1. @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.

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. Anchor Bar

   Davis Islands : 304 E Davis Blvd., Tampa, 33606

4. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (South Tampa)

   South Tampa : 1901 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, 33629

   Known for its high energy atmosphere and signature menu items, Anthony's uses 800-degree anthracite coal-burning ovens. Anthracite, said to be the "cleanest" of coals, cooks the pizzas in just four to six minutes. Coal-oven-roasted chicken wings topped with grilled onions and signature …

5. Bayboro Cafe & Catering

   St. Petersburg : 1110 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

   Breakfast, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, with live music Friday and Saturday nights. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.

6. Blue Dog Bistro

   Ybor City : 1600 E Eighth Ave. # E200, Tampa, 33605

   Formerly the Rock n' Sports bar, Blue Dog has rebranded the upstairs Centro Ybor spot as New Orleans-inspired hangout. Its menu features po'boys, gumbo and red beans and rice, along with Abita beer on tap. It's dog-friendly for well-behaved pooches who want to hang by the outside seating. And it …

7. Brewburgers (Tampa)

   Tampa : 3681 S West Shore Blvd., Tampa, 33629

8. Brick House Tavern & Tap

   Tampa : 1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33607

   Brick House Tavern & Tap is not a restaurant so much as a "concept.'' And that concept begins with a simple question: What do men want? The Brick House answer is beer, and lots of it; food that's comforting but not too challenging; multiple flat-screen TVs showing nothing but sports, bu …

9. Byblos Cafe

   Editor's pick

   South Tampa : 2832 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, 33629

   The local rebirth of Middle Eastern cuisine gets its most stylish display thanks to smart Lebanese entrepreneurs. Yogurt, grape leaves and kibbe are deliciously fresh. Stay late and finish with intoxicating bellydancing or a dreamy draw on the water pipe (hookah).

10. Cafe Ponte

    Editor's pick

    Clearwater : 13505 Icot Blvd. # 214, Clearwater, 33760

    Cafe Ponte is still a yardstick against which the area's other fine dining restaurants may be measured. The dining room looks positively spruce, its red, sage and black color scheme crisp and stylish; linens and table appointments are top-notch. Servers are courteous and professional even when s …

11. Casanova Restaurant & Lounge

    Downtown Clearwater : 811 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 33755

    The bulk of the menu is devoted to pasta, and take that as a hint. There are classics like papparadelle Bolognese and other dishes that include combinations like saffron and strawberries. Lunch (Mon.-Fri.) and dinner, live music several nights a week.

12. Crazy Ray's Deli

    Tampa : 4329 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 33609

    Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

13. Crowley's Downtown Grill & Bar

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 269 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701

    Crowley's Downtown Grill & Bar may sound generic, but try pronouncing it with an Irish accent. There you go. Crowley's is indeed Irish through and through, beginning with a beer list steeped in the classics (Murphy's, Guinness, Magners) to the local variety (a little Cigar City Jai Alai anyo …

14. D'Cajun Blues Roadhouse

    St. Petersburg : 3090 34th St North , St. Petersburg, 33713

15. 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 …

16. Dunedin Smokehouse

    Dunedin : 471 Main St, Dunedin, 34698

    Open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.

17. Empress Tea Room and Bistro

    Carrollwood : 12924 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, 33618

    Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Fri., for lunch and high tea; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., for high tea only; noon-2:30 p.m. Sun., for brunch and high tea.

18. Feeling Swell Surf Bar & Grill

    Manatee beaches : 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 34216

19. Flamestone An American Grill

    Oldsmar : 4009 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, 34677

    FlameStone is lovely, with a masculine, clubby design that includes dark wood floors, fieldstone walls and a sleek stainless-steel open kitchen, tiny glass pendant lamps warming the space with golden light. The menu consists of mid-priced steaks, rotisserie meats and an appealing lineup of frouf …

20. Goodfellas Cafe & Winery

    Sarasota : 4571 Clark Road, Sarasota, 34233

    Winemaking store (both fruit and varietal wines) and cafe, with wood-fired pizzas, pastas, paninis, sandwiches; plus gourmet foods, olive oils, imported beers and espresso bar.

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