Sad that they are closing. This was my first time there and it did not disappoint. - Burger: was so good. Cooked to perfection and well constructed! - Fries: i don't usually eat fries but these were pretty good Staff were all friendly and fun. Nice outdoor seating area | Amazing indoor tea room! Who knew.... You would never guess it was in there looking at it from the outside. Did not have tea.. as I already had a burger but these room itself was beautiful. Would I go back? Yes, if they are still open when I return to St Pete (from California) read more

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This was the cutest, most authentic tea house I've ever visited. The owner is from England and was in the room and we found out all of the china used is her personal china. Atmosphere was amazing, food and tea was great too. 10/10. Will definitely be returning :) Seating type: Indoor dining Group Size: Suitable for all group sizes Atmosphere: 5/5 Price Per Person: $50-100 read more

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Amazing St Pete classic gem! It's old school--- you'll be outside but the breezes are cool. Great friendly service. My burger was cooked perfectly----nice and juicy and they cut it in half to make it easier to eat. . Fries were good as well. Try to come by before it closes---well worth the trip! read more

The Chattaway - Original Cheese Chattaburger - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

Check it out before it's gone! The Chattaway has been around since 1933, and you can feel the charm; it's flower-filled, cozy, and full of character. The grouper sandwich and sweet potato fries were fantastic, and the long picnic tables made it easy to enjoy live music and chat with others. Friendly service and a beautiful day made it even better! Loved it! read more

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Good food great service and also a good place It's a shame that they are closing next month 7/2026 read more

The hamburger and cheese burger we ordered had no flavor at all, no seasoning in the meat and the fries were dry, like they were baked not deep fried. The bowl of chili was ok. It's sad that they are closing this historic restaurant in July though. It's very rustic and charming so we wanted to try it again before they close for good but the food we had wasn't great. read more

Eclectic restaurant with a large outdoor seating area. Great burgers and other types of comfort food.

Good burger and drinks. Fun atmosphere. Sat outside. Sweet servers that were attentive

My Airbnb host recommended The Chattaway so I had lunch there recently. It's a quirky place with lots of plants and flowers in old clawfoot bathtubs. Service was quick, friendly, and not overly attentive but definitely there. I ordered the Cheese Chattaburger, and it was delicious. This is a cash only business; no credit cards (which I prefer). read more

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Cheese Burgers in Paradise! Great spot for quick easy meal outdoors under the trees or British bites indoors. "Tea time". Love it live the owners send all of friends and visitors. read more

First time trying the high tea here and loved it! Making a reservation and selecting our sandwiches was very easy. The beautiful tea room really elevates the whole experience, and they seated us next to the electric fireplace which was nice and toasty. My friend and I initially planned to also split a burger, but the spread turned out to be more than enough for the two of us. The staff was lovely, everything was set beautifully and ready for us upon arrival, and they didn't mind us staying long after we finished our meal as we had a lot to catch up on. This is the perfect venue for a catch-up with friends, or a fun experience if you have anyone visiting. We plan to have tea here once a quarter as a treat moving forward! Only suggestions would be to incorporate a little more protein, and possibly a teapot koozie as our tea got cool quickly. read more

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Best burger in St. Pete! The Chattaway has been around for a long time and I have such fond memories of a wonderful dinner with my friend Maria and her stepmom Janet. read more

Wow! I genuinely feel like I was transported to England right from St Pete. The Chattaway's tea service is a must in St Pete. We enjoyed raspberry tea, tea sandwiches, and desserts. Reservation is required and the restaurant is cash only. The staff was so friendly and put so much care into decorating the tea room. If you are looking for a unique experience, this is one to try! read more

The Chattaway - Tea Room - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

Chattaway is a step back in time to sip and relax and chat! It's truly delicious and definitely delightful!

Great burgers. Just remember you need cash unless they have changed. Haven't been there in quite awhile

I did some research and found the Chattaway so that my Mama and I could go there for high tea. You wouldn't expect a tearoom from the outside eclectic look. There are koi as you walk over the bridge into the outdoor eating area where you can order off the menu. Once told we were there for tea we were ushered inside to a room transformed into London. Wedgewood china circled the top of the room. There were lots of teacups and London decor. We were offered a choice of hot teas-we chose peach-it was fragrant and delicious! Then they brought out the tiers-one of scones and crumpets, one of sandwiches-you choose 3-we choose egg salad, cucumber, and shrimp salad. They were all really good! And then a macaroon and small fudgey brownie. They provided clotted cream, lemon curd, and strawberry preserves. We had a lovely time and everyone who worked there was very kind. Please be aware-they only accept cash or Venmo but there is an atm on site. read more

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Delicious! Grew up eating there. Great service too and beautiful surroundings. Great burger

My first time there. I really enjoyed everything about it. Beautiful outdoor patio and seating. Live band, good food and very good service. This place has been there for years and is an icon in St Petersburg. Give it a try! I'm going back! read more

**** Review 138 **** Came here on a recommendation from a long time local. The restaurant has a great outdoor ambiance, I believe they've won awards from the city of St. Pete for their decor. Staff was very friendly and the service was relatively quick for how many people were there at lunch time. I had the Original Cheese Chattaburger, upgraded to a double for $7 more. Normally you get fries, Coleslaw or chips, but I also upgraded to a cup of the Lobster Chowder for an additional $5. Besides the friendly and fast staff, the only other thing I somewhat enjoyed was the lobster chowder. The chowder had good flavor, but no lobster in sight. I'm not quite sure if it's supposed to be made with real lobster, lobster flavoring or such finely chopped lobster that it's hard to tell that it's in the cup. The burger was a huge letdown, the patties were flavorless and you can tell they are the frozen store bought kind. This was definitely not the quality you should be getting when spending $20 on just the burger. Lastly, the beer was barely cold, at almost $8 a glass the beer needs to be cold and refreshing. While the ambiance and staff were good, this unfortunately does not change the fact that the food was subpar (at best) and over priced. FYI: they only accept cash. read more

The Chattaway - Origina Original Cheese Chattaburger, with a double patty, a cup of Lobster Chowder Soup, and a Stella Artois. - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

What a charming establishment! It is like having a touch of England right here in St Petersburg. The inside is absolutely charming! We were looking for outside seating, but popped inside to take a leak. There was a group of ladies having "tea" (love it!). The outside was equally as charming; reminiscent of an English garden. The food was delicious! I think they just may be the best in St Pete. The grouper was also quite tasty ! The service was good. Everything arrived at the table quickly and correctly. This is a cash only venue. read more

The Chattaway - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

I haven't tried the regular menu, but I have consistently appreciated the high tea service which is served in a special room which has artifacts of the British monarchy. The meal is excellent and everyone there is attentive. I always ask for vegetarian items and the staff is helpful and accommodating to my requests. This is a great place to impress a guest with the elegant presentation. The owner also stops by to chat and has some clever remarks. Be sure to bring cash since they don't take credit cards. I plan to return whenever I am in the area. read more

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The food was pretty good, and service was decent although our waiter was a bit rude. They were out of a lot of things we wanted, but what we got was still good. It is a very cute outdoor environment with lots of fun decor. read more

The Chattaway - Chicken Strips - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

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I finally got to experience the legendary chattaway! I hear their burger is exceptional, but I opted for the grouper sandwich, grilled. It was quite good. I wish the tartar would have been a house made (it was a container of it), but even still it was good. Great sweet potato fries, though I wish they'd been saltier. Kind service. Fun and funky dining space. It's all outside and it is cash only so keep that in mind. They have some festive decorations out right now too. read more

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Really cute place with great food at good prices. Service is some is the best we've had, friendly servers and the owner Jill is so sweet. I had the turkey BLT which was delicious and my husband had the chicken dinner plate, also delicious!! Will be back to try afternoon tea read more

Omg. The lobster chowder. Run don't walk. Run to eat this lobster chowder. YUM!!!! Sweet potato fries were delicious. Ask for the side of honey too!!! Conch fritters were delicious as well. Service was attentive and nice. read more

Tonight. A Saturday. We sat at the bar for at least 10 minutes and the elder blonde bartender never even acknowledged us. We gave up and left. Such a shame because we wanted to support a good local place. read more

Went here for lunch with friends. I am on a restrictive diet and they were great with accommodating me by adding extra veggies to my grouper plate instead of the extra items. Only one server helping people outside and he seemed to have a lot going on. He was not very friendly but did manage to get our group eventually all that we needed. The outside eat area is nice even in the heat because they have big fans near some of the tables and covered areas. I would return when in the area. Grouper was excellent. read more

Wow this place just makes you feel at home I haven't been here in a very long tim, it felt as if I was a kid again! The food tasted great the max and cheese bites were a little dry but they are served with ranch so no big deal the chicken basket was yummy and the prolly was very juicy and tender! My favorite was the lobster chowder which was packed with lobster read more

I love this place. It's a scrap of old Florida that's not manufactured in a corporate boardroom. Burgers are a slice of heaven, my dog loves it, and the servers are always amazing. read more

Ambiance is everything here. Very nice outdoor garden eating area, with plants, lights, koi pond. Inside is also nice- a very British tea party vibe with teapots and cups, very classy. Owner was walking around and chatted with us- very friendly. Great burgers. read more

This place boasts old Florida charm. Offer a unique outdoor space, including an outside bar, and it also has an interior tea room. We had their cod meal, and it was pretty good, a little bland but filling. French fries had no salt or flavor and were a little soggy. The cod itself was a good size and fried golden crispy. They did not accept cards, so we had to use their atm inside their tea room / dining room, which charged a $3.50 service fee. The tea room had a black cat inside, which was cool. The bartrnder was friendly and helpful with the questions we had about the menu. read more

The Chattaway - Bar light - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Very cute hidden gems, cash only but great service. Outdoor space and you can refresh yourself with their wonderful sangria.

The burgers are the best that I've had in this town. I always order takeout. The service is good. read more

Have not eating here in over 10 years. Was NOT disappointed. Seating inside and out. Customer service was really good. Simple St. Pete Landmark with great food and ice cold beer! If you love a good "backyard grilled burger" like your dad or grandpa used to make and it's dressed with mayo, mustard, fresh onion lettuce and tomato.....not a cheesy small burger either. It's as if god (in my opinion) invented this burger and gave the chef the ability to cook it to perfection! Wife had the fried chicken sandwich with is a real piece of chicken breast pounded out and battered and fried a golden brown...it's hard to impress my wife but she said it was a definite must if you like chicken sandwiches. Thank you Chattaway for remaining true to your food all these years!! read more

The Chattaway - Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

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I'm starting a brand new year at a throwback landmark. The Chattaway has been operating on this corner since either 1921 or 1951 (competing signs out front say both) but either way, it's loaded with history, whimsy and charm. You can taste the love that's gone into this long family-owned restaurant and that's probably the best of so many reasons, why it's beloved. Located in a little pink building, The Chattaway sits under huge shade trees, that could probably tell great tales. Your walk from the parking lot takes you over a little bridge and into an adorable garden setting-that's part 1950s, part surfer, part vintage tiki and a whole lot of old Florida charm. It's quaint and quirky and fun. There are tables, booths and picnic tables outside-and on the Saturday afternoon we were there-also, live music. (Not too loud-we could still talk comfortably-just a nice backdrop). The tables were clean, the service fast and efficient and the menu was diverse, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. My friend had the veggie burger and I had the blackened grouper sandwich, with sweet potato fries. We both liked everything. My grouper was a generous size and the fries were great! The soda comes in cans-and I've read that you can get free refills. I think they serve beer and wine-maybe even cocktails. I know they don't accept cash, but there's an ATM on site. And... there's also a gorgeous, British-themed indoor dining room, where Anglophiles can bask in the English memorabilia and even take in afternoon tea (call ahead for that. I believe it's $35 or $40 for one). The Chattaway is the perfect getaway-to a slower, gentler, friendlier time. I will definitely be back. read more

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The service was so bad, they really should get a 3-star rating... but the patio was beautiful and my beef sandwich with home fries was fresh and delicious. Before you order, you need to know that it's CASH ONLY. They have $6 glasses of wine and Sangria, plus beef sandwiches, vegan things, chicken sandwiches, fish and chips, and a few salads. Good basic staples. The allure of this restaurant is the booze patio with lights, random live music, and dogs. If I could sit here outdoors and drink booze all evening, that would be a great time. read more

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From the service to the food it was great! We had a recommendation from our sailing instructor and I'm glad we did. Yes it was drizzling that evening but the musician played great music and I had a fabulous fish sandwich recommended this place it's eclectic and adorable read more

Cash ONLY FYI, there is an ATM onsite. Free refills on pop/soda even though it is cans. Very cute outdoor decor and seating. Both for small and large parties. On a Sunday evening there was live music that was perfect, not too loud but created a great ambiance. Very clean especially for an outdoor patio. Food was very good. Service was great. My husband ordered a fried grouper sandwich and it came out blackened. The waiter immediately took it back and brought out a clam chowder on the house so he could eat with the rest of us. Such fantastic service- and the fried grouper sandwich was worth the wait, a ton of great fish filets. read more

The Chattaway - American Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

Cute Cute Cute is the adjective that comes to mind about The Chattaway. This venue provides an absolutely charming dining spot with spacious outdoor seating and some indoor spots too. What they lack in sophisticated fare they make up for in taste. The salads were fresh and delicious. The grouper and burgers were cooked to absolute perfection. Service was also good. We went on a sunny Saturday evening and had no difficulties finding a table. They also had a delightful artist strumming his acoustic guitar contributing to Chattaway's casual vibe. The bathrooms are a little rustic but otherwise a great experience. read more

I have not been here in years. I lived in St. Pete in the early 80s (The Chattaway was established in 1951), and The Chattaway was close to a friend's house. I don't recall eating here in those days, but did drink a few beers. :-) Tonight my mom and dad wanted to take me on a trip to memory lane. I'll sum this up quick: Gorgeous, pet friendly, outdoor patio. Live music. Vegetarian and vegan options. We started with chicken wings and there were quite tasty, though I would not describe them as "huge", as they are on the menu (though they are not on the on-line menu - http://thechattaway.com/menu/ ). I had the Veggie Burger ($10), as I liked the description better than the vegan burger ($10). I've been trying plant-based burgers lately, namely the Impossible Burger, and this did not compare well. The patty was quite thin. Based on this, I'd say go with the vegan burger, I doubt it's worse. Mom and dad had real burgers and gave them an OK. Fries were pretty good. And even though there is a sign that spells out some pet rules, like no pets on tables or chairs, and don't let pets lick plates or cutlery, I saw both rules being violated. So if you bring a pet, don't be gross. I was going to go three stars, A-OK, based on food, but I'm going to add a star for the outdoor space. It really is quite lovely! Oh, and fancy a proper English Tea? You can find that here too - From the URL, "British Afternoon Tea served by Lady Chattaway, $35.00 per person. This includes assorted sandwiches, scones with Devonshire Cream, Crumpets with Irish Butter, Petit Fours, Raspberries and Cream and all the English tea you can drink. You must call ahead @ 727-823-1594 for Afternoon Tea so that your choice of items suit your liking and that of your guests. We are certain that you will enjoy your experience." Bottom Line: A bit far from the beach, but it was a fun trip. PS. Cash only! I read an ATM is on-site, but I didn't see it. read more

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