"Get in My Belly, good"

Bern's Steakhouse: When I'm in Florida and travelling in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, Bern's is my "go to" dining destination. I was first introduced to the restaurant in 1994 by a friend at Morrison's Cafeterias. Bern's was in a "dicey" neighborhood at the time. That's all changed now.

I’ve hosted my parents, clients and immediate family at Bern’s for dinner a few times over the past 20 years.  Bern’s has to be one of the most consistent carnivore cafes; for mouth-watering, “get in my belly” steaks and a daily selection of fresh local “west coast” fish.  By the way, ask your waiter for a tour of the kitchen and you’ll be amazed at the cylindrical aquariums filled with those fresh fish!  Also, stay around for the Wine Cellar tour.  Bern’s may have the largest wine collection of any restaurant anywhere in the USA (that’s a fact Jack!).  As the “Donald” would say, “it’s HUGE!” Did is say, they grow their own micro-greens on their farm.

Bern’s roasts their own coffee, so don’t fill yourself up on steak before you venture upstairs to Harry’s Dessert Room, where Bananas Foster, calls.  The Piano-man takes on all requests and keeps the background mellow.

Okay, I try not to deviate from a winning food formula.  I had the NY Strip (medium rare), Black Truffle Creamed Corn (you gotta, try it), and Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes (none pictured, above) and ' Yes," it’s $$$$+

Keep on Food Frolicking!