View Full Version : best restaraunts around the bay?
Dr.RoadRash
12-26-2009, 06:44 PM
my sister is in town from out of state. we want to go out somewhere good.
she was thinking PF changes, but it got bad reviews.
i like j alexanders.
someone mentions boizoa(sp) but reviews werent 100% on that either.
what do you guys recommend?
were open to anything thing. we have no set taste in mind.
Stricken
12-26-2009, 06:52 PM
Salt rock grill !!!! Think it's reddington beach. Best seafood period! A little pricey but awsome resturant!
Dr.RoadRash
12-26-2009, 07:08 PM
any one try 717 South?
i heard slat rock was good as well. thanks stricken
RCDAVE
12-26-2009, 07:16 PM
DUDE, The council oak in the hard rock. I took my wife there and it was really good. I dont do the fancy resteraunt thing to much but that place was killer. And of course Kazoo's for sushi up by us. Not a big nice place but if she likes sushi its the place. Ruth Chris and all those steak joints down there that are all over priced
Dr.RoadRash
12-26-2009, 07:20 PM
im not sure what she'll be in the mood for.
im liking this 717 deal... asain and italian... YUM!
Gixzer7Fitty
12-26-2009, 07:35 PM
If u want to treat your sis to a good steak Burn's Steak house is the way to go.
Chucky
12-27-2009, 02:26 AM
Kobe's SteakHouse!
kenas
12-27-2009, 02:39 AM
If you want seafood, Island Way is pretty sweet
city fish.. its on hillsborough right by racetrack rd.. its absolutely amazing.
ApogeeNow
12-27-2009, 05:52 AM
If u want to treat your sis to a good steak Burn's Steak house is the way to go.
I agree, I used to work in a 4 Star restaurant, and Bern's is by far the best restaurant I ever have had dinner at. Not only is the food is excellent, but the service is 2nd to none. It is something that someone needs to experience! Desserts are served on the 2nd floor, and servers need to work the dessert room for about a year or so, before they are allowed to work the main diining room. I don't drink, but the wine room has over 10,000 bottles of wine!
http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/
Dr.RoadRash
12-27-2009, 09:33 AM
excellent. thanks guy/gals
SideShow
12-27-2009, 10:41 AM
Salt rock grill !!!! Think it's reddington beach. Best seafood period! A little pricey but awsome resturant!
I have to agree with this statement.Went there lastnight.Best stone crab claws I have ever had.They were big as hell.Best steak I have ever had prepared too.By far the best Seafood place I have ever been too.Best part is we went all out and the bill was alot lower then I expected and lower then I have paid at other lower rated places.
Been to Burn's too.Great place,but I put Salt rock wayyyy above them.
Dr.Porsche
12-27-2009, 12:00 PM
Cafe Pont, or Salt Rocks
miltdawg
12-27-2009, 12:11 PM
Cafe Ponte for sure!!! Chris Ponte is the man.
PoppaNoDoz
12-27-2009, 12:22 PM
Nifty places me and the GF enjoy:
The Rack
Ellas Folk Art Cafe
SoHo Sushi
The Bungalow
Roy's (By International Plaza)
Try Bella's in Tampa.............then there's always Smokey Bones for the standby!
Dr.RoadRash
12-27-2009, 12:25 PM
damn, i should have posted this sooner. we could have hit two a day. lol
Well, you gotta remember, Tampa bay is definitely a contender in the global culinary game!
RONSTER
12-27-2009, 09:41 PM
We just got back from Texas Road House on SR56 and I-75. Could cut the steak with a fork great flavor too, chili was good, Ribs fell off the bone, and I luv Cinnamon butter and fresh rolls..
Yes, I ate all that plus more...Not including the bucket of pop corn at the Avitar movie before dinner. I am such a FAT ASS
1000ccrider
12-27-2009, 10:04 PM
Texas roadhouse is great. Smokey bones really sucks!
RONSTER
12-27-2009, 10:06 PM
texas roadhouse is great. Smokey bones really sucks!
:+1
Why do you guys think Smokey Bones sucks? (I'm curious because I work there.....AND I actually love the food there - no shit - the ribs get smoked IN HOUSE for a MINIMUM of ELEVEN HOURS!)
We just got bought out, so seriously, tell me what you don't like. Maybe I can explain it, fix it, or just agree with you.
Dr.RoadRash
12-27-2009, 10:39 PM
ended up at j alexanders. fillet mignon, loaded baked potato, and theres badass mac n' cheese.
the waitress didnt box my left overs like i requested so i got a $25 gift cert.
i don't know how we ended up with the coked up waitress, just my luck.
Well, there are MANY of them out there!
Dr.RoadRash
12-27-2009, 11:05 PM
coked out waitresses?
BeautyOfSpeed
12-28-2009, 03:02 AM
Well, you gotta remember, Tampa bay is definitely a contender in the global culinary game!
Since when? Aside from a select few restaurants San Francisco beats this area hands down in many arenas.
Oragami Sushi in TNC on Waters past Anderson is a really good Sushi spot
coked out waitresses?
Yup!
Since when? Aside from a select few restaurants San Francisco beats this area hands down in many arenas.
Oh sure. I won't argue that. San Fran is supposed to have more to offer considering their extreemly high cost of living, but there are MANY small places spread throughout Tampa Bay that have world renowned chef's. Just look at Sarasota for 1 example. You have plenty of superior places. they just don't advertise. I'm sure there are plenty of great restaurants peppered throughout Tampa Bay.
Dr.RoadRash
12-28-2009, 11:34 AM
the best ones seem to be the low key ones you have to just kinda stumble across.
Xaney
12-28-2009, 11:58 AM
Ozona Blue in Ozona. Wonderful atmosphere, great food.....
alpha
12-28-2009, 12:57 PM
Cantina Loredo. Upscale Mexican food in Wiregrass Mall. We go there all the time. A little pricey but well worth it
the best ones seem to be the low key ones you have to just kinda stumble across.
Yeah, that's the trend down here. The folks that frequent high quality spots like for them to be relatively exclusive, so they generally stay that way, from my experience. I was a private valet for many places like that in sarasota. They never advertised, but the extreemly wealthy always seemed to show up at the grand openings and private functions that I worked. There really are a bunch just in sarasota alone (Michaels on east, Bijou Cafe, etc., etc.)
rocalotopus
12-28-2009, 02:59 PM
Why do you guys think Smokey Bones sucks? (I'm curious because I work there.....AND I actually love the food there - no shit - the ribs get smoked IN HOUSE for a MINIMUM of ELEVEN HOURS!)
We just got bought out, so seriously, tell me what you don't like. Maybe I can explain it, fix it, or just agree with you.
i don't know what they're crying about. I could eat a SB brisket sammich every day no problem. Maybe some ribs mixed in. I have to ride by one pretty often and the smell gives me whiplash
SideShow
12-28-2009, 07:12 PM
went to smoky bones and saw chips bike before I even met him .I liked the food honestly.I just have to be in the right mood for bbq.Might come by this weekend again.
RONSTER
12-28-2009, 08:52 PM
Why do you guys think Smokey Bones sucks? (I'm curious because I work there.....AND I actually love the food there - no shit - the ribs get smoked IN HOUSE for a MINIMUM of ELEVEN HOURS!)
We just got bought out, so seriously, tell me what you don't like. Maybe I can explain it, fix it, or just agree with you.
I have been to the Smokey Bones in Citrus Park three times. Sucks might be a bit harsh but for me it was just dinner or lunch as usual, nothing special or memorable.
Dr.RoadRash
12-29-2009, 10:21 AM
ive never even heard of smokey bones. lol
Tell me about it! I lived here in Fl. for 26 years without ever even hearing about the place, then I worked across the street from the one I work at now for damn near a year and still never herad of the place. I don't know why they don't advertise. The concept is great! Pork, Beef, Turkey and ribs all get smoked IN HOUSE DAILY. Shit, even the chicken gets baked fresh daily - in house!
That says a ton for a corporate chain! We used to be owned by Darden (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze) but just got bought out by Sun Capital, so we're getting a remodel on the 17th of January - '10.
Come check us out. If you come in while I'm workin' and eat at the bar with me, I'll buy you a drink.
(I currently work Thurs. Nights and all day Friday (back in school the rest of the week)).
ajusf16
01-11-2010, 05:45 PM
I agree, I used to work in a 4 Star restaurant, and Bern's is by far the best restaurant I ever have had dinner at. Not only is the food is excellent, but the service is 2nd to none. It is something that someone needs to experience! Desserts are served on the 2nd floor, and servers need to work the dessert room for about a year or so, before they are allowed to work the main diining room. I don't drink, but the wine room has over 10,000 bottles of wine!
http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/
they also grow their own vegetables, they must work in every part of the restaurant prior to serving, it takes quite a while to get to serve there.
RCDAVE
01-11-2010, 05:57 PM
Cantina Loredo. Upscale Mexican food in Wiregrass Mall. We go there all the time. A little pricey but well worth it
I know this is an oldy but this place here is great. A bit of a high end mexican menue. They make the dips at your table and the seard tuna is the best.
And I'm with ya on the smokey bones its just not an upscale joint that is overpriced. Some people dont want to eat at certain places if it doesnt cost enough. The ribs are really good.
On the way out to the hurricane in pass a grill beach, once you are actually on pass a grill the first light you come up to. On the left side is a marina with a small restaurant. I forget the name, but I thought it was great! a little expensive, but great sea food. That was about 5 years ago thou.
Kobe is good but I went to Bone Fish off of lumsden and providence in Brandon and the food there was very good.
But if i want something quick and good Mr. Empanada is the s*!t; or is that just the Rican in me coming out?
echoraven
02-04-2010, 02:30 PM
"Mr. Empanada"?? Sounds interesting. Will have to look it up.
One of the things I've taken up recently is taking the misses out for breakfast on Sunday's. The goal has been to try the smaller (and hopefully local) joints.
Loved Lenny's for the americana type cuisine. Once we're done exploring Zypherhills for eats, we'll be probably heading to Fuel Cafe in Sarasota. Went there one day, had a coffee smoothie (it was divine) purchased a couple of shirts (real cool), but want to actually eat there.
There was a Jamacan place in Clearwater that one of our member's owns, I'd love to try it if I can remember it's name..
SETTE
02-04-2010, 05:22 PM
haha cant ever go wrong with CHILIS!! 2-4-1 all day every day lol :D
KyleB
02-04-2010, 05:32 PM
Spoto's in Dunedin. I like to think of it as Bern's light.
"Mr. Empanada"?? Sounds interesting. Will have to look it up.
One of the things I've taken up recently is taking the misses out for breakfast on Sunday's. The goal has been to try the smaller (and hopefully local) joints.
Loved Lenny's for the americana type cuisine. Once we're done exploring Zypherhills for eats, we'll be probably heading to Fuel Cafe in Sarasota. Went there one day, had a coffee smoothie (it was divine) purchased a couple of shirts (real cool), but want to actually eat there.
There was a Jamacan place in Clearwater that one of our member's owns, I'd love to try it if I can remember it's name..
yea... best empanda's only 2nd to my grandmas of course. Pretty awesome cubans too.
Anybody know of any good, casual spots around downtown or Gandy? I want to take my girl on a ride for lunch, but I want something laid back, with a good, quality, simple menu. The stuffy shirt thing is well played out IMO!!
SETTE
02-09-2010, 01:00 PM
like i said before lol Chilis!!
michie
02-09-2010, 01:35 PM
I vote for Chilies also... I know lame lol
I understand why some people may like Chillis, but Chillis consistently dissapoints me! I've been in the restaraunt business too long to be impressed with their menu.
I'm looking for some mom and pop spots, with fresh prepped ingredients and a simple, yet good menu. I've had enough of the "canned dining" experience to last me a lifetime!
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