Nightlife

717 SOUTH – ST 717 S Howard Ave. • Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 250-1661 • www.717south.com

Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm; Monday- Saturday 4pm.

Chef of the Year, Robert Masson, serves authentic Italian dishes to exciting new Pacific Rim/Asian cuisines from around the world. Choose from 300-bottle wine list to specialty martinis. Clubby atmosphere and an open kitchen, welcome each patron. Live entertainment on certain evenings.

AQUAKNOX – WS Westin Tampa Bay 7627 Courtney Campbell Cswy. • Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 675-8700 • www.aquaknox.net

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6am-11pm.

Aquaknox’s fresh colors reflect the vibrancy of the cool ocean waters. Experience an environment designed to en- tertain your every sense, highlighted by a water encased walk-in wine cellar and a state of the art open kitchen. Aquaknox attains a new standard of culinary excellence, boasting global seafood flow in daily.

BLUE MARTINI – WS 2223 N Westshore Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 873-2583 • www.bluemartinilounge.com

Open Monday-Thursday 4pm-3am; Friday-Sunday 1pm-3am.

Blue Martini features live entertainment Monday on 9pm- 1am and Tuesday-Saturday 7:30pm-11:30pm. Happy Hour is Monday Friday 4pm-7pm. Blue Martini is Tampa’s premier, upscale martini lounge, featuring more than 30 specialty martinis. Proper dress always required.

CENTRO YBOR – YC 1600 E 8th Ave. Suite A-106 • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 242-4660 • www.centroybor.com

Centro YBOR, located in historic Ybor City, Where Entertain- ment Happens! Featuring the 20-screen Muvico Theater, The Tampa Improv, and GameWorks Entertainment Center. The Center has 10 restaurants/bars with a wide range of offerings from fine dining to a brew pub, all available while shopping at an exciting mix of retail stores.

CHAMPION’S SPORTS BAR – DT Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina 700 S Florida Ave. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 221-4900 • www.tampawaterside.com

Open daily 11am-2am.

Root for your team in front of the big screen TV while you enjoy light fare and your favorite beverages. Champions is casual, so you don’t have to “dress up to dress out.” Located across the street from the St. Pete Times Forum. Meet your friends before hockey games and events!

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CHANNELSIDE BAY PLAZA – DT 615 Channelside Dr. • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-4250 • www.channelsidebayplaza.com

Channelside Bay Plaza features a unique mix of retail, dining and entertainment. From fine dining to fast danc- ing, movies to margaritas, wonderful shopping and more, Channelside Bay Plaza has it all.

CICCIO’S LODGE – NEW TAMPA – NE 16023 Tampa Palms Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 975-1222 • www.cicciorestaurantgroup.com

Open Monday-Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-3am.

If you can’t find something you enjoy at this restaurant, then you probably obtain sustenance through IV’s. There’s something for everyone at a great price. While you’ll find plenty of tasty, low cost meals, you’ll supplement the restaurant in the bar.

CIGAR CITY BREWING – WS 3924 W Spruce St. • Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 348-6363 • www.cigarcitybrewing.com

Cigar City Brewing LLC produces small batches of hand- crafted, artisanal ales and lagers in a variety of classic styles for wholesale and retail distribution. A focus on local ingredients and culture is the cornerstone around which our award winning recipes are constructed.

THE COLUMBIA RESTAURANT – YBOR CITY – YC 2117 E 7th Ave. • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 248-4961 • www.columbiarestaurant.com

Open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm; Sunday 12pm-9pm.

Family -wned for over 100 years, a landmark in Tampa. In addition to award winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and an internationally honored wine list, Flamenco dance performances are featured nightly except Sunday. Live jazz Thursday-Saturday. Reservations suggested, lunch and dinner served daily. Open 365 days a year.

DALLAS BULL – BR 3322 U.S. Hwy. 301 N Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 987-2855 • www.dallasbull.com

Open Wednesday-Saturday 7pm-3am.

A brand new 34,000 sq. ft. location! Enjoy concerts, events, two dance floors, pool tables, darts, liquor store and much more! Rent the beautiful banquet room for your private par- ties. Visit www.DallasBull.com for more information.

GAMETIME – YC 1600 E 8th Ave. • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 241-9675 • www.gametimeplayers.com

Open Monday-Wednesday 11am-12am, Thursday 11am- 1am, Friday-Saturday 11am-2am, Sunday 11am-12am.

GameWorks is a total entertainment experience where guests can eat, play and socialize all under one roof. We

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have a full-service restaurant, two full-service bars and over 180 games, attractions and simulators.

THE GRAPE AT INTERNATIONAL PLAZA – WS 2223 N Westshore Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 354-9463 • www.thegrape.com

Open daily 5pm-11pm.

The Grape’s unique wines, taste-based classification guide and non intimidating atmosphere ideal for novices and connoisseurs alike. Taste over 120 wines paired with gourmet fare and take home a bottle of your favorite. YOUR TASTE IS ALL THAT COUNTS!

GREEN IGUANA BAR & GRILL – D/W 1708 E 7th Ave. • Tampa, FL 33605 (813) 248-9555 • www.greeniguana.com

Open daily 11am-3am.

From the beginning, the Green Iguana has built its reputa- tion on having the finest in food, fun, and live music seven nights a week. High energy rock bands combined with a live DJ to create the best of today’s rock and dance mix, Friday happy hour duos, and acoustic music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

THE GREEN ROOM – ET Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5223 N Orient Rd. • Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 627-7625 • (866) 762-5463 www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

Open 24/7; closed Tuesdays 11pm-7am.

All day, every day we’re serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner; but not necessarily in that order. Southern fried to salads, burgers to benedicts – it’s all available around the clock. Order a latte, espresso or a refreshing iced drink at Constant Grind.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ – ET Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5223 N Orient Rd. • Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 627-7628 www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/dining/hardrockcafe

The 17,500 sq. ft. Hard Rock Cafe Tampa is a prototype for the next generation of Hard Rock Cafes worldwide; fusing live music, world-famous food, cutting-edge technology, the infamous Rock Shop and the hottest casino elements like the Hard Rock Girls Blackjack Pit and slots at the cantile- vered main bar. Open Monday-Tuesday 11:30am-12am; Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11:30am-3am; Friday-Sat- urday 11:30am-4am. Retail store hours of operation, open daily 9am-outlet close.