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The Library, St. Petersburg, FL
Award-winning

The Library

4.7
4.7
3567 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
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.com

For 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 Brunch Sat 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–17:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (727) 369-9969
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Meyer
  • Private party facilities
    Good day,For any reservations 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Cross Street
    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bourbon Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    All day and night on Thursdays be sure to ask about our new bourbon flights. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.
  • Wine Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Come experience half price of all bottles of Wine and Champagne under $110 on Wednesdays only. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.
  • Library Book Club for Lunch

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    29 Jan 2025 only
    11:00
    Hello everyone! We’re excited to invite you to another great book club experience at The Library. Starting this month, we’ll be hosting two book clubs each month. Be sure to sign up soon and join us for our brand-new book club during lunch hours!

What 3,567 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for groups

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library impresses with its "amazing" service and "delicious" food. Standout dishes include the cauliflower appetizer and delectable brunch options. The restaurant's atmosphere is often described as "charming," making it perfect for special occasions. While some dishes need refinement, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended by patrons.
3,567 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was exceptional. The food was a little on the expensive side, but delicious. Boy does it get loud in there at the height of lunch hour. Glad we went early, but kind of happy to leave when we couldn't really converse any longer.

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  2. Kerry

    VIP

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the birthday breakfast for my mom. Our server, and I'm sorry I forgot her name, was lovely, knowledgeable, and friendly.

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  3. Kayla

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service at The Library is always consistent. The eggs Benedict and Nutella French toast are great along with the avocado deviled eggs.

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  4. Ed

    VIP

    Tampa

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service and special birthday treat!

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  5. MaryAnn

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved loved loved this place! Great vibe and amazing food.

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  6. Mariah

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute spot! Great food, seasonal specials, always enjoyable.

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  7. christina

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, not great. Good service + good ambiance.

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  8. Kelsey

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal in a great atmosphere. French fries were perfect.

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  9. Rachael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch inside at the library. They had live music and the appetizers and mains were great. We came back the following week!

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  10. Franco

    VIP

    Tampa

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We haven’t been to the Library in a while and decided to have dinner with friends. There is a sense that the restaurant has lost its luster. The front staff seemed polite and sat is promptly. kindly of empty for a Thursday evening. The first table was under very harsh bookcase lighting and they moved us at our request. Lighting in the restaurant is poorly designed. There are many pendants with exposed bulbs that are harsh with minimal accent lighting that isn’t glaring. Need much improvement. The upholstery on the banquettes looks a bit worn. A bit of maintenance would go a long way. Service was good but a bit slow between courses. The cocktails were tasty. Food had nice flavors. The cauliflower app was delicious.. the desert menus was underwhelming so we skipped it. Location is unusual in the middle of hospital building and shared bathrooms which I think is a big hindrance to making this an institution in St. Pete. I think it might be time for a refresh or relocation.

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FAQs

The Library offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Library also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 369-9969.

The Library is rated 4.7 stars by 3567 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Library

600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 Brunch Sat 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–17:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Meyer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (727) 369-9969
  • Private party facilities
    Good day,For any reservations 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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