Guidebook for Saint Petersburg
Food Scene
The bakery located right next to the restaurant is one of the best in town. I would recommend arriving early for their freshly baked Ham & Cheese Croissants, as they tend to sell out quickly.
102 locals recommend
Cassis St. Pete
170 Beach Dr NEThe bakery located right next to the restaurant is one of the best in town. I would recommend arriving early for their freshly baked Ham & Cheese Croissants, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Any local will tell you that this is the best southern style breakfast place in town. They have some of the cheapest good eats, and a competitive breakfast special. This place is always packed, but service is stellar.
24 locals recommend
Skyway Jack's Restaurant
2795 34th St SAny local will tell you that this is the best southern style breakfast place in town. They have some of the cheapest good eats, and a competitive breakfast special. This place is always packed, but service is stellar.
Richard and Red are top wait persons. Strata is out of this world and the Hollandaise is fantastic! Grouper sandwich is an absolute must try! I'd recommend getting the pasta salad instead of the fries for a special treat!
94 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NRichard and Red are top wait persons. Strata is out of this world and the Hollandaise is fantastic! Grouper sandwich is an absolute must try! I'd recommend getting the pasta salad instead of the fries for a special treat!
A quick and quaint spot that features flavorful and classic latin american foods. I'd definitely recommend the cuban!
160 locals recommend
Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveA quick and quaint spot that features flavorful and classic latin american foods. I'd definitely recommend the cuban!
Delicious burritos and other Latin cuisine. Try the grilled shrimp burrito!
47 locals recommend
Red Mesa Mercado
1100 1st Ave NDelicious burritos and other Latin cuisine. Try the grilled shrimp burrito!
Great specials and drinks! Go on Sunday night for hospitality night. Just by showing your employee ID, you get 50% off your food and drinks!
48 locals recommend
The Avenue Eat + Drink
330 1st Ave SGreat specials and drinks! Go on Sunday night for hospitality night. Just by showing your employee ID, you get 50% off your food and drinks!
This restaurant is not what meets the eye. They feature classic american dishes with a special twist. Their pizza/flat bread is to die for!
35 locals recommend
Old Northeast Tavern
201 7th Ave NThis restaurant is not what meets the eye. They feature classic american dishes with a special twist. Their pizza/flat bread is to die for!
The best Italian restaurant in St. Petersburg, hands down. You absolutely have to try the Badda Bing! It's made right in front of you and has to be the best pasta dish I've ever tasted in my life.
38 locals recommend
Gratzzi Italian Grille
211 2nd St SThe best Italian restaurant in St. Petersburg, hands down. You absolutely have to try the Badda Bing! It's made right in front of you and has to be the best pasta dish I've ever tasted in my life.
Parks & Nature
Dog friendly beach and park. Lot's of beautiful views and nature trails. There is also the opportunity to kayak through mangrove tunnels or take a ferry to Egmont Key.
577 locals recommend
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkDog friendly beach and park. Lot's of beautiful views and nature trails. There is also the opportunity to kayak through mangrove tunnels or take a ferry to Egmont Key.
Arts & Culture
Featuring more works from the surrealist painter than any other museum in the world; not only is this museum chock full of some of Dali's most famous works, but the architecture is a work of art in of itself.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdFeaturing more works from the surrealist painter than any other museum in the world; not only is this museum chock full of some of Dali's most famous works, but the architecture is a work of art in of itself.
Obviously not as notable as the Dali museum, but definitely worth a look!
303 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEObviously not as notable as the Dali museum, but definitely worth a look!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool and trendy atmosphere. Most of the patrons are younger and hipsterish, but everyone is very friendly. The bar features local art and often has live music on the weekends. Their Moscow Mule is pretty kick ass too!
18 locals recommend
The Bends
919 1st Ave NCool and trendy atmosphere. Most of the patrons are younger and hipsterish, but everyone is very friendly. The bar features local art and often has live music on the weekends. Their Moscow Mule is pretty kick ass too!
Green Bench is the local watering hole. It has a ton of space for hanging out and socializing as well as unique and flavorful beers that are brewed in house.
132 locals recommend
Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Ave NGreen Bench is the local watering hole. It has a ton of space for hanging out and socializing as well as unique and flavorful beers that are brewed in house.
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave NGreat interior and nice ambiance.
Sightseeing
The Vinoy is a historic pink hotel that is famous for featuring iconic Gatsby-Era architecture. Opened on New Years Eve 1925, the hotel was left in disrepair for several decades before being restored for over 100 million dollars. Check out the chandelier in the grand ballroom!
69 locals recommend
The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave NEThe Vinoy is a historic pink hotel that is famous for featuring iconic Gatsby-Era architecture. Opened on New Years Eve 1925, the hotel was left in disrepair for several decades before being restored for over 100 million dollars. Check out the chandelier in the grand ballroom!
The Don Cesar Hotel was opened in 1928 and was used as a romping ground for the rich and famous of the Jazz Age including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Clarence Darrow, Al Capone, Lou Gehrig, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Famous for being haunted, the Don Cesar was built by Thomas Rowe for nearly 300% over budget.
59 locals recommend
Don Cesar
The Don Cesar Hotel was opened in 1928 and was used as a romping ground for the rich and famous of the Jazz Age including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Clarence Darrow, Al Capone, Lou Gehrig, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Famous for being haunted, the Don Cesar was built by Thomas Rowe for nearly 300% over budget.
Some of the first homes built in St. Petersburg are featured in this quaint neighborhood. With red brick roads and old key west style bungalows, walking through this neighborhood is like taking a step back in time.
48 locals recommend
Historic Old Northeast
Some of the first homes built in St. Petersburg are featured in this quaint neighborhood. With red brick roads and old key west style bungalows, walking through this neighborhood is like taking a step back in time.
Shopping
One of the Burg's newest additions, Locale Market features upscale dining experiences and features a market that is full of high quality goods.
47 locals recommend
Locale Market
One of the Burg's newest additions, Locale Market features upscale dining experiences and features a market that is full of high quality goods.
Sundial St. Pete
153 2nd Ave NFeaturing shops from boutiques to famous luxury brands.
One of the largest shopping malls in Florida, featuring all of the top brands.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdOne of the largest shopping malls in Florida, featuring all of the top brands.
Our local shopping mall. Although not as robust as the malls in Tampa, our mall does feature lots of excellent shops and restaurants.
80 locals recommend
Tyrone Square
6901 22nd Ave NOur local shopping mall. Although not as robust as the malls in Tampa, our mall does feature lots of excellent shops and restaurants.
Essentials
Although busy, this is by far the most affordable and convenient grocery store to the apartment. Try a Publix sub with Boars head meat!
61 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at University Village
250 3rd St SAlthough busy, this is by far the most affordable and convenient grocery store to the apartment. Try a Publix sub with Boars head meat!