Dead Bob’s is expanding once again – this time to the waterfront.
The popular St. Petersburg bar and restaurant will soon open Dead Bob’s Waterfront Kitchen inside the Holiday Isle Elks Lodge #1912 at 14111 East Parsley Drive in Madeira Beach, which reopened last year after Hurricane Helene.
For owner Ben Scherlis, the partnership offers a rare mix of scenic views, built-in community, and something a little different from the typical restaurant experience.
“We’re really trying to be open on February 1st; it might be a few weeks later, but that’s what we’re shooting for,” Dead Bob’s owner Ben Scherlis tells St. Pete Rising.
Dead Bob’s Waterfront Kitchen will operate as a members-only restaurant, meaning guests must be affiliated with the Elks Lodge to dine there.
However, non-members won’t be turned away. Visitors can apply for membership on the spot, pay a $50 application fee, and enjoy Dead Bob’s famed fare right away.