Lunch after the Discover Florida Tour
St Petersburg, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: American
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 2/5
Dined in: April 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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500 years of history come to life in St. Petersburg's Jungle Prada neighborhood and for the Jungle Prada Tavern. The building sits next to the Jungle Prada park and the landing site of Pánfilo de Narváez and the Tocobaga Indian village. Today that site is owned by the Anderson family of Discover Florida Tours. The building is made with Spanish-style architecture and is nearly 100 years old, being home during the prohibition era to a jazz club called the Gangplank, and was rumored to be partially owned by the Chicago gangster Al Capone. The Jungle Prada Tavern opened in 2015, with prior occupants like the Black Palm restaurant. The tavern is like a watering hole to the locals as there are few to no other bars or restaurants in the surrounding area. Jungle Prada Tavern is uniquely located not only to be next to the historical Spanish Conquistador landing site but also a terminal for the Hubbard’s Marina Water Taxi, which takes you across the Boca Ciega Bay to John’s Pass on Treasure Island.
My wife and I had just finished the tour of the Tocobaga Indian heritage site and popped into the Jungle Prada Tavern for lunch. The space was very large with side and back rooms filled with pool tables, lots of flat screen televisions, and board games with lots of tables available to play them. We sat at the copper U-shaped bar, reviewing their cocktail, wine, and beer list. They have 32 beers on tap and a unique cocktail list with names dedicated to the heritage site and local Tampa lore.
Menu:
- Bar Bites
- Appetizers
- Crisp Salads
- Thin Stone Roasted Pizzas
- Specialty Sandwiches
- Build Your Own Burger
- Entrees
- Blue Plate Specials
- Desserts
My wife had the classic Margherita Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil and a mimosa special to drink. This pizza was one of eight on their menu, and as I looked over the menu my wife and I could tell that this was not an average tavern, as the menu was more like that of a Bistro.
Sixteen sandwiches made up their list which includes a regular hamburger with assorted toppings, chicken Waldorf, classic Reuben, roast beef, turkey artichoke, and a steak sandwich. I decided on the Grilled zucchini sandwich with fire roasted bell peppers, kalamata olives, capers, herbed goat cheese, and a balsamic reduction inside a ciabatta toasted on a panini press. With my sandwich, I had a Bloody Mary with all the usual fixings.
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| Jungle Prada Tavern / Grilled zucchini sandwich |
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Final notes, review basics, observations and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience, and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give Jungle Prada Tavern a 2 out of 5 stars, meaning that they were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for Jungle Prada Tavern
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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11
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10
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1
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Food quality
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10
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7
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3
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Plate presentation
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9
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7
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2
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Customer service
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8
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5
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3
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Alcohol and other beverages
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10
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7
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3
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Total regular points awarded
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48
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36
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12
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.75
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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0
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.75
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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2
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating for Jungle Prada:
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2 of 5 Stars:
75% Rating with a 0 point “wow” bonus
Far Above The Average Dining Experience
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Corkage fees:
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This Restaurant does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge
$25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style:
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American, Bar, and Grille
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Low Carb, Pescatarian, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wear’s flip-flops!
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Experiences:
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Contemporary, Lounge, Great bar, Rustic, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Private lot
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Low
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Smoking:
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Jungle Prada Tavern is a non-smoking restaurant
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Patio or terrace:
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No
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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££
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€€
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Alcohol prices:
$ USD
Jungle Prada Tavern:
1700 Park Street North
St. Petersburg
Florida 33710
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 (727) 914-7776
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Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Mon-Sun
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Other Jungle Prada Tavern Pictures:
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| Jungle Prada Tavern / Bloody Mary |
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| Jungle Prada Tavern / Margherita Pizza |
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| Jungle Prada Tavern / Grilled zucchini sandwich |
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