{"id":9489,"date":"2025-10-18T06:11:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/9489\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T06:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:11:38","slug":"7-of-the-best-restaurants-in-st-petersburg-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/9489\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Of The Best Restaurants In St. Petersburg, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to dining in St. Petersburg, Florida<\/a>, known by the locals as St. Pete, there\u2019s no shortage of options, from casual bar-like spots<\/a> to fine dining for a splashed out night out. And it seems that new spots are opening up all the time. With so many choices, and with Michelin recently adding the city to its\u00a0“Michelin Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa<\/a>,”\u00a0it can be daunting to make a decision. Here is a look at seven of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg, in no particular order.<\/p>\n

Juno & the Peacock <\/p>\n

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Karen Culp Photography<\/p>\n

Step into Juno & the Peacock for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, and you\u2019ll be immediately taken with the stunning d\u00e9cor of one of St. Pete\u2019s newest restaurants. Fortunately, the food created by the culinary team matches the exquisite aesthetics, with some of my favorite bites being the Hamachi Crudo, Monica\u2019s Cornbread, California Crunch Salad, and the Crab-Crusted Grouper, with a bite of the Key Lime Tart or Flourless Chocolate Cake to finish off a meal.\n<\/p>\n

Enchance your meal with a selection from the cocktail menu, which really shines: Spirits expert\u00a0Ingi Sigurdsson adds a modern twist to classic cocktails through the decades, like the Singapore Sling from the 1910s, like a daiquiri from the 1930s (not the frozen variation) and the Harvey Wallbanger from the 1950s; some can be made zero-proof.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

junoandthepeacock.com<\/a>, 400 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33701\n<\/p>\n

Casita Taqueria <\/p>\n

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Edward Allen; Courtesy of Casita Taqueria<\/p>\n

My husband and I live near downtown Tampa<\/a>, but when we\u2019re craving Mexican food, we have no problems crossing the bridge and driving about 20 miles to St. Pete for tacos and bowls at any of Casita Taqueria\u2019s three locations. I\u2019m a creature of habit and always order a Casita Bowl with shrimp, but their tacos are not to be missed, too.\n<\/p>\n

In addition to the expected fillings like Barbacoa, Carne Asada, and Carnitas, Casita has vegetarian-friendly tacos, too, including Verduras with summer squash and zucchini; chipotle-marinated Tempeh; and Brussels Sprouts.\n<\/p>\n

casitatacos.com<\/a>, 2663 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33713; 2701 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33704; 2991 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33710.\n<\/p>\n

Allelo <\/p>\n

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Karen Culp Photography<\/p>\n

If you prefer to nibble off friends\u2019 plates when you\u2019re out to eat, make reservations for Allelo, which has a nice selection of flavorful, shareable plates for lunch and weekend brunch. Speaking of brunch, persuade your table to go all-in on the chef\u2019s selection of family-style dishes. You\u2019ll all have to agree on which you choose, but you can\u2019t go wrong with the quartet of Mediterranean-inspired dips, Olive Oil Pancakes, Patatas Bravas, Neuske’s Thick Cut Bacon, or Deviled Eggs, with a champagne toast, of course.\n<\/p>\n

allelostpete.com<\/a>, 300 Beach Dr NE, Suite 128, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33701\n<\/p>\n

Baba <\/p>\n

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Edward Allen<\/p>\n

One bite into the fresh, Med-inspired dishes, not to mention when a warm breeze blows, when you close your eyes, you can easily imagine that you\u2019re at a restaurant in the Mediterranean, not Baba in St. Pete\u2019s Grand Central District. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch, Baba\u2019s menu is filled with flavorful bites like Muhammara, a hummus-like spread made of red peppers and walnuts; mushroom souvlaki; and grilled branzino served with tabbouleh and ladolemono, a Greek lemon oil sauce. A raw bar with an impressive selection of oysters, caviar, anchovies, sardines, and more is also available.\n<\/p>\n

eatatbaba.com<\/a>, 2701 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33713\n<\/p>\n

The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier <\/p>\n

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Kenny Tufo\u00a0<\/p>\n

Part restaurant, part bar, part tasting room, and part event space, The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier features bourbon-inspired dishes prepared on a wood-fired grill. Settle in for dinner or weekend brunch and raise a toast to the dishes that will satiate everyone\u2019s appetites, from a Sous Vide Creekstone Pork Chop, to Braised Wagyu Short Ribs, to Pappardelle with Key West pink shrimp.\n<\/p>\n

For brunch, there are the likes of Stillhouse Eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes, Koko\u2019s Biscuits & Gravy, and Chicken & Waffles. With a tie to Horse Soldier Bourbon, as you can imagine, the cocktail menu is impressive with fun twists on classic sips, and zero-proof options, too.\n<\/p>\n

theurbanstillhouse.com<\/a>, 2232 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL\u00a0 33712\n<\/p>\n

Paul\u2019s Landing <\/p>\n

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Courtesy of Paul’s Landing<\/p>\n

Soak up the Florida sunshine on the deck overlooking the marina or inside the a\/c in the sunsplashed dining room at Paul\u2019s Landing. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club (and open to the public!), the restaurant\u2019s atmosphere is casual, with menus to match. Think berry parfaits, avocado toast, and housemade waffles for breakfast; and fresh salads, burgers, fish tacos, and shrimp & grits to round out the day and into the night.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

thevinoy.com<\/a>, 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

El Cap <\/p>\n

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Courtesy of El Cap<\/p>\n

For more than 60 years, locals and visitors have flocked to El Cap for the best burgers in town, like the \u201cWorld Champ\u201d Burger or Cheeseburger, or the Daily Double\u2014not to mention the hot dogs and fries. But don\u2019t take my word for it: El Cap was named \u201cBest Burger Joint in Tampa Bay\u201d in Tampa Magazine\u2019s 2025 Best Restaurants. Oh, and the patio\u2019s dog-friendly, so your four-legged burger-loving friend can come along for the ride.\n<\/p>\n

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