Gigi’s Italian Restaurants,
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 526-2400;105 107th Ave., Treasure
Island, (727) 360-6905; and 4399 Gulf Blvd,
St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344. Since 1967,
these family-owned Italian trattorias have
become legendary for their award-winning
pizza, traditional pasta entrées and flamegrilled
steaks. A selective wine list enhances
your dining experience. A gluten-free menu,
special event rooms, off-site catering and
delivery are available at all locations.
The 4th St. N. location in St. Petersburg,
which is now open for lunch at 11:30 am
Mon-Fri, has outdoor dining plus a new
fire pit, as well as half-price wine on
Wednesday and entertainment Wed-Sat.
All locations open daily from 4 PM.
$$-$$$, CM, X, C, W.
Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 623-9037. Native Italians Dominic
D’Angelo and Chef Anthony Mangiafico’s
passion for authentic Italian cuisine shows
in the deliciously prepared, beautifully
presented dishes they serve in this wellappointed
restaurant. Known for its table
side flamed “Bada Bing,” they also have
an extensive wine list, a pizza bar and
unexpected extras, such as half-priced $100
or less bottles of wine all day on Mondays.
A private room and catering are available.
Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-10 PM, Thurs-Sat
11 AM-2 AM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, X, C, W.
Guppy's on the Beach
Seafood Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy beautiful
sunsets and scrumptious food, Guppy's is
the place. Try their Upper Potato Crusted
Salmon, served in a pool of leek and garlic
sauce. For meat lovers, they serve tender
Prime filet mignon and New York strip
steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid wine
selection and full bar. Al fresco dining is
available on their protected patio. Guppy’s
is a sister restaurant of E&E Stakeout Grill
& Kokopelli’s Bar and Mystic Fish Seafood
Grill & Bar. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Guy Harvey RumFish Grill,
6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 329-1428. You can eat, drink and shop
here, where a huge aquarium forms one wall
of the dining room at this new destination
restaurant. Built on the TV show Tanked, the
tank is home to 30 species of large native fish.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner indoors
and out. There are bars, entertainment and a
Guy Harvey Shop. Open daily 7 AM-2 AM
$$$, CM, E, X, W.
The Hangar
Restaurant & Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg,
(Albert Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd floor
elevator provided), (727) 823-7767. Winner
of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger” and “Best
Jazz,” The Hangar has a full liquor bar and
a banquet room for up to 50 guests. It is
located directly on the airport runway,
across from the Mahaffey Theatre and the
Salvador Dalí Museum. “Dog friendly”
outdoor seating available. Live music
Wed-Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz
Jam performs on the first Monday of each
month. Open daily from 8 AM-10 PM.
$ (breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch & dinner),
E, D, X, W.
Jackie’s on Corey
Bistro and Catering,
338 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 320-6358. Come down Corey Avenue
and enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch.
Dine in or enjoy their dog-friendly outside
dining in an herb garden. A private dining
room is available for parties or special
events. You’ll enjoy yourself at this upscale,
but casual, restaurant with a unique and
amazing chef. A gluten-free menu is available,
as well as catering in-house or at any
size venue. Open Mon-Sat 11 AM-10 PM,
Sun 9 AM-2 PM Beer and wine is available
and they have live jazz Mon-Sat
6:30 PM and Sun 10 AM-2 PM
$$-$$$, RS, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is known
for its first-class food. They have a lunch
buffet with a daily theme and serve classic
gourmet fare. The stunning décor and excellent
service make Luna one of the area’s best
restaurants. They offer health conscious,
as well as traditional, selections.
Open daily 6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant.
They serve fine food, wine and spirits in a
beautiful park-like setting. Enjoy “dogfriendly”
outdoor dining along the sidewalk,
overlooking Straub Park and the Vinoy Yacht
Basin, or indoors, where you’re surrounded
by rich mahogany, plants and waterfalls.
Their new 100-seat banquet room is now
available for parties or special events.
Catering and weekend brunch are also
available. Valet parking. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
The Pub Waterfront Restaurant,
26025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 595-3172. Their three outdoor decks,
a large air-conditioned dining room, tiki bar
and lounge all overlook the Intracoastal
Waterway. Voted “Best Place to Dock and
Dine” for six years in a row with over 40
boat slips, it is open for lunch and dinner
daily. It offers fresh seafood, salads and
steaks, as well as burgers, filets, fish tacos
and lobster. Enjoy an a la carte breakfast on
Saturday 8 AM-11 AM, as well as a Sunday
breakfast buffet from 8 AM-1 PM. There is
a full-liquor bar. For over 50 years, the Pub
has been serving locals and tourists alike
as a fun place for individuals or large family
gatherings. Open Mon-Fri 11 AM-10 PM,
Sat-Sun 8 AM-10 PM.
$$, CM, E, D, X, W.
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