Tropical Cocktails Pair with a Seasonal-Inspired Menu at Wild Child

Wild Child is an exciting neighborhood bistro in the Grand Central District serving exotic cocktails and a tasty menu with fresh, seasonal ingredients. This vibrant restaurant is a great addition to St. Pete with its unique vibe and strong attention to detail with tantalizing flavors in both their drinks and food. Two prominent locals put…

The Best Chili to Eat in St. Pete Chili's geographic origins go back to what is the currently most talked about border ... unfortunately for no reasons having to do with this quite popular food. Chili was born in both Northern Mexico and Southern Texas - on the border and over the border. Its more…

If you're looking for a place in St. Pete to spruce up your book or wine selection, look no further than Book + Bottle. Tucked away right off of Central Ave, you'll find this beautiful wine, coffee bar, and book store. With such charm, the environment is welcoming and relaxing to sit back and enjoy…

Tiki Docks at Maximo Marina has an impressive menu of tiki-inspired cocktails and seafood forward food offerings. The view of all of the beautiful yachts at the marina might make you start to wonder why you don't own a boat, or maybe that's just me, but either way, it's a unique view that's ideal for…

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Restaurants Open for Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery August 2020 In these times of COVID-19, it's not easy keeping up with which restaurants are open or closed, and who is offering dine-in, takeout, or delivery. St. Petersburg Foodies is here to help. *Please note for purposes of this list we consider Downtown up to 22nd Ave…

Rollin' Oats is a local, natural food store and cafe in St. Pete. Many wander inside for their wholesome and organic grocery options, but have you checked out their cafe? The cafe at Rollin' Oats offers health-conscious options that are full of so much flavor and easy for on-the-go. No matter what your dietary needs…

The St. Pete Pier is a grand attraction for many reasons like the exceptional views of the city, family-friendly activities, and of course, the restaurant scene. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille at the St. Pete Pier is a great restaurant to stop in for boozy cocktails, mouthwatering apps, fresh seafood entrees, and more. Although…

I LOVE grits! I've been eating them since I was a kid, and it was always for breakfast, and always cooked, not the instant crap. With a ton of butter and salt, sometimes with cheese, and sometimes with an over easy egg on top. Shrimp & Grits is also one of the most popular ways…

10 Best Buffalo Wings–Chicken Wings and Duck Wings too! Wings remain one of the hottest food items, literally and figuratively—proper use of the word, 'literally' (you're welcome)—and St. Pete's eateries are happy to oblige. The list order is alphabetical. I refuse to say that these wings are better than those, and so on. In my…

Doormét Premium Wings, Brooklyn Pizza, Half Caesar Salad

Who's with me? We all want gourmet-quality food without leaving the house sometimes, right? The recently opened, Doormét, in downtown St. Petersburg is here to make that happen. Doormét is a pretty unique concept that provides gourmet food right to your doorstep. They also have seating in their restaurant and accommodate for catering orders. Their…

Rum Runners - Smoked Brisket Bowl - red peppers, blue cheese, bbq mayo, red onion, jalapeno bacon jam and arugula with quinoa

Since the pandemic, we have been very cautious about going out to eat and really only go for reasons of writing articles. When we were contacted by one of our staff writers, Alexia, about visiting the Sirata to spend an afternoon, tasting food at each of their three onsite restaurants, to say I was less…

American Standard Burger at Ford's Garage

15 Best Hamburgers / Cheeseburgers in St. Petersburg FL 2020 Hamburgers! Who doesn't get excited by hamburgers? I used to wonder why they were named this when there was no ham involved. It's because they get they their name from Hamburg, Germany, home of a cut of beef called the Hamburg steak that eventually evolved…

If you're hankering for authentic Italian food, a stellar wine selection, and a mini market to gather ingredients to prepare Sunday's pasta sauce, look no further than Italy Bottega in downtown St. Pete. This quaint storefront on Central Avenue has a focus on impeccably crafted paninis, Nutella filled donuts, and so much more! Being from…

Seafood Nachos - yellowfin tuna, crispy calamari, lobster, crab queso, peppadews, tomatillo lychee salsa, avocado crema & potato crisps

The Mill just celebrated their five year anniversary last week. Chef Ted Dorsey said that they originally had plans for a big celebration party before this pandemic hit. He woke up that morning and felt quite sad as it hit him that there would be no big party. We want you all to know that…

Whether you're craving a decked-out oat milk latte or a simple glass of bubbles, The Blend is a perfect one-stop-shop! The Blend specializes in coffee and wine in a trendy shop with a chic aesthetic. With two locations, one in downtown St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay Times building, and one in Old Northeast on…