Dined during early bird dinner and it was great. Exceptional service. The food quality, portions…read moreand early bird pricing makes this a place to come back to.

This place is definitely a find! Amazing seafood! We found…read moreit while staying at St Pete Beach. They sat us outside since we wanted the nice sea breeze and the setting sun. Btw --ask (if possible) for Alan if you want the best service in St Pete Beach. He was super knowledgeable on every single dish and had the best of recommendations. Something tells me this guys is a true foodie! He said to try the Blue Fin Tuna appetizer which was killer esp with its teriyaki/blueberry sauce. We also split the Coconut Curry Snapper (Thai style curry btw) we added the Crispy Brussel sprouts as an addition. The snapper came out great -- soft, flavorful, and little sweet with a bit of a soft kick that complemented the coconut rice. Overall--it's one of the best spots on St Pete beach and would highly recommend.

This place is such a vibe! Came here on a Saturday evening for sunset, it was super busy, but that…read moreis to be expected! Service was quick. I got a wine and my husband got an IPA. There were no seats available at the bar. We found a little spot in the corner to stand and enjoy the sunset. They had a DJ playing nice beachy music. Will definitely be back for happy hour during the week!

Truly pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything at vista at the top was! We came during…read moresunset on a Tuesday and basically had the whole place to ourselves. We had some delicious cocktails (the dark rum old fashioned is to dieee for yummm) and we had the potatoes, sliders, salad and scallops. Everything was so delicious and the sunset was beautiful! Service was great! Can't wait to come back.

Charcuterie made to order in a cozy corner shop with more wine bottles than I can count and a…read morededicated, attentive staff? This place might just be my charcuterie dreams come true. A tiny restaurant can make a big impression because I'm still thinking about everything I ate here. The food was fabulous and so thoughtful. The brie & proscuitto crostinis come on a thin, crispy baguette layered with a proscuitto that was so creamy and salty, it went so well with the freshness of the microgreens, the crunch of the nuts and the sweet drizzle of hot honey with a tingle of spice. loved this! They offer diverse options for the charcuterie board (I chose the pick 3) so you can make so many pairings Brooke was stellar, super attentive even when it was packed. and I loved her recommendations! she knows what she's talking about and we love that!!! On my pick 3 board I got sopressata salami dry cured with chili peppers and black peppercorns, smoke hatchpepper Gouda and Cana de Cabra goat cheese from Spain. My waitress said the Cana de Cabra spanish goat cheese was "off the chain" and she waaaas NOT lying! skip the rind, but definitely try this cheese and expect blast off on your taste buds fr. It was earthy and velvety and creamy, just so good. Brooke was fantastic, as was this restaurant. Definitely worth checking out!

Stopping in to a new ish place in DTSP for some wine. Love the location. Quiet corner and a cool…read moredowntown vibe but not on central. Beer and wine selection is very good. A mix of many flavors and types. Small seating area and seat yourself if it is not busy. You can make reservations though. Brooke was awesome. Great suggestions on food and wine. Very friendly and helpful. We tried the carpaccio to start. Very fresh and tasty. My only ding would be it was a little too much balsamic for us. We like to taste the meat and the balsamic kinda covered it up a bit. Next we had the chorizo stuffed tomatoes. Delicious! Perfect size for 2 to share. Lots of flavors. Really good. Solid wine spot and I'm a really chill, non central spot.

My favorite part about this place is the ambience. So sweet with the pink flowery decor and…read morecharming porch. We sat outside and our server was lovely. My mother was touched when the chef said he made it with love. All the food was tasty. The wine was also crisp and refreshing.

Love this place! The ambiance is great with many seating options available inside and outside…read more Staff is always very knowledgeable of wine and will let you sample if you are unsure. Never tried their food but excited to try their brunch and new Floridian style menu coming up in July. They also do wine flights and have great happy hour options.

Excellent service, our waitress was great, The food was…read morealso excellent . It's also pet friendly, I'd highly recommend enjoying your meals here,

Rick's reef goes dive bar at the beach vibe, and it's hard to go wrong there. We came for some…read moresmall bites and a snack because we missed lunch, but too early for dinner. The lobster fries were good but pretty greasy and too much for one person. I could only eat a small portion, regardless of the good taste, it was a lot. And unfortunately the server wasn't the best in being attentive. Lastly our grouper bites were a bit rubbery and not very tasty.. The best part was the ambiance or vibes but even at that it's all outside and not the best for all weather.

Outstanding - probably one of, if not the, best Italian food I've ever had. My husband and I prefer…read moresaucy, flavorful, slightly spicy pasta dishes and Buona has a large menu with plenty of clearly-marked veggie options. They have outdoor seating both on their front space and also in the back, waterfront. We sat in the back (lovely views of the water) around 8pm on a Sunday and ordered the Brussels Sprouts (no pancetta), Mushroom Papardelle, and Ravioli alla Vodka. I was so excited to see Ravioli alla Vodka - I love ravioli and love vodka sauce - so this dish felt right up my alley. All the food, including the complimentary bread and olive tapenade, was delicious. We asked our server to request the pasta be extra saucy and he and the kitchen delivered! Really savory, creamy, cheesy pasta - the mushroom noodles had intense but not overwhelming mushroom flavor, and the ravioli was next-level. Brussels sprouts were crispy, with bites of tangy goat cheese and sweet honey. There were so many other things we wanted to try on the menu, including the luscious-sounding desserts, but maybe next time - highly recommend Buona.

I wanted to love this place not only to help out a local business but also because it came…read morerecommended. However, it fell short yesterday afternoon for us first-timers. Arrived to about a 1/2 full restaurant which was smaller than we expected. Seated promptly, menus presented, water ordered as my husband wanted to have time to look at the drink menu. We settled on the lunch menu with an order of bolognese and the meatball appetizer that we would share since Italian food is usually plentiful and filling. My husband also later ordered a glass of wine. Shortly after we were delivered bread to our table and we were confused because it looked like garlic knots. My husband said something to our waitress and I questioned maybe this bread goes with our lunch entree with the waitress standing right there and agreeing with me. We are not normally bread eaters and the more we looked at it, we thought it was a mistake. We flagged our waitress again as she was walking by and asked again. This time she said, "you did not order garlic knots?" and we said no, we ordered the meatball appetizer. She promptly takes the bread, goes back to the kitchen area and I thought I heard her say "lunch" to the chef, I assume. Not sure why this was confusing as my husband literally pointed at the lunch menu as he was ordering and saying we were going to split. Not a big deal at this point but then it seems like moments later she is back with the meatballs and the bolognese. We look at the dishes and we were literally shocked. We had never seen such small meatballs (2) for an appetizer for $9. I thought the meatballs would be redundant since we ordered bolognese but there was so little meat in the dish (maybe 2-3 teaspoons at the most) and so little pasta (think small salad bowl or plate size) that it was not redundant at all. A side of bread was brought with dipping oil as well. It was mid afternoon and we were very hungry at this point so we started eating.. Sadly the meatballs and bolognese were brought to us luke warm as if they had been warmed up. We certainly did not have a long wait so they were not sitting cooling down anywhere. We just ate our meal and ended up eating the bread (which was excellent) because it was not enough food for us. The waitress checked on us towards the end of our meal and finally brought my husband's 1/2 glass of $10 wine (we thought she had forgotten). We did not mention the temperature of the food because at that point we had already eaten it most of it. Looking at other reviews now I see some people did mention luke warm food and the owner did not seem to believe them. We know what was presented to us and yes, it was luke warm. We thought the food was pricey for what you get and the luke warm food on top of it makes us have no inclination to try this restaurant again. Overall we were not wowed by the quality of the food except the bread which we normally never eat.

There's something comforting about a classic, no-frills seafood spot by the water, and Shells…read moreSeafood delivers exactly that. This is the kind of place that feels like it's been around forever, in the best way. Spacious for the area, lively without being chaotic, and backed by attentive service that keeps things moving even when it's busy. The menu is extensive, and then just when you think you've seen it all, there's a specials board tucked away with even more to choose from. If you can time your visit right, Tuesday is the move. They run a buy one pound, get one pound half off deal on snow crab legs, and it's easily one of the best values around. The snow crab legs are fresh and satisfying, and the Dungeness crab holds its own as well. Both pair perfectly with their rich, drawn butter, simple but done right. Portion sizes here are no joke. The shrimp skewers are almost excessive in the best way. Three skewers loaded with roughly eight shrimp each, so you're looking at around two dozen shrimp total, all a solid medium-large size. It's the kind of dish that makes you pause when it hits the table. The shrimp pasta is another standout and clearly a house favorite. It's packed with flavor and easily one of the more memorable dishes on the menu. Good enough that ordering a second one to-go actually makes sense. The clam chowder, though, was the one miss. While it's loaded with plenty of clam meat and has a hearty base, there's a slightly smoky flavor that throws it off. If you're a chowder fan, it might not hit the mark. Probably something to skip next time. As for the crab cakes, they passed a pretty tough test. A Maryland native at the table gave them a strong approval, which says a lot. Pro tip: Get there early, ideally around lunch, if you want to lock in that snow crab deal. It's popular, and you don't want to risk missing out. Overall, this is a reliable, crowd-pleasing seafood spot that leans into big portions, solid execution, and a relaxed coastal vibe. Whether you're a local or just visiting St. Pete Beach, it's an easy recommendation and definitely worth a return trip.

My girlfriend and I ended up coming back to Shells as we try to hit this spot once every couple of…read moremonths. The food is always delicious and very reasonably priced. We decided to come here the night before Valentine's Day, after sunset, and it was well worth it. She got the crabcakes, I got a side salad and a bowl of the clam chowder, which I think is the best chowder in all of St. Pete. She got the shrimp and scallops pasta, while I got the seafood deluxe pasta, and it was out of this world. I had enough to take home for the next night, and we both split the desserts, which we also could only eat half. Our service was amazing, very attentive, and was there when we needed her to be. We cannot wait to go back again in the coming months.

The service was absolutely wonderful. Our server, Reed was top notch!…read moreThe restaurant ambiance was very relaxing and attractive. The food was spectacular to say the least. The creole rolls are a must! Our steaks were superb and we are not red meat eaters very often. We would highly recommend Middle Grounds and be sure to ask for Reed.

Everything. I also Love the fact that this used to be my favorite Breakfast Place. Robbies Pancake…read moreHouse and I can get my favorite Blueberry Pancakes for Dessert.