We love hangouts that provide patrons with a space to hear solid tunes and enjoy a meal all in one, but since CL’s Music Issue includes a number of such venues this year, here’s a list of eateries open long after the concerts end. From walk-up windows to sit-down quickies, they’re categorized by locale, so you can easily choose a restaurant based on which venue you’re leaving.
North Pinellas
EDDIE’S BAR & GRILL Mississippi-style fried pickles, meatball pizzas, hoagies and way more. 1283 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, 727-734-2300, eddiesbarandgrill.com.
FAT CAT TAVERN Loaded fries, jalapeno poppers, sliders and more bar eats round off Fat Cat’s bill of fare. 16080 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater, 727-530-0424, fatcattavern.com.
L’OVEN PIZZA This pizzeria’s been serving Chicago-style, stone-baked pies since ‘89. It’s open until midnight Sundays through Thursdays, and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 2194 Main St., Dunedin, 727-734-8400, lovenpizza.com.
South Pinellas
CROWLEY’S DOWNTOWN Good ol’ Irish pub fare that pairs well with an ice-cold beer. Open until 3 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 269 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-821-1111, crowleysdowntown.com.
HIRO’S TOKYO STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR A late-night hot spot with daily half-price appetizers, sushi and drinks from 10 p.m. to close. Need we say more? 5250 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-522-4476, hirostokyosteakhouse.com.
STONE SOUP CAFÉChow on sammies, salads and more until midnight Mondays through Thursdays, or 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 4122 16th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-526-2975, stonesoupcafe.com.
Seminole Heights/Mid-east Tampa
THE INDEPENDENT Along with Mermaid Tavern, an obvious choice for after-hours eats in Seminole Heights. Open until midnight or 1 a.m. depending on the night, and offers snacks, German sausages and 13 types of sammies. 5016 N. Florida Ave., Seminole Heights, 813-341-4883, independentbartampa.com.
TACO BUS The Epic Problem crowd loves this Mexican noshery-on-wheels, which functions as a meeting place for those who want to prolong the hangs. Taco Bus stays open until 4 a.m. most days, operating 24 hours Thursdays through Saturdays. There are locations near USF Tampa, downtown Tampa, St. Pete and Brandon with different hours. 913 E. Hillsborough Ave., Seminole Heights, 813-232-5889, taco-bus.com.
THREE COINS DINER A no-frills diner that’s open 24 hours. Three Coins has the expected humble mix of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that’ll fill you up. 7410 N. Nebraska Ave., Seminole Heights, 813-239-1256, threecoinsdiner.net.
Downtown Tampa
FLY BAR Epicurean small plates and desserts, such as beef sliders and guava coffee cake, that are available until 3 a.m. 1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa; 813-275-5000, flybarandrestaurant.com/tampa.
PANINOTECA MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ This Greek restaurant’s got affordable appetizers, pitas and paninis. Open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. 519 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-341-2525.
North Tampa/USF area
CALIFORNIA TACOS TO GO A walk-up taco stand that does San Diego-inspired Mexican eats right. For take-away or stand-and-eat, Cali Tacos operates until midnight Tuesdays through Sundays. 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa, 813-971-8226, californiatacostogo.com.
JERK HUT A myriad of authentic Jamaican eats ‘til midnight Fridays and Saturdays. The other Tampa shops are located downtown and along Gandy Boulevard. 926 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-977-5777, jerkhut.com.
South Tampa
MEANER WIENER Nine types of traditional and twisted hot dogs, but you can also order shakes, sliders or fries. 500 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-251-0214, meanerwienertampa.com.
RIBIT’S BAR-B-QUE This open-air joint cooks up various BBQ styles. Open until 3 a.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays. 401 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-817-4909, ribitsbbq.com.
Ybor City
NY NY PIZZA A late-night pizzeria that provides huge, greasy slices from a walk-up window. 1512 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, 813-248-1845, nynypizzeria.com.
JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY Shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, French dips and other Irish delectables. Operates until 3 a.m. 1724 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, 813-247-1896, jamesjoyceybor.com.
GREEN IGUANA BAR & GRILL Housed in a historic two-story building, this restaurant’s been a sit-down mainstay in Ybor for 20 years. Burgers, naked tacos, sammies and more make up the menu. On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchenís open until midnight instead of 11 p.m. 1708 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, 813-248-9555, greeniguana.com.