A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Rococo Steak. Downtown St. Petersburg · Steakhouse — Housed in a restored 1920s brick YWCA building, Rococo Steak pairs premium Allen Brothers beef with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence list of more…
Noble Crust. North St. Petersburg · Southern Italian / Brunch — A beloved local chain that merges Deep South and Italian kitchens — wood-fired pizza, farm-sourced seasonal ingredients, and weekend brunch that…
Pia's Trattoria. Gulfport Waterfront District · Italian / Old-School Trattoria — A neighborhood gem on Gulfport's Beach Boulevard serving Southern Italian classics in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere. The romantic…
Ford's Garage St. Pete. 200 1st Ave S Suite A · 4.7★ (8,486 reviews)
Noble Crust of St. Petersburg. 8300 4th St N · 4.6★ (4,663 reviews)
Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier. 610 2nd Ave NE · 4.4★ (5,391 reviews)
Parkshore Grill. 300 Beach Dr NE #104 · 4.6★ (3,487 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Bodega on Central. Central Avenue / Grand Central District · Cuban / Latin Street Food — Family-owned since 2013 with Brooklyn roots, nationally recognized by Tasting Table as one of the best Cuban sandwiches in…
Craft Kafe Downtown. 200 Central Ave · 4.7★ (1,188 reviews)
Craft Kafe. 6653 Central Ave · 4.6★ (1,087 reviews)
Mama G's St. Pete. 6114 54th Ave N · 4.8★ (792 reviews)
The Crumb Factory Bakery & Cafe. 5701 Central Ave · 4.7★ (909 reviews)
Cafe Mozart German Bakery. 6754 4th St N #6843 · 4.7★ (546 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Il Ritorno. Downtown St. Petersburg · Modern Italian — Michelin Guide-recognized Italian anchor from chef-owner David Benstock: handmade pastas that change with the season, dry-aged cuts sourced from the…
Fortu. Downtown St. Petersburg (Historic Ponce De Leon Hotel) · Modern Pan-Asian / Japanese-inspired — Michelin Recommended 2025 and 2026; executive chef Nathan Howie serves wagyu gyoza, miso black cod,…
Elliott Aster. Downtown Waterfront (The Vinoy Resort) · New American / Wood-Fired — Michelin-recommended debut from Boka Restaurant Group (Chicago) and chef Lee Wolen, opened May 2025 in the storied Vinoy Resort.…
in between days. Downtown St. Petersburg · French-Japanese / Sake Bar — Florida's first Tokyo-style sake and listening bar, Michelin Recommended 2026. Chef Justin Shewtzer's rotating menu of hamachi, gyoza, oysters,…
Bascom's Chop House. 3665 Ulmerton Rd · 4.6★ (5,676 reviews)
Ocean Prime. 2205 N Westshore Blvd · 4.7★ (4,652 reviews)
Rooster & the Till. 6500 N Florida Ave · 4.6★ (1,363 reviews)
Allelo. 300 Beach Dr NE #128 · 4.5★ (1,386 reviews)