Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach

The Library is a delightful spot that truly understands the art of quality over quantity. Their limited menu is like a well-curated bookshelf—each selection thoughtfully placed and crafted to impress. Fresh ingredients and flawless execution make every dish feel like a bestseller. We visited for brunch and were pleasantly surprised by the live music outside. Now, if you're the type who enjoys a lively beat with your eggs Benedict, you'll feel right at home on the patio. For those of us who prefer our conversations uninterrupted—think whispered library tones rather than rock concert vibes—inside seating is the perfect retreat. Whether you're here for the food, the ambiance, or the tunes, The Library checks out as a great place to dine. Just be sure to pick your “reading nook” carefully—inside for quiet chats or outside for a musical interlude. Either way, this spot deserves a place on your go-to list!

Our meals were fabulous! Steak was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor. The crab cakes were perfection - lots of crab meat inside and a thin layer of crisp breading on the outside. Our cocktails were tasty as well. Our server was attentive and helpful. The background music was a little loud but not so much we couldn’t have a conversation. The only thing I found a bit odd was the smell of the restaurant - it’s not a bad smell but maybe an air freshener smell that makes for a weird combination with the smells of food. Overall - highly recommended!

We sat under the covered patio and it was a lovely evening for it. We ordered a cup of the lobster bisque and the seasonal butternut squash and crab bisque - both very good but I fancied the seasonal one better. We shared the burrata, lobscargot and the tuna sashimi. Everything was very fresh. Hard to mess up burrata. Lobscargot was delicious - great for those not willing to go for escargot. The tuna sashimi could lose the Old Bay seasoning - kinda messes up the flavor; too salty. But otherwise fresh and tasty.

Outstanding service, delicious choices for dinner and a great experience for our family. We enjoyed the grouper, scallops and bavette with several exceptional sides. Our server Matt is always the best, taking excellent care of our needs. The Restuarant is beautifully decorated and the ambiance exceeds expectation. One must remember you are paying for excellent food and service.

Our wait staff was great. Savana was excellent! Good recommendations, friendly and attentive! We have a family member who eats vegetarian and he loved the stuffed portobello. Our meals were delicious. Outdoor ambience was perfect. Could not have been better. Shared ice cream dessert of coconut and espresso chocolate was wonderful! Thank you for such a lovely holiday dining experience!