Food was delicious, 4 people in Our party and we all got something different from brunch to lunch,…read moreeverything came out hot fresh and fast. Our server Jordan was great explained the specials, was very attentive. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Came here with a large group for a late lunch when they weren't super busy. It caught our eye while…read morevisiting the area because it has the coolest outside decor and vibe and looked like quintessential Florida. It has a unique and eclectic ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was efficient and friendly, and overall I personally enjoyed most the food I ordered. I got the cold brew to drink as I needed a little pick-me-up, love that they had this on the menu. I ordered the spiced mahi mahi which came with rice and a seasonal vegetable. The rice was pretty bland, but it was cooked well and I used the citrus sauce from the fish to flavor the rice and it worked nicely. The market veggies were squash and cucumber which had no seasoning and were a bit rubbery. Loved the flavors of the fish with the sauce, but it was a bit dry on the inside. Not terribly, but more than I would have expected, adding in the sauce helped. The french fries were the bigger kind, which I love, and they were really good. The onion rings were almost all breading and the onion made up a very small portion. The calamari was also very small and mostly fried breading instead of the actual seafood inside. Overall, they were very good at accomodating our large group, lovely service and staff. The group concensus on food was hit or miss depending on what people ordered. So, I'd say definitely check them out and try the menu so you can decide for yourself.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. This has got to be one of the best restaurants in…read moreSt Pete. We've been here several times for dinner, but they just keep getting better and better. It's the cutest cozsey little place right on central and the service is always on point. Most recently, my husband and I came for dinner. We started with the burrata and plum special as well as the tuna tartare for appetizers. When I tell you I will dream about the burrata appetizer. It was that good. The tuna was delicious as well and we loved the shrimp chips and how they were shaped like little tacos to make your own tuna tacos! For dinner, I got the branzino and my husband got the cheeseburger with truffle fries. Both entrees were incredible. No notes. Then we got three desserts...we had the lemon tart and the donut bread pudding while at the restaurant and we got a chocolate cake to go. All of the desserts were delicious. However, the donut bread pudding exceeded any expectations I had for that dessert when I ordered it. I legitimately am considering coming back next weekend just for the bread pudding.

This is a very small restaurant with limited seating…read more Friendly service and tasty food. They do not have a liquor license so it is just wine and canned or bottled beer or soda for options. We started with the Burrata and really liked it. I ordered the Steak frittes which is a 7oz filet with truffle fries and it was cooked perfectly. Nice option downtown

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!!

I met up with six colleagues for a working lunch. The Ball joint was the perfect location for a…read morenumber of us coming from around the bay area. The food was amazing and very creative. We had cheese balls, tomato soup, meatballs, and risotto along with yummy desserts. The owner, Bryan, was charming and helpful. Easy parking too!

The service was great, and their recommendations were spot on. Ordered the jalapeño cheddar sausage…read moreas the menus stated they are all made in their kitchen. It was delicious and so was the mustard it came with. My partner usually doesn't like mustard but he said this one complimented the sausage well. We sat inside by the kitchen so we had the pleasure of seeing all the food look and smelling delicious as it left the kitchen. Outside seating is also available. Everything we ordered was amazing. Only regret was not coming in my actual birthday for the free meal.

Stillwaters Tavern is a St. Pete spot I keep coming back to, and this visit was another solid one…read moreoverall! We started with the crispy pork belly, which looked a little on the drier side when it arrived but don't let that fool you, the brown sugar bourbon glaze it was dressed in was delicious. Really enjoyed it as a starter. The tavern burger came highly recommended as one of their best dishes, and while it was a good burger, it didn't quite blow us away. Surprisingly mild on flavor despite the toppings, and it's a BIG boy... which I know some people love, but I tend to prefer a smash burger so I'll take partial responsibility for that note! The fries, however, were excellent... textured, crispy, exactly how fries should be. The real standout of the visit was the chilaquiles (the chef's brunch special). It ran a little dry, but the flavors more than made up for it. The combination of crunchy tortilla chips, smoky sauce, pickled onions, egg, avocado, and cilantro all together was just so good... my boyfriend was equally obsessed. Would absolutely order again. Service was great and overall had a really enjoyable visit... Stillwaters continues to deliver a solid experience and I'll keep coming back!

By chance I found you on Yelp. Hooray!!!! Yours, Is The most understated restaurant that is…read morefantastic in my book. An amazingly creative menu. We lived in Dubai and know 7 Star restaurants. Ok, that is in their estimation We both wished we had been offered a sample of the soup that sounded "amazing". Although my "blackened" chicken salad wasn't "blackened" in my book...the salad dressing rocked it out of the box!!!! this restaurant was such a find I can't wait to go back. I was unimpressed due to the parking. But, very Impressed with your customer service. i wished I lived in the neighborhood. I wish you guys every success! You rock! You are a spectacular neighborhood restaurant with a great variable menu. kudos to your chef.

This neighborhood bar is a gem. On Monday, they have half…read moreoff everything at the bar. How amazing is that?! They have a really nice craft beer selection. We ordered the potato skins six for $10. They were absolutely delicious. On Tuesday all their canned beers are three dollars. Pets are OK on the patio! We will come back here over and over.

I don't eat burgers often, although I love them, so when I do it's gotta be good…read more We went to Engine No 9 for the 4th of July, and it was outstanding! We arrived at 5:30 and it was packed, but a table opened for us within two minutes. The ambiance was awesome, with each table having its own miniTV! Guests didn't have to choose between watching Wimbledon or the World Cup (or anything else they chose). Such a clever idea and probably great for entertaining kids, too. The server was prompt and friendly, and we got our drinks and app ordered immediately. We split the corn dog as an appetizer (felt right for 4th of July), and my husband declared it was one of the best he ever had. A great ratio of the sweet fried dough and salty hot dog. Definitely a reasonable portion to split as an appetizer and still have room for an entree. We got the tomato and corn salad as a side, which was a nice palate cleanser. I got the bacon cheeseburger (sub a pretzel bun, which you can absolutely do) and my husband got the Van Helsing. Both were excellent. He got regular fries and I got sweet potato fries and a side salad, also fantastic. My meal was exactly what I wanted - a classically delicious cheeseburger (I removed the bacon and put it on my side salad, which I highly recommend). My husband's had perfectly cooked garlic cloves and a nice zest with the jalapeños. They also had a great tap list to go wash everything down! We left stuffed but not feeling like we were going to die. It was a wonderful experience for start to finish and we'll be back!

I really like the chili and the Gumbo. The beer selections are outstanding…read more The tater tot nachos are very good as well as the fried green beans. The chili cheese dog was very good and whenever I ordered a burger in the past, it was excellent. Can't wait to come back. The atmosphere is fun and really laid back. It's truly a BAR / RESTAURANT but more of a bar. I always look forward to coming here when I'm in St Pete.

This is my new favorite bar in St. Pete. It's got a very interesting vibe to it. I like the books…read moreand the lounge feel that it has. I never order food but they have good drinks. On this visit, I order a couple old fashioneds. They were both very good. This is also a good place to come and get some work done like I did.

We went to The Library in St. Petersburg and absolutely loved the atmosphere! It's such a beautiful…read moreand unique spot. When we first walked in, we were greeted with a smile and asked if we had a reservation. We didn't, but they were able to find us a table. It wasn't very busy when we went, but it did take a little while for them to get the table ready. The decor is definitely one of my favorite things about this place. It really feels like a library and restaurant combined, with books everywhere and the dining area downstairs. It's such a cute and cozy setting for lunch. I ordered the crispy chicken Cobb salad. It was refreshing and overall pretty good, but honestly, nothing too special in my opinion. The fried chicken wasn't as crispy as I expected and was a little dry, so I definitely needed some water with it. My husband got the club sandwich, and I actually really liked his! It was yummy and refreshing, but again, nothing that completely wowed us. For drinks, I got a glass of house wine which was really good, and my husband got an Old Fashioned. There were so many mosquitoes and flies in the restaurant, unfortunately Overall, we had a nice experience and really enjoyed the atmosphere, but considering the prices, I expected the food to be a little more impressive. I'm not sure if we would come back just for the food, but it's definitely a cute spot to check out if you're looking for a nice lunch with a unique atmosphere!

On our last morning in St. Pete, a group of us ended up here for breakfast. If you've ever visited…read moreSt. Pete, you know a good meal is definitely necessary after a long weekend of late nights. I honestly wasn't that hungry, but with a three-hour drive home ahead of us, I figured I should eat something. I ordered the classic breakfast with hash browns, scrambled eggs, sugar-cured fried bacon, and a biscuit. Everything was cooked well, and it definitely hit the spot. My husband ordered the wings, and the second they arrived, I wished I'd ordered them instead. I helped myself to one, and they were honestly some of the best wings I've ever had. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked--they completely stole the show. I also ordered a Bloody Mary, which was pretty good and paired nicely with breakfast. The service was friendly, the location is in a great spot, and our group had a wonderful time. Overall, no complaints at all. I'd definitely come back, especially for those wings!

Came here for Happy Hour for some before dinner apps and drinks with a big group. Despite everyone…read moretrickling in, the service was great with everyone getting easy refills and orders in. Patio was super nice in the March weather. The Beer Wall is really fun with a ton of options. Do not necessarily rely on the tap list on their website, as it was slightly different than what was actually available but still plenty of good beers. Love that you don't have to have a whole pint of something and only pay for what you pour. Happy Hour food was really good with the buffalo pizza, the pickle fries, and the pretzel crusted tuna. Everything was done well and came out fresh. If you're looking for a nice casual spot in downtown St. Pete would give this a try.

What. A. Find!! I am absolutely in love with this place. Elegant decor and vibe. The bar area is…read morelarge and always busy as the drinks are amazing! I really enjoyed the Elliot Astor martini. Dinner was a wonderful experience with excellent service. We enjoyed multiple appetizers and each of us loved our main dishes. We all went with different pasta dishes and all were delicious. This will be our go-to place downtown especially for drinks!

This is definitely a place to come with at least four people so you can try a bunch of dishes…read more I would honestly be sad to come here just as a couple because then you don't get to try as many of the amazing dishes Elliott Astor has to offer. We started with the pull apart Bread that is absolutely a must get and delicious. The one thing is, it is quite large, so it is a good size for 4 to 5 people, it would be a bit overwhelming for only two hence why I say come with a group. We also got the chopped salad, which I thought was good, but not great. People rave about the Caesar salad, which last time I found to be just OK, but I would probably get the Caesar over the chopped. That's a personal preference. Then we got the vodka pasta and the black truffle gnocchi. The vodka pasta, again, is an absolute must get. I love Housemade pasta, and this one is cooked perfectly. The vodka sauce isn't spicy, and I hate spice. So this is one of my favorite dishes. I didn't like the gnocchi. I found it to be too cheesy and not pillowy enough. I appreciate the black truffles, but this is one that I would skip in the future. Then we got the dry aged prime strip, with broccolini, Yukon, mashed potato, and mushrooms. The mushrooms are still, my absolute favorite, I would absolutely get it every time. Yukon potatoes were delicious, but I could feel my arteries clogging while I ate it. It was so creamy and so buttery. The broccoli was good, but not something that I feel like I have to get. The steak was amazing. We got it medium rare, and I felt like it was cooked perfectly. I loved it. For dessert I got the amaretto cookie gelato. If you don't eat pork, all the desserts other than gelato and sorbet have a pork stabilizer in it, which is disappointing. The gelato was quite good though. For my drink, I got the Mezcal margarita I had last time. It is no longer in the menu. It was just OK this time, it would've been better with the salt rim, but it came without one. Next time I'll try another drink on their menu. Valet is $15 which is great because I've come here for the spa and parking is much more expensive if you're not going to Elliot Asher. This restaurant is beautiful and service is superb. Dinner will take a couple hours and Reservations do fill up so you should book them early. I would definitely recommend coming to eat here if you're looking for a nice night out.

The Expresso martinis are excellent here…read more I had the salmon & it was delish. Crispy salmon top & moist inside. The bread was served very warm & lots of butter. We sat at the bar. Our bartender was excellent. The best bar service I've ever had.

My wife and I came in on June 6th for our 41st anniversary. We got in around 7 pm and had a…read morecocktail in the bar and then moved to our table at 7:30. We had oysters as an app and they were super small and not good. For dinner I had the Beef Wellington which was fantastic and my wife had the lobster pasta (soup). The pasta had like double what would be a sauce which literally was like a big bowl of soup. As good as our server was he never came by and asked how everything was. Whoever brought it out should have realized it was a misfire. He finally came around and asked how everything was and I said the pasta was soupy...his response, would you like a box for it to go? The table next to us was served the lobster pasta with what looked like the right amount of liquid so we know we got screwed. Won't ever come back and I still don't understand why I tipped 30%.