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Sonata Restaurant, St. Petersburg, FL

Sonata Restaurant

4.3
4.3
249 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Located within The Mahaffey Theater beside Tampa Bay with breath taking views of the basin, Sonata Restaurant and Lounge offers two levels of fine dining featuring an exemplary wine list, craft cocktails and Chef Ted Dorsey's Coastal Cuisine rooted in southern hospitality. Please join us to enjoy fine food, wonderful shows and visual art featuring world-famous glasswork by Trish Duggan's studio. We look forward to serving you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 892-5857
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Waterfront Grand Ballroom
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Petersburg

    Romantic

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sonata Restaurant in St. Petersburg offers an enchanting dining experience with "great service," "beautiful views," and "delicious food." The ambiance evokes Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," creating a magical atmosphere. While some reviews note occasional service delays, many praise the staff's attentiveness and the culinary artistry. A hidden gem for romantic dining.

249 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful team! Delicious food with creative presentation. A memorable pre-show experience.

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  2. Olga

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great; food was awesome. Convenient as a pre-show dinner!!

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  3. Angel

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Way overpriced. 3 scallops for $41 is outrageous.

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  4. Debra

    VIP

    Naples

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had great service and a delicious meal at Sonata before a show.

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  5. Chuck

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small but unique menu with tasty meat and seafood plates, highly professional service, all in a beautiful setting.

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  6. Samuel

    VIP

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice room. The service was excellent. The food is not exceptional , just ok, but nicely plated.

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  7. Jay

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Gulf fish. It was very good. It came with risotto, English peas and asparagus. It had plenty of risotto but only 9 English peas and 1 spec of asparagus about the size of my thumbnail.

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  8. Steven

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! We will definitely be returning.

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  9. Howard

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 15 minutes for waiter to service us (only after we flagged waiter down; another 15 minutes to get a bottle of wine and 20 minutes later salad and 25 minutes later dinner; all while eating a pre show meal. Beef ribs very pricy. Very disappointed.

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  10. Elizabeth

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely dinner with my daughter. Our server was very polite and attentive. We were dining before our show. All our food came out timely and was delicious. My daughter is special needs and she was very excited to see the moon and experience the restaurant and theatre. The staff was wonderful with her and made her feel very comfortable which gave her and I lovely experience. We will be coming back. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience.

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FAQs

Sonata Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sonata Restaurant

400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4341

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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