Lee Roy Selmon's
Owned by NFL Hall of Famer and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Lee Roy Selmon, this restaurant attracts a varied crowd, including sports enthusiasts, businessmen, tourists and family diners. The restaurant provides a large dining area, hi-def TV screens throughout for game watching, and drink specials Thursday through Monday. Casual dress is the order of the day, and generous portions of traditional home-style cooking, with family favorites such as lightly battered fried green tomatoes and Mama Selmon's meatloaf are featured.
Lee Roy Selmon's
4302 West Boy Scout Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33607
(813) 871-3287
leeroyselmons.com
Fleming's Steakhouse
Located across the street from International Plaza, Flemings features aged prime steaks and fresh seafood along with a world-class selection of 100 wines by the glass. For a light meal, dining at the bar with cocktails and appetizer specials is available daily until 7 p.m. Flemings received the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine in 2009.
Fleming's Steakhouse
4322 West Boy Scout Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33607
(813) 874-9463
flemingssteakhouse.com
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Convenient to the airport and shopping venues, this upscale restaurant was named Best Steakhouse by the readers of Florida Monthly Magazine. Established in 1965 in Louisiana, the restaurant has earned a reputation for serving superior food in an elegant, yet cozy atmosphere. Reservations are suggested.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1700 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33607
(813) 282-1118
ruthschris.com
Armani's
Armani's is located less than four miles from the International Plaza, near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Patrons enjoy sunsets on the bay, along with views of the city skyline, from the 14th floor atop the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Armani's features traditional Northern Italian cuisine served in a sophisticated atmosphere and provides an outdoor patio for smoking. Dinner only is served Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended.
Armani's
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, Fl 336
(813) 207-6800
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Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill
Located next to Ben T. Davis Municipal Beach on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, this bar and grill is a favorite with locals. Dine indoors and look out floor-to-ceiling windows at birds and boaters passing by, or sit on the outside waterfront deck enjoying cool breezes. Live musical entertainment adds to the upbeat atmosphere, along with two happy hours daily and10 flat-screen TVs. The menu features fresh seafood dishes for lunch and dinner and a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday.
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill
7720 West Courtney Campbell Causeway
Tampa, Fl 33607
(813) 281-0407
whiskeyjoestampa.com
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