Banana Boat

Gateway : 13090 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, 33702

Since it's a waterfront bar, we'll forgive -- heck, embrace -- Banana Boat's dive-ocity. Wear shorts and flip-flops on the deck. Or cool off in the AC inside. No drafts here, but that's okay. Get a load of Banana Boat's makeshift gallery of antique humor, like the faux Great White hanging above  …

Courtside Grille

Gateway : 110 Fountain Pkwy N, St. Petersburg, 33716

This upscale, sporty joint scores with 9,500 square feet of airy, relaxing space that features widescreen plasma TVs at every angle, plus four giant projection cinema-style screens at the two main bars. A couple of parlor-style billiard tables, bar-top games, video golf and darts entertain custo …

Kahuna's Bar and Grill

Editor's pick

Gateway : 10515 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, 33702

It may not be the only place where Parrotheads and bikers can mingle in peace, but it's certainly the only place that also has a Lord of the Rings pinball machine. Even as a housing development is being built all around it, Kahuna's is still kicking in its spot across from Derby Lane, with games …

Luna

Gateway : 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, 33716

The moon is cobalt blue as it enters the trendy quarter, lots of flash, glitz and happy hour bar buzz in the heart of a hotel for Carillon's HSN/high-tech biz. All-day menu is short yet clever, with hefty sandwiches, unusual vegetables, good lamb smartly sauced and grilled fruit for dessert.