Beth & Mike's Picks
Food scene
839 Main St. All small-batch homemade desserts. Great authentic biscotti, but I get special requests for Joey’s showcase dessert items. I can’t visit our friends in Sarasota without bringing a couple of Stoner’s Delight bars.
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Joey Biscotti
839 Main St839 Main St. All small-batch homemade desserts. Great authentic biscotti, but I get special requests for Joey’s showcase dessert items. I can’t visit our friends in Sarasota without bringing a couple of Stoner’s Delight bars.
737 Main St. – Terrific craft cocktails and very good food with a large outdoor seating area. (The cocktails are inspired, but I have 3 words for you. Chicken and waffles.) They also have a screening room – a small theatre where they show old movies. You can order food and drinks, and the wait staff will serve you in the theatre. Gigglewaters is a great date night.
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Gigglewaters
737 Main St737 Main St. – Terrific craft cocktails and very good food with a large outdoor seating area. (The cocktails are inspired, but I have 3 words for you. Chicken and waffles.) They also have a screening room – a small theatre where they show old movies. You can order food and drinks, and the wait staff will serve you in the theatre. Gigglewaters is a great date night.
327 Main St. A unique wine experience with 40 self-pour wines by the sip, gulp, or glass to sample. You can also order a Build-Your-Own Charcuterie. We stroll down there often in the afternoon for a glass of wine, some cheese, and people watching.
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Sips Wine Bar
327 Main St327 Main St. A unique wine experience with 40 self-pour wines by the sip, gulp, or glass to sample. You can also order a Build-Your-Own Charcuterie. We stroll down there often in the afternoon for a glass of wine, some cheese, and people watching.
201 Main St. Great drinks, chill sports bar atmosphere, and very good food (not your typical bar food menu). Outdoor seating usually available.
The Tiki Tavern
201 Main St201 Main St. Great drinks, chill sports bar atmosphere, and very good food (not your typical bar food menu). Outdoor seating usually available.
100 Main St. (Corner of Main St. and Bayshore Blvd.) – Always packed; great patio dining. Terrific eclectic menu, but get the lobster bisque since it’s just a velvety dream. If you love fish, they know how to prepare it here.
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Bar fly
100 Main St100 Main St. (Corner of Main St. and Bayshore Blvd.) – Always packed; great patio dining. Terrific eclectic menu, but get the lobster bisque since it’s just a velvety dream. If you love fish, they know how to prepare it here.
997 Main St. – Huge outdoor seating area. On the one hand, it seems ridiculous to tell you that Nona’s is a “must stop” on your visit to our charming little town. On the other hand, this is serious pizza by a serious pizza maker (aka Head Pizzaioli). I’m an ex-New Yorker, and you know how we can be about pizza. Nona’s makes phenomenal pizza -whether it’s NY thin crust, Detroit-style, or Old World-style. (Honestly, I don’t even know what that last one is since I stay pretty preoccupied with the other two.) The owner of Nona’s is Jamie Culliton. He’s on the U.S. Pizza team and has won a couple of gold medals in Italy for dough-throwing. (Not joking – catch Jamie’s dough-throwing performance on YouTube). Go with a group of friends, and ask Jamie to come out and put on a “dough show.” You will ask yourself how you got this lucky.
They often have live music too. This place gets BUSY! Go (or order for pick up) early!
NOTE - Gluten Free pizza options are available!
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The Nona Slice House
997 Main Street997 Main St. – Huge outdoor seating area. On the one hand, it seems ridiculous to tell you that Nona’s is a “must stop” on your visit to our charming little town. On the other hand, this is serious pizza by a serious pizza maker (aka Head Pizzaioli). I’m an ex-New Yorker, and you know how we can be about pizza. Nona’s makes phenomenal pizza -whether it’s NY thin crust, Detroit-style, or Old World-style. (Honestly, I don’t even know what that last one is since I stay pretty preoccupied with the other two.) The owner of Nona’s is Jamie Culliton. He’s on the U.S. Pizza team and has won a couple of gold medals in Italy for dough-throwing. (Not joking – catch Jamie’s dough-throwing performance on YouTube). Go with a group of friends, and ask Jamie to come out and put on a “dough show.” You will ask yourself how you got this lucky.
They often have live music too. This place gets BUSY! Go (or order for pick up) early!
NOTE - Gluten Free pizza options are available!
143 7th Ave. N. (corner of 7th and Main). Maybe the best breakfast anywhere. You really can’t go wrong, but the Honey Bourbon Florentine Benedict is pretty spectacular.
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Daydreamers Cafe and Grill
143 7th Ave N143 7th Ave. N. (corner of 7th and Main). Maybe the best breakfast anywhere. You really can’t go wrong, but the Honey Bourbon Florentine Benedict is pretty spectacular.
509 Main St. Best coffee and Belgian waffles in a great outdoor patio under the trees. If you like ice coffee, they make their ice cubes from coffee. This is a beloved coffee shop in a quaint setting.
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Cafe Vino Tinto
509 Main St509 Main St. Best coffee and Belgian waffles in a great outdoor patio under the trees. If you like ice coffee, they make their ice cubes from coffee. This is a beloved coffee shop in a quaint setting.
915 Main Street. One of the many live music spots in Safety Harbor. Nice place to spend an evening.
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Whistle Stop Grill and Bar
915 Main St915 Main Street. One of the many live music spots in Safety Harbor. Nice place to spend an evening.
155 5th Avenue North. Deceptive exterior. This place is beautiful inside and has outside dining as well. Chef owned and inspired, constantly changing menu highlighting local and seasonal favorites. We have never been disappointed here. Reservations recommended.
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Marker 39 Floribbean Cuisine
155 5th Ave N155 5th Avenue North. Deceptive exterior. This place is beautiful inside and has outside dining as well. Chef owned and inspired, constantly changing menu highlighting local and seasonal favorites. We have never been disappointed here. Reservations recommended.
605 9th Avenue North. One of our favorites. Great little shop for home-made sausages of various types (Hungarian, German, Polish, etc.). Take some home to put on the grill. They also have a few ready-to-heat specialties like stuffed cabbage. Limited hours. Check before going.
First Quality Sausage House
605 9th Ave N605 9th Avenue North. One of our favorites. Great little shop for home-made sausages of various types (Hungarian, German, Polish, etc.). Take some home to put on the grill. They also have a few ready-to-heat specialties like stuffed cabbage. Limited hours. Check before going.
507 Main Street. THE dessert stop after dinner or a nice walk! They claim it's the 2nd best cheesecake in the world (after your mothers!). Great desserts and coffee. Tables out back. Often has live music.
Bassano Cheesecake
507 Main St507 Main Street. THE dessert stop after dinner or a nice walk! They claim it's the 2nd best cheesecake in the world (after your mothers!). Great desserts and coffee. Tables out back. Often has live music.
201 Main Street (ABOVE Water Oak on Main Street). Has become the local coffee hot spot. Indoor and covered outdoor seating. Light food offerings.
HavenHouse Eatery and Coffee Bar
201 Main Street (ABOVE Water Oak on Main Street). Has become the local coffee hot spot. Indoor and covered outdoor seating. Light food offerings.
323 Main Street. Another Main Street dessert favorite. Huge selection of hand dipped ice cream (including gluten free). Best peanut butter pie and gourmet chocolates.
Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts, Safety Harbor
323 Main Street. Another Main Street dessert favorite. Huge selection of hand dipped ice cream (including gluten free). Best peanut butter pie and gourmet chocolates.
305 Main Street. Combination gourmet food market and dining spot....but go for the dining! Beth's new favorite lunch spot. Everything on the menu is great (seared tuna nicoise salad and shrimp & grits are recommended). Sit outside and people watch.
The Tides Market
305 Main Street. Combination gourmet food market and dining spot....but go for the dining! Beth's new favorite lunch spot. Everything on the menu is great (seared tuna nicoise salad and shrimp & grits are recommended). Sit outside and people watch.
156 4th Avenue North. Old Florida bungalow turned restaurant. Hip vibes, live music. Can be loud inside, but great outdoor seating available. Great menu (loved the scallop risotto). Reservations recommended.
The Kitchen
156 4th Avenue North. Old Florida bungalow turned restaurant. Hip vibes, live music. Can be loud inside, but great outdoor seating available. Great menu (loved the scallop risotto). Reservations recommended.
City/town information
It's only about an hour away! Makes for a pretty easy day trip from Safety Harbor.
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Orlando
It's only about an hour away! Makes for a pretty easy day trip from Safety Harbor.
Just across the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay Bucs, the Rays, the Lightening, Children's Museum, Berns Streakhouse (need we say more?!).
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Tampa
Just across the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay Bucs, the Rays, the Lightening, Children's Museum, Berns Streakhouse (need we say more?!).
Spend at least a day strolling around the harborfront. The Dali Museum is a world-class experience, and fans of art glass will love the Chiluly Collection across from the Morean Arts Center. Exploring the new St. Pete Pier is a must. Terrific Saturday market, waterfront bars and restaurants and boutiques. (Head to The Canopy rooftop bar for a sunset cocktail.)
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St. Petersburg
Spend at least a day strolling around the harborfront. The Dali Museum is a world-class experience, and fans of art glass will love the Chiluly Collection across from the Morean Arts Center. Exploring the new St. Pete Pier is a must. Terrific Saturday market, waterfront bars and restaurants and boutiques. (Head to The Canopy rooftop bar for a sunset cocktail.)
Barbershop
IF you need a quick haircut at a great price, this is my favorite. Dad & son....both do great work.
Brus' Barbershop
410 Main StIF you need a quick haircut at a great price, this is my favorite. Dad & son....both do great work.
Sightseeing
About an hour from Safety Harbor, and if you have the time, not to be missed.
Two attractions:
1. Kayaking on the Weeki Watchee River. Lots of places to rent kayaks, but definitely make reservations well in advance. Much better on weekdays. Weekends on the river get pretty crowded.
2. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. An amazing slice of "Old Florida" and more. Pay one price to get in and you get to see the Mermaid Show that's been running since the 1940's. There is also a small water park, and for an additional fee you can ride the slides, etc. WARNING: This park can reach capacity on the weekends by 9:00 AM! Either go super early, or pick a weekday. Also, smaller coolers and bags are allowed, so you can pack a lunch.
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Weeki Wachee Gardens
About an hour from Safety Harbor, and if you have the time, not to be missed.
Two attractions:
1. Kayaking on the Weeki Watchee River. Lots of places to rent kayaks, but definitely make reservations well in advance. Much better on weekdays. Weekends on the river get pretty crowded.
2. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. An amazing slice of "Old Florida" and more. Pay one price to get in and you get to see the Mermaid Show that's been running since the 1940's. There is also a small water park, and for an additional fee you can ride the slides, etc. WARNING: This park can reach capacity on the weekends by 9:00 AM! Either go super early, or pick a weekday. Also, smaller coolers and bags are allowed, so you can pack a lunch.
This is the big beach, just 10 miles down the road. It's got all that you would expect...restaurants, activities, crowds and expensive parking. If you are going, especially on the weekend, leave early! Traffic will get heavy later in the day.
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Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveThis is the big beach, just 10 miles down the road. It's got all that you would expect...restaurants, activities, crowds and expensive parking. If you are going, especially on the weekend, leave early! Traffic will get heavy later in the day.
Not like the usual aquarium, this beautifully upgraded facility is dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of sea animals. You can see Winter the Dolphin from the feature film Dolphin Tale (it was filmed on site), along with many other sea creatures who have been rescued. Really nice place to go with the kids.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageNot like the usual aquarium, this beautifully upgraded facility is dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of sea animals. You can see Winter the Dolphin from the feature film Dolphin Tale (it was filmed on site), along with many other sea creatures who have been rescued. Really nice place to go with the kids.
Just a short walk to this park right on the bay. Great place to picnic. There is a tiny beach area if you have a couple little ones. From the pier, you might even see some manatees. The boardwalk is a nice stroll along the shoreline.
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Safety Harbor Pier
Florida 590Just a short walk to this park right on the bay. Great place to picnic. There is a tiny beach area if you have a couple little ones. From the pier, you might even see some manatees. The boardwalk is a nice stroll along the shoreline.
This is our beach of choice on the Gulf Coast. It's near Clearwater Beach, but always less crowded, easier and cheaper parking and less traffic getting there. However, it does not have restaurants or other activities. Just pack your cooler and spend the day!
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Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf BlvdThis is our beach of choice on the Gulf Coast. It's near Clearwater Beach, but always less crowded, easier and cheaper parking and less traffic getting there. However, it does not have restaurants or other activities. Just pack your cooler and spend the day!
Sports
Home of the Tampa Bay Bucs of course. Less than 30 minutes by car, but go early and spend some time tailgating!
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Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Bucs of course. Less than 30 minutes by car, but go early and spend some time tailgating!
The Trop! Less than 30 minutes away in downtown St. Petersburg. Go see the Rays!
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Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.The Trop! Less than 30 minutes away in downtown St. Petersburg. Go see the Rays!
Home of the Stanley Cup Champions, Tampa Bay Lightening. Less than 30 minutes by car. Go Bolts!
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Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHome of the Stanley Cup Champions, Tampa Bay Lightening. Less than 30 minutes by car. Go Bolts!
One of the many local courses you can play. We're only featuring this one because it's a classic Donald Ross design, and the former home of the PGA of America and close to Safety Harbor. Lots of history, beautiful course. Semi-private but open the public.
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Dunedin Golf Club
1050 Palm BlvdOne of the many local courses you can play. We're only featuring this one because it's a classic Donald Ross design, and the former home of the PGA of America and close to Safety Harbor. Lots of history, beautiful course. Semi-private but open the public.