Just a couple weeks ago we brought you the news on this year's edition of Dine Tampa Bay Restaurant Week taking place all throughout the Tampa Bay area from August 3 through 17.

All the while, the team at Dine Tampa Bay has apparently been working like crazy to get as many top area restaurants to participate in this special dining event.  Their total so far?  Over 120 Tampa Bay area restaurants, nearly double the number of last year's restaurant roster.

We're getting ahead of ourselves, though.  If you're unfamiliar with Restaurant Week, it goes like this; from August 3 through 17, these 120+ local restaurants will offer selections from a discounted three-course menu that will highlight their best offerings. All of these meals cost either $25, $35, or $45 based on the restaurant.

Those who are curious can browse all the restaurants and menus, as well as book reservations at the Dine Tampa Bay restaurant(s) of their choice at www.dinetampabay.com.

A handful of restaurants from both the Hillsborough and Pinellas sides of the bay are participating including, but definitely not limited to Grillsmith (multiple locations), 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Ocean Prime, Sideberns, Datz, Texas de Brazil, Seasons 52, and more.

Sound tasty?  Head over to dinetampabay.com, browse through the 120+ restaurants on the list, and explore dining like never before with Dine Tampa Bay Restaurant Week 2012.