I was a bit on the fence about this one given some of the more recent reviews, but our experience was very lovely. We had a table with a view of the water. Our waitress was wonderful. She was attentive and came to our table multiple times for refills and check in. She gave her a recommendation for dessert and YUM! The food was great! We had the nachos small place, Greek platter, Greek stuffed chicken and my daughter had the gyro. Delicious! read more

Not impressed this time. Food is usually acceptable. This time $20 for a 4x4 caprese sandwich that was awful. For $20 I can get a sandwich as big as my head at Uncle Funz down the street. I'm not in a hurry to return to Taverna. read more

Great food, my husband had the stuffed chicken and I had the octopus. Great drinks and service.

Best spinach pie ever had in any Greek restaurant. Great service! Lots of food gyro excellent. Greek stuffed chicken excellent

They "accidentally" overcharged us. Yes they corrected it and apologized, only after we caught it and told them about it. BTW there's a 3% credit card fee (shown on the check, not on the menu), and $3 for sharing a plate (again not on the menu, and yes even at the bar area according to Chris the manager). Food was actually good, too bad we will not be back again. read more

Taverna On The Bay - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Great vegan/vegetarian options, including bang bang cauliflower, hummus & dips. Great atmosphere. read more

Taverna On The Bay - The hummus and two other of the spreads that were non-dairy + pita bread and veggies. - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Food was wonderful! Service was great! We went as a group of 12 and were well taken care of!

What a great find the best place we have eaten at on St. Pete Beach. Eat & drink at the bar especially on a Monday ask for joy or M-the martini magician for her jalapeño or expresso martini also her recommendations on food were spot on delicious! read more

It was a great spot for dinner and drinks. A group of friends met here and everything was amazing from the ambiance to the food and the drinks. Flavorful and quick services, plus can't beat $1 oysters. read more

Taverna On The Bay - Greek Salad with scallops - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

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I came here years ago when it was Caddy's and they didn't do much change in decoration. That's ok by me because the place has always been beautiful. The menu is pretty extensive with a bunch of Greek options. I think it's great for tourists since it's right on the beach. Our server was sweet and attentive and the manager even came out to check on us. read more

Excellent service, the food was delicious, hot when it came out. The server was very friendly.

Despite the nice view we got from our table, and fine and somewhat attentive service, the food was generally pretty terrible. I got a fettuccine Alfredo that was quite bland and the taste I did get was not pleasant. My mom tried one of the veal dishes and did not enjoy it. The spanakopita was not bad but not great. Burger was fine, fries were gross. We hoped the deserts would make up for the generally unappetising dishes, and I was very glad to see my beloved creme brûlée on the menu, but my sugar crust was burnt, not caramelised, and the lava cake was fully cooked through! I did also notice two flies sitting on the nearby window, which was kind of worrying! read more

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Went there about 9:10 pm New Year's Eve. Kitchen closed at 9:00!! What? Advertised C board and no one knew about it. Staff was rude and did not want to be there. Got out just before midnight because I did not want to start my new year is a $--t hole. Will not be back and I am a local within 4 miles. You $^%k!!! read more

It looked promising but I wasn't impressed. The hostess was drab , the waitress was working the bar and too many tables. My food came out with chef looking for where to put it and then it was cold on a hot plate I didnt eat with my dinner guest at the same time . He said the food was just ok read more

I hate to do this, but I have to give this place a bad review. I will break down everything in my entire experience of last Thursday's dinner. My best friend was in town, and we got free tickets to a comedy show that was going to be played right next door to Tavern on the Bay. One of my friends also joined as we had a table for three and met up at 5:30 PM on a Thursday night. When we arrived, the restaurant was not even 25% full, which makes sense because it was a cold rainy evening, and we were out super early. We were seated very quickly and had Leslie serve us. Leslie was obviously new and, unfortunately, needs more training. We told her we were going to a comedy show next door and had to be out of there within an hour. We ordered drinks and food within the first five minutes. The drink and appetizers came out quickly as the place started to fill up, and this is where the night went downhill. We waited another 30+ minutes before Leslie came back to our table and informed my friend that the halibut that he had ordered was no longer available as it was 86. he then pivoted and ordered the fresh grouper. She said she would have it made very quickly. Another 20 minutes passed, and I was very frustrated with the whole process. I understand workers do mess up, but you should own up to it. There is no way she put our food in altogether, and the time on the slip would have shown that I had also ordered a New England clam chowder that never showed up and ended up paying for it. Unfortunately, I did not have time to grab her and have her take it off as we were already late for the show, and she could not split up our bill, so I took it all and paid for it myself. She also did not apologize, as I was baffled by three simple meals taking more than 90 minutes. I have been a regular at Skidders for the last 20+ years and was very excited to try Peter's new place. I will definitely be back, but I will make sure I will avoid Leslie. The food was phenomenal, the other staff that followed Peter are always great, and the views off the back were outstanding. Things that went wrong: * ordered and paid for chowder that never came * waited over an hour for 3 entrees * she didn't give me a bottle of ketchup on every other table but little packets * waited 50 minutes to inform my friend his food was 86. * if she had put the food in and not forgotten, the kitchen staff would have informed her immediately Service: 1/10 Bang bang cauliflower: 9.0 Baked scallops: 9.4 Tuna melt: 8.4 Scale system 10/10 would be what I want for my last meal 9.9-9.3 driving out of my way to get this 9.2-8.0 like the place and would go back 7.9-7.0 I would come here again if it were presented and don't have anything bad to say 6.9 and below - thanks but no thanks after trying once read more

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Super cute inside! Everyone was so nice and the service was great ! The food was as you would expect , did feel it was a bit over priced ( even for the beach) . We had a the Greek stuffed chicken , mozzarella Luna and a gyro . Everything was pretty good! I will say the drink and wine list is geared toward the sweet cocktail lover . Not very balanced . Outside of that , one of my only critiques. However , the view was so nice , they did the decor very tastefully. We will be back, plenty of parking etc read more

Always great food, some of the best buffalo cauliflower and I hate spicy food. Another perk is the place is huge and we have never had to wait. I think because it is tucked off the road a bit. It's one of our go-to's though. Nice views of the water from the back dining room. read more

We have been coming to the area for decades. We thought we would try a new restaurant. Unfortunately, our bet did not pay off. Our group consisted of 6 people (three adults and three kids). Not a single person in our group would come back. Whomever drafted the menu did a wonderful job. Dishes sound delicious, but the food served did not equal the enticing descriptions in the menu. Also, I would say that we have eaten out just about every night for three weeks in the area. This was by far the most expensive dinner for our group (even before the mandatory tip!). Also, service was poor (drinks were not refilled and our dishes were never cleared as evidenced by the attached photo. 100% would not recommend. read more

Taverna On The Bay - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Food was simply amazing. Had a couple special request and were met without hesitation. Excellent place to die and the service is truly impecable. read more

Taverna On The Bay - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Do not get Fish and Chips! It was a frozen patty! Very disappointing! But everything else was good. Service was excellent! Drinks were great! read more

This is a Greek restaurant with heavy emphasis on local seafood. Great views of the bay here. We started off with some raw oysters and they were tasty. I had the grilled grouper, unfortunately it was a bit dry. Service was excellent. Had a shot of ouzo, which was complementary due to a very late arriving meal. Staff and management were very friendly. read more

Chefs kiss to the preparer of the lamb chops. They were the best I have had in a lifetime. The only food complaint I had was cold potatoes. Also, you would think you could get a small Greek salad without having a five dollar up charge. Gee golly it is a Greek Restaurant. The ambiance was beautiful as the restaurant has bay views which are amazing. The service was awful. We ask our server about ordering a Opa and she said they do not have Opa. Then we see another table get a Opa. One person got a scallop appetizer instead of an entree. Another lady ordered a traditional gyro but got chicken instead. We got no water or soft drink refills and no opportunity for additional cocktails. Service and server knowledge was unacceptable and disappointing. read more

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We had the Grilled Octopus to start. It was very tender, not chewy. It was served in olive oil and herbs. Very nice! I had the Greek Plater. It was seasoned perfectly and very plentiful. My wife had the house salad with the seared Ahi Tuna. It was perfectly cooked to order and very tender. Lexi was our server. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and she gave us amazing recommendations. Just know that paying with a credit card, you'll be charged a 3% credit card fee. Cash is King! read more

Went for lunch with my parents and the baby. Very nice indoor atmosphere. We were seated close to the window with view of the dock. Service was friendly though a little slow. One or two waitresses for a bunch of tables. But food came out promptly once the order was in. The complimentary bread was a nice touch. I had the pljieskavica which is a meat patty served between pita bread with kaymak (think fresh butter) and ajvar (red pepper spread). It was very good dish, and big enough to feed two. My mom had the same thing and loved it. My dad had the octopus salad - the octopus was tender as can be! And the salad consisted of potatoes and green beans and was also deliciou read more

Taverna On The Bay - Pljeskavica - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Brand new, well maintained spot in St. Petes Beach with a beautiful view overlooking the bay! The service was friendly, and the food was fresh, and the menu had a variety of options for our whole party! Definitely recommend to anyone in St. Petes Beach! read more

I cant say enough good thing about this place! It was so good we came here twice during our stay and honestly I could have eaten all my meals here and been more than satisfied! Everything we ordered was so fresh and delicious. We ordered a lot of seafood and all of it was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. My only complaint is that there isn't one close to home. Their blackened shrimp or scallops plate was my favorite meal. All of the appetizers we tried were even more delicious. read more

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If you were like me, you recently saw a paid ad with videography of this Mediterranean restaurant. The video was absolutely beautiful and the location, well it speaks for itself. That is if you do get seated in the area where you can see the water. Regardless the menu is missing Mediterranean food. When I first walked in a table was leaving. I was unsure of what they told the hostess, but it seemed as if many tables did not have their food. I'm partner and I sat outside to grab anI'm partner and I sat outside to grab a drink while we were reading to be seated. My drink was so strong that I ended up not drinking it and even though Tuesdays is advertised five dollar cocktails somehow someway mine was still 13. After about a 20 minute wait for two people, We were seated at a table in the middle of the restaurant. I'm not sure if there was a plumbing issue, but there certainly was something going on that did not sit with our stomachs very well. There were candles lit so I assume that they know about this issue and this is not what this review is about because those types of things are not in the control of the restaurant. What is in control of the restaurant is the menu. Most of the time when you advertise as a Mediterranean restaurant you would have Mediterranean food. Instead, we were surprised with coconut shrimp, chicken, Parm, fettuccine Alfredo, and other dishes that just did not make any sense. Some did have a twist on a Mediterranean theme for lack of a better explanation however, we were disappointed to say the least. We saw that all the tables were getting bread so we didn't order an appetizer cause we weren't starving. But our table never got any. I double checked the menu and there was no bread bowl as an appetizer. I think we were just forgotten about. Our food was as if we were served in a hospital bed. The chicken was dry. Everything was flavorless, and the presentation was more of like we were an interruption of their day and slapped on the Plate. The coconut shrimp was on a bed of rotten lettuce, leaving an awful taste, and what could've been a decent meal for me. The prices do not match the quality of the food. My hope is that maybe there is a new employee who is lacking experience and will be taught. I'm wondering if maybe the menu changed after the hurricane to appeal to more people to get more business, which totally makes sense. I'll be willing to try again after the plumbing issues are fixed, and the staff has more training. The decor made absolutely no sense and neither to the music, but I guess that all doesn't really matter. All in all the food was awful. The smell was terrible and I was not a pleasant date night whatsoever. read more

Came here to celebrate a bridal shower and the staff went above and beyond to celebrate the bride and groom! From signature cocktails to saganaki (flaming cheese), the food was delicious and portions were big enough for us to enjoy the next day. The staff was so friendly and the decor is gorgeous! We are excited to come back next time we are in town read more

I ordered the Octopus small plate and I specifically asked if it comes out with a nice char. I was insured it would, well it had very little char and had a very soft texture. This is not how it should be prepared and at 26.00 for a small plate it is way over priced. My wife had two appetizers that tasted like they were frozen and not prepared in house. This is the 2nd time we have been there and are very disappointed in the quality of food especially for the price. They need to get their act together to survive. By the way we are residents of St Pete Beach and know all the restaurants. read more

Absolutely wonderful atmosphere, drinks, and food!! Chris, Dave, and Jay were amazing! Highly recommend!! read more

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First, let's start with the service... we sat at the bar and all of the bartenders could not have been more amazing than they were! David, Chris, and the rest of the crew were so attentive and accommodating. They'd ask what we were feeling and they make it. Then, the food happens to be in credible! The flu be cheese to start was awesome, as were the cauliflower bang, bang bites, the salad, chicken francaise, lobster mac & cheese, veal piccata, and all of the other versions of pasta and protein. The Greek dishes were incredible as well. We also loved all of their specialty drinks. We can't wait to go back! read more

This new restaurant in St. Pete Beach has a large lovely dining with a view of the intercostal. Food and service were amazing with plenty of options on their menu. A new favorite!! read more

Taverna On The Bay - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

This is a very nice space with a great water view but that's where the positives end. The food is mediocre at best and overpriced. Management was not accommodating at all to our large party and the restaurant did not know how to serve food ( bringing oysters with our main course rather than before, etc). I do try to support local restaurants but I will not be back. read more

Service was nonexistent! We sat for 20 minutes without a server greeting us or offering us a water. We made reservations. Menu looked great and dining room was nice. At least 3 different servers ignored us. Two individuals who I assume were Managers or possibly owners were on the floor and still no one approached the table. No apologies or offer to make right when I indicated the problem. They are oblivious. I would not waste your money or your time! read more

3rd time here. Every time we visit St. Pete's we stop to see if it's changed but it hasn't. Food is ok, cocktails are good but the service is always lacking. When sitting at the bar we thought you get better service, the ladies tend to those they know first spending a long time chatting and will pass us a few times before even looking our way, read more

Service was spot on! Our server was very tentative but also gave us the privacy we desired. The food was amazing. We tried the clam appetizer in the white wine sauce and loved it. Then we tried the Greek plater, cevapci, and burek.. they did not disappoint! Oh, and the dirty martinis were perfect! I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or family dinner. Thank you Taverna on the Bay! We will be back! read more

Taverna On The Bay - Cevapci - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

Quality food and service! The chicken was excellent, very flavorful and not overcooked. Service and ambiance were excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Was very disappointed with my dinner,I had the fillet steak which was very nice but it said red roasted potatoes and I had the fresh vegetables, the vegetables were so hard could not put my fork in them and they gave me white boiled potatoes in a onion greasy sauce,very unhappy,no explanation as to why,we paid our bill and left,they did take 10% off our bill put would have preferred what I ordered which was stated on the menu. read more

The shrimp were plump, sautéed nicely, and colossal in size! The creamy sauce had a nice parmesan flavor with sun dried tomatoes and spinach incorporated in. The molten chocolate lava cake was just average. It was not very moist and had more of a fudge texture and flavors. The ice cream did help save it a little. The service was on par. Our waiter was friendly. The ambience of this restaurant is welcoming. They had live music the night I went which is always a nice surprise. I recommend a table near the back of the restaurant. They have large windows with views of the water. Overall, I will give this restaurant a 3.75/5! read more

Taverna On The Bay - Tuscan Butter Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - St Pete Beach, Florida

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Food was decent. Some of our meals were good. Others were not. Ambiance very good but bartender Dave was rude and condescending Could be a good place but seems like we are putting them out to be there. Too many other places that actually want and appreciate customers. read more