50 Best American Restaurants near Saint Petersburg Beach

“We are on vacation at St. Pete's Beach and had breakfast at iHop today. We travel with our 7-year old who is autistic and I am always worried about wait times as she struggles in some situations. What was so lovely about this iHop location is that several employees greeted us when we walked in and, despite being busy, said "We'll be right with you." What a relief to know we had been seen and would be seated soon. Jennifer was our server and she was kind, professional, and efficient. We were quickly given beverages and our order was taken. The food came quickly and we were able to get out in a timely fashion.We have only eaten out as a family a handful of times. Jennifer couldn't have known that by looking at us, but I hope she sees this and knows how much it meant to us today. Her professionalism and attentiveness made it possible for us to enjoy a meal out together. I will be forever grateful.“

“Miss Kendra was our server today and took great care of us! I am in the industry so appreciate all the employees looked happy and the cooks are a fine oiled machine and actually seemed happy and worked well together! Thank you for filling me up for the rest of the “

“Dana was a superb server. The food was excellent and reflected the variety and imagination of the breakfast menu. We’ve recommended La Croisette to others and they’ve had similar very positive experiences. (The restroom and back//overflow dining area could use an upgrade). We were there on January 2, 2024 and I’m only getting now to posting a review. Pardon et merci beaucoup.“

“Despite having a large group of 14 people, Tiffany did a fantastic job of taking care of our group. She paid special attention to the numerous dietary restrictions and made sure everyone in our group found food they enjoyed. When one dish did not meet the dietary needs, she sent it back to the kitchen to be remade. Tiffany was positive and enthusiastic the entire meal.Everyone’s food was delicious. We got a wide variety of food from both the appetizers and main courses.The only complaint we had was the noise level. While the live band was a fun addition, their music was up way too high. It was so hard it made it difficult to talk with anyone the table and even made ordering difficult. Management, please take note that your patrons want to be able to talk at their table without feeling the need to yell to be heard by the person next to them.I would definitely eat here again assuming the music level was at a lower level.“

“Lauren is the best server! She engaged in conversation, she was extremely attentive to the table. The manger Christine made sure to stop by to see if we needed anything. It was a 5 star dining experience. Thank you Millers Ale House at the Seminole Center, Seminole FL.Kid-friendliness: I have a special needs child and they were so kind, caring and attentive.“

“The zingers were amazing! We had the prickly pear margarita which was great and our server Eric was super cool. He was attentive but not annoying or pushy. The dessert we got wasn’t that great but everything else about the experience made up for it.“

“A must-dine when in St Pete! Superb, thoughtfully-created dishes that will delight the most discerning foodies. Great cocktails (try the Goddess if you’re looking for something refreshing, and they have the BEST espresso martini). Favs include the mussels with the grilled bread for dipping, the truly unique Mac & Cheese, and any of the salads. Honestly everything is great.“

“It was a pleasant experience.The server was attentive and nice.The food was good and came with proper timing.Overall, I would definitely be back!Parking: It was located about a block away in a vacant lot reserved for the restaurant customers only.“

“we had half their menu! And nothing was less than spectacular! our server was so outstanding! I would drive the two hrs from Winter Garden just for the scallops! Definitely recommend this place to everyone! Fair warning the salad is HUGE!“

“Wow. Fords Garage of St. Pete’s is truly on another level! The hospitality, service, atmosphere, and food were all top notch! Tracey, the manager was just the nicest soul!! She made us feel like family!! Truly amazing!! Would highly recommend visiting!!“

“All I can say is wow!Great atmosphere, our server was friendly and attentive, and the FOOD was probably the best I’ve had in St. Pete and Ive lived here 31 years... I got the Ribeye with goat cheese on top and the jumbo shrimp on the side. Steak was cooked perfectly(in butter not seed oils), presentation was beautiful, and the shrimp were delicious!I have been meaning to check this place out since they opened due to the grass fed steaks and I am kicking myself for not going sooner!Possibly the best restaurant in St. Pete or the Tampa Bay Area for carnivores and vegans alike.Incredible!!“

“Service and food was phenomenal! Our food came out fast and piping hot. Don’t skip out on the home fries. Was it pricey? Yes, BUT you get what you pay for here and the quality AND the quantity of it you receive was well worth the cost. Would eat here again in a heartbeat.“

“Been here several times, and the service and food is always amazing. Birch and Vine lost my Christmas Eve reservation that I made six weeks in advance and even showed them confirmation on my phone. They didn’t even apologize or try to accommodate us. The manager Parkshore Grill was so nice and understanding she made a table for my family of eight and saved our Christmas Eve.“

“I had the stromboli as recomended to me from friends. Takes about 20 minutes. It is excellent-the bread is fresh, and the fillings are very good. I sometimes worry about the sausage being to chunky, but it is the perfect size and flavor. I ordered the larger portion, and my wife and I finished the whole thing with a little help from a friend.The owners are Ohio State fans, as demonstrated by the wall hangings, however the owners are friendly, and Michigan fans are welcome. Go Blue.“

“The food is amazing! All the reviews were spot on. The service was fast and so hospitable. Joe the owner spent time out of his day to chat with us too. Will definitely be coming back!Kid-friendliness: They had an outdoor area with kid stuff to play with“

“My morning at Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach was absolute bliss! Sipping drinks by the ocean, surrounded by great company and a fantastic vibe, made for an unforgettable experience. The drinks were top-notch, the view was breathtaking, and to top it off, there was a delightful vendor market adding to the lively atmosphere. Paradise Grille is a must-visit spot for anyone looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the best of beachside living.Marisa Balletti-Lavoie“

“I’m sitting here is a super clever and creative spot listening to Brass Monkey on the radio! The food is absolutely amazing. I do agree it wasn’t super fast to get the food. But it is so amazing I have no complaints and find it absolutely worth the wait!!!The Mac and cheese rib is divine, as are the gyro and vegetarian sandwiches. Delicious loaded tots. The Purple Drank is great!! Bring a big appetite with you!!!Absolutely come in person. The atmosphere puts it over the top (and less than the prices on door dash too). The staff is so friendly and engaging.Enjoy!“

“2pm on a Sunday in April and we were seated immediately with fantastic waterside seating. Didn't catch our server's name, but she was knowledgeable, friendly and had great timing. For food, we ordered: boom boom shrimp, a crab cake, street corn, the red gulf grouper with cheese grits & the Atlantic grouper with beans and rice. For drinks: Peach Sangria and Blue Lightning. Every single bite and sip was heaven. Fish was fresh, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Definitely come back here again and definitely would recommend.“

“We were here on an earlier Friday evening and had to wait about 45 minutes until we could get a table. The quality of the food is absolutely great!! The filet mignon was wonderfully tender and tasted absolutely delicious!! Unfortunately, the meat was quite oversalted and my wife's lobster was quite heavily peppered. The salad was one of the best I ate during our stay in the USA. The service was good and attentive. It's a shame that the chef went overboard with the spices. That's why only 4 stars!“

“I happened to be in the Saint Pete area and friends took me to VIP For lunch. The food was great and the margaritas were amazing! I can’t wait to go back there next time I’m in the area!Parking: There’s a few free parking spots, but most of them you have to pay for whether it’s in the lot or on the street.“

“Really fun place with good food. Bar tenders are so nice and attentive and make great drinks. We had the garlic parm wings and shrimp caprese. Both were yummy but in my opinion everything, including the very good blue cheese dressing, needed salt. Once we added it to all the things everything was great. This was our second time there and we had a great time. Will definitely come back the next tome we are in this part of town.“

“best service we’ve had in a very long time! Came on a Saturday, we were seated promptly even though it was busy. Trystan was our server and she was amazing. Unique drinks, elevated food at great prices, the best happy hour, & atmosphere. We can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.“

“The BEST food ever! can't beat the friendliness of the staff and chef. LOVE the new chair! They're very comfortable and enhances the look of the restaurant. you won't be sorry for going there. it will become your new hang out :-)“

“The food was served quickly and proper temperature. I had the crepes and they were delicious, my husband had the big breakfast and he liked it also. Service was prompt and courteous, great kudos to Laty (hope I spelled it right). Good coffee too. We will definitely go there again.“

“What I can say about $5.50 beers and $6 loaded tots on Wednesday. And they have trivia night. This place is amazing and the servicers were knowable and attentive. Definitely going to here a lot and try a burger. Cool mix of people in a mind blowing setting with the cleanest beer lines in the Burg. They had my fav New Hampshire IPA on tap. Score.Parking: Spots were all taken before 5 but there was plenty of spots around the lake.“

“Friendly, delicious and reasonably priced little diner that my son and I made an unexpected stop for breakfast and we will definitely go back. The food came out fast, hot and fresh in good sized portions and our server was very nice and accommodated my son with his random requests!Kid-friendliness: The staff was very friendly and patient with my son“

“Good food, modestly priced.....superb location in nice quaint small town, service was average at best, our server Sophia didn't seem too thrilled to be there. Atmosphere was horrid this day, noisy construction going on across the street, which was not their fault.... nice place to eat overall“

“Oak & Stone, a well-known spot in downtown St. Pete, is all about those good vibes and good prices. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for kicking back with friends or family. And let's talk about those prices—definitely won't break the bank here.“

“We like to sit at the bar, so I can't speak for the whole restaurant experience, but at the bar you have your own bar tender, the drinks are creative and unlike anything you get anywhere else. The food comes out quickly, is picture perfect and delicious. The bar stools are extremely comfortable. Definitely fun to try the flight! Ambiance is great, very popular, make a reservation in advance!Kid-friendliness: I didn't see any kids, leave them at home with a pizza“

“This is our second restaurant on Beach Dr NE, after Parkshore Grill.Definitely will return: it’s better than Parkshore Grill next door.We came here before the opera Turandot. It has a sizable outdoor section that looks out to Tampa Bay, with sofas and regular tables. The indoor decor is tasteful, dominates by a big mural, which was done by artist Annette Gloomis (?). High ceiling, with three exposed fat pipes. Fresh flowers on the tables, handbag hooks under the tables.Allelo is short for Allelomimetic -> allelomimetic behavior.Stems, tableware and utensils are all really good: especially they use smaller spoons for desserts – thank you!We’ve 4 glasses 2021 red from three countries:Portuguese Touriga Nacional Herdade do Rocim: smooth, the best of the threeFrench Syrah Domaine Faillenc St Marie Corbières: okSpanish Garnacha Camino de Navaherrero Bernabeleva: too dryThe asparagus (sunflower, aleppo, pecorino butter) is yummy. The sauce is light and lively. Too bad we weren’t hungry after the big lunch at Terra Gaucha.We’re able, however, to squeeze in a piece of tiramisu – it’s to die for, with prominent dark rum taste; and I love the coarse texture – I don’t like my food being massaged too much. The cake is made in the house.I like the wall paper in their bathroom too -:)“

“Was very excited to have found this place. Great tasting, extremely fresh, good portion sizes, nice staff, good indoor or outdoor seating options.Would be a great place to come before having a night out at the bars if you don’t want to have a sit down dinner but want something hot and fresh, close to everything.“

“I’ve been seeing the gateway subs guys on instagram and realized the Pasadena location was on my way home yesterday. I ordered online. Their website allows you to order and customize your meal very well. It was easy to place and pay for the order online. I swung by on my way home and my order was done 10 min early. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I’m so glad I saw them on IG because it’s in a strip mall and I might not have noticed it otherwise. It’s just on the east side of the Corey Ave bridge so it’s very convenient for people coming or going to the beach. Oh…and the sandwiches were GREAT!“

“Ordered a board walk burger and fries, my family visiting from canada had the fish and chips . Service and food was excellent and our server Aurora was sweet and delightful. I always take my friends there because the food never disappoints!“

“Had an absolutely amazing meal here tonight, perfect for a date night out. If you’re looking for a place that truly cherishes the culinary experience this is your spot! Every part of our meal perfectly complemented the next, our waiter was extremely personable & attentive, truly one of the best meals we’ve had in our area. Highly recommend. Thank you to everyone involved!“

“The food was excellent. We got the shrimp tacos and buffalo chicken appetizer. Overall cool vibes with good tunes playing in the background. We sat outside and it was a lovely afternoon lunch. We also brought our small kids so it was nice to have a shady spot in their outdoor dining area to spread out a little so us mom's could enjoy a nice lunch and a beverage while the kiddies napped. Bookmarking this spot Visiting from @cattlemanscoffee in Michigan Update to this review: it was so good we had to come back the next day for lunch. Equally as enjoyable the second visit, too!“

“Great food. Not a whole lot of room or parking for that matter. This was our first time here, and we heard plenty of good things about the food. They didn't disappoint. I will come back another time for sure.Parking: It's just not a whole lot of parking“

“I personally wrote mgmt about how amazing Starlite was with and for us for our wedding day just this past Saturday! Initially guided by Teresa and Leslie who were spot on organized and made life easy for us, we were then handed over to Ted for coordinating and to be our personal assistant. Ted was phenomenal!!!!! He cared about every detail along with us. Ted made sure that he was not only in the initial planning stage but lived it with us! Being there on our wedding day, Ted made sure that everything we put down on our itinery was met 100%. Starlite gets 5 stars for providing great services and a great staff. Ted gets 5 starts for getting it done, hands on and again, leading the way all the way through till the end. Stephanie, the DJ, was so awesome!! Easy to work with and so pumped the crowd up. She wanted to make the party rock, which it did! Everyone who flew in from around the country for a weekend in St. Pete for the wedding, are saying it was the best wedding they went to because it was "an experience" on a yacht, tour, great service, great staff, great experience. Our social media clips etc have 1,000s of views because of the presentation and live action onboard. I highly recommend having you event here. We will definitely plan anniversaries etc using Starlite. And Ted, is our friend now! (When I can add video clips soon, I'll update this review with video clips) 5 stars“

“Absolutely incredible dinner. The service was very welcoming and friendly. The chef was brilliant and talked us through all of the dishes, describing his intentions with the bold and complex flavors of them. This place has a truly unique intimate dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in St. Pete.“

“Great spot in downtown Gulfport. This entire area gives me a bit of a Key West vibe. We sat outside and watch the good people of Gulfport walk their dogs. Full menu all day. Most of us had breakfast and all of us were happy with our choices.“

“Beautiful location and outstanding service / communication. Clean, spacious rooms with everything we needed. Having beach chairs, beach towels, etc available meant less to pack and one more bonus. All made for a relaxing and very special week.“

“We hired them for our Annual Party and they were awesome. Great communication, showed up early, and the food was terrific! I can't wait to go downtown on my own and try some of their other delicious food selections. We would definitely use them again. Thanks again for making our party great!“

“Gabe the bartender and Sixty the bartender are the best! Service is awesome! Watching the KC and Ravens place crowded. Still awesome service! Locals make it even better. Bartenders enjoy interacting with customers making you feel special even when you don’t know anyone.“

“Can't go wrong. Only negative is sometimes a very long wait for groups 5+.Great food, great prices, staff (except host stand) is very friendly and seem to value you as a customer.Great steaks and salads no question about it. Consistently very good.Adult drinks a bit pricey.“

“Today was my first visit to this restaurant and I could not have been more pleased! The food was amazing.....but the best part was Elijah! He is, without a doubt, the kindest person I have met in a very long time! If I'm in the area again I will absolutely eat here again!“

“Fun place with great live music. We had an issue with the front host being incredibly rude and wanting to split our party of 8 and said we could not split a bill if we sat all together. The GM resolved it quickly and kindly. Servers were friendly. We only had drinks here“

“One of those amazing "hole in the wall" places that surprises the hell out of you. Friends invited me to meet them here for $2 burgers. I wasn't expecting much for $2, a place that has $2 burgers on Tuesdays or a small bar in a small strip plaza. Don't judge a book... The burgers were fantastic. The sweet potato tots were freaking delicious. Service was great. Have gone back a few times already and it's been just as good. It was even good when they had just opened the doors & there wasn't a soul in there but the owner. Definitely worth checking out. Apparently they have different specials every day but I'm stuck on $2 burger Tuesdays.“

“Stopped in for a bite when we were on vacation and everything was sooo good!! That cinnamon butter and those rolls were sooo yummy!! Our favorite part was our server Justine, so helpful and such a good vibe (she definitely needs a raise). All in all great experience and I will definitely be back!!!“

“I came in for breakfast and ordered a VIB I had a strawberry crepe and it was absolutely delicious. I was served by Diana and she not only rocked the floor she made sure I was okay she made conversation with me which sometimes doesn’t happen so I appreciated her friendliness if you ever go to this village inn you have to ask for Diana (she elevates the entire experience thank you Diana!!)Dietary restrictions: I don’t eat pork and they had other options of meat which some breakfast restaurants don’t have.“

“Outdoor seating in open or under large tiki Pavillion along a waterway and marina. Servers are friendly and helpful. Mahi tacos are the best I have had outside the keys. Limited menu so everything is made wit care.Parking: Many people ride bikes or walk. Parking is limited but we have never had a problem. Worst case there is parking along the road outside the gate a short walk away.Kid-friendliness: Nice view of water and wild life. All the kids I have seen seem to enjoy the food and relaxed lunch time atmoshete.Wheelchair accessibility: At lunch would be the best time to scope out low table seating and get a feel for maneuvering. Small friendly and yummy spot.“

“Our server Alyssa D. provided exceptional service during our visit. Not only was the food consistently great in quality, but Alyssa went above and beyond what is typically expected of a server. Her customer service was top-notch and she has left a lasting impression on me and many others. I believe many service industry professionals could learn from her example. I would be delighted to have her serve us again in the future.“