Best Bets: American Food
Still feeling patriotic? Try these joints to cure your election hangover
Nathalie Voirin
Tampa Bay MetromixNovember 5, 2008
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
3800 Park Blvd. - Pinellas ParkBJ's Brewhouse has one of the largest beer selections for a restaurant in the Bay area. Also has an extensive menu with pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, a wide variety of appetizers, and just about everything American.
FlameStone American Grill
4009 Tampa Rd. - OldsmarRusic, steakhouse appeal meets upscale dining at this Oldsmar eatery.
City Fish Seafood Grill & Chop House
4022 Tampa Rd. - OldsmarContemporary eatery in a sleek Oldsmar plaza serving fresh seafood, steaks, flatbreads and more prepared on a wood-fired grill.
The Chattaway
358 S. 22nd Ave. - St. PetersburgLaid-back outdoor dining, captures the essence of old Florida. Burgers are their specialty.
Michael's Grill
11720 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. - TampaCasual-chic bistro in the Carrollwood neighborhood featuring New American, French and Italian classics.
Smoke Barbeque and Grill
901 W Platt Street - TampaAmerican barbecue with an international flavor
El Cap
3500 4th St N -
St. Petersburg
A great homemade burger without having to make it at home.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
8447 Cooper Creek Blvd. - SarasotaSimple, clean and to the point, Five Guys Burgers & Fries is more than fast food, but not quite a diner.
Square One Burgers
3701 Henderson Blvd. - TampaSquare One Burgers is a brand spankin' new burger joint on Henderson Blvd. near downtown Tampa.
Kojak's House of Ribs
2808 Gandy Blvd. -
Tampa
Kojak's House of Ribs boasts some of the best ribs from here to west Texas and is a must-visit while in South Tampa.



