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Fresco's Waterfront Bistro, St. Petersburg, FL

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

4.7
4.7
783 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
21:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Healthy
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
  • 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.
  • 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 783 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Neighbourhood gem

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience by the water in St. Pete. Guests rave about the "best fish I've eaten," "amazing view," and "fabulous food & cocktails." With friendly, attentive service and a scenic dockside setting, it's a beloved spot for delicious meals and delightful ambiance.

783 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and our server Shea was great! Everyone enjoyed the even be and meal. We’ll be back for sure.

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  2. Matthew

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing seafood options, great atmosphere and service

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  3. Karen

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Fresco shrimp, tuna and grouper are fantastic!

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  4. Diana

    Cincinnati

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Fresco’s, food was good but service was a lot slower than normal. It was midweek at 5pm so floor not full. We sat about 20 minutes before a server came to our table. Once waited our server was great! Maybe we came at a shift change or there was some table confusion? Will be back for sure!!!

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  5. Lisa

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been there in quite a while. Our meal was delicious, the view was great and our server, Annabelle was top notch! We also found parking right next to the restaurant!

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  6. Ian

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and our server John was great. We had to sit inside because of a storm and the main reason for going to Frescos is for outside dining. That’s why ambiance only got 3 stars.

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  7. Sylvia

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a great fun place on the waterfront in St Pete! Food is fine! Great cocktails too! Fantastic location!

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  8. Alex

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service were great and the restaurant had awesome views and atmosphere!

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  9. Leary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute delight!! Fresco's is one of our favorite restaurants! We love the sauce that comes on their crab cakes!

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  10. Angelal

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent views, wonderful service and the bowls were huge! Good value for money.

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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 4.7 stars by 783 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 3 times today

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
  • Phone number
    (727) 894-4429
  • Catering
    We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.
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