Dining VisitSPC.com/Dining SEA WORTHY FISH + BAR BARBOUNI Seafood BARBOUNI • St. Pete; $$ • The petite neighbor to Mediterranean spot Baba has a specific focus — tinned fish and seafood. Barbouni sports the largest selection of “conserva” in the area, offering dozens of options from mussels to razor clams to mackerel, all served with toast, butter, sumac-spiced onions, lemon and flaky Maldon salt. The nine-seat bar also offers oysters, lobster and a caviar service. HOG ISLAND FISH CAMP • Dunedin; $$ • Boasting reclaimed wood and turquoise accents, a seafood-focused menu and a breezy indoor-outdoor setup, this Dunedin restaurant imbues a worn-in and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of fishing camp charm. The menu includes dishes like the Captain’s Plate, a hearty combo of fried grouper nuggets, shrimp and oysters with sides like grit cakes and collard greens. THE HELM PROVISIONS & COASTAL FARE • St. Pete Beach; $$ • Part-seafood market, part-bistro, fresh fish and seafood are the highlights at this St. Pete Beach restaurant, whether you’re popping in for a glass of bubbly and a dozen raw oysters or picking up some grouper or mahi-mahi to cook later at home. Rather take your meal to the beach? The market sells picnic kits and ready-to-eat treats, plus beer and wine to-go. SEA SALT SEA SALT • St. Pete; $$$ • Located in down-town St. Pete’s Sundial shopping complex, this upscale restaurant features eye-catching displays, including a 22-foot glass-encased wine cellar and an 80-foot-long raw bar. A large, shaded patio includes plenty of outdoor seating, and the seafood-centric menu runs the gamut from a ceviche cocktail to Tuscan octopus salad and lobster ravioli, served in a sweet vermouth cream sauce. SEA WORTHY FISH + BAR • Tierra Verde; $$ • Inspired by a love for the open water, this Tierra Verde restaurant leans heavily on local seafood, boasts cozy nautical vibes inside and killer views of the sunset on the outside deck. Don’t skip out on the ahi tuna ceviche, served with kimchi and candied ginger or the house-made bucatini, paired with Gulf shrimp, sherry cream and a tomato confit. 76 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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