Need special occasion restaurant in St. Pete/Tampa/Clearwater/Sarasota
It's our 5th anniversary this month, so we're looking for a wonderful dining experience. I'm originally from St. Pete and live in Boston now. I feel like I know most of the "finer dining" establishments in the area, and they don't excite me. Can anyone tell me a place that is new and/or a must experience place? I am not a big steak eater, but my husband is. I enjoy restaurants where the chef is innovative.
I'm willing to travel to Tampa, Clearwater or south if it's worth it. Is there anything exciting in St. Armand's?
By Marisa23
on Apr 3, 2011 11:15 AM
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Cafe L'Europe was pretty good when I went, it's in St Armands... If you come over to Tampa, I'm a huge fan of Sideberns, and they have a table in/by the kitchen that might be fun to reserve for a special occasion. Very innovative menu too.
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Sidebern's
2208 W Morrison Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
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Chateau France in St. Pete. They have a nice website, take a look. Romantic and excellent food. My groom and I dined there the night we were married. I still dream about the foie gras.
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Chateau France
136 4th Ave NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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BEACH BISTRO -- Anna Marie Island
One of the top restaurants in Florida. Many many awards, great menu, quite expensive, overlooking gulf, and something you will remember for a long time.
We go for special occasions and love it there, but a reservation is a must.
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x2 for Beach Bistro
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Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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3rd for Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere/location very romantic. In Tampa, I'm a big fan of Mise En Place...definuetly a special occasion place not to be missed. In Sarasota, I like Derek's in the Rosemary district--they are relatively new and absolutely outstanding. Happy Anniversary!
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Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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