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and steak. Call ahead for reservations.
17814 Gulf Boulevard, Redington Shores 391-8592
Columbia Restaurant
Spanish
Casual
**** One of the best restaurants in the area, features a great selection.
Gulf Blvd, Sand Key 596-8400
Conch Republic Grill
Spanish/American
Casual
****
The fish at The Conch Republic Grill is brought in fresh daily, as are the steaks...a great spot for a casual
lunch or dinner
16699 Gulf Blvd North Redington Beach, (727) 320-0536
This is by no means an inclusive list of all restaurants in the area, simply a few that the owners
like or have eaten at frequently
Featured Videos of Area Restaurants - Courtesy of Tampa Bay Chefs
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