Bogey’s Tavern, a New England-style restaurant and bar, is coming soon to 300 East Bay Drive, across from Largo Central Park | St Pete Rising

A pair of local residents are bringing a New England-style tavern and restaurant to Largo.

Bogey’s Tavern is expected to open in late June or early July in the MJ Village Plaza at 300 East Bay Drive, across from Largo Central Park.

The concept comes from husband-and-wife duo Pamela Dufour and Michael D'Ottavio, who have spent the past several months renovating the space after construction delays pushed back their original timeline.

The restaurant’s name references both golf culture and Humphrey “Bogie” Bogart, with interiors designed around a darker, vintage aesthetic inspired by the post-Prohibition era.

The couple says the idea has been decades in the making. On their first date more than 20 years ago, they discovered they both shared the dream of opening a restaurant someday.

Bogey’s Tavern will feature a 2,500-square-foot dining room alongside a 700-square-foot outdoor patio that will eventually host live music.

Owners of Bogey’s Tavern, Pamela Dufour and Michael D'Ottavio | Bogey’s Tavern

“The menu was really inspired by both of our upbringings, with Pam originally being from Massachusetts and my New York background,” D'Ottavio said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising. “We’re going to focus on giving an elevated, yet approachable food experience that’s still going to be affordable for the neighborhood.”

The menu features New England comfort food and classic American dishes. Entrées include lollipop lamb chops, vinegar-pepper pork chops, steaks, and hearty pasta dishes.

Seafood options will include calamari with cherry peppers and lemon slices, sautéed mussels, clams casino, seared scallops, clam chowder, and fried fish.

Instead of Gulf Coast staples like grouper and mahi mahi, the restaurant plans to focus on Northeastern varieties such as cod and haddock.

Desserts include cannolis and fried dough, a popular fair-style pastry made from deep-fried dough and typically topped with powdered sugar and served with sweet dipping sauces.

A variety of dishes that will be offered at Bogey’s Tavern once they open this summer | Bogey’s Tavern

Behind the bar, guests can expect beer, wine, and a lineup of classic cocktails including old fashioneds, Manhattans, and sidecars.

A broad selection of bourbons and gins will anchor the liquor program, fitting with the restaurant’s 1920s- and 1930s-era atmosphere.

Dufour described Bogey’s as intentionally different from many of the brighter, beach-style restaurants found across Tampa Bay.

Vintage pendant lights hang from the space’s 14-foot ceilings, while restored leather captain’s chairs and antique décor help reinforce the nostalgic feel.

“The whole restaurant is going to be filled with golf memorabilia, old Hollywood collectibles, vintage advertisements, and maps of the Northeast,” Dufour said. “Pretty much everything decorating the walls will be legitimately from the 30s and 40s.”

The restaurant will also include a private event room for parties and gatherings.

Bogey’s Tavern has been built from scratch. Photo from late 2025. | Bogey’s Tavern

While the concept incorporates subtle golf references to appeal to nearby country clubs and courses, the owners say Bogey’s is intended to feel more like a neighborhood tavern than a sports bar.

D'Ottavio said he hopes the restaurant becomes a regular gathering spot as the city continues to see new investment and development, including the Horizon West Bay mixed-use project and Largo’s new city hall.

Once open, Bogey’s Tavern plans to operate from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11:30 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday brunch service will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with items like omelets, eggs Benedict, French toast, and boozy iced coffee.

Follow Bogey’s Tavern on Facebook and Instagram for updates on the restaurant’s opening date and featured menu items.