Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Foodie Scene per Brent :)
The are my recommendations based on my opinion as a career foodie.
It's the best restaurant in all of Tampa Bay. I don't say that just because I work there, I also work there because I can say that. :) I've been there the entire 13 years of it's existence along with a great team of professionals that have been there just as long as I have. We feature a full menu of steaks, pasta, seafood including fresh fish, Maine lobster, Alaskan crab, monster sea scallops, the best crab cake on the planet, unique salads and appetizers including our Proper Ranch beef carpaccio- another global best. We also feature a wine list unparalleled in these here parts, house-crafted cocktails, romantic ambiance and an unbelievably reasonable price tag to top it off. I work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, each day at 5pm until 11pm, so please sit at the bar. :) Head south on 4th Street toward downtown, we're in the heart of Beach Drive)
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Parkshore Grill
300 Beach Dr NEIt's the best restaurant in all of Tampa Bay. I don't say that just because I work there, I also work there because I can say that. :) I've been there the entire 13 years of it's existence along with a great team of professionals that have been there just as long as I have. We feature a full menu of steaks, pasta, seafood including fresh fish, Maine lobster, Alaskan crab, monster sea scallops, the best crab cake on the planet, unique salads and appetizers including our Proper Ranch beef carpaccio- another global best. We also feature a wine list unparalleled in these here parts, house-crafted cocktails, romantic ambiance and an unbelievably reasonable price tag to top it off. I work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, each day at 5pm until 11pm, so please sit at the bar. :) Head south on 4th Street toward downtown, we're in the heart of Beach Drive)
I've never eaten here, but I've heard TONS of great reviews, it's a 5 minute walk from here and they serve all three meals. There is also a Kahwa coffee drive thru across the street.
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Ciccio Cali St. Pete
190 37th Ave NI've never eaten here, but I've heard TONS of great reviews, it's a 5 minute walk from here and they serve all three meals. There is also a Kahwa coffee drive thru across the street.
On top of 15 stories, this revolving restaurant overlooks St. Pete Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Breathtaking views, only place in the area to see such a cool view, features lunch and dinner and also a nightclub on the level below. A must see.
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Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro
5250 Gulf BlvdOn top of 15 stories, this revolving restaurant overlooks St. Pete Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Breathtaking views, only place in the area to see such a cool view, features lunch and dinner and also a nightclub on the level below. A must see.
It's a Thai-Mexican fusion joint. Very laid back, service is slow but generally friendly but if you have the time and good company then it's definitely worth the wait. If you like spicy food this is your place. They have "the world's hottest bowl of soup." Don't eat it. But if you do, you get $500!! :)
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Nitally's Thai-Mex Express
6800 Gulfport Blvd SIt's a Thai-Mexican fusion joint. Very laid back, service is slow but generally friendly but if you have the time and good company then it's definitely worth the wait. If you like spicy food this is your place. They have "the world's hottest bowl of soup." Don't eat it. But if you do, you get $500!! :)
This Italian market has EVERYTHING! Just go there, it's ridiculous, you will spend money for sure! Everything you need for any kind of meal: produce room, meat counter, wine room, cheese room, delicatessen counter, pizzas, pastas, salads, casseroles, desserts, gelato, coffee, sit-down area, they close early, like 6pm. Across the street from the world's largest vinyl record store but don't park in their parking lot unless you go in there and buy a vinyl record. :)
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Mazzaro's Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave NThis Italian market has EVERYTHING! Just go there, it's ridiculous, you will spend money for sure! Everything you need for any kind of meal: produce room, meat counter, wine room, cheese room, delicatessen counter, pizzas, pastas, salads, casseroles, desserts, gelato, coffee, sit-down area, they close early, like 6pm. Across the street from the world's largest vinyl record store but don't park in their parking lot unless you go in there and buy a vinyl record. :)
My favorite pizza in all of Pinellas County and all-around great Italian bistro. Head north on 4th Street, 5 minutes or so.
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Noble Crust Of St. Petersburg
8300 4th St NMy favorite pizza in all of Pinellas County and all-around great Italian bistro. Head north on 4th Street, 5 minutes or so.
Arts & Culture
It's very cool, and right across the street from Parkshore Grill.
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Kuvataidemuseo
255 Beach Dr NEIt's very cool, and right across the street from Parkshore Grill.
Amazing museum featuring Salvador Dali, right next to the very cool airport, the Cafe Gala in the museum is also worth a visit. Also the restaurant inside the cool little airport is a fun place to sit and watch the planes take-off and land while having lunch, it's calle "The Hanger."
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Dalí (Salvador Dalí -museo)
1 Dali BlvdAmazing museum featuring Salvador Dali, right next to the very cool airport, the Cafe Gala in the museum is also worth a visit. Also the restaurant inside the cool little airport is a fun place to sit and watch the planes take-off and land while having lunch, it's calle "The Hanger."
Parks & Nature
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NFeatures botanical gardens, just a few blocks from here.
Fantastic park, old fort, camping, parking (a ton,) dogpark, plenty of private stretches, sunbathing is common. I think it costs five bucks.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFantastic park, old fort, camping, parking (a ton,) dogpark, plenty of private stretches, sunbathing is common. I think it costs five bucks.
This is a beautiful park, the reason I'm featuring it is because it had an amazing disc golf course, not particularly for beginners though, lot's of foliage. The park also features boat launch, swimming, picnic area, bbq, playground (new and nice!), I always feel very safe at this park, I love disc golf.
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Maximo Park
Sunshine Skyway Lane SouthThis is a beautiful park, the reason I'm featuring it is because it had an amazing disc golf course, not particularly for beginners though, lot's of foliage. The park also features boat launch, swimming, picnic area, bbq, playground (new and nice!), I always feel very safe at this park, I love disc golf.
Azalea Park
1600 72nd St NA great disc golf park for beginners. 9 holes, easy to navigate, fun and easy. :)
This is a great disc golf park. I played it one time, it's very close to the world's largest disc golf store, "Clearwater disc golf store." It's a ways from my house, about a half hour. There are some challenging holes with some brush and water hazards. Also in the neighborhood are some of my other favorite spots: Costco, Guitar Center and a very authentic Mexican restaurant called, "Don Pancho Villa," featuring great food and a nice produce market and lotsa pinatas! :)
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Coachman Park
300 Drew StThis is a great disc golf park. I played it one time, it's very close to the world's largest disc golf store, "Clearwater disc golf store." It's a ways from my house, about a half hour. There are some challenging holes with some brush and water hazards. Also in the neighborhood are some of my other favorite spots: Costco, Guitar Center and a very authentic Mexican restaurant called, "Don Pancho Villa," featuring great food and a nice produce market and lotsa pinatas! :)
Located downtown St. Petersburg right next to The Museum of Fine Arts and directly across the street from Parkshore Grill! The park overlooks the Vinoy Yacht Basin and has huge banyon trees. At Christmas time the lights in the park are centerpieced by a giant Christmas tree, lit on black Friday each year. :)
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South Straub Park
198 Bayshore Dr NELocated downtown St. Petersburg right next to The Museum of Fine Arts and directly across the street from Parkshore Grill! The park overlooks the Vinoy Yacht Basin and has huge banyon trees. At Christmas time the lights in the park are centerpieced by a giant Christmas tree, lit on black Friday each year. :)
Shopping
It's a one minute walk from here, has a liquor store plus other cool stuff. Plus there is another Publix across the street, closes at 10pm but there another Publix across the street behind the McDonald's that's open until 11pm. Also in this big main intersection are 24 hr Walgreen's and CVS, 24 hr McDonald's and gas station is 3 lights east on 38th ave. Pretty much everything else you could need is available right here within walking distance , except Walmart which is about 10 minutes from here.
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Publix Super Market at 4th Street Station
3700 4th St NIt's a one minute walk from here, has a liquor store plus other cool stuff. Plus there is another Publix across the street, closes at 10pm but there another Publix across the street behind the McDonald's that's open until 11pm. Also in this big main intersection are 24 hr Walgreen's and CVS, 24 hr McDonald's and gas station is 3 lights east on 38th ave. Pretty much everything else you could need is available right here within walking distance , except Walmart which is about 10 minutes from here.
A cool complex featuring movie theaters and restaurants, only one block away from Parkshore Grill. :)
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Sundial St. Pete
153 2nd Ave NA cool complex featuring movie theaters and restaurants, only one block away from Parkshore Grill. :)
Sightseeing
Great place for a drink and a view, a don't-miss actually, but go before it gets dark, the view is not the same at night unless it's Christmas time. If it's dark and not Christmas time, go to Parkshore Grill instead, it's a half block away.
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The Canopy
340 Beach Dr NEGreat place for a drink and a view, a don't-miss actually, but go before it gets dark, the view is not the same at night unless it's Christmas time. If it's dark and not Christmas time, go to Parkshore Grill instead, it's a half block away.