Some local favorites
Food scene
Great evening restaurant for Mediterranean style food
35 locals recommend
Baba Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe
2701 Central AveGreat evening restaurant for Mediterranean style food
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central AveTacos!
Trophy Fish
2060 Central AveFresh fish and great cocktails. Outdoor.
The Urban Stillhouse
2232 5th Ave Samazing upscale interior, great service.
Bodega on Central
1180 Central Avethe sandwiches are incredible!
Lolita's Wine Market
420 18th St SGreat wine & cheese selection
Great place to grab and drink / dinner and watch the sunset.
https://www.eatat82.com/
9 locals recommend
82 Degrees Bar - Grill
7203 Sunset WayGreat place to grab and drink / dinner and watch the sunset.
https://www.eatat82.com/
Teak St. Pete
800 2nd Ave NEGreat views of downtown.
Pizza Box
923 Central AveGreat pizza! Worth the wait. Small place, limited seating.
Great dockside location to grab a casual drink or food.
23 locals recommend
The Big Catch at Salt Creek
1500 2nd St SGreat dockside location to grab a casual drink or food.
The Bier Boutique
465 7th Avenue NorthGreat food and beer. Casual dining
Upscale location. Great for brunch.
41 locals recommend
The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
600 5th St SUpscale location. Great for brunch.
Very busy Italian market with amazing sandwiches, bakery, wine + cheese room and coffee bar
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NVery busy Italian market with amazing sandwiches, bakery, wine + cheese room and coffee bar
Coffee shop
Black Crow Coffee Co Grand Central Dist
2157 1st Ave SGreat coffee
Bandit Coffee Co.
2662 Central Avespecialty coffee shop
Craft Kafe
6653 Central AveGluten free breakfast and desserts. Coffee is so good!
Fray's Donut House
649 34th St Ndonuts and coffee!
Busy Italian market with coffee bar and incredible bakery
215 locals recommend
Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NBusy Italian market with coffee bar and incredible bakery
Brewery
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St Slocal brewery with indoor / outdoor space
Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave Nlocal
Flying Boat Brewing Co.
1776 11th Ave NGrand Central Brewhouse
2340 Central AveNewly opened. Great selection of drinkable beers.
Sightseeing
Sunset Beach
Relaxing beach
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdChihuly Collection
720 Central AvenueGlass art is super cool
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthGreat views and beaches. Note: there is an entrance fee
Great for kayaking. Rent from Sweetwater rentals. Do the mangrove tour at high tide.
141 locals recommend
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NEGreat for kayaking. Rent from Sweetwater rentals. Do the mangrove tour at high tide.
Great activity to do. Go to downtown Tampa and explore Ybor and the Riverwalk.
Boat only runs seasonally, so check website: https://www.thecrossbayferry.com/
37 locals recommend
Cross Bay Ferry - St. Pete - Tampa
333 South Franklin StreetGreat activity to do. Go to downtown Tampa and explore Ybor and the Riverwalk.
Boat only runs seasonally, so check website: https://www.thecrossbayferry.com/
Fun events and art galleries. Check website fro events:
https://www.thefactorystpete.com/
The Factory St. Pete
2606 Fairfield Avenue SouthFun events and art galleries. Check website fro events:
https://www.thefactorystpete.com/
Neighborhoods
Grand Central District
Unique shops and bars/restaurants
Gulfport
eclectic village
The Edge District
eclectic art, independent businesses
Warehouse Arts District
Artists at work
Bars
Lost & Found
Eclectic 70's / 80's bar
LALA St. Pete
Karaoke Bar
The Saint
Speakeasy
Dirty Laundry
Speakeasy
The Floridian Social
Music Venue
in between days
Japanese listening bar
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NCocktail Bar
CellarMasters Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
1005 1st Ave NWine Bar and Shop
The Dog Bar
2300 Central AveDog park / Sports Bar
Bacchus Wine Bistro
124 2nd Ave NEWine Bar, French, Charcuterie