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Restaurant Reviews
There are many great places to eat in the St. Petersburg area. These are some of the places that I have visited. There are some places that should be listed here and probably will be at some point, but these are well known especially in the biker community, such as Biff Burgers (Great Burgers, Breakfast & BBQ) and Quaker Steak & Lube (Great food and the top Bike Night in the area).
For now, I will review restaurants that aren't necessarily Biker Places but offer something different. You know what they say..
"Variety is the Spice of Life"
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The Happy Shack
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4400 4th
Street North
St. Pete Florida
727-525-0969
Vinnie and I were out Harley'n one day and happened to spot this place. So the one day when we were just looking for new places to hang out... we checked this place out.
Pretty neat little place! New owners just did a remodel of the inside and it's pretty nice. Brand new kitchen and very reasonable prices. Not real fancy.. Just a clean, everything new, neighorhood bar. Check out the menu below.
This would be
a great place for the bikers to check out that run 4th street in St. 
Pete
for bike night or any day or night really. Very friendly place. I'll be going
back I'm sure.
I was told the place has been there for a long time. It was originally a Gas Station, which was bought by a guy returning from Vietnam in 1969 and turned into a bar... At least that's the story. I think it had two other names while it was a bar, but now its known as the Happy Shack!
This place is worth checking out.... You just might find a new place to spend some time when your out Harley'n.
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Here's the Menu...
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7402 49th Street N.
Pinellas Park Florida
727-549-8000
Monday thru Thursday.... 11
AM - Midnight
Friday & Saturday.... 11 AM - 2 AM
Happy Hours
Shorty Hour.... 4 PM - 7 PM
Pete's Late Night.... 10 PM - Close
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Vinnie and I were in the neighborhood and decided to try out the New Pete & Shorty's Tavern. It's in the mall at the corner of 49th St. N and Park Blvd. Actually you can park in the mall out front or travel down Park Blvd a little distance and park in the rear lot. It's a brand new building, so everything is fresh and clean. We have been in the one in Clearwater, but I think I like this place a little better. Must be because everything is new!
The burgers, fries and deep fried
pickles are great, the beer is ice cold, they have liquor and I can't wait to
try some other items on the 
menu. Lots of TV's everywhere and of course... cute
and friendly girls to wait on you. Don't forget to try the Shorty Burger.... I
understand they are similar to White Castle Burgers .. Only better!
To see the complete menu .... Scroll down
I did wonder why they ran the TV cables and electrical outlets out of the ceiling, instead of the walls behind the TV's, to conceal them, the way they do most places, especially if the building is new like this place is. Looks kind of shabby, but maybe they had a reason for doing that... I kind of notice things like that!
This is a great place and we will be going back......
"Click on the thumbnail Photos for a larger View"
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You just got to see the water fountain on the wall in the front of the building... I just gotta have one of those.....
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" Click the fountain Video below and see it in action"
And one more thing that just makes this place kind of unique.....
Something special in the Ladies Restroom...... and you ladies ain't gona believe what's under the Fig Leaf..... Lift the Fig leaf on the portrait and take a look... You probably have never experienced anything like this....
Could this be a hint ????
No ... I wasn't in the Ladies restroom... Vinnie told me about it and took the photos below...
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The Menu.....
Click the Daily Specials and go
to
the Pete & Shorty's web site...
It's under construction right
now...
but you can download a PDF
version of the menu
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Go and check this place out.....
THE MELTING POT
For the last two years I have tried to get reservations at the Melting Pot for Valentines Day. I usually forget to make "way in" advance reservations for this special day and by the time I remember... they are booked up. This year we decided just to go a few days later... and it worked out great. We visited this place on a Sunday evening and it was just right, not packed, but plenty of people there.
The food was outstanding, a dimly lit dining room and great service. The manger also stopped by our table to inquire how we were enjoying our diner, which was a nice touch!
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Since it was a special Day (Valentines Day - a few days late) we decided to do the four-course "Fondue Feast" thingy (Coq Au Vin Cooking Style), along with a pitcher of Sangria. We were definitely stuffed when we finished the choc "flaming Turtle" fondue dessert.
This place can be a little pricey depending on what you get ...so this place will probably be just a place for special occasions for me, But I guess you could always pop in for just a cheese fondue. I would make a reservation if it's a weekend though.
Just
remember...
It's not just about the food... It's the experience
" Click the photo below to view or download the menu"
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"Click here to go to The St. Pete Melting Pot's Web Site"
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7390
Gulf Blvd
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
(727) 363-7205
Vinnie and
I usually go to the Craft show on Cory Ave. in St. Pete beach, FL
when it's there. We have been waiting for the Frog Pond to open right across the
street from the craft show so we could experience the "Frog Pond" restaurant. I have to say it
was everything that we had heard about the place. Great food selections,
very generous portions, and outstanding service. Prices are a little more than most
breakfast places, but well worth it. A very pleasant dining experience and I can't wait to
return for lunch or dinner.It doesn't appear that they have a web site , which surprises me in this day and
age, but with their reputation I guess they figure they don't need one. Be prepared for a short wait
for a table.
St. Pete Times article on the St. Pete Beach "Frog Pond"... Click Here
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Vinnie and I discovered this great restaurant on 4th St. in St. Pete on our way home from Tampa. Although it's been around for a while, it was our first time there.Great food, good service, nice atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for this type restaurant, and the Mexican cuisine is outstanding. If your looking for something different.... this is the place to visit.
We liked it so much we returned on Sunday for breakfast ... Absolutely a great breakfast menu with very different selections.
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Click the
aztec symbol above
and visit their web site.....
1535 Gulf
to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, Florida 33755
727-216-3055
Vinnie saw
this place on TV and we just had to try it out.
You see I'm half Polish and half Pennsylvania
Dutch and my
grandmother on my dads side immigrated to the USA around 1904.
She didn't speak much English, but one of the things she did do was
pass on down the art of making Pierogis. I grew up on these things and
I use my grandmother's recipe when I make my own. Making your own
from scratch requires a lot of time and when I make them... I make a
mess of my kitchen, but it's worth it ! Anyway.. we checked this place out
and it's pretty neat , different decor inside and we had the cutest waitress.
She was from Poland... only in the USA for 3 months she told us. I think
most of the waiters and waitresses were from Poland. I had to try a real
Polish beer to go with my Pierogis and I must say everything was pretty
good.
They do
have other things on the menu, just in case you or your friends
want other things.
I still like my own homemade pierogi's better, but when you don't have the time or don't really want to mess up your kitchen...
this is the place to go..
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" Click Here to see the Pierogi Grill web site "
Some of my favorite Recipes
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