Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill   

Lots of sports bars are jam-packed with hollering fans who slosh their beers around and curse at the ref for every call he makes. These kinds of sports bars are usually dank, dark dives. Ferg's is exactly the opposite. It has the requisite memorabilia on the walls and plenty of TVs, but it is bright, has an amiable atmosphere and includes three outdoor decks for your dining pleasure. At Ferg's Sports Bar you can choose to sit at the bar, where most of the hard-core sports fans congregate, or hit the dining room and enjoy the rather extensive menu. The appetizers, from chicken wings to nachos, are terrific. The lunch and dinner choices, which include a prime rib sandwich, burgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken and seafood, are a hit-or-miss affair, but generally are above par. If you are a fan of pub grub in general, then you'll do just fine here. Ferg's is family-friendly, too. There is a kids menu, and daily specials are available after 4PM every day. The prices are reasonable, so bringing the family along for some hearty grill food won't break the bank. Come to Ferg's before or after the next Devil Rays game and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the friendly atmosphere that this sports bar will provide. Live entertainment appears on Saturdays. -- Carl Salminen TIP: The more-competitive sports fans can engage in a match at the arm wrestling table or come down on Tuesday for coed volleyball.