Where to eat downtown

Food and drinks will be for sale at the festival, and downtown has numerous spots for ice cream or coffee, but if you want to grab a quick bite or a more leisurely meal nearby, here are some of the choices available. This list includes only places east of Third Street, closest to the waterfront. But there are lots of other places all around the edges of downtown. Note that some of the restaurants may not be open every day during the event.

The cost of a meal for two with tax and tip is indicated by the number of dollar signs: $ -- Inexpensive (less than $25); $$ -- Moderate ($25 to $50); $$$ -- Expensive ($60 and up).

Adobo Grill, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets, salads, tacos, wraps. Outdoor seating-limited indoor seating. (727) 823-8226. $

Alberto's Fusion Bistro, 277 Central Ave. Italian, Asian entrees, salads. (727) 502-0433. $$ to $$$

Atlanta Bread Company, 179 N First Ave. N. Salads, sandwiches, soups, bakery. (727) 896-3656. $

Basta's, 1625 Fourth St. S. Italian and Continental favorites. (727) 894-7880. $$ to $$$

Benson's Antiques & Coffee Emporium, 244 First Ave. N. Sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffees, outdoor seating. (727) 823-6065. $

Bertoni, 16 Second St. N. Uptown Italian fare. Full bar. (727) 822-5503. $$ to $$$

Black Opal, on the Pier approach, Second Avenue NE and Beach Drive, seafood restaurant overlooking marina. (727) 894-4429. $$

Captain Al's, the Pier, end of Second Avenue NE, casual seafood restaurant. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 898-5800. $ to $$

Central Avenue Oyster Bar, 249 Central Ave. Seafood. (727) 897-9728. $$ to $$$

Cha Cha Coconuts, the Pier, end of Second Avenue NE, rooftop restaurant and bar. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 822-6655. $

Chateau France, 136 Fourth Ave. NE. Traditional French, Continental. (727) 894-7163. $$$

The Chattaway, 358 22nd Ave. S. Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers. Beer, wine. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 823-1594. $

Columbia, the Pier, end of Second Avenue NE, Spanish and Cuban favorites. (727) 822-8000. $$

Dan Marino's Town Tavern, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets. Soup, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, dinner entrees. Adjacent Martini Bar. (727) 822-4413. $$

Dish, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets. Build-your-own lunch or dinner from ingredient bars, then watch it cooked on massive grill. (727) 894-5700. $$

Epicurus, 250 Third St. N, Mediterranean. Dinners, lounge. (727) 821-9313. $$$

Fishtales, 1500 Second St. S. Seafood. Full bar. (727) 821-3474. $

Food Court, the Pier, end of Second Avenue NE. Burgers, Chinese, ice cream, fudge, Mexican, sandwiches. $

Fortunato's, 259 Central Ave. Pizza, salads, entrees, outdoor seating. (727) 381-4888. $

Garden Restaurant, 217 Central Ave. Mediterranean, fine dining, outdoor seating. (727) 896-3800. $$

Gratzzi, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets. Italian pastas, entrees. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 822-7769. $$

The Greek Mediterranean Deli, 21 Third St. N. Gyros, salads, Greek cafeteria. (727) 822-3445. $

Johnny Rockets, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets. Burgers, sandwiches. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 821-0285. $

Jo Jo's In Citta, 200 Central Ave. Pasta, seafood, outdoor dining. (727) 894-0075. $

Julian's at the Heritage, 256 Second St. N. Top-dollar steakhouse. Full bar. (727) 823-6382. $$$

Mattison's -- An American Bistro, 111 Second Ave. NE. Lunch, dinner. Full bar. (727) 895-2200. $$

McDonald's, 1661 Fourth St. S. 24-hour drive through. (727) 894-2331. $

Midtown Sundries, 200 First Ave. S. Sandwiches, snacks, entrees, live music. (727) 502-0222. $

The Moon Under Water, 332 Beach Drive NE. British Colonial, Indian and Middle Eastern foods, outdoor seating, water view. (727) 896-6160. $ to $$

Old Key West Deli, 1110 Third St. S (Harborage Marina, Bayboro Harbor). seating. Snacks and sandwiches. Indoor, outdoor (727) 894-4363. $

Pacific Wave, 211 Second St. S. Pacific Rim, sushi bar, seafood. (727) 822-5235. $$ to $$$

Perch, 93 Central Ave. Seafood, adjacent night club. (727) 551-0700. $$$

Raul's, 269 Central Ave. Cuban sandwiches, black bean. (727) 822-4092. $

Redwoods, 247 Central Ave. Tapas, entrees, New American cuisine. (727) 896-5118. $$$

Renaissance Vinoy Hotel, 501 Fifth Ave. NE. Restaurants including the Marchand's Grill, the Terrace Room and Alfresco's. (727) 894-1000. $$ to $$$

Sandwich Boutique, 212 Beach Drive NE. Sandwiches, soups, entrees. (727) 826-3493. $

Tangelo's Grille, 226 First Ave. N. Cuban soups and sandwiches, beans and rice, fresh fruit and spiced iced teas. Beer, wine. (727) 894-1695. $

TooJay's, BayWalk, Second Avenue between First and Second streets. Soup, salads, sandwiches, breakfast and dinner entrees. Indoor, outdoor seating. (727) 823-3354. $

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