1. 5 Boroughs Sports Bistro

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

   More than 25 beers on tap.

2. @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.

3. Acapulco Mexican Grocery and Taqueria

   Tampa : 1001 N MacDill Ave., Tampa, 33607

   Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., until 5 p.m. on Sun.

4. American Pie Pizza Company

   Tampa : 9331 Adamo Drive, Suite D, Tampa, 33619

   Besides pizza, there's calzones, flatbreads, salads, pasta, desserts.

5. Amish Country Store

   Largo : 206 13th St. SW, Largo, 33770

   Pennsylvania Dutch foods, sarsparilla, birch beer and old-time sodas, Lebanon bologna and deli meats, sandwiches, cheese selections, bulk items, old fashioned candies, locally baked breads. Outdoor seating only.

6. BGR the Burger Joint Carrollwood

   Carrollwood : 12913 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618

   Uses naturally-raised, antibiotic-free grain-fed beef and locally sourced produce in it's specialty and seasonal burgers, with upscale burger variations, milkshakes.Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

7. Big Fred's Roast Beef

   Countryside : 2169 N Hercules, Clearwater, 33763

   Giant burgers (up to five pounds) and sandwiches. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

8. Big Moe's Seafood Market

   St. Petersburg : 4201 Fourth St. North, Suite #3, St. Petersburg, 33703

9. Bowled Restaurant

   Editor's pick

   Fourth Street Garden District : 3451 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, 33704

   Brought to life by veteran server Michael Cecere on a shoestring, in the location once occupied by Brown Dog Cafe, Bowled is a wonderful addition to the area. Service is warm and efficient, moms and their toddlers feeling just as welcomed as business lunchers. The interior is cheery, with a cara …

10. Brandon Ale House

    Brandon : 1817 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon, 33511

11. Brew ...Mostly

    North Pinellas beaches : 15024 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, 33708

    Hours: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.

12. Brewburgers

    St. Petersburg : 4195 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, 33711

    The concept is a very limited menu (burgers, wings, salads) with a focus on beer (30 choices), which is also an ingredient in the signature Guinness-infused BrewBurger. Brewburgers, is set in a tidy space and looks like the prototype for a franchise concept. It's got a slick logo and upbeat, TV- …

13. Broken Egg

    Sarasota beaches : 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, 34242

14. Bruce's Chicago Grill & Dog House

    Largo : 7733 Ulmerton Road # 3, Largo, 33771

    The decor is pure Windy City, with photos of Al Capone, da Bears and other local luminaries, dog-eared menus from Chicago greats and pictures of Mrs. O'Leary's house (pyromaniac cow not visible), all haphazardly staple-gunned. It makes for an entertaining few minutes while your order is assemble …

15. Burrito Boarder Carrollwood

    Carrollwood : 12908 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, 33618

    Fresh Mexican wraps, salad bowls, hard and soft tacos, homemade soups, with a casual vibe.

16. Casita Taqueria

    Fourth Street Garden District : 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, 33704

    Adorable, with a blue-and-purple-and-loud color scheme outside and lively Día de los Muertos decor within, Casita Taqueria opened late in 2011. Newlywed owners Don and Gwen Arvin have traveled widely, enjoying the taquerias of Southern California. Largely mom-and-pop holes in the wall, th …

17. Central Cafe & Organics

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 243 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

18. Cephas West Indian Restaurant

    Ybor City : 1701 E Fourth Ave., Tampa, 33605

    Soul food with a Caribbean twist: oxtail and lima beans, curry goat and jerk chicken, plenty of rice and vegetables.

19. Cheddar's Casual Cafe

    Brandon : 11135 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, 33511

    Comfort food with few surprises, Cheddar's is a safe bet. Although we bet you've never had baked Spasagna before if you haven't been here: spaghetti layered with cheese, then topped with a sauce of your choosing. Popular enough that you can expect a wait, so plan accordingly.

20. Cheddar's Casual Cafe

    Largo : 2655 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, 33760

    Comfort food with few surprises. Cheddar's is a safe bet. And if you're just starting out housekeeping, you can get a take-home margarita shaker simply by ordering now... Popular enough that you can expect a wait, so plan accordingly.

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