Best Lunch Restaurants in St. Petersburg

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1. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

4.8

Exceptional(790)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Petersburg

Booked 27 times today

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.

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2. The Melting Pot - St Petersburg

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4.4

Awesome(997)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • St. Petersburg

We regret to announce that The Melting Pot of St. Petersburg has closed for business indefinitely as of Monday, April 13. The owners of the property on 4th Street have elected to sell the property. The location was forced to close its dining room on March 20 due to a state ban on dine-in service, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the real estate owner’s decision to sell the property. We appreciate the opportunity to have served the St. Petersburg community for over 32 years at this location.

3. The Library

4.7

Exceptional(3516)

Price: Expensive

• American • St. Petersburg

Booked 123 times today

At The Library, the familiar aroma of coffee, the promise of a delicious meal, and the anticipation of friendly buzz will offer a reprieve from the daily chaos. It is where the community as a whole comes to refill their cup, both proverbially and, often, quite literally. You will find dining options both inside and outside, as well as at the bar. For walk-up service, our pastry counter offers coffee, tea and pastries throughout the day. We look forward to serving the community, visitors, and hospital staff alike.For all other reservation request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.comFor all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below. https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

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4. Juno & the Peacock

4.6

Exceptional(295)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Petersburg

Booked 114 times today

The Story of the The Peacock and Juno is a tale where the goddess reassures her creatures that their talents were given to them with intention. The peacock with its plumage, the nightingale with his song, the eagle with its strength. Juno and the Peacock perfectly fits in without out theme of synchronicity and intention- The intention of every detail from decor and presentation, to each ingredient used and sourced, and most importantly, our flock of intentional and elegant hospitality.

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5. Stillwaters Tavern

4.9

Exceptional(544)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Petersburg

Booked 86 times today

Stillwaters Tavern opened in 2015 on Beach Drive offering modern American fare in an inviting post-industrial space. Casual, approachable food with impeccable service are the hallmarks of Stillwaters Tavern. With 20 beers on tap, wines on tap, and original cocktails created in-house, you’ll be able to find the perfect libation to go with your food. Come people watch on Beach Drive and enjoy a casual lunch or dinner at Stillwaters Tavern

6. Parkshore Grill

4.7

Exceptional(3541)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Petersburg

Booked 72 times today

Indoor and Outdoor dining along Beach Drive and overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin and beautiful Banyan trees at North Straub Park. Serving Lunch, Dinner and a Weekend Brunch. Chef Tyson Grant proudly serves All-Natural beef, pork and chicken, Gulf fish and organic produce. Accolades include the coveted Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, OpenTable's Top 100 Best Alfresco Restaurants in America and Diner's Choice Awards, Best Chef in Tampa Bay and Best Sidewalk Dining.

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7. The Urban Stillhouse - St. Petersburg

4.8

Exceptional(2764)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • St. Petersburg

Booked 70 times today

The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier Bourbon is a unique entertainment space featuring American cuisine centered around a wood-fired grill, innovative craft cocktails, and bourbon education. This 16,000 sq. ft restaurant bar and event space is influenced by the Horse Soldier Bourbon team’s historic background and favorite destinations including Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Canada, Scotland, and more.The leather sofas, wood-burning fireplaces, copper stills, and vast bourbon “library” will transport you.Dress Code:The official dress code for The Urban Stillhouse is “smart casual”. Gym clothes, beach attire including flip flops, clothing with holes, non-dressy tank tops and ball caps are not appropriate for the elevated experience our patrons have come to expect from us.

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8. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

4.7

Exceptional(963)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • St. Petersburg

Booked 62 times today

Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2023 #1 ‘Everyday Eats’ restaurant in the COUNTRY! Located at the base of the downtown St. Pete Pier, Doc Ford’s St. Pete is as stunning as it is delicious. With inside and outside views of both downtown St. Pete, and Tampa bay, there’s a seat in the house for everybody. Enjoy the sea-breeze on the seawall while enjoying a couple Doc Ford’s Mojitos and Yucatan Shrimp!

9. LALA St.Pete

4.7

Exceptional(494)

Price: Moderate

• French American • St. Petersburg

Booked 36 times today

LALA St. Pete offers a new way to spend your day, evening or night!Join us to enjoy a unique experience! Our menus offer an elevated approached of French, Mediterranean & Modern American cuisine. Our full bar features delicious Craft Cocktails, Wine & Champagne!Reserve a table in our dining area, on the patio, the rooftop bar or book a private karaoke room today! Looking for something fun to do? We offer Open Mic Karaoke in the dining room every Thursday 9pm+ & Friday 10pm+ | Live Music in the Courtyard from Thursday to Sunday 6pm+LALA St. Pete is destined to become your favorite hotspot.

10. Social Roost Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(92)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Petersburg

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Social Roost, located at the corner of 1st and 1st in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg! Social Roost is a local concept by owners, who brought their favorite dishes from around the world back to their hometown to share with the community. Here you will experience dishes from an amazing globally inspired scratch kitchen and the most amazing hand crafted cocktails St. Petersburg has to offer, all served in an upscale casual, fun, and vibrant atmosphere. Open for Brunch and Dinner Everyday Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays.People's Choice Award- Best St. Pete RestaurantPeoples Choice Award- Best Cocktail Tampa BaySt. Pete Life- Best St. Pete BrunchBest of the Bay- Best Wait StaffBest of the Bay- Best New RestaurantExecutive Chef Susan Burdian

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RitaVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Juno & the PeacockPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St. Petersburg
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4.6
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Gerianne
Tampa / Central Florida West •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my first time at this restaurant. I had wanted to try it for awhile. and was in the area . The ambience was nice with the noise level moderate for Lunch. Or server, Aurora was pleasant and accommodating. .The food that we ordered, the bacon, egg and arugula on sourdough was presented well, was hot and had great flavor. My daughter had the mahi tacos and enjoyed them. Some of the items on the menus seemed to be ll overpriced. . All in all a pleasant lunch. I probably only return if I happen to be in the area.
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The LibraryPrice: Expensive• American• St. Petersburg
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4.7
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Shari
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very friendly and attentive staff! We love the crab hush puppies and the deviled eggs. Always a wonderful experience.
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Stillwaters TavernPrice: Moderate• American• St. Petersburg
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4.9
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Bob
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Wonderful dinner where the experience held up to the great reviews. Ordered the pasta Bolognese and the Rigatoni entree, both were delicious. Pricing for meals were reasonable, cannot say the same for the wine at $20 for a 9 oz pour. Beer at $8 was fine and even better during happy hour at half price. Highly recommend the food, skip the wine.
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St PetePrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Petersburg
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4.8
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jblca123VIP
New York City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2020
Cole is always a great sever! We love this melting pot! Food never disappoints!!
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The Melting Pot - St PetersburgPrice: Expensive• Fondue• St. Petersburg
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4.4

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

2. The Melting Pot - St Petersburg

3. The Library

4. Juno & the Peacock

5. Stillwaters Tavern

6. Parkshore Grill

7. The Urban Stillhouse - St. Petersburg

8. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

9. LALA St.Pete

10. Social Roost Kitchen & Bar

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