Noble Tavern has officially soft-opened in St. Pete after months and months of anticipation. Sneak previews were held in early October, and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. This hot new restaurant is shaping up to be the next great date night spot in St. Pete.
Noble Crust owners Jeff Strouse, Tj Theilbar, Tim Curci, and Chris Sweeney, in collaboration with Anthony Menna of Menna Development & Management, brought Noble Tavern (1650 Central Ave) to life. This might be one of the best new restaurants St. Pete has to offer.
Tj Theilbar, co-owner, emphasized that the goal is to create an everyday destination with a value-driven menu that fuses creativity and approachability back in the summer of 2024.
Noble Tavern on the Farm is the next big thing in St. Pete
Noble Tavern is quickly earning praise in St. Pete’s dining scene, with multiple perfect 5-star Google reviews already to its name. The restaurant’s menu features an appealing mix of dishes that cater to a variety of tastes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
While we haven’t had the chance to visit yet, several menu items have caught our attention. Starters like the Tavern Pretzel, served with cheese and whole-grain mustard, and the Broccolini + Carrots, paired with goat cheese, chili crunch, lemon, and almonds, showcase the kitchen’s attention to detail. Other small plates, such as the roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with green goddess dressing and chipotle aioli, or the Cauliflower with pickled raisins and lime yogurt, promise fresh and creative flavor combinations.
Hearty entrées also stand out. The Green + Mean Flatbread combines broccoli, caramelized onion, tomatoes, pesto, and arugula for a satisfying bite. Meanwhile, dishes like the Roasted Heritage Chicken with root vegetable mash or the Gulf Snapper with gnocchi and spicy sugo suggest a menu that balances comfort with sophistication.
Rendering via Noble Tavern
Classic tavern staples and an impressive dessert menu
Classic tavern staples, such as the Fried Chicken Sandwich with honey mustard and slaw, or the 1650 Burger on a house-made brioche sesame bun, look equally tempting. For something richer, the Sticky Pork Ribs with hoisin chili glaze or the 8-ounce Filet Mignon with house-made steak sauce round out the savory options.
Dessert lovers will want to save room for the Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding. Topped with cream cheese frosting, bananas foster, dulce de leche, and vanilla bean ice cream, it looks like the perfect sweet finish to a night at Noble Tavern.
Make sure to follow the restaurant on Instagram for official updates. Noble Tavern’s current listed hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 4–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m.–12 a.m.