1. Amura Downtown

   Orlando : 54 W Church St., Orlando, 32801

2. Amura Dr. Phillips

   Orlando : 7786 W Sandlake Road, Orlando, 32819

3. 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  …

4. Dockside Sports Bar and Grille

   Palm Harbor : 37611 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, 34684

   Located next door to the Lake Tarpon Resort, this casual American restaurant and bar is located right on the canal entrance to Lake Tarpon. Tie up your boat and enjoy burgers and wings or shrimp scampi. The nearby pool and tiki bar are open to patrons of the restaurant, making it a fun way to sp …

5. Eddie's Bar and Grill

   Editor's pick

   Dunedin : 1283 N Bayshore Blvd. , Dunedin, 34698

   This is going to sound weird, but just hear us out: Eddie's is the best bar for kids in Tampa Bay. What we mean is, it's got an incredible assortment of games, from Skee-Ball to race-car games to toy pickups to pool and darts. The menu and outdoor patio are quite pleasant, too, and there's usual …

6. Fish Tail Willys

   Countryside : 2543 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater, 33761

   Fish Tail Willy's is an independent, largely seafood restaurant. They have a suave logo, a nice outdoor deck, a spiral-bound menu reminiscent of the Cheesecake Factory or another successful chain. In fact, it seems like the first of a chain. In all its finned finery, Fish Tail Willy's is a fun s …

7. Five Bucks Drinkery

   Downtown St. Petersburg : 247 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

   Hours: 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-3 a.m. Sun.

8. Fly Bar & Restaurant

   Editor's pick

   Downtown Tampa : 1202 N Franklin St., Tampa, 33602

   The brainchild of Tampa native Leslie Shirah, this bastion of hip has since gained a devoted following among Tampa foodies and revelers. Shirah honed the concept during a 15-year stint in San Francisco. And the concept is this: an all-day menu until late, late; a share-it-with-friends approach t …

9. Freaki Tiki

   Clearwater : 28778 US 19 N, Clearwater, 33761

   The low prices make it popular with the college and hospitality crowd; this nightclubby bar has drink specials nightly, music, a DJ and dance floor, pool, and darts.Read more here.

10. Green Iguana (N West Shore)

    Editor's pick

    Tampa : 1200 N West Shore Blvd., Tampa, 33607

    This Green Iguana debuted in January of 2008 with a grand opening that found the place packed to capacity with fun (and booze) loving professionals. Situated on the first floor of the Westshore Hotel in Tampa, it's darker, more loungey and ritzier than the rest. There are three bars including th …

11. Grille 54

    Editor's pick

    Westchase : 11935 Sheldon Road, Tampa, 33626

    Kobe burgers to lobster risotto, sushi and Italian specialties and drink specials.Hours: 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun.

12. Grille 54

    Editor's pick

    West Pasco : 10900 State Road 54, Suite #105, New Port Richey, 34655

    It's not Tampa's MacDinton's/South Howard level of mayhem, but it's no small feat to get so many folks in southwest Pasco out on a Saturday night. And what's the draw? Sushi. Oh, and steaks. And Italian food. There's also seafood, raw bar items and a lot of dishes from the wood grill. It's a men …

13. Horse Feathers Grill & Lounge

    Sarasota : 1923 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 34236

14. Lodge Restaurant & Bar

    Editor's pick

    South Tampa : 516 S Howard Ave., Tampa, 33606

    A ton of failed restaurants have called this address home in the past. But at the Lodge, the fun doesn't seem to be stopping - especially on the menu. Tater tots! Beans 'n' franks! A Twinkie-tiramisu hybrid called the Twinkimisu! A Key Lime Pie martini that smokes like a volcano! The thing is, a …

15. Maximo

    Sarasota : 1296 First St., Sarasota, 34236

    Italian and bold South African cuisine including ostrich, with special theater menu offered in season.Hours: 5 p.m. until late Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.- until late Sat.-Sun.

16. O'Brien's Irish Pub of Brandon

    Editor's pick

    Brandon : 701 W Lumsden Road, Brandon, 33511

    It also has locations in Riverview and Plant City. But this is one of our favorites. Tucked into the dark streets of suburban Brandon, the neon green shamrock that tops O'Brien's is a beacon of night life. The atmosphere is casual — Irish pub meets Applebee's — and it's perfectly acc …

17. O'Briens Irish Pub & Grill

    Plant City : 1701 S Alexander St # 2424, Plant City, 33566

    This branch of the original O'Brien's Irish Pub in Brandon opened in 2007. It serves up the hearty Irish stew of beer, great bar food and a good crowd that loves its sports.

18. Peabody's Billiards

    Editor's pick

    New Tampa : 15333 Amberly Drive , Tampa, 33647

    A sports bar for those who like to get active, Peabody's features 14 pool tables, more than 15 electronic dart boards, a couple of Dragon Punch games and dozens of TVs. With countless high-tops and more than 30 beers on tap, it also might be New Tampa's best spot to watch a game. The Palms, Peab …

19. Retreat

    Editor's pick

    South Tampa : 123 S Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, 33606

    How can you not love a bar that, when faced with losing its liquor license, produced a photo from 1946 that showed the bar serving the hard stuff, proving its right to sell hooch should be grandfathered in? A favorite among University of Tampa seniors and downtown drones, the 61-year-old bar (wh …

20. Shephard's Beach Resort

    Editor's pick

    Clearwater Beach : 619 S Gulfview Blvd. , Clearwater, 33767

    What first opened in 1976 as the Lagoon has morphed from a rather pedestrian lodge to a full-fledged waterfront resort of the highest order. The entertainment complex known as Shephard's now features a hotel, restaurant, lounge, two killer tiki bars, private beach and a double-level nightclub ca …

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