Tables outside are the first to fill up at Moon Under Water in St. Pete.
(Credit: Nathalie Voirin)
From the upscale to the out of the way bistro, we've tracked down some of the best in the Bay Area.
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Nathalie Voirin
Metromix Managing ProducerJune 9, 2008
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From the upscale to the out of the way bistro, we've tracked down some of the best in the Bay Area.
The Wine Exchange
1609 Snow Ave. -
Tampa
813-254-WINE
Upscale dining in a renovated, larger space in the center of Hyde Park Village.
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N. Franklin Street - Tampa813-275-5000
Trendy tapas restaurant and bar set in downtown Tampa.
The Moon Under Water
332 Beach Dr NE -
Saint Petersburg
727.896.6160
British colonial cuisine along popular beach drive in downtown St. Pete.
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.
Skipper's Smokehouse
For a flavor of the bayou, this place is packed with the non-meat market crowd. For a joint that looks more like it belongs on the bayou, loyals make it a point to make the drive to this northern Tampa haunt.
Jackson's Bistro
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Suite 100 -
Tampa
813-277-0112
Jackson's offers a waterfront view for the sushi, club, and yachting crowd.
Bahama Breeze
3045 N. Rocky Point Dr. - Tampa813-289-7922
Fresh seafood and full tiki bar on the water in Tampa Bay.
Kojak's House of Ribs
2808 Gandy Blvd. -
Tampa
813-837-3774
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.
The Hurricane
807 Gulf Way - St. Pete Beach(727) 360-9558
This historic building overlooks Pass a Grille beach. The rooftop bar is a perfect place to watch the sun dip below the horizon.
The Chattaway
358 S. 22nd Ave. - St. Petersburg727-823-1594
Laid back casual dining that captures the essense of Old Florida. Burgers are their specialty.
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.
Bernini
Oven roasted pizza and contemporary Italian cuisine.
Il Terrazzo
700 S. Florida Avenue - Tampa813-204-6343
Il Terrazzo is far from your average hotel restaurant with a savory Northern Italian cuisine, an extensive wine list and a beautiful waterfront view. Il Terazzo is located inside Tampa's Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.
Acropolis Greek Taverna
1833 E 7th Ave - Tampa813-242-4545
Greek cuisine and a hooka bar in one. Located on Ybor City's main drag, it's great for lunch, dinner, and people watching.
Santorini Mediterranean Grill
698 Dodecanese Blvd. - Tarpon Springs727-938-4361
Most picturesque waterfront dining -- one of the best spots in Tampa Bay -- plus delicious grilled octopus and friendly service. You'll feel like you're in Greece.
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5365 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota941-925-4444
A Sarasota classic, the Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar has been serving up great seafood for over thirty years.
Wharf Seafood Restaurant and Waterfront Bar
2001 Pass A Grille Way - Saint Petersburg727.367.9469
A must for classic waterfront dining with an Old Florida feel.
Rotten Ralph's
200 Bridge Street - Bradenton Beach941-778-1604
Rotten Ralph's is a hole-in-the-wall looking building, with the best fish and chips in the area.
Mattison's Riverside
1200 First Ave. W. - Bradenton941-748-8087
Waterfront fine dining with live music and cocktails.
Dry Dock Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr. - Longboat Key941-383-0102
By land or sea, Dry Dock Grill offers indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, great food and a spectacular view.
Catch Twenty-Three
10103 Montague St. - Tampa813-920-0045
Surf and turf served up with Latin and Caribbean flair in an upscale, but casual environment.
Barefoot Beach House
332 S. Gulfview Blvd. - Clearwater Beach727-449-8070
Positioned right on the edge of the beach side of the Clearwater Beach coast line, Barefoot Beach House's name implies exactly what you can do: jump right up from your beach chair and step inside for a tasty treat, barefoot and all.
Rick's on the River
2305 N. Willow Ave. -
Tampa
813-251-0369
A neighborhood sports bar in a 'hood that's lucky enough for be nestled along the Hillsborough River. No fancy frills here, just good food, sports, live music, and one of few central Tampa spots smart enough to offer outdoor seating.
Café Dufrain
707 Harbour Post Drive - Tampa813-275-9701
A waterfront gourmet bistro with a view of downtown Tampa on Harbour Island.
Stone Chase Brick Oven Bar & Grill
12227 W. Linebaugh Ave. - Tampa813-818-8000
Popular restaurant and bar in suburban Westchase. Has city style, a big menu (flatbreads are most popular) and a full bar with daily drink specials.
Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave. - Anna Maria941-778-0444
Voted "Best View" and Best Overall Restaurant" by the Anna Maria Sun, and "Best Wedding Location" by the Knot bridal magazine, the Sandbar provides great food, live music on deck, beach store and scenic sunsets.
Monkey Room
1620 Gulf of Mexico Dr. - Longboat Key941-383-5558
Located in the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort on Longboat Key, this cafe and bar offers alfresco dining and a premium view of the Gulf of Mexico.
