{"id":7416,"date":"2025-10-16T23:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T23:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/7416\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T23:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T23:02:11","slug":"luma-a-new-mediterranean-restaurant-opening-this-december-at-skybeach-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/7416\/","title":{"rendered":"Luma, a new Mediterranean restaurant, opening This December at SkyBeach Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new culinary destination is coming to St. Petersburg this winter: Luma, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. It will open in\u00a0December at SkyBeach Resort<\/a>, 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane S. Located just off the resort\u2019s main lobby, Luma brings coastal flavors and Mediterranean flair to one of St. Pete\u2019s most scenic waterfront settings.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for new restaurants<\/a> in St. Pete this winter, add Luma to your list. <\/p>\n

The name\u00a0Luma, derived from \u201clumen,\u201d meaning light, reflects the restaurant\u2019s inspiration from the Gulf Coast\u2019s natural beauty, \u201cwhere the golden St. Petersburg sun meets the timeless warmth of Mediterranean dining,\u201d according to a press release. <\/p>\n

\"aerial\"aerialThe Seafarer\u2019s Spread | Photo via SkyBeach Resort <\/p>\n

Luma will be St. Pete\u2019s hot new restaurant this winter<\/p>\n

Luma\u2019s menu will highlight fresh, locally inspired ingredients through a mix of shared plates and entr\u00e9es. Standout dishes include\u00a0Grouper Gone Bananas, a black grouper tiradito with coconut essence, lime, sweet potato, and banana chutney made from SkyBeach-grown bananas;\u00a0Guava BBQ Lamb Ribs\u00a0paired with napa cabbage slaw; and\u00a0Braised Boneless Short Ribs\u00a0with olive-garlic mash, harissa aioli, and blistered tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Guests can also look forward to inventive craft cocktails such as\u00a0The Sultan\u2019s Sip, made with bourbon, date syrup, saffron, and cardamom bitters, and the\u00a0Casablanca Cooler, featuring vodka, Moroccan mint tea, lemon juice, and honey.<\/p>\n

Designed by owner\u00a0Ben Willner, Luma\u2019s aesthetic blends modern coastal luxury with nostalgic charm. The space evokes the feel of a 1950s seaside lounge meets an art deco garden party, overlooking SkyBeach Resort\u2019s newly renovated marina. The restaurant aims to serve as a lively social hub for locals and travelers alike.<\/p>\n

\"aerial\"aerialBBQ Lamb Ribs | Photo via SkyBeach Resort <\/p>\n

A third dining concept at the SkyBeach Resort<\/p>\n

Luma will be the third dining concept to debut at\u00a0SkyBeach Resort\u00a0since its acquisition and renovation by\u00a0Willner Realty and Development Company (WRDC). The resort reopened in\u00a0July 2024\u00a0with 113 redesigned guest rooms, upgraded amenities, and new additions, including a reimagined lobby and a 6,260-square-foot event center. Earlier this year, SkyBeach introduced\u00a0Paradeco Coffee Roasters<\/a>, the beloved St. Pete caf\u00e9\u2019s second location, and\u00a0SkyBar + Grille<\/a>, a two-story open-air bar and restaurant.<\/p>\n

When it opens this December,\u00a0Luma\u00a0will complete SkyBeach\u2019s lineup of dining experiences\u2014offering locals another reason to explore one of St. Pete\u2019s most exciting waterfront destinations.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the SkyBeach Resort here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new culinary destination is coming to St. Petersburg this winter: Luma, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. It will open…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7417,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-7416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7416"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7416\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}