Ben Popaj is the owner and operator of iconic Paradise Restaurant, headquartered in Palm Harbor, Florida. The restaurant has served breakfast, lunch and dinner to the folks of Safety Harbor since 1979.
They serve homemade comfort foods with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Ben keeps the food options interesting with his specials and diverse menu, including stuffed bell peppers, very good fish, soups, salads, etc.
Thirsty, Paradis Restaurant has a nice selection of beer and wines. He describes is menu as bent towards Greek and Italian with a local flare.
When it comes to food service, there is nothing that takes the place of 
experience. Mr. Popaj culinary arts training was a family affair gained in the trenches of the family’s six successful restaurants. Ben runs this Safety Harbor restaurant with his wife Mandy and his brother Billy.
Having owner operated experts, like Ben Popaj, providing a family friendly atmosphere with great food and service is an asset and benefit to Safety Harbor and Pinellas County.
Business owners take risks and often work long, exhaustive hours to service their clients. There are freedoms in owning a business, but these freedoms come at a cost. Rarely acknowledged are business owners like Ben Popaj that employ people, accepting accountability ensuring their staff are paid continuously. Sure, people earn their wages through their time, hard work and skills, but let’s take a moment and thank Ben Popaj for having and continuing the business ownership game that allows people an opportunity to produce and earn those wages.
Hungry? Give Paradise Restaurant in Safety Harbor, Florida a buzz at 727-725-0618 or check them out online by clicking HERE for Paradise Restaurant.
So from the staff of Local Search Force that runs the County Advisory Board…
Ben Popaj, you are highly commended for your service to the residents of Pinellas County and for having and maintaining a business that adds to the financial well-being of the community.
Well done Ben Popaj!
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