CL regularly presents focused listings of the best dining options in Tampa Bay’s neighborhoods. This week we’re giving you a guide to the spots in Tampa Bay that are best known for their late night dining hours and pre-hangover fare.
ANGIE'S CAFE 200 1st Ave N., St. Pete; 727-823-6437. The gyros and Philly cheese steaks to die for, especially when you're three sheets to the wind in Downtown St. Pete. —James Ostrand
ANYTIME PIZZA 2216 34th St S., St. Pete; 4195 34th St. S., St. Pete; 727-209-2424, anytime-pizza.com. A pizza joint that lives up to its name because it's open and delivers into the wee hours of the morning. And whether it's 2 a.m. or 2 p.m., you can order from their breakfast pizza menu (my pick: the "Cock-a-doodle-YOU") or from their array of specialty salads, wings, soups and appetizers. Call for information and delivery areas.
BENNIGAN'S 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa; 813-223-5108, channelsidebennigans.com. This locally owned franchise of the now defunct chain serves up all of those Bennigan's classics you've missed until late in the night. So the next time you're craving a Turkey O'Toole at midnight, you know where to go.
BURRITO BOARDER 17 3rd Street N., St. Pete; 727-209-0202. burritoboarder.com. Fresh-Mex done well, with healthy options, large portions and a well-stocked hot sauce bar. And if you're not quite done drinking yet, order a cerveza to go with your pre-hangover meal.
CEVICHE 1502 South Howard Ave, Tampa, 813-250-0203; 10 Beach Dr, St. Pete, 727-209-2302; 2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, 727-799-3082; cevichetapas.com. All three of Ceviche's locations serve their tasty tapas (and infamous sangria) until close — between 12 and 3 a.m., depending on location. Check locations for hours of operation.
This article appears in Jan 13-19, 2011.