1. 105 North at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

   Safety Harbor : 105 N Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, 34695

   New York strip, ribeye and pork tenderloin have elbowed out some of the low-cal, low-carb, low-fat dishes here, but some persevere. A roasted eggplant timbale ($12) and a grilled vegetable strudel ($13) make satisfying vegetarian entrees.

2. 1200 Chophouse

   South Pinellas beaches : 5007 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706

   1200 Degrees Chophouse opened in 2013 in St. Pete Beach, a town not swimming in steak houses. It feels charmingly retro, tiny and intimate, with just 48 seats and a wall of faux cowhide that sets off a little "moo" in your mind. It's not just the restaurant's size that's diminutive, it …

3. 2 Chefs Cafe

   Spring Hill / West Hernando : 3065 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill, 34609

4. 2 Minutes Two

   East Pasco : 4447 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, 33542

5. 220 East

   Davis Islands : 220 E Davis Blvd., Tampa, 33606

6. 3 Little Pigs Restaurant & Mkt

   Tampa : 3550 N 40th St, Tampa, 33605

7. 301 Family Restaurant

   Tampa : 3407 N US Highway 301, Tampa, 33619

8. 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 400 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 33701

   The large-scale Beach Drive restaurant — 9,000 square feet, 300 seats, private dining room for 32, banquet room for 64 — is a collaboration of a number of savvy restaurant people. Steve Westphal and Tyson Grant of Parkshore Grill, general manager Rick Steavpack and dining room manage …

9. 5 Boroughs Sports Bistro

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

   More than 25 beers on tap.

10. 717 South

    Editor's pick

    South Tampa : 717 S Howard Ave., Tampa, 33606

    Half Italian, half Asian and all South Tampa style, the place feels homey. Burgers, duck salad, Thai beef, bread bowls, lasagne, pizza and espresso-seared steak all get uptown presentation and warm neighborhood vibe. Plus miso, pesto and the whims of chef Robert Masson. The bar scene: Swank is t …

11. 813 Chinese Food

    Plant City : 2204 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City, 33563

12. 9 Bangkok Restaurant

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 571 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

    This mainstay of downtown St. Petersburg's dining scene for more than a decade offers dependable Thai and sushi dishes. The decor inside is no-frills, but the food is anything but. And lunchtime always features a special.

13. @Cafe

    Tarpon Springs : 401 N Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, 34689

    Coffees from Cuban to Greek, espresso, chai, milkshakes, waffles and croissants, wine, beer.Hours: 8 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-midnight Sat.-Sun.

14. @Cafe

    Tarpon Springs : 39620 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, 34689

    Second Tarpon Springs location for this coffeehouse is the latest, with live music, coffee, espresso, shakes, smoothies and more.

15. A & N Italian Deli

    Clearwater : 17956 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, 33764

16. A 1 Cafe

    Tampa : 1 N Dale Mabry Highway # 110, Tampa, 33609

17. A Corner of England Tea Room

    St. Petersburg : 6297 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33710

18. A La Mode By the Expo

    Bradenton : 336 Eighth Ave. W, Palmetto, 34221

19. A Matter of Taste Cafe & Tea

    East Pasco : 14121 Seventh St., Dade City, 33525

20. A Moveable Feast of Longboat

    Manatee beaches : 2100 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach, 34217

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