The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library

Really enjoyed our brunch here. Service was timely and very polite. Food was top of the line. A little pricy. But that's everything these days. Definitely would come back!

I made my reservation the day before and had no issue getting my desired time slot. That was a big plus for me, as I usually don't know what we are in the mood for, lol. The food was delicious. We ordered the Benne Cauliflower and Whipped Feta for appetizers. The Cauliflower was unbelievable. Even if you don't like Cauliflower, the flavor was fantastic. The Feta was also very good. Not at all what I was expecting. I had the 8oz filet with sautéed spinach and crispy potatoes. All of it was top-notch. My girlfriend ordered the spaghetti pomodoro. The sauce was good but the pasta itself was overcooked and she didn't eat much of it. The manager offered to replace it with something else, but she declined and instead the restaurant comped her with an expresso martini, as well as removing the spaghetti from our bill, which she was more than happy with, lol. Overall, we had a very nice experience and if you haven't been there before, it's definitely worth checking out!

The food and cocktails were excellent; however, it is a little too pricey for what you are getting. The decor and atmosphere was great! We had a girls night and this would be a perfect venue for a book club to meet.

When I made the reservation on OpenTable it asked if there was an occasion for the reservation. I indicated it was a birthday celebration. When I arrived, the hostess noticed the birthday indication and said happy birthday to my daughter. We finished our meal, paid the check and was about to leave when the waiters came out to wish a happy birthday to the guests at the table next to us and again to a table behind us. They totally forgot about our birthday reservation and missed the mark.

Allie was very attentive and so friendly serving us dinner ! Food is excellent . Have eaten there se real times for diner and always excellent.

Limited menu on the weekend. Service was ok, I was pumped up with the full menu only to be disappointed that it was only brunch menu. Food was mediocre at best.

The Library is situated right next to the Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital, but trust me, you will not be eating hospital food. Delicious food, excellent service staff made a brunch visiting family and nice experience. I didn't have anything complicated for food, but it was still delicious and allowed me to stay 'in program' with my nutrition plan I'm on, and still enjoy going out! Everyone else's food was delicious as well. Would definitely go back again. Because of the rain, they allowed us to sit it out, and then we had a lovely time at the Dali Musuem, which is very close.

E P I C ! ! Seriously. Great food (GREAT food) - had the grilled octopus and whipped feta appetizers - amazing! The scallop entree was to die for, service was also top notch. Just an overall excellent experience - thank you!

They make some really nice food and drink. I enjoy their rich sangria and scallops. Their brussel sprouts inspire me. What kind of specialty ice do they have? Can I have some more for all my specialty drink?
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Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arrived and was seated and was not checked on for over 15 minutes, numerous people walked by started clearing but no one asked about drinks or food. Poor service wow!! Approached manager at the front and not she was not helpful just a lame excuse of “I’m sorry” Will not be returning due to this poor service, Completely shocked at this! And disappointed

Arrived and was seated and was not checked on for over 15 minutes, numerous people walked by started clearing but no one asked about drinks or service. Poor service wow!!

Approached manager at the front and not was done just a lame excuse of “I’m sorry”

Will not be returning due to this poor service!! Completely shocked at this! And disappointed

Loved the whole setup at The Library in St. Pete! We had a party of 10 for a birthday brunch and it couldn’t have gone better. Our waiter, Dusan, was fantastic—super attentive, though he did vanish for a bit (probably to rest from all our orders 😄), but he came back swinging and stayed on top of things.

Food: Everything was absolutely delicious and seasoned perfectly.

-Breakfast Burrito – stuffed and flavorful, a breakfast powerhouse.
-Library Classic – a solid, can’t-go-wrong choice.
Smoked Gouda Grits – creamy, cheesy, and comfort in a bowl.
-Turkey Club – fresh, stacked, and well-balanced.
-Fried Chicken Sandwich – crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with just the right seasoning.
-Burger – perfectly cooked and juicy.
-Side of Pancakes – fluffy and just sweet enough to round out the savory dishes.

The live music from the gentleman singing was such a nice touch—he was amazing and made the atmosphere even better.

The location is prime real estate, right in the heart of the hospital district, so there’s always a steady stream of traffic/customers.

The Florida skies weren’t kind to us that day—a torrential downpour started just as we were leaving… lol.

Overall, GREAT experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice place for lunch, with a nice atmosphere is relax.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

First time here. Service was great! Very attentive. Ordered Brussel sprouts and they were very good. The only downside was there were Limited food options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super cool place, food was great, service was on point. Friendly and welcoming staff atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5