We wandered into The Ball Joint and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I chose 6 meatballs with 3…read moredifferent sauces. I enjoyed sampling the sauces and it was all delicious. My husband also enjoyed his Cajun Meatballs and Fettuccine. The restaurants sits right on the Pinellas bike trail, so plan a stop during your next ride!

I didn't just eat at The Ball Joint--I had a full-blown flavor encounter. From the moment I walked…read morein, the vibe hit that sweet spot between chill neighborhood joint and creative food lab. The space feels alive--music low enough for conversation, but high enough to keep the energy fun. Now, the food. Whoever's in that kitchen clearly cares about their craft. Every bite of my meal felt intentional--the kind of cooking that tells you someone's actually proud of what they plate. The texture, the seasoning, that balance of savory heat and crisp freshness--it's the kind of food that makes you look around the table just to say, "Yo, are you tasting this too?" The staff deserves a shoutout, too. Friendly without being fake, attentive without hovering. They made me feel like a regular even though it was my first visit. If you're the kind of person who loves discovering those local gems where passion meets comfort food, this is it. St. Pete's got plenty of spots to eat, but The Ball Joint is one of the rare ones you remember. Go to there website: https://www.wewantballs.com/ Truly amazing food experience!!

Hands down, our favorite place! The beer is ice cold and…read moredelicious. The food is amazing! Don't sleep on the specials! The dessert is our favorite place...but really it feels like home, because of the fantastic people!

We came here for lunch after an activity at our son's school around the corner. The service was…read morewonderful and fast. I wasn't expecting the fried mushrooms to be so good! They were so flavorful and fresh. Our club sandwich and wings were also amazing. We loved it! Shout out to Shane- doing it all behind the bar and around the restaurant!

I only have great things to say about this place! Call your order in and they bring it out to for…read morecurbside pickup. This is the only option they offer so don't expect to go here and think you're going to dine in. I had the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta and it was a large portion of food, well seasoned and great priced. It came with a side of broccoli and garlic toast. They do offer different specials on certain days of the week and they also have a menu that stays the same. Get to Bajas!

I had the meat loaf with yams, mac and cheese,potato salad and a side of banana pudding. Everything…read morewas good. I'm excited to try other things on the menu.

The French toast is the best. They make excellent biscuits as well. The service is fast and…read morefriendly.

Such a great spot in St. Pete! They are known for their biscuits, and they definitely live up to…read morethe hype. The biscuits were fresh, fluffy, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The pancakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, and unfortunately my bacon came out a little dry. Overall, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the service was friendly. I would definitely come back, especially for those biscuits and their homemade jam! What I ordered: - Traditional Beni: Ham & hollandaise come on a house-made biscuit with side of potatoes 2 poached eggs - 2 Eggs Your Way:2 cage free eggs prepared to your liking with home fried potatoes and house made biscuit - Blueberry & Lemon curd Pancakes: Blueberry Pancakes layered with Lemon curd, and sprinkled with more blueberries and topped with more lemon curd!

Brunch review incoming! Everything about this place was phenomenal. I love that they have a mimosa…read moreand Bloody Mary deal on Saturdays! Service was stellar, our server checked up on us multiple times. Plus this restaurant is pretty spacious inside :) The zesty Bloody Mary was really good! The banana French toast was fantastic also! I loved that it came with so much. The avocado toast for a starter was good but I was hoping the toast part would be a little more toasted. My fiancé's fried chicken fried rice special was probably the best thing that was ordered at the table. The side of potatoes were also DELICIOUSSS. I would definitely come back for brunch. And honestly I was so impressed with it that I would come back for dinner also!

Noble Crust is one of my go-to spots when I'm near downtown St. Pete, but today came with a bit of…read morea letdown: the Noble Pig pizza is off the menu, replaced by the Figgy Piggy. It was fine, but no substitute -- the honey made it a little too sweet for my taste. Still a solid pizza, just not the same. For apps we went with fried green tomatoes, truffle fries, and crispy fried wings -- a great spread to share. The tomatoes were excellent, still a little firm and not soggy, with just the right amount of crisp on the coating. The wings had a nice hot-and-sweet buffalo glaze, and the truffle fries were so good we ended up ordering a second round. The kids went with sandwiches. The Triple Smashburger was massive, towering height, though I'll note the patties were thicker than a traditional smash burger. The crispy chicken sandwich was excellent -- moist and crispy in every bite, and we upgraded to hot honey on the waiter's recommendation, which was a great call. Still one of my favorite spots in St. Pete, but Noble Crust, please bring back the Noble Pig.

After watching sunrise on the beach I was starving! My friend said she knew a casual place for…read morebreakfast that would be able to serve me the Bloody Mary I needed! And boy, oh boy, was she right! Kissin' Cuzzins isn't just for family members bring your friends! Our server was super nice and we chatted like long time friends and he brought our drinks and food asap! When I ordered I actually said, it all looks so good I want one of everything on the menu! I didn't order all the items on the menu but I ordered so much we have leftovers for lunch! I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes and the okra! Those are two things that have to be cooked to perfection and yes, they were! The cook at this restaurant knows what he's doing in the kitchen, that's for sure! On the top of the yummy list are the sausage gravy and biscuits, grits, BLT with bacon cooked the way it should be... not too soft, not too crispy. Goldilocks would definitely steal it off the plates of the three bears! Whatever you order just know you're at the right restaurant for a delicious meal and you'll be satisfied when you walk out the door!

We were vacationing in St. Pete's to see the Phillies play during Spring Training. While looking up…read morebreakfast spots on Yelp, this place stood out because it had so many positive reviews. Inside, it looks like a classic diner, and the staff were friendly, which made for a welcoming atmosphere. That said, the food itself was a bit "meh." The biscuits were definitely the highlight, but nothing else really stood out. The grits in particular were a bit overcooked and had a very gummy texture. With so many other breakfast options in the area, we might skip this one on a future visit.

food was really good , i got the pink sauce with blackened chicken ! the customer service was…read moreamazing .. you can tell love is put into this restaurant . the owners run the location and pride is held by quality of food and taste ! the owner shared with me how everything is made from scratch and all deserts are cooked by the woman herself ! definitely would recommend this mom and pop shop !! :)

Formerly HomeStyle Scratch Kitchen, Papa's Italian Factory is a truly authentic Italian eatery. My…read morehusband and I are originally from the NT tri-state area and are always searching for great Italian food. A few of our favorites are their Eggplant Parmesan, Sausage and Peppers and the Cannolis. Donna, the owner and chef along with her husband, also have pre-made meals that you just need to heat up and serve. If you love great Italian food, definitely head over to Papa's Italian Factory.

Many years ago, when we lived in Atlanta Georgia my family had an absolute favourite spot to dine…read more That place was called Po Folks. It had family style meals on long tables that felt like you joined multiple families at a big feast. We were giant fans of their fried chicken and their hush puppies. Unfortunately, like so many restaurants Po Folks closed their doors forever and our favourite dining place became only a memory. That was until we visited my sister in Saint Petersburg, Florida. While looking for a local restaurant, lo and behold, we found a Po folks! Upon further investigation we found that there are five Po Folks restaurants still in existence and except for the Saint Petersburg location all are in northern Florida. With our expectations off the chart, understanding that memories are often better than the actual events, we visited the Saint Petersburg's Po Folks Restaurant. Although the decor was somewhat different (not as large and the old white and blue chequered design is now red and white), we're happy to report that the food was just as good. The Service: Our server was delightful and happy to hear about our previous experience. She made sure our new experience was just as delightful with our glasses always full and our every request fulfilled in a timely manner. The ambiance.: Po folks is set up to feel like a family dining picnic. Designed to feel like a family dining picnic, it's feel is quite a change from the typical Metro Restaurant experience. The design matches the type of 'cookin' and friendly service to a tee. The food: How we initially found the Saint Petersburg Po Folks came about by a challenge we have faced since our move to Florida and that is finding a well-made whole catfish. In Texas there were many restaurants that offered whole (not filets) catfish to choose from. Not in Florida where we have not found a single restaurant that offers whole catfish. But lo and behold, Po Folks came up when we made our "whole catfish" search. Although not quite as large a catfish as what we are used to in Texas, the catfish was delightfully moist and flaky and easily came off the bone. The fried chicken and fried okra were just as fantastic as we remembered and the hush puppies were moist and a bit sweet, just as we love them. We also tried their lemonade which was well balanced (not too tart or too sweet.). We're sad that there is no Po Folks down in the south Florida area but as my sister said "we'll now be seeing a lot more of you, just be sure to stop in and visit with us along with your visit to Po folks."

Awesome food! Everybody loved the food. We miss the nostalgia though. Gone is the tea in mason jars…read moreand the days of none of the plates or utensils were matching. Service was good

I love this place! I love to see the owner working just hard as the staff. Jean, you are the best…read moreand you made a great hire with Fiona. The wait staff of Jessica, the kitchen manger,Jennifer and Julie are very good servers! Julie Gardner Happy Customer who owns a Metro Diner Tee shirt

I decided to visit your restaurant this morning. To…read morecelebrate my birthday. Along with using my 50% off the meal coupon in my email And the free piece of chocolate cake for my birthday. I decided to order a BLT which is my all-time favorite. I told Alisa who was my server. To leave off the lettuce and tomato. And please add pickles, onions, and avocado. I also ordered onion rings instead of the French fries. The BLT was PHENOMENAL as ALWAYS. It's even BETTER when U add avocado.. The onion rings were piping hot and delicious. The whole meal experience was a definite win win.. Thanks, to Alisa. Who was very attentive and SWEET.. I really LOVE Metro Diner.. Because, I've NEVER had a bad meal and or experience.. Because, it's consistent ALL the way around... Thanks, for another GREAT experience...

Best food in the south straight from the house to your mouth yuuumm if I could I would give it 10…read morestars experienced loved it and recommend it

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