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 …

Coyote Ugly

Ybor City : 1722 E Seventh Ave., Tampa, 33605

Bartenders dance on the bar for the pleasure of male onlookers. Female customers follow suit on busy nights. You'll know you're in the right place by all of the bras hanging from the ceiling.

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

Editor's pick

Tampa : 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, 33602

Lounge, patio, sushi bar and waterfront dining room of steaks and seafood all spill over this busy station on the downtown cruising scene. It's got an extensive wine list, plus good views of other people's boats and condos. The bar scene: On any night of the week, Jackson's is a fine place to si …

Taiga

Editor's pick

Tampa : 10317 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, 33619

One of Brandon's few nightlife hotspots, Taiga has a different theme each night of the week and gets crazy on the weekends. The two-story hangout looks like a sports bar with all the TVs and murals of sports scenes on the walls. But at night, the tables are pushed aside, the strobe lights kick o …

Taverna Opa

Editor's pick

Channelside : 615 Channelside Drive, Suite 123, Tampa, 33602

An outpost of the concept that began in 1998 in Hollywood, Fla., Taverna Opa serves good Greek food right on the water in Channelside. It's got views, it's got belly dancing, plus napkin tossing and people yelling "Opa!" and, yes, it has got great Greek salads, eggplant dip and chicken …