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Shrimpys Blues Bistro – A Hidden Treasure on St Pete Beach

Shrimpys NOLA BBQ Shrimp - Langostino Shrimp sauteed in butter, roasted garlic, white and black pepper

We had heard rave reviews for years about Shrimpys Blues Bistro but just never made it out there. I wish we hadn’t waited so long because the raves are definitely warranted. Owner, Richard Briggs, invited us in to taste some food off their menu a few weeks back. We were so impressed with the food […]

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Buoy’s Waterfront Bar & Grille Offers Relaxed Beach Dining

Buoys Waterfront Bar and Grill Seafood Fra Diavalo

Everything about Buoy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill feels tropical down to the food, cocktails, interior and views. Offering brunch, lunch and dinner daily, it’s all about the fresh ingredients and made from scratch sauces and strong drinks here. It’s super casual, in a good way, meaning you can roll up after a long day at […]

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Get Twisted at Twisted Tiki in St. Pete Beach

Twisted Tiki Twisted Tuna Nachos Close Up

Sometimes you just want to escape to an island paradise away from the crowded beach bars and lucky for us, Twisted Tiki on Corey Avenue has phenomenal tiki drinks and Hawaiian inspired foods that’ll transport you to that private island you’ve been dreaming about. There’s not a bad vibe in sight, just very boozy tiki […]

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The Sirata Beach Resort Hits High Marks with Harry’s, Rum Runners and Compass Grille

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 […]

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1200 Chophouse – Turf at the Surf

Angus Ribeye

Walking up to 1200 Chophouse you instantly feel at home. The restaurant is in, what appears to be, a former house with a large front porch. Inside, you are instantly taken aback by the beautiful cowhide covered wall across the room. It compliments the cozy nature of the small restaurant. Like its sister restaurant, Snappers, […]

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Sola Bistro: St. Pete Beach’s Charming Wine Bar with Thrilling Cuisine

The Carbonara, Ribeye and Amberjack special

Upon cruising down Gulf Blvd, the main drag of St. Pete Beach, You’ll notice a great deal of usual suspects: standard oceanside restaurants, unpretentious dive bars, a plethora of souvenir shops, beachgoers, and so on. One spot that most would not expect to stumble into is a cozy bistro and wine bar – cue Sola. […]

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Take a Dive into a Supreme Meal at Snapper’s Sea Grill

Stuffed Gulf Grouper

Owned by a local fisherman, Snapper’s Sea Grill on St. Pete beach is a local hotspot. As you walk up to Snapper’s there are lit tiki torches and mature palm trees lining the walkway bringing you to the front doors, which are made of beautiful stained glass in the shape of fish swimming in the […]

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Blue Fugu Japanese Steakhouse Won’t Leave You Feeling Blue

Blue Fugu Sushi

From elementary school to college I celebrated many birthdays of mine and friends at Japanese Steakhouses. It was such a novelty, to watch someone gleefully and impressively cook an entire meal right in front of your eyes, all the while creating onion volcanos and smiley faces out of rice. It’s been many years since I […]

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The Dewey Beach Bar & Grill Brings Invigorating Beach Fare to Pass-A-Grille

The Chicken Sandwich with Grits at The Dewey

When you think of beach dining, a few things probably come to mind: ordinary fried bar bites, cheap beers by the bucket-full, and gaudy Floridian decor. While there is nothing wrong with any of that, as it is often what beach goers are in search of. Therefore, there is certainly something to be said for […]

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Chill Out at Chill Restaurant & Bar in St. Pete Beach

Chill Restaurant & Bar

Without knowing about Chill Restaurant & Bar prior to visiting St. Pete Beach, you would miss it on your typical drive in or out. Tucked away, on what feels like a sleepy downtown street, sits Chill Restaurant & Bar. Once on the street, you can’t miss it. The restaurant is faced with deep red paint […]

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MadFish Restaurant – Going Mad for Land & Sea in St. Pete Beach

MadFish T-Bone and Angus Ribeye

When I first moved to St. Pete, I was convinced that I would frequent the beach for the sunshine and good food… but sometimes, life gets away from you and it doesn’t always work out the way you think. Last weekend, after nearly a year of living in St. Pete, I finally decided to try […]

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Find Your Happy Place at Grace
New Food and Drink Menus to Tantalize Your Tastebuds

Grace Restaurant

Ever since our first visit to Grace Restaurant, just after they opened in the summer of 2017, we have considered Grace to be an anomaly at the beach. Why? Because it has great food, great wine and great service in a beautiful, welcoming, non-pretentious atmosphere. Our first write up on Grace. A locals favorite, Grace continues […]

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