5 Best Restaurants for People Watching in St. Petersburg

5 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete restaurant

1. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

4.7

Exceptional(789)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Petersburg

Booked 10 times today

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.

2. LALA St.Pete

4.7

Exceptional(492)

Price: Moderate

• French American • St. Petersburg

Booked 14 times today

LALA St. Pete offers a new way to spend your day, evening or night!Join us to enjoy a unique experience! Our menus offer an elevated approached of French, Mediterranean & Modern American cuisine. Our full bar features delicious Craft Cocktails, Wine & Champagne!Reserve a table in our dining area, on the patio, the rooftop bar or book a private karaoke room today! Looking for something fun to do? We offer Open Mic Karaoke in the dining room every Thursday 9pm+ & Friday 10pm+ | Live Music in the Courtyard from Thursday to Sunday 6pm+LALA St. Pete is destined to become your favorite hotspot.

A photo of Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier restaurant

3. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

4.7

Exceptional(961)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • St. Petersburg

Booked 26 times today

Winner of TripAdvisor’s 2023 #1 ‘Everyday Eats’ restaurant in the COUNTRY! Located at the base of the downtown St. Pete Pier, Doc Ford’s St. Pete is as stunning as it is delicious. With inside and outside views of both downtown St. Pete, and Tampa bay, there’s a seat in the house for everybody. Enjoy the sea-breeze on the seawall while enjoying a couple Doc Ford’s Mojitos and Yucatan Shrimp!

A photo of Birch & Vine at The Birchwood restaurant

4. Birch & Vine at The Birchwood

4.2

Awesome(2543)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • St. Petersburg

Booked 18 times today

Birch & Vine is an innovative restaurant within the hip boutique hotel known as The Birchwood. Birch & Vine takes a seasonal approach to crafting its Globally Inspired cuisine. As the seasons change and the bounty of the land and sea evolves, so do the menus at Birch & Vine. Located on famous Beach Drive in the Downtown St. Petersburg district, the restaurant sits across the street from North Straub Park, the Vinoy Marina, and the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay.Please note, online reservations are available for Birch and Vine, we do not accept online reservations for the Canopy, reservations for The Canopy may be available through the restaurant directly.

A photo of Bacchus Wine Bistro restaurant

5. Bacchus Wine Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(933)

Price: Expensive

• French • St. Petersburg

Booked 14 times today

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!

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-St Pete

2. LALA St.Pete

3. Doc Ford's Rum Bar and Grille St Pete Pier

4. Birch & Vine at The Birchwood

5. Bacchus Wine Bistro

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