From casual to fine dining, there are many dining options on St. Pete Beach as well as on Treasure Island to the north and Pass-A-Grill to the south. My recent finds include:
The Don Cesar: This historic hotel and resort has six restaurants and lounges to choose from. I enjoyed Uncle Andy’s ice cream parlor on the garden-level after a great dinner with a local friend at Society Table (formerly the Sea Porch Cafe). Their newly opened Rowe Bar is a raw bar with a large outdoor patio offering fire pits and comfortable seating while their Maritana restaurant is known for fine dining.
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Casual restaurants include:
Sloppy Joe’s: This is a branch of the famed Key West restaurant located on the beach in Treasure Island. 10650 Gulf Blvd.
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Frog Pond at 7390 Gulf Blvd. and La Croisette (formerly Beverly’s La Croisette) at 7401 Gulf Blvd. are well-known breakfast spots on St. Pete Beach.
Other spots getting good press and reviews include Level 11 Elevated Bar & Lounge at the Bellwether Beach Resort with outstanding views.
Pass-A-Grille is my favorite spot on the beach. At the southern tip, it has a lovely beach, a small downtown with restaurants, shops and more.
Seahorse Tavern and Restaurant: This casual spot in Pass-A Grille has been in business for over 75 years. Though it offers a full lunch menu, the cozy spot is a perfect place for breakfast. They offer a number of omelettes, pancakes, French toast and other specialties. 800 Pass-A-Grillle Way. I highly recommend it for the food and the experience!
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The NY Times also recommends the Red, White and Booze Seafood Bar & Grill (formerly the Sea Critters Café) at 2007 Pass-A Grille Way. It is a casual spot along the water. I will definitely try it on my next trip.
After you eat, make sure to leave time to walk and explore Pass-A-Grille. There are a number of shops, cafes and restaurants.
The Hurricane Seafood Restaurant: At 809 Gulf Way, this is a great spot for an early breakfast or for lunch or dinner.
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There is also a small café at the beach, Paradise Grille, at 909 Gulf Way, and Paradise Sweets has in-house roasted coffee drinks and ice cream at 709 Gulf Way.
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A little further south at 1 Collany Rd. in Tierra Verde, is Billy’s Stone Crab. This multi-story crab shack has been on the beach for over almost 50 years.