This is for those lazy weekend mornings when you don't feel like rolling out of bed until nearly noon. We've tracked down the Bay Area's best brunch spots to keep you filled up until dinner time. To find a brunch place closer to you, try using the faceted search on the restaurant page and find the perfect place according to your priorities.
Best Bets: Let's do brunch 
Nathalie Voirin
Tampa Bay MetromixAugust 5, 2008
La Creperia Café
1729 E. 7th Ave. -
Tampa
813-248-9700
Authentic French crepes made fresh in Ybor City.
Streetcar Charlie's
1811 N 15th St. - Tampa813-248-1444
This beefy bar and grille caters to the boys of Ybor with panache.
Toasted Pheasant Bistro
14445 N. Dale Mabry - Tampa813-265-6700
For an engaging dining experience, The Toasted Pheasant offers signature French bistro dishes and chef specialties in a classic atmosphere. It's always a popular Sunday brunch spot in Tampa. You'll want to be sure to book a reservation.
Oystercatchers
2900 Bayport Drive - Tampa813-207-6815
Upscale buffet option at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa.
Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
603 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-223-7999
This brunch option allows you to take in a boatride around the bay.
Rosa Fiorelli Winery
4250 CR 675 - Bradenton941-322-0976
Weekend brunches on the grounds of the winery make this a lovely day trip out of the city.
Rusty's Bistro
1160 Gulf Blvd. - Clearwater Beach(727) 595-1611
Rusty's offers weekday and weekend brunches starting under $20.
Jackson's Bistro
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Suite 100 -
Tampa
813-277-0112
Enjoy a relaxing brunch overlooking Hillsborough Bay and Downtown Tampa at this upscale staple of Harbor Island dining.
Cafe Alma
260 1st Ave. S. Ste. 100 - St. Petersburg727-502-5002
Located downtown St. Petersburg, Cafe Alma is a trendy spot for locals and visitors to taste the International style of this eclectic restaurant. Open daily, including Sunday; the menu specializes in appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts.
Brunchery Restaurant
3225 S. MacDill Ave. - Tampa813-831-4694
Everything brunch is the word at this breakfast-y staple. The signature french toast is a favorite, topped with decadent cream cheese sauce, fruit and almonds.
Patrick's
1400 Main Street - Sarasota941-952-1170
The all-American neighborhood bar in downtown Sarasota.The restaurant proudly boasts that it's the "Best Bar, Best Burger, and Best Place to Seal the Deal."
Parkshore Grill
300 Beach Drive - St. Petersburg727-896-3463
Fresh, classy, and overlooking Old Tampa Bay and the Vinoy Basin, Parkshore Grill is a downtown St. Pete destination for mouthwatering contemporary cuisine.
First Watch
1395 Main St. - Sarasota941-954-1395
Open at the crack of dawn, First Watch has a reputation for serving the freshest traditional and non-traditional breakfast and lunches, healthy options, and vegetarian cuisine.
J. Christopher's
14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy - Tampa813-908-7023
Hearty breakfasts and lunches in Carrollwood.
Mattison's City Grille
1 North Lemon Ave. - Sarasota941-330-0440
Gourmet entrees, live music every night and a superb wine list, not to mention daily happy hours and signature mojitos.
Farlow's On The Water
2080 S McCall Road - Englewood941-474-5343
Tropical Dining with live entertainment
Lido Beach Grille
700 Ben Franklin Drive - Sarasota941-388-2161
Lido Beach Grille offers one of the finest views of Sarasota.
Shephard's
619 S. Gulfview Blvd. -
Clearwater
727-441-6875
Always a popular option on Clearwater, Shephard's is a great place to ease into the weekend.
Keel and Curley Winery
5202 Thonotosassa Rd. - Plant CityThe winery offers a weekend brunch on the vinyard. Stay the afternoon for a wine tasting.
Tropics Restaurant at the Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way - Wesley Chapel813-907-4441
Take a trip to the Tropics at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel for a flavorful dining experience.
Polo Grill and Bar
10670 Boardwalk Loop - Sarasota941-782-0899
Polo Grill and Bar offers Americana cuisine in a stylish environment.
The Brunchery
4389 Lynx Paw Trail - Valrico813-654-9036
With a name like "The Brunchery", how could we keep this off the list? Check out this location in Valrico.
First Watch
8383 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota941-923-6754
Open at the crack of dawn, First Watch has a reputation for serving the freshest traditional and non-traditional breakfast and lunches, healthy options, and vegetarian cuisine.
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
8205 Natures Way - Lakewood Ranch(941) 361-1117
Located in the lovely San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch (just behind the Bell Tower), is one of the largest and most sophisticated pancake houses around, offering everything from healthy crepes and salads to hearty burgers and steaks.
What other people are saying...
tmv80 from South Tampa - August 11, 2008 at 6:26 PM
I cannot believe you guys left out The Castway in Tampa! They smoke 99% of these places!
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