1. 5 Boroughs Sports Bistro

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

   More than 25 beers on tap.

2. Acropolis Greek Taverna

   Editor's pick

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 515 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

   This is not a place for quiet conversation, except at lunch. Pretend you're at a Greek wedding and join in the festivities. What's not to like? Fun atmosphere, reasonable prices. And those fancy Dyson Airblades? They've got those, too.There's food too, of course, reasonably priced Greek standard …

3. Anchor Bar

   Davis Islands : 304 E Davis Blvd., Tampa, 33606

4. Bar Milo

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

   The stylish, eclectic cocktail lounge boasts a large selection of unusual spirits and liqueurs, with DJs several nights a week. Hours: 5 p.m.-3 a.m. daily, Happy Hour from 5-8 daily.Read more here.

5. Beak's Old Florida

   Editor's pick

   Grand Central District : 2451 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

   It makes sense in a way. Jamie Farquharson was ready to be out from under his plastic pirates, birdcages imprisoning fake birds and mountains of kitschy Florida memorabilia. He was ready to sell Beak's, one of the stalwart Grand Central District good-time bar/restaurants. And who bought it? Dan  …

6. BellaBrava

   Editor's pick

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 204 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 33704

   With its location along Beach Drive, it offers a hip yet affordable contemporary Italian menu that leans heavily on wood-fired pizzas (note especially the one with the fried egg on top) and boldly flavored and rustic pastas. Sidewalk seating expands the seating options, and a lively bar keep it  …

7. Bit Bar

   Downtown Tampa : 514 N Franklin St., #104, Tampa, 33602

   The vibe: A modern, relaxed beer and wine bar with compueter-based games.Food (appetizers, sides and pizza slices) provided by nearby eateries.Hours: daily 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m.Read more here.

8. BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

   Pinellas Park : 3800 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, 33781

   One of 57 casual eateries of the same name spread around the country, BJ's has a breezy, large-scale ambiance and an encyclopedic spiral-bound menu. Add to all that interesting beers like the Harvest hefeweizen, Piranha pale ale and creamy, bitter chocolate Tatonka stout. Signature deep-dish piz …

9. BJ'S Restaurant and Brewhouse

   Citrus Park : 8002 Citrus Park Town Center M, Tampa, 33625

   One of 57 casual eateries of the same name spread around the country, BJ's has a breezy, large-scale ambiance and an encyclopedic spiral-bound menu. Add to all that interesting beers like the Harvest hefeweizen, Piranha pale ale and creamy, bitter chocolate Tatonka stout. Signature deep-dish piz …

10. Bonefish Grill (Sarasota)

    Sarasota : 3971 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231

    Bonefish Grill's mother ship opened on Fourth Street N in St. Petersburg in 2000. Now more than 150 locations strong, it was selected the best value in the seafood category by Consumer Reports in June 2009. The menu at Bonefish has been fairly steady, but there is some movement in a new directio …

11. Brenda & Eddie's Getaway

    Largo : 9057 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 33771

    Hours: 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun.

12. Brick House Tavern & Tap

    Tampa : 1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33607

    Brick House Tavern & Tap is not a restaurant so much as a "concept.'' And that concept begins with a simple question: What do men want? The Brick House answer is beer, and lots of it; food that's comforting but not too challenging; multiple flat-screen TVs showing nothing but sports, bu …

13. Brio

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

    This casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine with wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood. It also has a bar menu that includes a "shrimpitini" shrimp cocktail, beef carpaccio and mini burgers, all for $2.95. There's indoor seating for 190 gu …

14. Caddy's on the Beach

    Editor's pick

    South Pinellas beaches : 9000 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 33706

    It's got ramshackley charm - sunsets, volleyball, kids building sand castles, all accompanied by a set-list of beachy cover-band greatest hits. The picnic tabletops are sticky, it takes a while for a server to notice you've ambled up, and if you overstay (1 1/2 hours maximum for diners) they sug …

15. Cafe Alma

    Editor's pick

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 260 First Ave. S # 100, St. Petersburg, 33701

    This touches the tastiest parts of every coast: sausages and bean casseroles from Spain, eggplants and beets from Italy, bouillabaisse and mussels from France and the lamb tagine across the sea. Smart drinking, friendly bar plus a weekend brunch that features a Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar.The …

16. Cafe Dufrain

    Editor's pick

    Tampa : 707 Harbour Post Drive, Tampa, 33602

    Boasting one of Tampa's best views, this Harbour Island bistro is one of downtown's best getaways. Get smart eating from lemongrass soups to diver scallops, risotto, short ribs and salmon with frizzled leeks. Flavors come from the Pacific and the Americas, but the style is Tampa lofty. If you p …

17. Cafe Fuego

    St. Petersburg : 1154 94th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33702

    Large selection of bottled beers, wine, dance floor, coffee and wifi. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 a.m. daily.

18. Capt'n Jack's Waterfront Grill

    Tarpon Springs : 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs, 34689

    This massive two-level tiki bar oozes laid-back island living, with fantastic views of the water and a massive deck for viewing sunsets. The menu is pure Florida comfort food: wings, shrimp, seafood, steak, and burgers and wraps. It's got a surprisingly diverse wine list for a tiki bar (Stags Le …

19. Ciccio's Lodge

    New Tampa : 16023 Tampa Palms Blvd. , Tampa, 33647

    This New Tampa bar/restaurant is part of the Ciccio's collection and was formerly a Lime incarnation. Not to fear, the menu still offers an eclectic selection of every American casual dining ever invented: bowls, wraps, sushi, appetizers, sliders pizza and --- for that extra kitsch effect -- TV  …

20. City Side

    South Tampa : 3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, 33609

    Catering to a cross-section of professional gay men, City Side has a fairly sleek, yet still welcoming interior. The lighting is low enough to set a nice atmosphere, but not so low that you can't see your hand in front of your face. But the mood is pretty laid back, and this is a popular spot fo …

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