Curated restaurants, bars, and cafes across the Pinellas coast — from Gulf-fresh seafood joints to hidden neighborhood gems.
A MICHELIN-recognized modern Italian restaurant on Central Avenue where St. Pete native Chef David Benstock transforms traditional Italian cuisine with bold global flavors and elevated technique — featuring an intimate Chef's Bar tasting experience.
The most awarded restaurant on Beach Drive, serving chef-driven modern American cuisine since 1996 with locally sourced ingredients, a celebrated wine list, and one of the best outdoor patios in Florida overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin.
A rooftop tiki bar perched atop the St. Pete Pier offering tropical cocktails, island-inspired bites, and panoramic waterfront views that transform into a 21-plus lounge after sunset.
A reimagined American steakhouse in a historic 1920s brick building, pairing prime and dry-aged cuts with playful appetizers and a Wine Spectator award-winning list of over 1,000 labels.
A downtown St. Pete landmark since 1924, combining a boutique inn, the globally inspired Birch & Vine restaurant, and The Canopy rooftop bar — where craft cocktails and unobstructed Tampa Bay views make for the most coveted sunset spot on Beach Drive.
One of Florida's largest independent craft breweries, with a massive tasting room pouring 40+ rotating taps of beer, cider, seltzer, and wine alongside live entertainment and a lively atmosphere that draws over 250,000 visitors a year.
A refined Italian steakhouse in Historic Kenwood serving USDA Prime and Australian Wagyu alongside handmade pastas, lobster escargot, and an expertly curated wine list in an intimate neighborhood setting.
A small-batch ice cream shop in the Old Northeast serving fresh-made flavors every week with a spacious outdoor hangout perfect for sunny Florida afternoons.
A Beach Drive staple since 2010, blending European brasserie tradition with American ease for all-day dining — brunch through dinner — with sidewalk seating, a lively bar, and the Cassis Market for quick bites and fresh pastries.
A Caribbean-inspired restaurant at the base of the St. Pete Pier with panoramic water views, bold island flavors, an extensive rum collection, and the signature Yucatan Shrimp that helped make it TripAdvisor's top-rated everyday restaurant.
A St. Pete landmark spanning nearly two city blocks with 90-plus TVs, live music, craft beer, and a crowd-pleasing menu of wings and burgers — connected to Tropicana Field by an underground tunnel.
A two-story craft brewery and beer garden in the Grand Central District featuring European-style lagers poured from copper serving tanks, Mediterranean-inspired pub fare, and over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor gathering space.
A St. Pete original since 1984 known for serving over two million Gulf red grouper sandwiches, weekend brunch, and legendary Full Moon Parties — all inside a space decorated with artifacts from historic St. Pete hotels.
Florida's largest independent coffee roaster, born in St. Pete in 2006 and now beloved across the Bay — sourcing premium Arabica beans from around the world, roasting on demand, and serving from the flagship café on 2nd Avenue South.
A Tampa Bay institution since 1915, bringing four generations of authentic Cuban bread to St. Pete — each loaf still hand-scored with a palmetto leaf in a tradition nearly lost to time — alongside pressed Cuban sandwiches, pastries, and café con leche.
An intimate wine bar in the historic Seaboard Train Station serving boutique wines, create-your-own charcuterie boards, and chef-driven small plates in the Warehouse Arts District.
St. Pete's one-of-a-kind dog water park and upscale sports bar on Central Avenue, where your pup can splash in a zero-entry pool while you enjoy specialty martinis and craft beers on 90-plus screens.
Where Italian tradition meets Southern soul — a seasonal, farm-driven restaurant on 4th Street North serving what they call Deep South Italian, with an open kitchen, craft bar, and one of the best weekend brunches in the city.
A craft beer and artisan pizza destination in downtown St. Pete featuring the region's largest self-serve brew wall with 60-plus rotating taps and stone-fired pizzas made with 36-hour fermented dough.
Downtown St. Pete's boldest Latin kitchen, blending modern Mexican and Caribbean flavors with the South's most extensive tequila and mezcal collection — 425+ bottles — in a lively courtyard setting anchored by a landmark fountain.
Tampa Bay's oldest chocolate house on Central Avenue, handcrafting European-style chocolates on-site daily alongside chocolate coffees, imported French pastries, and wine-and-chocolate pairings.
An award-winning craft distillery producing small-batch whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka on-site, with guided tours, spirit tastings, and interactive cocktail classes in a welcoming tasting room.
A rustic modern Italian eatery from acclaimed chef Fabio Viviani in the heart of downtown St. Pete, featuring handcrafted pastas, stone-fired pizzas, and coastal-inspired seafood dishes.
A chef-driven New American restaurant in North St. Pete serving elevated dinner fare, handcrafted martinis, and weekend brunch with live music in a polished yet welcoming setting.
A beloved downtown breakfast and brunch spot serving generous portions of Eggs Benedict, fluffy Belgian waffles, and towering omelettes since 1982 — right across from Tropicana Field with indoor and outdoor seating.
Downtown St. Pete's only late-night steak and seafood tavern, serving Gulf grouper, stone crabs, and hearty fare in a nautical-themed setting until 3 AM every night.
A neighborhood seafood destination on Central Avenue serving the freshest oysters and Gulf-to-table fare since 1999, with daily dollar oyster happy hours and a menu built around quality sourcing.
A Pennsylvania-born craft brewery's St. Pete outpost on 4th Street North, pouring a rotating lineup of award-winning ales alongside some of the city's best wings and elevated bar bites.