Finally made it here…read more We got the food they recommend that day, light and refreshing They offer 3/ 5 sake tastings. You can tell them what you prefer Tried ube mocktail. Good, but I feel like the ube colada might be more balanced Abe Junmai Notes of tangerine and grapefruit. It was fine, but not as refreshing as I expected Kamoizumi 'Happy Bride' Tangerine, key lime pie, froyo vibes. This one was really nice, smooth, a little sweet There was also a more classic one that's aromatic and comforting Overall a fun spot if you're into sake

This place is a jewel. The ambience takes you to another place - a tea house? Service is friendly…read moreand efficient. Food was beautiful and creative. Took off one star because I'm old (53) and would prefer a little more light (literally no lights) and maybe a little more menu options. But we loved!

St. Pete is full of great places to eat and Wild Child is near the top of that list for me…read more The location itself has a nice cozy indoor seating section but with limited seating I'm glad we had a reservation. There is outdoor seating as well however. The drinks were all great and I wish I could remember what they were, but the bartender did a great job and they were all delicious with generous pours. I do remember we tried the Bad Bunny and the Paloma, but I ended up switching to regular margaritas which were well done. I docked 1 star for food simply because the menu is pretty small, but I loved the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich and my dinner date liked their salad. I'd definitely come back again and just hope that maybe the menu rotates or gets updated regularly.

Well done. I really…read moreenjoy this place. Like a lot a lot. I mean come on. Look at the spread. My friends are frequent flyers here and I was so lucky to tag along. These guys are seasoned pro's and based off the style of how we ordered, it showed. The food was unreal, a wide variety of dishes all delivering to the top mark. Handhelds, fork and knife and even some spoons were involved for this meal. I loved it. I sat outside and it felt great. Tons of fans, a good vibe, I felt like I was on a lil vacation. It felt like I should have been eating what I was, where I was. Such a good experience. Such good food and even better company. Come on down, don't be a fool. This place kicks.

Specialty drinks are well presented and taste amazing. Kind of like a upbeat art bar. Big outdoor…read moresitting area, real elegant ambience mixed older crowd I would say between 30 and 50 years old. Good place for a date or hang out with friends.

Beautiful speakeasy bar vibes but filled with young college frat boys trying to pick up girls at…read morethe bar. The bottle selection is impressive and the decor is very cool. The cocktail menu is unique and extensive. The female bartender on a Saturday night was very rude. It was too loud for her to hear my order so she just rolled her eyes and turned away from me. Luckily the gentleman bartender was kind enough to lean over to hear my order. I got a East Ish India cocktail and it was delicious. More sour than sweet but well made.

Love love the Christmas drinks. It's so festive, they have a tree and lots of lights. The drinks…read moreare great prices and I always get the peppermint drink. All the drinks are strong but yummy.

Love the vibe, excellent service, delicious crafty cocktails. I wish I didn't live so far away…read morebecause this would be a regular spot for me.

Dirty Laundry is a restaurant and speakeasy, disguised as a laundromat! We caught sight of this…read moreplace while walking around west downtown St. Pete, FL near the giant ice cream cone sculpture. It was midday on a weekend, (Apr 2026), and they were serving a short lunch menu. We got a handful of savory beef empanadas with strong black brightly flavored espresso, one with a splash of almond milk. We were tempted by their nitro cold-brew, but instead moved on to chomp on fun zingy chili-lime yucca fries with chipotle aioli, completely compatible with ice-cold Pacifica Clara pilsner and Modelo lager from among craft and classics on-tap. This is a pleasant spot for a Saturday or Sunday midday retreat. We gotta come back in the evening (Thu-Sun) when we're cool enough for their speakeasy :-)

Dirty Laundry Speakeasy is EVERYTHING. Genius concept, incredible vibes, and such a cool, diverse…read morecrowd. My husband and I had an absolute time--we loved it so much we went both Friday and Saturday. The drinks were fire. I had an espresso martini, and it was the best one I've had while in town. He had the passion fruit mojito, and yes honey... perfection. Real dope spot. Don't hesitate--GO.

We FINALLY tried Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge and WOW, was it good! We wanted an early dinner so we made…read morereservations for 5:15pm on a Friday - it was lovely and quiet at that time, but it got busier as we were leaving. It seems an ideal place to go with friends and order a variety of dishes to sample and share. We began with their signature Peruvian Ceviche with coconut and kafir lime (the non-spicy version for me - there is also an ají amarillo version you can get with a bit of a kick to it) and the Smoked Mussels Toast. The ceviche was served in a deceivingly small bowl that contained a generous amount of fish and it came with crispy plantain chips. The mussels toast is a dish I NEVER would have ordered myself, but I let my husband pick and it turned out to be my favorite surprise of the meal. Served on crispy toast points with salsa macha aioli and a green pepper adobo that worked beautifully together. I could not rave enough about this dish! (Just try it! You'll thank me!) Our next 2 small plates were the Pulpo a la Gallega and the Lollipop Lamb Chops - both incredible. The octopus had a lovely char, but was very tender. It was served with crispy and slightly spicy papas bravas. The lamb chops were served on a bed of pistachio butter - and yeah, it was AS amazing as it sounds. My only complaint is I wanted about 6 more lamb chops...I kid, I kid. But seriously, we will probably order 2 plates of these next time. Deliciously tender and again, had a lovely chargrilled taste to it. At this point, we were too full for any more savory small plates, but, there was just enough room for dessert! We tried the Guava Sorbet, topped with a rum and cream cheese fondant icing and pomegranate seeds. This was light, refreshing, surprising, and I would 100% recommend it to cap off a good meal if you want something a little sweet that isn't too heavy. We also ordered the Mini Churros, which were a little more indulgent, filled with a light custard cream, topped with a sweet and salty plantain and graham cracker crumble, and served with a dark bittersweet chocolate sauce and a tart passion fruit sauce. I don't typically love sauce with my churros, but both of these were so good we practically drank them like shots! For our first experience at Pulpo, it was fantastic! Looking forward to a return visit to try even more of their dishes and cocktails.

Came here to meet up with friends to catch up on life. Usually when that happens, we order a lot of…read moredrinks and appetizers! Good thing this place had a lot of tapas :) Our server Andrea was great and gave amazing drink recommendations based on some quick questions she asked. We loved all the drinks we tried. For food, we started with the Smoked Mussels Toast, Duck Confit Empanadas, Mixed Skewer Asado, Gambas al Ajillo. For the entrees, we shared a Branzino Grilled à la Plancha and the Paella of Duck Confit & Roasted Local Mushrooms. HIGHLY recommend both entrees we tried. We also enjoyed the small plates too (the appetizers), but everything on the menu looked good and we were having a hard time choosing. Next time we'll probably order other things and make a final decision on our favorites. We were sat inside this time, but when it gets a little cooler outside, I think we'll try to get a table outside when they have a live music!

Pros: Ambiance was so cool. In one of those little…read moresemi-circle hangar things. Delicately lit inside. It was a whole vibe. Service was excellent. Very friendly guy who made excellent recommendations based on flavor and taste. The food was great. Not "great for being vegan," but just great. I was very pleased with the high quality dishes here. Cons: No cons at all. Tips: The whole menu was delicious, but I want to tell you to save room for dessert. That was an excellent cheesecake.

Great all-vegan spot that does weekend brunch, which we decided to check out. I ordered the…read moreBreakfast Banh Mi ($17), which comes with breakfast potatoes, and my wife ordered the Slam Grand ($18) (pancakes, sausage or bacon, JUST Egg, and potatoes). We were both quite satisfied with our dishes, especially the sausage we each got. Therre's no drip coffee, just expensive espresso-based beverages ($6+). Also not impressed that they had a 3.5% "kitchen appreciation fee" to the bill, then prompt you for an additional standard tip on top of that. If you need to charge more, just add it to the dish price! But I guess we're in the age of restaurants needing to charge more for things without wanting to make food prices seem too inflated. Overall, good food. If I lived in St Pete, I'd definitely come here a lot.

We stopped in to check out Noble Tavern after I read a wonderful write-up for the place in the…read moreTampa Bay Times. We came away very, very impressed! Some things to note. The restaurant is located in the ground floor of the Tru by Hilton Hotel. Parking wasn't an issue during our visit because it was an early Thursday evening, so street parking on Central was available, but I can imagine it being a little challenging on busier nights. Loved the quirky, kind of all-over-the-place decor here. Vintage fixtures and mismatched furnishings all come together to deliver a warm, charming space that feels like anything-but a hotel restaurant bar. Lots of love for the cocktails here, too. We tried the Golden Hour, the Metal Plane, and the Strawberry Paloma. Golden Hour was my favorite, though the flavor wasn't quite consistent between my first and second ones. Also, they make a VERY good Espresso Martini for anyone who enjoys those. For food, we tried the Beef Empanadas, the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the 1650 Burger. All were tasty, but I think the burger turned out to be the best bang for the buck -- it's a huge portion for only $13 and it's delicious! The chicken sandwich was tasty, but the Gochujang sauce was a little sweeter than I thought it would be. Lots to like about the empanadas, too -- the beef is deliciously seasoned and the outer pastry is light and crusty. Great appetizer or meal, depending on how hungry you happen to be. To top it all off, we had very friendly service from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

Stumbled upon the Noble Tavern while wandering St. Pete with a group of friends after a Rays game…read moreat Tropicana Field. It was definitely a good choice, as places closer to the ballpark were really busy and much louder (not conducive to carrying on a conversation). I appreciated all the unique paintings and decor, as they gave off a great upscale pub vibe. To start off, we ordered the jumbo crispy wings (4.5/5), which were of excellent quality although not all of us were fans of the flavor of the dry rub. I ordered the 1650 burger (3.75/5) which was a good, quality burger, however it was a bit on the dry side (not for those who prefer a more grilled or greasy burger) and I wasn't the biggest fan of the cheese (the waitress kept saying that menu items couldn't be customized, which I found a bit odd). All the dessert options looked great, so we shared the cinnamon roll bread pudding (4.5/5) and carrot cake (3.75/5). Both were of decent quality, but I'm very picky with regards to carrot cake recipes, and it wasn't in my wheelhouse for what I prefer in a carrot cake. Service (4/5) was generally attentive and friendly throughout the meal. We all agreed that Noble Tavern was a good dinner option in St. Pete, and had a nice atmosphere such that we'd return if in this area again.

Truly Unforgettable Culinary Journey at Red Thread…read more Our dinner at Red Thread was nothing short of spectacular -- a five-star experience from the moment we stepped through the door until the final sip of our after-dinner drink. We visited to celebrate a milestone birthday, and the team not only met but exceeded every expectation, weaving subtle, thoughtful surprises into the evening that made us feel truly special. The atmosphere is opulent yet completely approachable -- warm, intimate, and alive with cultural richness. You can feel the intention behind every detail: the plush banquettes adorned with intricately embroidered throw pillows, the soft glow of lantern-style lighting, and the perfectly placed gold-tipped cocktail picks that make even the smallest moment feel curated. It's elegant without pretense, like being welcomed into a beautifully kept secret along the Silk Road. Service was led by Katie and Elijah, who were nothing short of exceptional. Their warmth, precision, and deep knowledge of both the menu and the restaurant's rich aesthetic elevated the entire evening. They guided us with confidence, shared stories behind the dishes, and ensured every need was met before we even voiced it. Now, the food -- where do we begin? Red Thread delivers flavors that are bold, layered, and deeply authentic. We started with the spread and small bites platter, and it was immediately clear we were in for something extraordinary. The tabbouleh was bright and herb-forward, with finely chopped parsley, tomato, and bulgur kissed by lemon -- a perfect balance of freshness and zing. The falafel were golden-crisp on the outside, tender within, and served with a bright mint yogurt. So delish! For our mains: the salmon, seasoned with fragrant za'atar and resting atop creamy spanakorizo (spinach and rice), was cooked to buttery perfection. The addition of crumbled feta and a cooling lemon yogurt sauce brought a bright, tangy contrast that elevated every bite. The pork chop, served with tri-color potatoes and glazed in a rich port beurre rouge with rosemary and a whisper of parmesan, was magnificent -- juicy, deeply savory, and beautifully seared. And the beef short rib? Unbelievably tender, with a warm curry base, sweet-spicy melon kimchi, and saffron rice that perfumed the air. The cardamom chèvre melted into the mix, adding a creamy, floral depth that was nothing short of inspired. Every dish told a story -- of distant lands, ancient trade routes, and a chef who clearly treats spice like sacred heirloom. To know these flavors are crafted with spices imported directly from the regions that inspired them explains the unmatched authenticity in every bite. Red Thread stands alone in St. Petersburg -- not just in flavor, but in feeling. We'll be back -- no question -- to explore their brunch and dive deeper into this beautiful narrative they've created on a plate. To everyone reading: This is the kind of restaurant that deserves to be discovered, celebrated, and filled to capacity every single night. Go. Taste. Feel. Red Thread isn't just dinner -- it's a journey. And it's not to be missed.

We finally checked out Red Thread and it was delicious!…read more Great ambiance (both indoors and their outdoor courtyard, can't go wrong with either option) that fits the "silk road" vibe, with awesome food and friendly service. We started with the dip trio (beet hummus, olive tapenade, and babaganoush with fluffy pita triangles), which was fantastic. Each dip had an awesome flavor, especially the beet hummus. We also got the tahini, date, and cashew salad and loved it. My husband isn't a salad guy and said he'd only have a bite, but then he ate half. The rich and spicy tahini mixed with the sweet date, creamy cashew, and fresh/crisp salad was such a great flavor combo. I will note, they go heavy with the tahini on the salad, but we weren't complaining. I got the zataar salmon for my main. A deliciously spiced zataar crust on top of a delicately flaky salmon made for a wonderful meal. My husband got the kafta en croute, which were ground lamb/beef meatballs surrounded by a flaky pastry and topped with pomegranate over a tahini sauce. I kept stealing bites (which was fine, there was plenty to share) it was so good and such a unique entrée! For drinks, they have uniquely spiced cocktails and mocktails. The drinks took longer to arrive than the food, but they were worth the wait. We were too stuffed for dessert, but next time we want to try their tiramisu (made with Turkish coffee and cardamom). We had a wonderful meal and will be back! The sad thing was that half the restaurant was empty. We think it's a unique addition to DTSP and is definitely worth checking out.

The Ball was a very fun spot. Customer service was great, the server recommended drink/food options…read moreand continuously checked in on me. Wish I'd gotten more content as this place was quiet and slow on a weekday but was told it's more lively and packed during weekend hours. The fried pickles were good enough to make me a returning customer and the fact that they have happy hour daily!

Well done renovation...interesting concept with the enclosed shower at one end with scantily clad…read moredancers lathering up 'performing.' Wonder if this new concept will survive as I miss everything about The Saint that The Ball replaced! The Chappell was a cool presentation, but I didn't really enjoy the flavor...it almost tasted soapy to me, like the bubbles but maybe that was a placebo effect.