5 Boroughs Sports Bistro

Spring Hill / West Hernando : 1252 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 34609

More than 25 beers on tap.

Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar

Clearwater Beach : 447 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, 33767

Hip spin-off of the landmark Heilman's Beachcomber serves contemporary food and a world-class wine list in cozy style. Steaks and chops, seafood, raclette potatoes, plus gourmet pizzas and burgers taste richly of an Americanized brasserie.

Cafe Alfresco

Dunedin : 344 Main St, Dunedin, 34698

A semi-swanky place to eat Mediterranean-style and drink American-style, Alfresco features a bar by the entrance that gives way to a stainless steel, open-air kitchen. There's just something funny about having two taps and two completely different beers. Alfresco serves up Paulaner Oktoberfest a …

Clasico Cafe & Bar

Sarasota : 1341 Main St., Sarasota, 34236

At the corner of Palm and Main.Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

International Plaza District : 4110 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, 33607

The restaurant serves 40 of it's name brand wines with its eclectic menu that includes "life balance'' healthy menu, a gluten free menu, burgers, homemade desserts and more; there's a tasting room, retail wine store and wine club.

Grape at International Plaza

International Plaza District : 2223 N West Shore Blvd. # 217b, Tampa, 33607

Cool purple club chairs invite lengthy investigation of the more than 120 wines available by the bottle, glass or half glass, divided into categories by the relative "weight" or body of the wines. Goofy descriptions and lack of vintage years make the list a little frustrating for the s …

Horse Feathers Grill & Lounge

Sarasota : 1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 34236

Le Bouchon Bistro

Editor's pick

Belleair Bluffs : 796 Indian Rocks Road N, Belleair Bluffs, 33770

This is French cooking done affordably, from house pates and crepes to roast chicken and Provencal pizza. It's bright, genteel and easy on the wallet.

Lobby Bar

Downtown St. Petersburg : 217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

This unpretentious bar adjoining the Garden Restaurant is classic St. Pete — no need for a sports theme, blaring jukebox or gimmicky shot specials here. If you're a whiskey drinker, get an Old Fashioned: they do it right here. If you'd rather take the lighter route, there's a homemade, che …

Park Square Cellar

Fish Hawk Ranch : 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia, 33547

A chic lounge that will please foodies, wine connoisseurs and cocktail and beer lovers alike.Hours: 2 to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 2 p.m. to midnight Friday; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday for club members. Read more here.

Retropolitan

Sarasota : 437 Burns Court, Sarasota, 34236

Gastropub in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Menu includes Guinness and goat cheese burger, grilled meatloaf, broiled cod, steak frites.

Spinner's Rooftop Revolving Bistro

South Pinellas beaches : 5250 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706

High rise bar and revolving restaurant with panoramic views of the Gulf and surrounding beach.Restaurant hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, bar open later, many nights until 3 a.m.

Wine Exchange Bistro & Wine

Editor's pick

South Tampa : 1609 W Snow Ave., Tampa, 33606

For nearly two decades, The Wine Exchange has been a defining part of swanky Old Hyde Park Village. In March 2009, the bistro and wine bar relocated to its big, gorgeous digs from a smaller spot around the corner. Order grape by the glass or bottle while scanning the room for Tampa big shots lik …