DINING OUT
Lunch at this upscale new dining spot
is an inspiration to return for dinner
42 StPeteLifeMag.com January/February 2019
Grouper Nuggets
From the minute you walk through the doors of The Peabody, you
feel transported back in time. A serene setting of tables within an
old-fashioned library surrounding a bar. All of this located in the
Avenue South, next door to the new research institute. Once you
are inside, you would never know that a hospital is near.
The restaurant is brought to us by the owners of Tampa’s revered
Oxford Exchange. The inspiration behind The Peabody is simply
stated on their website, “George Peabody believed in the power
and importance of education in the lives of others. One of his many
legacies is The George Peabody Library, an institute he built for, and
dedicated to, the citizens of Baltimore in 1857.”
Over three visits, we noted that the menu appeared more to be
catered towards a lunch crowd rather than dinner, as there were not
many entrees on the menu, mostly salads and sandwiches. That has
made with shaved sirloin, roasted peppers, cheese, crispy onions
and the secret Peabody sauce. The steak sandwich itself was loaded
All sandwiches are served with their house-made chips, but you
can opt for fries instead for an upcharge. I did opt for fries and I am
so glad that I did. I dub them as crack fries. They were obviously
house-cut and seasoned and I ate every last one of them.
The Peabody located at
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
peabodyrestaurant.com
Mon - Fri 8 am – 9 pm
Sat – 9 am – 9 pm
Sun – 9 am – 5 pm
Kevin opted for the Burger on one visit and the Blackened Fish Tacos
on another. The burger was outstanding in my book, made with
double patties and served with white American cheese, lettuce,
tomato and the Peabody sauce. The tacos are served with chili
glaze, kale slaw, pico, feta and cumin aioli on a tortilla and served
tomatoes, Pistachios and dried cherries.
We tried the Grouper Bites appetizer which are served with key lime
aioli and fresno chile. These are simple yet complex at the same
combined with the aioli, the bite of the chiles and the freshness of
the grouper, this appetizer is a clear winner.
bacon and spicy tomato aioli served on a grilled red pepper
bibb lettuce, avocado and garlic aioli. It was delicious.
features some of the lunch selections but more entrees that weren’t
Grilled Salmon and Filet Mignon.
three lunch visits is any indication, then dinner will be spot on.
The Peabody
BY LORI BROWN
Lori Brown and Kevin Godbee write about the local food scene at
stpetersburgfoodies.com.
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