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EATING OUT IN TAMPA BAY
The Tampa Bay area boasts a wide range of restaurants so visitors to Training Camp 2002 are guaranteed to find something to suit their needs. Football fans will be especially interested in visiting Shula's Steak House, on West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa. The chain is owned by former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and is a popular upscale restaurant that boasts the best beef steaks in town. Also on the menu at Shula's Steak House is chicken, lamb, lobster, Norwegian salmon, dolphin and Florida snapper. For reservations call (813) 286 4366. Listed alphabetically are some of Tampa Bay's finest restaurants.
Sure everyone frequents "Hooters" and I'm not saying go to "Beef O Brady’s" instead, but as well as. Their nuclear hot wings are truly legendary which is possibly why these franchise bars are sprouting up throughout the States. There are soon top be half a dozen in the Tampa area alone and most notably for Bucs fans there is one on Dale Mabry Hwy N, another on Hillsborough Ave W and one just off the newly named Lee Roy Selmon Expy formerly S Crosstown Expy. The relevant Web Site for this food chain is www.beefobradys.com. On the same theme (food), for those combining an Orlando Vacation with Tampa, well just off Interstate 4 between Plant City and Lakeland at exit 15 go south to US 92 then east for 1 1/2 miles to Red Barn Steak House Restaurant & Lounge for award winning best quality fresh cut steaks. 6150 New Tampa Hwy. (US 92), Lakeland, Florida. Telephone:- 941-686-2754. Rob Shaw
I also have a recommendation for a restaurant on Dale Mabry at the corner of i think Westshore called J Alexanders and it is basically a really good restaurant, not too far from the stadium that offers burgers, pizzas, salads, the usual. Marc Kemp
A must for after the Bucs game is to go to Hooters on Hillsborough Avenue. They have all the NFL games on there plus WWNZ has its post game show in there. I went there with Steve Garget after the Cowboys game. We only had a 20-minute wait for a table and the food was good and of course there are the waitresses! If there was no football and the food was bad it would still be worth visiting. Paul Greenfield
There was also a good Mexican joint near our hotel, called the Guadalajara...on that big e/w road, 528 was it? North of RJ...I had a fine dinner there with TV's Nick Halling Mike Carlson
Superb rib diner at reasonable cost. Take Gulf Boulevard north to Madeira Beach. Take a right across the Madeira Beach Causeway and look left when you come down the other side. You will see a galleon-type ship which is a restaurant in behind McDonalds. It was called the Brown Derby but I think it has now changed its name. Ian Stevenson
Hooters – any branch will do – just go in and admire the view. But the two best sports bars Phil and I found are Press Box and Damon’s Ribs.
Press Box is about two miles south on Dale Mabry from Raymond James Stadium, on the left hand side just after you go under I-275. It has a bunch of big screen TVs, great food and a really good atmosphere. And it’s open well into the night.
Damon’s Ribs is the place to go on a Saturday afternoon to watch college football. Four big screens, plus they set up large watching rooms for the big games like Florida v Tennessee. Damon’s is part of the Radisson Bay Harbor Inn hotel on the way out of Tampa towards Clearwater before you reach the Causeway across the Bay. Look out for the staff wearing Bucs UK badges especially Marvin, the only West Indian cricket fan in Florida.
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8th Avenue Grille
1811 15th Street, Tampa, Florida.
This upscale restaurant in Ybor City offers a menu of continental American cuisine with a touch of Italy. The menu offers everything from steaks to seafood, salads and pasta dishes. The plush bar is a good place for pre-and post-dinner drinks. For more information call (813) 242 6616.
42nd Street Bistro
615 Howard Avenue South, Tampa, Florida.
A Broadway-themed restaurant which boasts an outdoor patio eating area that is very popular on warm Florida evenings. The menu continues the Broadway theme with show-stopping entrees like La Cage au Filet (an 8-ounce filet topped with a creamy thyme sauce). Seared tuna medallions are also a popular dish at this haven for Tampa's hip crowd. For reservations call (813) 253 0042.
Al Bacio Gourmet Pizzeria
3211 Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, Florida.
This tiny pizza joint hidden in a modest shopping centre produces lively, fresh Italian food at great prices. The menu, like the restaurant, is simple and modest, but very good. Worth a visit but booking is probably necessary as the restaurant doesn't feature many tables. To book call (813) 839 8486.
Bern's Steak House
1208 S. Howard Avenue at Margere, Tampa, Florida.
Bern's is an award-winning restaurant which boasts some of the best steaks in town. It also features the world's largest wine cellar, bulging with 85,000 bottles. The speciality of the house is a fine beef steak cooked to perfection and served with crisp vegetable side dishes and salads. For more information call (813) 251 2421.
Caffe Italia Ristorante
Located in the heart of South Tampa, Caffe Italia offers fine North Italian cuisine, including a full bar and lounge in a casual and romantic setting. Known as one of the region's most sophisticated Italian restaurants, Caffe Italia is always a popular choice and a place to see and be seen. For more information call (813) 831 0600.
Donatello
Visitors to this restaurant take a little tour of Italy when they step inside the doors. There is also a lively entertainment lounge and a full bar filled with liquors, champagne, Italian Grappa, native Italian wines and much more. For more details call (813) 875 6660.
Hooters
There are a number of Hooters restaurants in the Tampa Bay region, boasting the chain's world-famous chicken wings. Here are a list of Hooters restaurants in the Tampa Bay region: 2800 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater (727) 797 4008; 2901 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg (727) 343 4947; 4215 West Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (813) 885 3916; 13606 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa (813) 972 1682; 10023 East Adamo Drive, Tampa (813) 689 1188.
Le Bordeaux
1502 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
When entering Le Bordeaux prepare to be whisked away to a setting that would make you think you were in Paris. Le Bordeaux offers fine French cuisine and is a romantic setting for that special dinner for two. For more information call (813) 254 4387.
Malios Steak House
301 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida.
A place for sports celebrities, politicians and Tampa natives, this Italian steakhouse is the restaurant to pick if you want to see and be seen. The excellent atmosphere and romantic setting is complemented by a first-rate menu comprising of steaks, seafood and pasta. Live entertainment from Tuesday to Saturday. For more information call (813) 879 3233.
Outback Steakhouse
Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Owned by the Outback restaurant chain - which began its success story in the Tampa Bay area - Tropicana Field provides baseball fans and locals alike with the excellent food that has made the Outback chain so popular. Steaks, burgers, onion rings, fries - it's all on the menu and it's all good. For more menu information call (727) 825 3137.
We now have a wonderful new entertainment complex called "Channelside" where visitors can shop, relax with a margarita, enjoy a casual or formal dinner, watch the cruise ships arrive (or ship off), take in a movie (or an IMAX) or even go bowling! (They're even planning a Space Needle at Channelside which will enhance the Tampa skyline.) Channelside is located in downtown Tampa, in between the St. Pete Times Forum (formally the Ice Palace) and the Aquarium, and is a quick jog from RJ Stadium. Barbara Speros
Click here for a link to the Channelside website
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Press Box Sports Emporium
222 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida.
South Tampa's original sports bar has its roots back to the late 1970s. The place is very popular among Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and the bar and booths fill up quickly during Bucs games. A great place to eat with some friends and watch the sporting event of your choice. The Buffalo Wings are among the best in Tampa Bay and come in varying degrees of strength - mild, medium, hot, cruel or atomic. Booking is essential during sports events and tables can be reserved by calling (813) 876 3528.
Shephard's Waterfront Restaurant
601-619 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Where else in the world could you eat breakfast, lunch or dinner and watch the surf and dolphins go by your table? Where can you go for a buffet variety so big you won't know where to begin? Where is there a menu to satisfy every desire? The answer is Shephard's Waterfront Restaurant. It offers a host of buffets including The Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet, and you can also eat as much crab legs, stuffed flounder, oysters, shrimp and grouper as you please. Sunday Brunch also gets rave reviews and the views are out of this world. To make a reservation call (727) 441 6875.
The Mission
1909 North 15th Street, Tampa, Florida.
The Mission in Ybor City is where you want to be if you are looking for a restaurant and club with style, class and plush surroundings. After a high-class dinner dance the night away at the Mission Underground. Reservations are a must. To book a table call (813) 241 2474.
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