St. Pete’s Bar Mezzo debuts, Sea Salt set to close, and more Tampa Bay food news

EVENTS

Here’s where to find Tampa Bay restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials and takeout orders

It’s been a hellacious month-and-a-half in Tampa Bay, and now you’ve got to think about making Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re first reaction is, ‘Nah’ then there are quite a few Tampa Bay restaurants that want to help. Have a look below for local spots who’ll help you and your family get stuffed this holiday.

You can find the full list here.

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

After nearly a decade, St. Pete’s Sea Salt will close this December

After almost 10 years of serving raw oysters and crab legs in downtown St. Petersburg, popular seafood restaurant Sea Salt will close. The restaurant’s parent company, Aielli Group, made the announcement Tuesday in a press release, as the concept nears the end of its lease on the second floor of The Sundial. “The past ten years have been nothing short of amazing,” said co-owner Ingrid Aielli in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud to have been part of this community and thankful for the friendships and memories we’ve made together. This farewell is bittersweet, but we’ll forever cherish these experiences.” Originally debuting in 2015, Sea Salt made a name for itself over the years with its 80-foot raw bar, 22-foot-tall wine cellar, $1 oyster happy hours and Venetian-inspired entrees. Sea Salt, located at at 183 2nd Ave N, will remain open through is last day of service on Dec. 31.

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