IRB SUSHI 416 - 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach. 727-593-2808 (next to Crabby Bill’s) Owned by Matt Loder Sr., owner of Crabby Bills, and managed by Matt Loder Jr., IRB Sushi is carrying on a 30-year tradition of serving the finest and freshest seafood you will find on the beaches in a relaxing, laid-back beach atmosphere. Matt Jr. and Sr. welcome all of you to an evening of fun and fine food. Dinner: Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations accepted.
KONA GRILL
New York Strip, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Prime, are dry aged on premises for three to four weeks then are cooked over a charcoal fire. They live up to their reputation: well marbled, nicely crusted, boldly flavored yet tender. Dinner only: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.
4134 West Boy Scout Boulevard, MetWest International, Tampa. 813-877-5938 or www.KonaGrill.com Kona Grill’s team of eight sushi chefs offer an expansive sushi menu featuring several signature items, as well as traditional sushi and sashimi. The warm, inviting interior includes Kona Grill’s signature saltwater aquarium, contemporary dining room, full-service display sushi bar and a modern upbeat bar scene with an expansive outdoor dining patio. Lunch and Dinner: Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Reservations accepted.
GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN 15405 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-265-0116 or www.grilleonesixteen.com New American cuisine served in modern swank can change the world for a little while. Beyond the fancy, understated décor, though, the food is steak house and then some. Organic steaks and perfectly cooked fish tempt those in for more than just nibbling. Otherwise you can make a meal sharing appetizers, salads and desserts. Side dishes are steak house standards, upscaled a bit and served family style. Dinner: Seven days a week. Reservations accepted.
Kona Grille outdoor dining patio
MALIO’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 400 North Ashley Drive, Tampa. 813-223-7746 or www.maliosprime.com A luxurious offshoot of the fabled Malio’s Steakhouse, a Tampa institution, Malio’s Prime takes that 35-year neighborhood tradition and improves upon it with an emphasis on friendly service and an innovative cuisine. Malio’s Prime is located on the bottom floor of a downtown high-rise that looks out over the Hillsborough River and the picturesque University of Tampa campus. Lunch: Monday through Friday. Dinner: Monday through Saturday. Reservations accepted.
MARKER 14 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Grille One Sixteen’s grouper sliders
400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. 727-367-4511 or www.theclubti.com/dinner A treasure trove of tastes from the fields and fisheries of Florida www.duPontREGISTRY.com/TampaBay 83