Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in St. Petersburg

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in St. Petersburg? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bacchus Wine Bistro

5.0

5 (930)

$31 to $50

French

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Bacchus Wine Bistro is a relaxed oasis of Old World charm nestled within St. Pete’s expanding modernity. Our seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone - including classic dishes like French Onion Soup and Foie Gras Torchon, alongside contemporary options such as Tuna carpaccio and Tartare de Boeuf. We are also known for our lavish Charcuterie boards with the highest quality meat and cheese options from all over the world. The wine library, watched over by the famed Vitale Bros’ Bacchus mural, boasts nearly 100 Sommelier curated selections from France, Italy, Spain, the US, and other notable countries. We also offer several delicious imported beer selections, curated wine-based cocktails and a hospitality experience you will never forget! Join us today!

Top review

Brittany

Dined 3 days ago

One of our favorite spots and best happy hours in all of St. Pete. Top notch staff and management as well.

Mullet's Fish Camp & Market

4.9

4.9 (494)

$30 and under

Seafood

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

If you live in South St. Pete, you know there are few good restaurants nearby. We’re ready to change that.

Whether you want to treat yourself after a long day or unwind in our backyard tiki bar, Mullet’s is about to be your new favorite spot for flavorful seafood fare and sharing a beer amongst friends (or strangers).

Bring your family, your friends, and your mullet.

Currently we cannot guarantee a specific seating section (indoor or outdoor) nor a specific table preference. All bar seats are held nightly for walk-in diners and all other seating is available to reserve. If you are running late, we hold the table for a grace period of 15 minutes before offering the reservation to our waitlist. Reservations are recommended, but we gladly accept walk-ins. For all reservations of 10 or more, please notify the restaurant.

Guests have a maximum of a 2 hour table time in order for us to accommodate all of our reservations.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent all around. Wonderful food, selection, service and music.

Guppy's

4.9

4.9 (3448)

$30 and under

Seafood

Indian Rocks Beach

About the restaurant

The favorite gathering place for locals and visitors is the perfect spot to enjoy lunch and/or dinner along with the magnificent sunset. Savor Unique Seafood creations such as Bacon Wrapped Swordfish with chorizo asiago grits or Kona Coffee Dusted Deep Sea Scallops with mango vanilla bean sauce and caramelized plantains.
In addition to the freshest of seafood, the extensive menu includes Filet Mignon and New York Strip Steak cut from tender Black Angus Beef and cooked to perfection.

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mike

Dined 3 days ago

Great food! We loved the fish. It was so fresh . Amazing!

Allelo

4.9

4.9 (305)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

We are Allelo.

Our name comes from the word allelomimesis which is the phenomenon of a group, such as birds, coming together to form a flock.The idea of gathering is echoed throughout our menu where items are meant for sharing with friends.

Our dining room here at Allelo is very intimate with the majority of our tables being smaller than five guests. Please note that if your party is larger than 6 people, you will most likely be outside.
All outside tables have heaters and blankets available, but please dress warmly as nighttime temperatures can change suddenly.

$25 corkage per 750ml. We have a three bottle limit per table. We do have an extensive wine list with over 500 bottles of wine to choose from. Also, our in-house sommelier would love to make a recommendation for your table.

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Jamie

Dined 2 days ago

Bishop is the best!!! We love him and will keep coming back. He made our first experience there amazing and we have loved the place ever since. He is top notch!

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Experience

New Years Eve Celebration

In Between Days

4.7

4.7 (106)

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Featured in Food & Wine Magazine, The Wine Enthusiast, and Tampa Bay Times, In Between Days is Florida's first craft sake house and Tokyo-style listening bar. Our sake list is one of the most diverse on the East Coast and is curated by our in-house sake sommelier Noah Sain. Inspired by the underground listening bars of Tokyo, our little house is warmed by intimate lighting and analog sounds sent through a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls. Oil lanterns cascade amber light while sake is poured into eager glasses. We play full sides. Our sake is chilled. Our oysters are served in the classic French style. It’s not Tokyo, but it’s close.

With an ever-rotating menu of sake, sake cocktails, and tasty plates, In Between Days offers a truly unique experience in the Tampa Bay area. Just off the hustle of Central Ave.

Please feel free to text us!

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Fantastically creative and delicious food in a quaint but super hip spot. One of our most favorite restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. The small plate menu changes often based on seasonal ingredients. This Japanese listening bar has the most expansive saki selection around but also manages to come up with amazing craft saki based cocktails. Definitely recommend!

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Experience

NYE 24/25 Oysters, Bubbles, Charcuterie

The Saint

4.8

4.8 (493)

$50 and over

Speakeasy

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

VALID ID IS REQUIRED (no photos or foreign Drivers License/ID - Passport ONLY). WE ALWAYS ACCEPT WALK-IN PARTIES AND ONLY RESERVE A PORTION OF OUR SPEAKEASY FOR RESERVATIONS. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED FOR 1 HR 15 MIN. IF THERE ARE MORE RESERVATIONS TO BE SEATED, YOUR TABLE WILL BE ASKED TO FINISH UP FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF SINNERS. BE SURE TO KNOW THE "SIN TO GET IN."

Lurking behind a discrete, unassuming entryway on a side street in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida awaits an award winning unrivaled cocktail experience. The Saint invites you in to confess life’s darkest sins, enjoy fine cocktails, tantalizing small bites, decadent desserts and even finer company in one of the sexiest upscale interiors you have ever seen. Join us for Holy Happy Hour (5-7pm) and get 50% off all cocktails 6 days a week!

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Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Awesome staff. Cool atmosphere, Excellent cocktails. Cocktails done right with a dash of fun. Loved it. Will go back with friends.

Rococo Steak

4.8

4.8 (2640)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Inspired beyond simply exquisite steaks. From appetizer to dessert, only the freshest ingredients and culinary expertise go into the variety of items we feature. When you’re a perennial Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” winner 9 years running. With more than 1000 labels, every wine lover will find a bottle to adore – whether it’s a Grace Family Estate, a Ghost Horse, or a 1982 Château Lafite-Rothschild. – Not that we’re name-dropping.

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BMcGarva

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was perfect, from the fabulous "Smoke" cocktail to the delicious filet mignon, the scrumptious sides and the fabulous ginger creme brule. The service was professional and efficient but warm and friendly thanks to Sarah. It was a real five star experience.

The Urban Stillhouse - St. Petersburg

4.8

4.8 (2749)

$50 and over

American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier Bourbon is a unique entertainment space featuring American cuisine centered around a wood-fired grill, innovative craft cocktails, and bourbon education.

This 16,000 sq. ft restaurant bar and event space is influenced by the Horse Soldier Bourbon team’s historic background and favorite destinations including Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Canada, Scotland, and more.

The leather sofas, wood-burning fireplaces, copper stills, and vast bourbon “library” will transport you.

Dress Code:
The official dress code for The Urban Stillhouse is “smart casual”. Gym clothes, beach attire including flip flops, clothing with holes, non-dressy tank tops and ball caps are not appropriate for the elevated experience our patrons have come to expect from us.

Top review

Sandra

Dined 3 days ago

Always LOVE Urban Stillhouse and the people who work there make it a great experience!

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Experience

Horse Soldier Bourbon Tasting

Experience

Horse Soldier Commander's Select Bourbon Tasting

BellaBrava St.Pete

4.8

4.8 (791)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

BellaBrava New World Trattoria was born in 2005 in Downtown Saint Petersburg. Over the years since, BellaBrava has been voted Best Restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Best Italian, and is a perennial Guest favorite on Beach Drive.

Less formal than a ristorante, our service is casual, our prices remain reasonable and our emphasis is on a steady clientele rather than haute cuisine. Old World flavors mingle with New World flair. From seafood to traditional pasta, pizzas, and more, we are positive everyone will find something delicious to savor.

BellaBrava’s unique Woodstone™ ovens cook delicious pizzas and a guest favorite, the Crostata.

Our ingredients are fresh, often locally sourced, and evoke the flavors of Tuscany and other delicious cuisines from Italy. With friendly, competent staff, BellaBrava aims to be your casual dining spot.

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Leigh

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Four of us celebrated our Christmas Dinner. 2 had the lasagna, which was very good, and 2 had the chicken parm which they said was awesome. Our Waiter, Josh, was very pleasant and informative on the specials.

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4.7

4.7 (3530)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Indoor and Outdoor dining along Beach Drive and overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin and beautiful Banyan trees at North Straub Park. Serving Lunch, Dinner and a Weekend Brunch. Chef Tyson Grant proudly serves All-Natural beef, pork and chicken, Gulf fish and organic produce. Accolades include the coveted Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, OpenTable's Top 100 Best Alfresco Restaurants in America and Diner's Choice Awards, Best Chef in Tampa Bay and Best Sidewalk Dining.

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Judy

Dined 2 days ago

We love Parkshore Grill. We were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary. The staff made it very special with a delicious dessert.

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