Guidebook for St. Petersburg

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Guidebook for St. Petersburg

Food Scene

Great British Flair!
7 locals recommend
Swingers Patio Bar & Grill
2501 Central Ave
7 locals recommend
Great British Flair!
If you're craving classic Italian food in a classy environment, Gratzzi Italian Grille is the place to eat.
38 locals recommend
Gratzzi Italian Grille
211 2nd St S
38 locals recommend
If you're craving classic Italian food in a classy environment, Gratzzi Italian Grille is the place to eat.
Want to become a part of your favorite cafe? Want to help make important decisions about menu, decor, and events? Then check out Community Cafe, an awesome collaborative cafe in St. Pete!
8 locals recommend
Community Cafe
1055 4th Street South
8 locals recommend
Want to become a part of your favorite cafe? Want to help make important decisions about menu, decor, and events? Then check out Community Cafe, an awesome collaborative cafe in St. Pete!
The establishment provides outdoor (covered and uncovered) and indoor options. The food was yummy; I enjoyed the butter-squash quesadilla as well as the fish taco. The customer service was topnotch.
69 locals recommend
Taco Bus
913 E Hillsborough Ave
69 locals recommend
The establishment provides outdoor (covered and uncovered) and indoor options. The food was yummy; I enjoyed the butter-squash quesadilla as well as the fish taco. The customer service was topnotch.
Casual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
128 locals recommend
BellaBrava
204 Beach Dr NE
128 locals recommend
Casual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
Buzzy brasserie & bakery for American & French fare in a Parisian space with outdoor seats.
102 locals recommend
Cassis St. Pete
170 Beach Dr NE
102 locals recommend
Buzzy brasserie & bakery for American & French fare in a Parisian space with outdoor seats.
Refined space for steaks & seafood paired with fine wines served inside or on the sprawling patio.
78 locals recommend
Parkshore Grill
300 Beach Dr NE
78 locals recommend
Refined space for steaks & seafood paired with fine wines served inside or on the sprawling patio.
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.
40 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1700 N Westshore Blvd
40 locals recommend
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.
Hands down best steaks in Tampa Bay!
Texas Cattle Company
2600 34th St N
Hands down best steaks in Tampa Bay!
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
1100 Central Ave
Terrific Thai!
Best Sushi in St Pete
52 locals recommend
Hook's on 9th
1210 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
52 locals recommend
Best Sushi in St Pete
Great Outdoor Eatery with Mexican Flair!
47 locals recommend
Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave N
47 locals recommend
Great Outdoor Eatery with Mexican Flair!
Great Beer and BBQ
45 locals recommend
URBAN Brew and BBQ
2601 Central Ave
45 locals recommend
Great Beer and BBQ
Best Burger in Town!
29 locals recommend
The Burg Bar & Grill
1752 Central Ave
29 locals recommend
Best Burger in Town!
Great Restaurant!
24 locals recommend
The Birch & Vine
340 Beach Dr NE
24 locals recommend
Great Restaurant!
Local Starbucks
45 locals recommend
Starbucks
900 4th St N
45 locals recommend
Local Starbucks
Mexican Fusion
99 locals recommend
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central Ave
99 locals recommend
Mexican Fusion
Coffee and Organic Food dishes
15 locals recommend
Leafy Greens Cafe
1626 Central Ave
15 locals recommend
Coffee and Organic Food dishes
New Teahouse and Sandwiches
14 locals recommend
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria, St. Pete
2950 Central Ave
14 locals recommend
New Teahouse and Sandwiches
Best Pizza in Town!
48 locals recommend
Cappy’s Pizza
2900 1st Ave N
48 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Town!
Thia & Mexican Fusion food
15 locals recommend
Nitally's Thai-Mex Express
6800 Gulfport Blvd S
15 locals recommend
Thia & Mexican Fusion food
Reasonably Priced, Good food
8 locals recommend
400 Beach Dr NE
400 Beach Drive Northeast
8 locals recommend
Reasonably Priced, Good food
stablished in 2006, Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company takes pride in offering consistently delicious coffee for both the coffee nerds and the novices alike. Grab a French pastry, organic baked goods.
119 locals recommend
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave S
119 locals recommend
stablished in 2006, Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company takes pride in offering consistently delicious coffee for both the coffee nerds and the novices alike. Grab a French pastry, organic baked goods.
A late-night hotspot serving American cuisine and sushi with a large outdoor bar area and hookah lounge.
The Kitchen St. Pete
226 1st Ave N
A late-night hotspot serving American cuisine and sushi with a large outdoor bar area and hookah lounge.
This contemporary grill features unique spins on American cuisine, like the foie gras steak burger or Dr. Pepper fried ribs.
14 locals recommend
Z Grille
14 locals recommend
This contemporary grill features unique spins on American cuisine, like the foie gras steak burger or Dr. Pepper fried ribs.
For all you veg heads, this vibrant Mediterranean eatery is both comfortable and delicious, throwing a modern flair on conventional vegetarian dishes.
8 locals recommend
MEZE 119
119 2nd St N
8 locals recommend
For all you veg heads, this vibrant Mediterranean eatery is both comfortable and delicious, throwing a modern flair on conventional vegetarian dishes.
An Irish restaurant that happens to feature hip DJs and live music every night of the week.
34 locals recommend
MacDinton's St. Pete
242 1st Ave N
34 locals recommend
An Irish restaurant that happens to feature hip DJs and live music every night of the week.
More Irish pride! This tavern is lively and also happens to serve delicious, budget friendly grub and hosts a long list of taps.
22 locals recommend
Crowley's Downtown
269 Central Ave N
22 locals recommend
More Irish pride! This tavern is lively and also happens to serve delicious, budget friendly grub and hosts a long list of taps.
erg’s is the place to be for baseball season, considering that it is directly across the street from Tropicana Field. Patrons enjoy the pub food, booze.
71 locals recommend
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central Ave
71 locals recommend
erg’s is the place to be for baseball season, considering that it is directly across the street from Tropicana Field. Patrons enjoy the pub food, booze.

Arts & Culture

#1 Attraction in St Petersburg
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvd
1381 locals recommend
#1 Attraction in St Petersburg
From a legendary permanent collection, to fascinating traveling exhibits, to exciting events in the heart of downtown’s scenic waterfront, the MFA is ready to inspire you.
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE
303 locals recommend
From a legendary permanent collection, to fascinating traveling exhibits, to exciting events in the heart of downtown’s scenic waterfront, the MFA is ready to inspire you.
The Mahaffey Theater - Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts facility and concert hall centrally located on the downtown waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida.
70 locals recommend
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St S
70 locals recommend
The Mahaffey Theater - Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts facility and concert hall centrally located on the downtown waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Local Movie Theater
67 locals recommend
AMC Sundial 20
151 2nd Ave N
67 locals recommend
Local Movie Theater
Local Movie Theater
Regal Park Place & RPX
7200 US Hwy 19 N
Local Movie Theater
Home of the Rowdies, Soccer!
57 locals recommend
Al Lang Stadium
230 1st St SE
57 locals recommend
Home of the Rowdies, Soccer!
St Pete History Museum
40 locals recommend
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave NE
40 locals recommend
St Pete History Museum
Chihuly Collection, Fine Glass Art
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Avenue
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection, Fine Glass Art
Local Theater Hall. Concerts and Shows
23 locals recommend
Palladium Theater St. Petersburg
253 5th Ave N
23 locals recommend
Local Theater Hall. Concerts and Shows
Local Theater Company
16 locals recommend
American Stage Theatre Company
163 3rd St N
16 locals recommend
Local Theater Company
Local Theater Company
16 locals recommend
freeFall Theatre
6099 Central Ave
16 locals recommend
Local Theater Company
Historic and Fun Shuffleboard Courts.
30 locals recommend
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
559 Mirror Lake Dr N
30 locals recommend
Historic and Fun Shuffleboard Courts.
Performance Hall, Events Facility
7 locals recommend
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave N
7 locals recommend
Performance Hall, Events Facility
Holocaust Museum
92 locals recommend
Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St S
92 locals recommend
Holocaust Museum
Home of The Tampa Bay Rays Baseball
330 locals recommend
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Dr.
330 locals recommend
Home of The Tampa Bay Rays Baseball
Local Art Center
64 locals recommend
Morean Art Center
719 Central Ave
64 locals recommend
Local Art Center
Botanical Gardens of Florida
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N
332 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens of Florida
Outdoor Concert Venue
114 locals recommend
Jannus Live
200 1st Ave N
114 locals recommend
Outdoor Concert Venue

Sightseeing

Finding your quiet spot on Treasure Island is easy - there's nearly four miles of beaches.
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
236 locals recommend
Finding your quiet spot on Treasure Island is easy - there's nearly four miles of beaches.
The City of St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community located just off the Pinellas County mainland of Saint Petersburg, just south of Treasure Island, and 20 miles from Clearwater Beach.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 locals recommend
The City of St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community located just off the Pinellas County mainland of Saint Petersburg, just south of Treasure Island, and 20 miles from Clearwater Beach.
Regional Airport, First Commercial Airport in America. Flight from St Pete To Tampa
19 locals recommend
Albert Whitted Airport
107 8th Ave SE
19 locals recommend
Regional Airport, First Commercial Airport in America. Flight from St Pete To Tampa
Local Yacht Club and Boat Dock
St Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Ave
Local Yacht Club and Boat Dock
Historic Hotel and Resort
69 locals recommend
The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave NE
69 locals recommend
Historic Hotel and Resort
Clearwater Beach
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Outdoor Shopping and Dining.
28 locals recommend
Johns Pass Boardwalk
28 locals recommend
Outdoor Shopping and Dining.
Beach
82 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
82 locals recommend
Beach
Loews Don CeSar Hotel is a Loews hotel located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in the United States. Opened in 1928, it gained renown as the Gulf playground for America's pampered rich.
112 locals recommend
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Blvd
112 locals recommend
Loews Don CeSar Hotel is a Loews hotel located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in the United States. Opened in 1928, it gained renown as the Gulf playground for America's pampered rich.
Florida Nature walk with Kayak Rental
141 locals recommend
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NE
141 locals recommend
Florida Nature walk with Kayak Rental
Egmont Key State Park is a Florida State Park located on Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay,
57 locals recommend
Egmont Key State Park
57 locals recommend
Egmont Key State Park is a Florida State Park located on Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay,

Entertainment & Activities

The St. Petersburg Pier, known locally as The Pier, is a landmark and tourist destination extending into Tampa Bay from downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NE
465 locals recommend
The St. Petersburg Pier, known locally as The Pier, is a landmark and tourist destination extending into Tampa Bay from downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water's edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
577 locals recommend
Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water's edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see.
St Petersburg Sailing Center
250 2nd Ave SE
Learn To Sail
The Largest Farmers Market in Florida. Seasonal (Closes for Summer Memorial Day to Labor Day)
146 locals recommend
St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
230 1st St SE
146 locals recommend
The Largest Farmers Market in Florida. Seasonal (Closes for Summer Memorial Day to Labor Day)
USF, St. Pete
18 locals recommend
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
140 7th Ave S
18 locals recommend
USF, St. Pete

Drinks & Nightlife

TRY WINE BAR is a Retail Wine Store, Wine Bar, Wine Tasting Lounge, in St. Pete, Fl, right Downtown. Located next to the new Sundial or former Baywalk in the Midtown Plaza.
Try Wine
1 Beach Dr SE
TRY WINE BAR is a Retail Wine Store, Wine Bar, Wine Tasting Lounge, in St. Pete, Fl, right Downtown. Located next to the new Sundial or former Baywalk in the Midtown Plaza.
Great Mixed Crowd bar.
23 locals recommend
Enigma
1110 Central Ave
23 locals recommend
Great Mixed Crowd bar.
Top Craft Beer Brewer in St Pete
132 locals recommend
Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave N
132 locals recommend
Top Craft Beer Brewer in St Pete
Patio bar and Restaurant
47 locals recommend
Tryst Gastro Lounge
240 Beach Dr NE
47 locals recommend
Patio bar and Restaurant
Best views and Place to have a drink!
253 locals recommend
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NE
253 locals recommend
Best views and Place to have a drink!
downtown nightlife
391 locals recommend
Downtown
391 locals recommend
downtown nightlife
A modern Mexican taqueria with upscale décor, Red Mesa serves delicious tacos and burritos. Check out their handcrafted cocktails inside, and venture to the outdoor lucha bar for live music.
148 locals recommend
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St S
148 locals recommend
A modern Mexican taqueria with upscale décor, Red Mesa serves delicious tacos and burritos. Check out their handcrafted cocktails inside, and venture to the outdoor lucha bar for live music.
historic Ponce de Leon hotel, this Spanish tapas bar and restaurant tops several lists in national publications like USA Today and travel websites.
101 locals recommend
Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NE
101 locals recommend
historic Ponce de Leon hotel, this Spanish tapas bar and restaurant tops several lists in national publications like USA Today and travel websites.
They’re all about prime burgers and sports entertainment. Check out their newly opened sister location, Engine Rose.
81 locals recommend
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
81 locals recommend
They’re all about prime burgers and sports entertainment. Check out their newly opened sister location, Engine Rose.
With a retro interior design, this trendy bar showcases some of the best handcrafted cocktails in the bay area. The welcoming staff and the lively music create a comfortable vibe for all its guests.
61 locals recommend
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave N
61 locals recommend
With a retro interior design, this trendy bar showcases some of the best handcrafted cocktails in the bay area. The welcoming staff and the lively music create a comfortable vibe for all its guests.
With a carefully curated tap list of 32 American craft beers that perfectly complement the warm, lively atmosphere, this St. Pete staple exhibits the best local art and live music on a daily basis.
60 locals recommend
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE
60 locals recommend
With a carefully curated tap list of 32 American craft beers that perfectly complement the warm, lively atmosphere, this St. Pete staple exhibits the best local art and live music on a daily basis.
A vintage-style bar that draws music enthusiasts from the bay area to enjoy live entertainment at a casual yet upscale lounge.
72 locals recommend
Ruby's Elixir
15 3rd St N
72 locals recommend
A vintage-style bar that draws music enthusiasts from the bay area to enjoy live entertainment at a casual yet upscale lounge.
I like to describe this place as a charming dive bar. Expect plumes of tobacco smoke, sticky floors and loud music as well as an array of cool arcade games.
Fubar Downtown
658 Central Ave
I like to describe this place as a charming dive bar. Expect plumes of tobacco smoke, sticky floors and loud music as well as an array of cool arcade games.
A great hangout to catch local, national and independent musicians. The sound quality is great, the crowd respectful, and the full bar is affordable.
The Local 662
662 Central Ave
A great hangout to catch local, national and independent musicians. The sound quality is great, the crowd respectful, and the full bar is affordable.
Founded by craft beer nerds for craft beer nerds, this destination stands on the simple philosophy of good beer and good bites. With 50 taps and four coolers full of bottles.
McAuley's Pub
1584 Central Ave
Founded by craft beer nerds for craft beer nerds, this destination stands on the simple philosophy of good beer and good bites. With 50 taps and four coolers full of bottles.
Local LGBT Hang out! Great Sunday Brunch and Drag Show
11 locals recommend
Punky's Bar and Grill
3063 Central Ave N
11 locals recommend
Local LGBT Hang out! Great Sunday Brunch and Drag Show

Everything Else

Pioneer Park, in downtown St Pete, is quiet and restful. This little one-square block park is part of the St Petersburg Waterfront Parks system.
Pioneer Park
1st Avenue South
Pioneer Park, in downtown St Pete, is quiet and restful. This little one-square block park is part of the St Petersburg Waterfront Parks system.
St. Petersburg Area Chamber Of Commerce
100 2nd Ave N
Visitor Center!
Local Hospital
10 locals recommend
St. Anthony's Hospital
1200 7th Ave N
10 locals recommend
Local Hospital
Local Hospital
13 locals recommend
Bayfront Health St Petersburg
701 6th St S
13 locals recommend
Local Hospital
Local Children Hospital
12 locals recommend
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
501 6th Ave S
12 locals recommend
Local Children Hospital
Seminole Park is between Burlington and 3rd. Avenues and 29th. and 30th. Streets.
8 locals recommend
Seminole Park
2900 3rd Ave N
8 locals recommend
Seminole Park is between Burlington and 3rd. Avenues and 29th. and 30th. Streets.
Downtown Park and Lake
8 locals recommend
Mirror Lake
8 locals recommend
Downtown Park and Lake
Our Historic Neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
Historic Kenwood
31 locals recommend
Our Historic Neighborhood.
Closest Gas Station.
Exxon
3061 1st Ave N
Closest Gas Station.
Bus Interchange. Stop for the Central Avenue Trolley (CAT)
6 locals recommend
Grand Central Station - K
6 locals recommend
Bus Interchange. Stop for the Central Avenue Trolley (CAT)
Downtown Public transit stop
9 locals recommend
Williams Park
350 2nd Avenue North
9 locals recommend
Downtown Public transit stop
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Facebook Eleven acres of scenic waterfront views in the heart of downtown, this park hosts seasonal events, music and art festivals.
132 locals recommend
Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NE
132 locals recommend
The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Facebook Eleven acres of scenic waterfront views in the heart of downtown, this park hosts seasonal events, music and art festivals.
This is a great place to hike through one of the largest maple swamps on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The boardwalk and dirt trails provide opportunities to spot several species in their natural habitat
59 locals recommend
Sawgrass Lake Park
7400 25th St N
59 locals recommend
This is a great place to hike through one of the largest maple swamps on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The boardwalk and dirt trails provide opportunities to spot several species in their natural habitat
Touted as the largest park in the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto consists of five interconnected keys that are home to mangroves, wetlands, hardwoods and various native plants.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
577 locals recommend
Touted as the largest park in the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto consists of five interconnected keys that are home to mangroves, wetlands, hardwoods and various native plants.
Extending to almost 40 miles from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, this multi-use trail can be enjoyed by everyone. You can walk, jog, skate, bike and skip through several urban areas.
12 locals recommend
Pinellas Trail
Pinellas Trail
12 locals recommend
Extending to almost 40 miles from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, this multi-use trail can be enjoyed by everyone. You can walk, jog, skate, bike and skip through several urban areas.
Entertainment complex provides a mix of markets, shopping, nightlife and restaurants. The offerings include WHBM, Ruth’s Chris, Sea Salt, Lululemon, Locale Market and a Muvico theaters.
6 locals recommend
Saint Petersburg
6 locals recommend
Entertainment complex provides a mix of markets, shopping, nightlife and restaurants. The offerings include WHBM, Ruth’s Chris, Sea Salt, Lululemon, Locale Market and a Muvico theaters.
Enjoy a Crank IPA or the Cream & Sugar Please coffee porter in this modern “hole in the wall” that creates a relaxing environment.
52 locals recommend
Cycle Brewing
534 Central Ave
52 locals recommend
Enjoy a Crank IPA or the Cream & Sugar Please coffee porter in this modern “hole in the wall” that creates a relaxing environment.
3 Daughters is the perfect playground for adults. With numerous game options like ping pong, cornhole and table shuffleboard, you can’t miss out on this party scene.
180 locals recommend
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St S
180 locals recommend
3 Daughters is the perfect playground for adults. With numerous game options like ping pong, cornhole and table shuffleboard, you can’t miss out on this party scene.
This upscale bar and night club is known for its lobby style design and classic cocktail offerings. The music is always loud and the crowd energetic. An ultimate club experience in St. Pete.
LUX Bar & Lounge
265 Central Ave
This upscale bar and night club is known for its lobby style design and classic cocktail offerings. The music is always loud and the crowd energetic. An ultimate club experience in St. Pete.
Another great concert venue that happens to be a cool, Beaux-arts style building.
15 locals recommend
State Theatre Concerts
687 Central Ave N
15 locals recommend
Another great concert venue that happens to be a cool, Beaux-arts style building.

Shopping

High End Shopping and Restaurants.
114 locals recommend
Sundial St. Pete
153 2nd Ave N
114 locals recommend
High End Shopping and Restaurants.
Artsy Cafe and Boutique. Vintage Shop
19 locals recommend
ARTpool Gallery - Vintage Clothing Boutique & Vinyl Record Store
2030 Central Ave
19 locals recommend
Artsy Cafe and Boutique. Vintage Shop
Local Sam's Store
9 locals recommend
Sam's Club
1725 34th St N
9 locals recommend
Local Sam's Store