Tampa Bay Dining / Beautiful Downtown St Petersburg |
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My wife and I have lived in Saint Petersburg, Florida since 2015, so nearly 40% (185 of the 500 + ) restaurant articles published on Wine Dine And Play are from this area, or from around the state of Florida. Known as the 'Sunshine City,’ St. Petersburg is the second largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. It averages 361 days of sunshine each year, along with the growth of the downtown area that includes a very vibrant art scene with museums and restaurants. Also not forgetting some of the top rated beaches in the United States makes this a tourism mecca. For the food scene, USA Today said that St. Petersburg is one of the five underrated food cities on the East Coast. Let me tell you folks, the restaurants here are outstanding. Everything you expect from an establishment in New York, Paris, London, Hong Kong, Dubai, or San Fransisco, you will find here, and you can wear flip flops!!
The Tampa Bay with the Peninsula is made up of several Central Florida cities. The reviews listed on this page include the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, St Pete Beach, City of Tampa, Largo, Wesley Chapel, Gulfport, Safety Harbor, Indian Shores, Dunedin, Pinellas Park, Madeira Beach, Sun City, Brandon, Treasure Island, and more. TripAdvisor lists over 3,000 restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, and hopefully, soon the area will be recognized by OAD, Zagat, and others when it comes to great destinations and travel for food. We have fine dining, mom and pop operations, farm-to-fork, hole-in-the-walls, organic, and more from many world cuisine styles plus a focus on Floribbean cuisine, American comfort foods, and a new and fast growing concept called Gulf-to-Table.
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Saint Petersburg
The Top Rated Restaurant in St. Petersburg:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Chef: Jason Ruhe
Cuisine Style: New American
Brick and Mortar focuses on local ingredients, farm to table, homemade pasta and upscale culinary delights, with a lower scale price tag. They rate very high on my top 100 restaurants list.
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Other wonderful Restaurant in St. Petersburg:
The Mill Restaurant Chef: Ted Dorsey Cuisine Style: New American | Noble Crust Chef: Rob Reinsmith Cuisine Style: Italian, Southern, Pizza | ||||
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Iberian Rooster Cuisine Style: Portuguese / Tapas ‘Colonial Tapas meets the fusion Speakeasy’ is the best way, to sum up how the Chef infuses many different Mediterranean influences as well as Indian from the Goan colony. | Gratzzi Italian Grille Chef: Anthony Magnifico Cuisine Style: Italian, Milanese, Tuscan | ||||
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Nueva Cantina Chef: Paul Daubert Cuisine Style: Mexican | 400 Beach Seafood and Taphouse Chef: Ana Granucci Cuisine Style: Seafood | ||||
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Birch & Vine Chef: Lee Aquino Cuisine Style: New American | Grand Hacienda Mexican Cuisine Cuisine Style: Mexican, Tex-Mex | ||||
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Souzou (now Sake 23) Chef: Lan Mai Cuisine Style: Asian Fusion Gastro Pub | Metro Diner Chef: Mark Davoli Cuisine Style: American, Southern | ||||
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FarmTable Kitchen Chef: Jeffrey Hileman Cuisine Style: Californian | Nitally’s Chef: Nit and Ally Cuisine Style: Fusion Cuisine | ||||
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Don’t forget to check out these Restaurants in St. Petersburg either:
10 Pin Lanes Improved food and lots of fun. Bowling alleys are coming up in the world from the old days. | 400 Beach 2nd review of this relaxed coastal cuisine restaurant | Acropolis Greek Taverna Modern café-tavern chain with Greek eats |
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s A family-friendly chain restaurant based in Florida | Bonefish Grill Contemporary 200+ chain with a seafood-centric menu. | Bonefish Grill The second review of this seafood-centric restaurant |
Bonefish Grill The third review from October 2017 at the Tyrone Mall location | Bonefish Grill The fourth review from August 2018 of this seafood-centric restaurant | Clay Oven A modest choice for South-Central Asian cuisine and Western favorites |
Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill Casual pub grub sports bar near Tropicana Field | Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill The second Review of this casual sports bar with a new game section. | Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro Laid-back dockside spot for global eats |
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro The second review for this dockside spot featuring global eats | Gratzzi Italian Grille The second review for this classic Italian eatery | Iberian Rooster Second review of this colonial Portuguese fusion restaurant |
Iberian Rooster Third review enjoying craft Cocktails, Drinks, and Desserts | Jack’s London Grill Casual British cuisine and some Scottish favorites | Jungle Prada Site & Anderson/Narvaez Mound A historical Discovery Florida Toured Indian site |
Jungle Prada Tavern American Bar/Tavern next to the Narvaez historical site | Metro Diner The second review of this classic American diner | Metro Diner Third Review of this locally owned Florida diner. |
MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza A non-GMO Neapolitan style chain pizzeria in 10 states. | Nepa Hut Beach Bar Attached to the Magnuson Hotel, Marina Cove | Nueva Cantina The second Review of that Mexican Place |
Nueva Cantina The third review that covers a happy hour dinner at that Mexican place | Parkshore Grill Sophisticated American Fare in vibrant downtown spot | Periscope Restaurant American Cuisine in the Magnuson Hotel, Marina Cove |
Portofino’s A family-owned Italian Restaurant near Maximo serving great pizza | Portofino’s The second review of this family-owned Italian Restaurant | Punky’s Bar and Grill Casual LGBT bar and burger joint |
St. Pete Saturday Market A farmers market in Pioneer Park | Sea Salt Fine-dining and innovative seafood with Raw Bar | Skyway Jacks Restaurant A local breakfast dive named after the Skyway Bridge |
Skyway Jacks The second review of this locals Diner for southern breakfast favorites | The Avenue Eat + Drink This rustic restaurant is known for its burgers | The Canyon Part of Datz Restaurant Group in the James Museum of Western Art |
The Chattaway Old-school English-American Eatery with a classical tea room | The Getaway A local chain serving Floribbean foods in an outdoor beach atmosphere | The Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge Relaxed eatery and Comfort foods |
The Lemon Grass Casual fusion of Thai and Japanese with tapas portions | The Melting Pot Casual Swiss Fondue restaurant chain. | The Oyster Bar Elegant tavern seafood with oysters and brunch |
The Oyster Bar A visit for Brunch and drinks at this Downtown tavern and 2nd review on Wine Dine And Play | The Tap Room Lively Bar and Grill at the Hollander Hotel | Trip’s Diner a locally owned family Diner steeped in Florida History |
Z Grille Colorfully inspired twists on American Classics | Z Grille Closes All good things must come to an end and Z Grille will be missed. | Craft Beer Experience 2018 Sponsored by 97X Radio featured over 52 Craft Breweries at the Mahaffey Theater |
Ichicoro Ane Izakaya Japanese restaurant focusing on ramen bowls | O’Bistro A bistro focusing on the Mediterranean and New American Cuisine | Sila Thai Restaurant Traditional Thai with an impressive menu |
Saké 23 New name, new menu, great vision |
City of Tampa
The Top Rated Restaurant in the City Of Tampa:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Chef: Matthew Sadowski
Cuisine Style: Steakhouse
Tampa Bay Dining / Council Oak Steakhouse |
Council Oak is a certified USDA prime steakhouse inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hotel offering primal cuts of meat dry-aged between 21 - 28 days. The bar has live entertainment and the wine list comprises 13 countries from the old and new world.
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Other wonderful Restaurant in Tampa:
Edison Food + Drink Lab Chef: Jeannie Pierola Cuisine Style: Eclectic, Gastropub | Ulele Chef: Eric Lackey Cuisine Style: American Indian | ||||
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Ciro's Speakeasy & Supper Club Chef: Ro Patel and Gordon Davis Cuisine Style: New American | Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Chef: John Albers Cuisine Style: American, Seafood | ||||
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Malio’s Prime Steakhouse Chef: Gabriel Silva Cuisine Style: American, Steakhouse | Rock 'n Raw Cuisine Style: Asian-fusion, Japanese | ||||
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Vizacaya Restaurante Chef: Felix Piedra Cuisine Style: Spanish, Tapas | |||||
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Don’t forget to check out these Restaurants in Tampa either:
Simply Phở Contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine | Besito Mexican Restaurant Creative Mexican eats and decor | California Pizza Kitchen Chain eatery for creative pies |
The Cheesecake Factory American Chain with a large menu | Yacht Starship Events and Seasonal American cuisine dinner cruise | First Watch Café chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch, & lunch |
First Flight Wine Bar Wine Bar + Cocktails, Charcuterie & Cheese | Kona Grill Sleek chain with Hawaiian menu + sushi | Panfilo’s Bar and Grill New American Cuisine |
725 South Casual American eats At The Westin Harbour Island | Yeoman’s Cask and Lion Hip British-inspired and themed pub | Gino’s Old-school & modern genial Italian eatery |
Hablo Taco A Mexican Joint that is known for tacos and margaritas | Caffeine Roasters Assorted coffees and pastries | The Cheesecake Factory Cheese + Cake = Sugar |
Topgolf Sports bar, eatery, and driving range | P.F. Chang’s ‘Farm to wok’ Chinese-American concept | Skyye Bar and Grill American eatery, at TPA |
The Cafe by Mis En Place Wine bar in Terminal Airside F | Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Brunch open to all | Copperfish Casual Seafood eatery |
Sparkman’s Wharf Outdoor Channelside venue with 10+ restaurants | First Watch Second review of this organic breakfast café | Green Lemon Modern Upbeat Mexican Hangout |
St Pete Beach
The Top Rated Restaurant in St. Pete Beach:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Cuisine Style: Bistro, American
Tampa Bay Dining / Level 11 Rooftop Restaurant |
Level 11 is on the 11th floor of the Grand Plaza Hotel, boasting some of the most magnificent sunsets on the along the Gulf of Mexico in and around St Pete Beach. With recent renovations and additions, it has become the new hip spot for cocktails, small bites, or full dinners on a perfect Florida day.
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Other wonderful Restaurant in St. Pete Beach:
Chill Restaurant & Bar Chef: Jerry Frystak Cuisine Style: Tapas, New American | RumFish Grille Chef: Aaron Schweitzer Cuisine Style: Seafood, Gulf-To-Table | ||||
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Mad Fish Chef: Oliver Harris Cuisine Style: New American | Castile Restaurant Chef: Nicolas Lebas Cuisine Style: Spanish, Mediterranean | ||||
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Blue Fugu Japanese Steakhouse Chef: Hibachi Chefs Cuisine Style: Japanese | Compass Grill Chef: Dennis Tassler Cuisine Style: Eclectic, American | ||||
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Don’t forget to check out these Restaurants in St. Pete Beach either:
Rowe Bar Cool cocktails and coastal eats | Beachcomber Bar & Grill Comfort foods, drinks, at the Don CeSar Hotel | The Salty Rim Grill Nautical themed American eats with a Caribbean flair |
Spinners Rooftop Bistro Buzzy seafood spot and 360-degree views | Crab Daddy’s Waterfront Beach and Seafood Bar | Level 11 Second Review of this Fusion Bistro at the Grand Plaza Hotel |
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant Beachside Victorian-Style seafood restaurant | Bongos Bar and Grille Eclectic Beachside Bistro at the Grand Plaza Hotel | Boulevard Burgers A beachside burger joint for the carnivore connoisseur |
Snappers Sea Grill Seafood spot owned by local fisherman | Tradewinds Bar Crawl Restaurant and bar hop for a prize |
Gulfport
The Top Rated Restaurant in Gulfport:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Chef: Pia Goff
Cuisine Style: Italian
Tampa Bay Dining / Pia's Trattoria |
According to Merriam-Webster, a Trattoria is an Italian style eating establishment, that is smaller, and less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an Osteria. Pia’s in Gulfport opened in 2005 preparing made from scratch dishes and since that time have been given accolades far and wide from all around Central Florida as being one of the best Italian spots to visit.
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Other Restaurant in Gulfport:
Local merchants on Beach Boulevard gather to offer goods | La Cote Basque Winehouse French and continental cuisine in a poorly decorated dining room | Manatees on the Bay Bar foods and casual eats |
O’Maddy’s Bar and Grille Waterfront American Eats and drinks | O’Maddy’s Bar And Grille The second review of this waterfront bar and Grill | O’Maddy’s The third review with lobster as the focus for the meal |
Stella’s Restaurant Southern-inspired comfort eats and Diner | Tangilo’s Grille A small Cuban centric restaurant with a sidewalk patio |
Brandon
The Top Rated Restaurant in Brandon:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Chef: Chuck Jaloski
Cuisine Style: Steakhouse
Tampa Bay Dining / Stonewood Grill |
A stylish Florida chophouse tavern chain serving premium cuts of beef on signature oak grills with seafood selections and an innovative wine list
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Don’t forget to check out these Restaurants in Brandon either:
Casual Greek and Mediterranean Dining
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Casual curries of North & South with Buffet
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Steaks cooked on a sizzling 755°f lava rock
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Relaxed hangout serving German Grub
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Convivial sports bar with Irish pub grub
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Casual Floribbean and American pub chain
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Second review of this sports bar with Irish pub grub
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Clearwater and Clearwater Beach
The Top Rated Restaurant in Clearwater:
According to Wine Dine And Play's score ratings
Cuisine Style: Seafood, Italian
Tampa Bay Dining / Sea-Guini |
An Italian-inspired seafood-centric menu influenced by the flavors of the Mediterranean at the Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach. The restaurant has views of the Gulf of Mexico, and the beach which Trip Advisor named the best in America.
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Don’t forget to check out these Restaurants in Clearwater either:
Ruth Eckerd Hall A Star Trek Music Experience with dinner | Clearwater Beach Taste Fest 2017 Music, food, and wine near pier 60 | Bascom’s Chophouse Organic & hormone-free steakhouse |
Hamburger Mary’s A Burger joint chain started in 1972 San Fransisco gay district |
Indian Shores
Chef: Tom Pritchard
Cuisine Style: American, Seafood
The Salt Rock Grill is a landmark restaurant with a backside dock to the Intracoastal waterway, early bird specials, and USDA Prime Beef aged six weeks, then seared to 1200°f.
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Ruskin / Sun City
Chef: Joe Syed
Cuisine Style: German
Are you in a little Florida town called Ruskin, or in downtown Berlin? Since 2006 they have been providing locals with a taste of old world Germany. They have a very large menu a good selection of German, and the neighboring old world, and new world wines.
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