Editorial picks · Local favorites
Restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bars, parks, and hidden gems across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond.
200 places in the guide
Top-rated spots from our editorial rankings.
Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete is a scenic waterfront promenade known for sunrise/sunset views, dolphin sightings, and frequent events in a clean, peaceful setting.
Fort De Soto is a huge, eco-rich St. Pete beach park across five islands—great wildlife spotting, multiple shoreline areas, and plenty of amenities like piers, concessions, trails, and a dog beach.
Doc Ford’s Jungle Terrace is a casual waterfront hangout with inside/outside bar service and big west-facing sunset views. Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
The Copper Kettle is a beloved St. Pete Beach breakfast-and-lunch spot with from-scratch comfort food and exceptionally friendly service. Popular enough to draw waits at peak times.
Pizza Box is a St. Pete neighborhood wood-fired pizza spot on Central Ave with a sourdough-style thin crust, great char, and fresh toppings—beloved by locals.
Pepe’s Cantina in St. Pete is a lively tex-mex cantina known for birria tacos, table-side guacamole, and strong margaritas. Big crowd, great value, and serious happy hour.
St. Pete’s classic, casual shrimp-and-seafood spot (since 1984) with fresh, flavorful plates, generous portions, and a fun old-school vibe plus happy hour.
St. Pete’s classic smoked-fish landmark serves standout smoked fish, famous fish spread, and generous portions in a classic old-school, open-air roadside setting.
Pier Teaki is a tropical rooftop tiki bar at the St. Pete Pier with DJ energy, creative cocktails, and sunset/bay views plus elevated casual bar bites.
Engine No. 9 is a downtown St. Pete burger-and-beer staple with creative burgers, crisp sides, and a lively sports-bar buzz—plus plenty of local draft options.
Coastal American restaurant + bar at The Saint Hotel with Gulf/sunset views, craft cocktails, local beer, seafood, and sushi. Lively beach-resort energy and popular with visitors.
Tierra Verde’s waterfront seafood spot for fresh daily catches, creative cocktails, and a relaxed deck with sunset views—plus standout fried fish, ceviche, and scallops.
Greek-rooted coastal dining with handcrafted cocktails and standout spanakopita, gyros, and spanakopita-style favorites, plus bay views and a lively scene.
Downtown St. Pete rooftop lounge at The Birchwood with panoramic Tampa Bay + skyline views, craft cocktails, bar bites, and brunch—often with live music.
O’Maddy’s Bar and Grille is a waterfront Gulfport hangout with live music, big portions, and Gulf seafood plus steaks, pasta, and sandwiches.
Parkshore Grill is chef-driven waterfront dining on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin. Expect premium-ingredient dishes—like hormone-/antibiotic-free beef, sustainable seafood, and locally sourced organic produce—served with polished, attentive service.
Middle Grounds Grill is a Treasure Island seafood-and-steak favorite with fresh grouper and salmon, top meats, and a polished, family-friendly vibe plus happy hour.
Dock-to-dish catch-and-cook lets you fish nearby, then have it cleaned and cooked at John’s Pass partner restaurants within walking distance.
