Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Name: Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
Address: 300 2nd Ave. Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL, United States, 33701
Telephone: (727) 894-4429
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

795 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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Due to COVID_19 and demand, we are only accepting Walk Ins over the weekend. All Reservations will be for outdoor dining, if you have a preference to sit inside please make a note and we will do our best to accommodate. There are 10 metered boat slips that are city owned. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(727) 894-4429
Website
http://www.frescoswaterfront.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gilberto Bustos Lorenzo
Catering
We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.

Location
300 2nd Ave. Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Area
St. Petersburg
Cross Street
Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE
Parking details
We have 8 restaurant spots for Fresco's Parking. Parking meters are located along Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE. We validate parking for the sundial parking garage, bring your ticket in and park for free! Download the free Nickle Ride Eco-Friendly app and request the free ride to Frescos! Want to come by boat? There are 10 metered boat slips too!
Public transit
St. Pete Trolley
Entertainment
We offer Live Music on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9..bring in a pay-stub and get 40% off if you are in the Service Industry.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for outdoor dining
St. Petersburg
Great for outdoor dining
St. Petersburg
Great for scenic views
St. Petersburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing seafood options" and "fantastic views." The waterfront location provides a "great atmosphere," complemented by friendly and attentive service. Signature dishes like Ahi Tuna with mango salsa and crab cakes are highly praised, making it a "definitely highly recommend" destination.

795 Reviews

E
Eric
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Sever was 5+ starts. The atmosphere was perfect at sunset. Got a great table due to our reservation. Food was good but smaller portions. Would go back!!!
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Eric
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Took wife out for valentine’s date. Seating was terrible. Instead of a table overlooking the water and docks, we were seated right behind the hostess station with a view of the parking lot and street - NOT what I had envisioned for a rare night out on the town with the kids. Waiter was not knowledgeable about menu. We settled for the Valentine’s Day special. Drinks were mediocre at best and the food was not memorable. In fact, the surf and turf steak was overcooked and dry in spite of ordering it medium rare. Waiter did knock off both drinks to try to make up for the lackluster food. Super disappointed and will not be returning.
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Christine
VIP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were excellent. Red fish was really good. Place was packed but you’d never know it with how fast we gout our drinks and meals. Highly recommend.
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Kate
VIP
Philadelphia
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Fresco’s for Valentine’s Day and they had placed a lot of extra tables and chairs outside to accommodate the high demand for date night. But it did not affect their service or food quality one bit. Everything we had was delicious and we really enjoyed our night. Will definitely be going back again soon.
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Pamela
Southwest Florida
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Parking very difficult and they do NOT validate for parking garage. Food was decent other than the sirloin steak was tough. Server was friendly and it was nice sitting outside with water view. Shrimp appetizer was very good.
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Anna Mae
VIP
Philadelphia
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent setting but somewhat pricey. Signature Thai Mahi Mahi removed from the menu was a disappointment. Service is mostly on point.
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Gabriela
VIP
Tampa
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service wasn’t very good. Unfortunately neither were the drinks. Food took an hour and the place wasn’t very busy. Wouldn’t dine again. There are much better spots in this area for dinner.
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Aline
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food and outside seating were great. Baja fish tacos, salmon and ahi tuna platter were well prepared. Our server lacked hospitality and enthusiasm.
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Larry
Southwest Florida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All was fine. Good service, food and atmosphere. Nice location.
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Sergio
VIP
Jacksonville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
London was a fantastic server, we needed an early lunch reservation due to a meeting, and this worked out perfectly. The Ahi Tuna with mango salsa and rice, and the cold lobster roll were absolutely fantastic. I normally don’t finish a complete meal, but this was so good. I couldn’t stop. Highly recommend eating here!
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FAQs

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 894-4429.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

300 2nd Ave. Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

Cross Street
Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE
Area
St. Petersburg
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have 8 restaurant spots for Fresco's Parking. Parking meters are located along Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE. We validate parking for the sundial parking garage, bring your ticket in and park for free! Download the free Nickle Ride Eco-Friendly app and request the free ride to Frescos! Want to come by boat? There are 10 metered boat slips too!
Public transit
St. Pete Trolley
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gilberto Bustos Lorenzo
Entertainment
We offer Live Music on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9..bring in a pay-stub and get 40% off if you are in the Service Industry.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frescoswaterfront.com/
Phone number
(727) 894-4429
Catering
We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fresco's Waterfront Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Fresco's Waterfront Bistro currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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