Guidebook for Saint Petersburg

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Guidebook for Saint Petersburg

Food Scene

A local favorite! It's going to be busy on Fri and Sat nights so go early. Have outdoor seating with excellent food and wine!
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave N
215 locals recommend
A local favorite! It's going to be busy on Fri and Sat nights so go early. Have outdoor seating with excellent food and wine!
Diner - good for breakfast eats. Another local spot. Can get busy so be prepared to wait on the weekends.
94 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
94 locals recommend
Diner - good for breakfast eats. Another local spot. Can get busy so be prepared to wait on the weekends.
Famous Sandwich Shop - great sandwiches in the heart of downtown
7 locals recommend
Lucky Dill
277 Central Ave
7 locals recommend
Famous Sandwich Shop - great sandwiches in the heart of downtown
Great for Brunch. Creative, good food!
79 locals recommend
The Mill Restaurant
200 Central Ave
79 locals recommend
Great for Brunch. Creative, good food!
Creative Casual dining and bar in Old Northeast/downtown area
48 locals recommend
Stillwaters Tavern
224 Beach Dr NE
48 locals recommend
Creative Casual dining and bar in Old Northeast/downtown area
Off the beaten path but worth the drive. Southern Italian twist. A great combination at a good price. Well worth it!
70 locals recommend
Noble Crust Of St. Petersburg
8300 4th St N
70 locals recommend
Off the beaten path but worth the drive. Southern Italian twist. A great combination at a good price. Well worth it!
Spanish cuisine - upscale Mexican. Good food, nice bar and cool place to hag out
148 locals recommend
Red Mesa Cantina
128 3rd St S
148 locals recommend
Spanish cuisine - upscale Mexican. Good food, nice bar and cool place to hag out
Trendy upscale, right on the bay. Great view of the water and passers by. Good place to take in the night scene and walk up and down Beach Drive.
8 locals recommend
400 Beach Dr NE
400 Beach Drive Northeast
8 locals recommend
Trendy upscale, right on the bay. Great view of the water and passers by. Good place to take in the night scene and walk up and down Beach Drive.
Very upscale steak house. The kind of place you dress up to go to. Awesome steaks and wine.
28 locals recommend
Rococo Steak
655 2nd Ave S
28 locals recommend
Very upscale steak house. The kind of place you dress up to go to. Awesome steaks and wine.
Trendy Italiano! Good food right in the heart of the night scene on Beach Dr. in downtown.
128 locals recommend
BellaBrava
204 Beach Dr NE
128 locals recommend
Trendy Italiano! Good food right in the heart of the night scene on Beach Dr. in downtown.
Good burger and chicken wing and Local Beer joint . A local fave.
81 locals recommend
Engine No. 9
56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
81 locals recommend
Good burger and chicken wing and Local Beer joint . A local fave.
Another local favorite - this one is for seafood. They specialize in popcorn shrimp and make a mean Shrimp P0-boy.
33 locals recommend
Fourth Street Shrimp Store
1006 4th St N
33 locals recommend
Another local favorite - this one is for seafood. They specialize in popcorn shrimp and make a mean Shrimp P0-boy.
International/British food. Never been but hear good things!
35 locals recommend
The Moon Under Water
332 Beach Dr NE
35 locals recommend
International/British food. Never been but hear good things!
Upscale downtown steakhouse on Beach Drive.
24 locals recommend
The Birch & Vine
340 Beach Dr NE
24 locals recommend
Upscale downtown steakhouse on Beach Drive.
German - Good food _ Great Beer!
19 locals recommend
Hofbrauhaus St. Petersburg
123 4th St S
19 locals recommend
German - Good food _ Great Beer!
Something quick, to go, or stay and eat. It is a quick tex mex. Good price and tastes good!
California Tacos To Go
1003 4th Street North
Something quick, to go, or stay and eat. It is a quick tex mex. Good price and tastes good!

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun place to hang out and pay games while you drink.
76 locals recommend
Park & Rec DTSP
100 4th St S
76 locals recommend
Fun place to hang out and pay games while you drink.
Built in 1925, the Manhattan Casino is significant for its contribution to entertainment and the culture in the African American community for more than forty years. Some of American music's most legendary performers played at the Manhattan including James Brown, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn, Fats Domino and the Ink Spots
The Historic Manhattan Casino Event Hall
642 22nd St S
Built in 1925, the Manhattan Casino is significant for its contribution to entertainment and the culture in the African American community for more than forty years. Some of American music's most legendary performers played at the Manhattan including James Brown, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn, Fats Domino and the Ink Spots
Bar and food is all good. The roof top is a great place to hang if you like the "who's who area of St. Pete." Very trendy. Very lively hang out if you are into this type of scene in St. Pete.
253 locals recommend
The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NE
253 locals recommend
Bar and food is all good. The roof top is a great place to hang if you like the "who's who area of St. Pete." Very trendy. Very lively hang out if you are into this type of scene in St. Pete.
Cool Irish themed pub with lots of outdoor seating
34 locals recommend
MacDinton's St. Pete
242 1st Ave N
34 locals recommend
Cool Irish themed pub with lots of outdoor seating
Classy place with lots of liquors and cocktails to choose from...
61 locals recommend
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave N
61 locals recommend
Classy place with lots of liquors and cocktails to choose from...
American Craft beers and live music...what more could you want...
60 locals recommend
The Ale and the Witch
111 2nd Ave NE
60 locals recommend
American Craft beers and live music...what more could you want...
Lively bar with drinks, dj, and dancing
18 locals recommend
The Bends
919 1st Ave N
18 locals recommend
Lively bar with drinks, dj, and dancing
Wine bar and tapas - closes 10pm. Tapas and charcuterie in a swanky venue
38 locals recommend
Annata Wine Bar
300 Beach Dr NE
38 locals recommend
Wine bar and tapas - closes 10pm. Tapas and charcuterie in a swanky venue
Spanish small plates and live flamenco dancing. ..
101 locals recommend
Ceviche Tapas St. Pete
332 Beach Dr NE
101 locals recommend
Spanish small plates and live flamenco dancing. ..
Laid back wine bar in comfy surrounds.
12 locals recommend
Dracula's Legacy Wine Bar
111 2nd Ave NE
12 locals recommend
Laid back wine bar in comfy surrounds.
Karaoke, Happy hour food and live performances
13 locals recommend
The Gallery
27 4th St N
13 locals recommend
Karaoke, Happy hour food and live performances
Cocktail Lounge with nightly live music
72 locals recommend
Ruby's Elixir
15 3rd St N
72 locals recommend
Cocktail Lounge with nightly live music
Pretty decent bar - good for hanging out - 30's and 40's crowd
23 locals recommend
Enigma
1110 Central Ave
23 locals recommend
Pretty decent bar - good for hanging out - 30's and 40's crowd

Parks & Nature

Park and green space by Old Northeast Area. Runs along the bay.
79 locals recommend
North Shore Park
901 N Shore Dr NE
79 locals recommend
Park and green space by Old Northeast Area. Runs along the bay.
Beautiful park with lots of green space and boat harbor by the Pier
132 locals recommend
Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NE
132 locals recommend
Beautiful park with lots of green space and boat harbor by the Pier
Playground and open green space for having fun! Also a nice walk around Crescent Lake
80 locals recommend
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St N
80 locals recommend
Playground and open green space for having fun! Also a nice walk around Crescent Lake
Botanical Garden just north of downtown St. Pete!
332 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St N
332 locals recommend
Botanical Garden just north of downtown St. Pete!
Great Park for kids or just for greenspace
Crisp Park
3600 Poplar St NE
Great Park for kids or just for greenspace
Sawgrass Lake Park is a 333-acre park located in Pinellas County, Florida. The park offers a road for biking and in-line skating, as well as birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking
59 locals recommend
Sawgrass Lake Park
7400 25th St N
59 locals recommend
Sawgrass Lake Park is a 333-acre park located in Pinellas County, Florida. The park offers a road for biking and in-line skating, as well as birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking
Great Beach - Highly recommended!
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
236 locals recommend
Great Beach - Highly recommended!
Arguably one of the best beaches in the US. in 2016 voted America's Best Beach. Very touristy beach. Lots of people.
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Arguably one of the best beaches in the US. in 2016 voted America's Best Beach. Very touristy beach. Lots of people.
Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, Pass-a-Grille Beaches, Madeira, Reddington, etc. All pretty good spots, If here for a longer stay, check out the entire coast.
754 locals recommend
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvd
754 locals recommend
Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, Pass-a-Grille Beaches, Madeira, Reddington, etc. All pretty good spots, If here for a longer stay, check out the entire coast.

Entertainment & Activities

Swimming and Aquatic Center. Sometime hosts big events but may also be open to public at times
19 locals recommend
North Shore Aquatic Complex
901 N Shore Dr NE
19 locals recommend
Swimming and Aquatic Center. Sometime hosts big events but may also be open to public at times
Local volleyball courts
8 locals recommend
Vinoy Park Beach Volleyball Courts
8 locals recommend
Local volleyball courts
Fancy Golf Club
7 locals recommend
Vinoy Golf Club
600 Snell Isle Blvd NE
7 locals recommend
Fancy Golf Club
Movie Theater - Artsy movies...
67 locals recommend
AMC Sundial 20
151 2nd Ave N
67 locals recommend
Movie Theater - Artsy movies...
Awesome Amusement park and zoo!
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Awesome Amusement park and zoo!
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park
577 locals recommend
Ballroom with tons of events
7 locals recommend
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave N
7 locals recommend
Ballroom with tons of events
Tampa Bay Ray's baseball team. Enjoy a game while you are here!
52 locals recommend
Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana Dr.
52 locals recommend
Tampa Bay Ray's baseball team. Enjoy a game while you are here!
Sometimes there are concerts and Saturday markets are here. Often have food trucks mid-day as well.
9 locals recommend
Williams Park
350 2nd Avenue North
9 locals recommend
Sometimes there are concerts and Saturday markets are here. Often have food trucks mid-day as well.

Arts & Culture

Situated on the curve of Bayshore Drive in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Bay, The Dali Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The collection includes 94 original oils, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, plus 1,300 graphics, sculptures, holograms, objects of art and photographs.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali Blvd
1381 locals recommend
Situated on the curve of Bayshore Drive in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking the Bay, The Dali Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The collection includes 94 original oils, more than 100 watercolors and drawings, plus 1,300 graphics, sculptures, holograms, objects of art and photographs.
The elegant Palladian-style building combines the styles of a classic art museum and a Mediterranean villa at home in Florida's tropical climate. Designed by John Volk, the building itself a work of art, has twenty galleries, some small and intimate, others more spacious. Opened in 1965, the Museum also has splendid Membership and Sculpture Gardens
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE
303 locals recommend
The elegant Palladian-style building combines the styles of a classic art museum and a Mediterranean villa at home in Florida's tropical climate. Designed by John Volk, the building itself a work of art, has twenty galleries, some small and intimate, others more spacious. Opened in 1965, the Museum also has splendid Membership and Sculpture Gardens
Experience the historic voice of one segment of the St. Petersburg community in the perspective of local, regional, and national history. The museum joins Mercy Hospital at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, the Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club, and the renovated Manhattan Casino as evidence of the commitment to revitalize the Midtown St. Petersburg area.
11 locals recommend
Dr.Carter G. Woodson Museum
2240 9th Ave S
11 locals recommend
Experience the historic voice of one segment of the St. Petersburg community in the perspective of local, regional, and national history. The museum joins Mercy Hospital at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, the Royal Theater Boys and Girls Club, and the renovated Manhattan Casino as evidence of the commitment to revitalize the Midtown St. Petersburg area.
This museum's mission is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg
40 locals recommend
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave NE
40 locals recommend
This museum's mission is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg
The former home of the Imagine School, St. Petersburg’s newest addition into contemporary studio glass gives art enthusiasts and collectors alike a glimpse into the vibrant life of this remarkable medium
90 locals recommend
Imagine Museum
1901 Central Ave
90 locals recommend
The former home of the Imagine School, St. Petersburg’s newest addition into contemporary studio glass gives art enthusiasts and collectors alike a glimpse into the vibrant life of this remarkable medium
A stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. The Collection is a series of individual spaces designed to complement each of Chihuly's large-scale installations, including several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe. The new facility is slated to open October 15, 2016.
320 locals recommend
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Avenue
320 locals recommend
A stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork. The Collection is a series of individual spaces designed to complement each of Chihuly's large-scale installations, including several popular series works including Macchia, Ikebana, Niijima Floats, Persians and Tumbleweeds which have thrilled audiences around the globe. The new facility is slated to open October 15, 2016.
American Stage is Tampa Bay's best professional regional equity theatre. Founded in 1977, the company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community.
16 locals recommend
American Stage Theatre Company
163 3rd St N
16 locals recommend
American Stage is Tampa Bay's best professional regional equity theatre. Founded in 1977, the company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community.
For 10 years, the Palladium has presented the best in cultural programming for and by the community. Music presentaions including jazz, blues, folk, gospel, bluegrass, Latin, classical and opera, plus original programming featuring dance and drama.
23 locals recommend
Palladium Theater St. Petersburg
253 5th Ave N
23 locals recommend
For 10 years, the Palladium has presented the best in cultural programming for and by the community. Music presentaions including jazz, blues, folk, gospel, bluegrass, Latin, classical and opera, plus original programming featuring dance and drama.
Great Explorations Children's Museum is a children's museum, program center, and pre-school in St Petersburg
110 locals recommend
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4th St N
110 locals recommend
Great Explorations Children's Museum is a children's museum, program center, and pre-school in St Petersburg

Everything Else

Museum
92 locals recommend
Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5th St S
92 locals recommend
Museum
Massage in downtown St. Pete
Massage Studio
2506 W Azeele St
Massage in downtown St. Pete
Massage north of downtown St. Pete
Massage LuXe
3919 Van Dyke Rd
Massage north of downtown St. Pete
Men's hair cuts. Everyone there is pretty good!
Supercuts
3059 4th St N
Men's hair cuts. Everyone there is pretty good!
I hear its a pretty good nail spa. Never been...I'm a guy. LOL
Royal Palms Natural Nail Spa
2601 4th St N
I hear its a pretty good nail spa. Never been...I'm a guy. LOL
Nail Salon, I hear it is good. I'm a guy so not sure on these things....
Number 9
321 10th Ave N
Nail Salon, I hear it is good. I'm a guy so not sure on these things....
Car Wash - Self Serve
Woodlawn Car Wash
2300 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N
Car Wash - Self Serve
Car Wash - full service
Mariner Car Wash
3338 4th St N
Car Wash - full service

Essentials

Great grocery store also has a liquor store built on
48 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at 4th Street Station
3700 4th St N
48 locals recommend
Great grocery store also has a liquor store built on
Liquor Store for all you adult bevs
7 locals recommend
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
3535 4th St N
7 locals recommend
Liquor Store for all you adult bevs
Everything you might need along the way (without going to the grocery store).
52 locals recommend
CVS
845 4th St N
52 locals recommend
Everything you might need along the way (without going to the grocery store).