Original Post published on May 1, 2020 – Update as of Friday, September 25, 2020:

On September 25, 2020 Governor DeSantis moved Florida into Phase 3 of reopening. This means we will now be operating at 100% capacity. Masks/Face Coverings are still required until seated and guests must be seated to be served. All restaurant staff members are required to wear masks and we will continue to operate with enhanced cleaning procedures.

What will this look like? Here’s what you can expect:

• Hours of Operation:
  • Sunday – Thursday, 11 AM – 8 PM
  • Friday & Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM
• An updated menu, view here.
• Bar counter service is available for seated guests. No standing or congregating around bar area.
• Hand sanitizer stations located throughout the restaurant
• Enhanced cleaning procedure
• Digital menu available via QR code (view on your own personal device)

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  Using your phone’s camera or a QR Scanner App, take a photo of this QR code to access our full menu.

— Previous Updates —

Update as of June 24, 2020:

As of 5 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 all restaurant staff will wear masks to comply with Pinellas County’s updated ordinance. According to the mandate, customers can remove their face coverings while dining or consuming a beverage when seated and social distancing.

Original Post from May 1, 2020:

Hello Friends,

It’s been awhile and boy, have we missed you. Luckily, we have great news, we’re back!

On Monday, May 4, we’ll be opening our doors to serve you again. Of course, things won’t be exactly the same as before and that’s okay. We’ll continue to follow the guidelines set forth by our local and state governments to ensure Cafe Alfresco is a safe environment for all our guests and employees.

What will this look like? Here’s what you can expect.

• Hours of Operation:
  • Sunday – Saturday, Noon with last seating 8 pm
• An updated menu, view here.
• Limited indoor seating at 50% capacity
• Outdoor dining with tables 6 ft. apart
• Bar counter service is closed, no seating or standing at the bar
• Parties must not exceed 10 people per table
• Disposable, paper menus
• Hand sanitizer stations located throughout the restaurant
• Enhanced cleaning procedures

While we’re confident in the additional measures we’re taking to create a safe environment, we completely understand if you’re not ready to dine indoors. Our outdoor patio will be open for dining and any item on our menu is available takeout. For to-go orders, please call the restaurant 15 minutes prior to your desired pick-up time. To-go orders are available for pick-up only, we are not affiliated with any delivery services or apps at this time.

These weeks of isolation have been tough on all of us. Despite everything, we will come out of this stronger than ever and we are so grateful for the many supportive messages we received from our guests while we were away. Thanks to your messages and wishes, we were able to weather the toughest of days. We’re incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful community around us and we cannot wait to begin serving you again this Monday, May 4!

See you soon,
Peter Kreuziger & Karl Riedl
Proprietors, Bon Appétit Group