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The Library, St. Petersburg, FL
Award-winning

The Library

4.6
4.6
3631 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
At The Library, the familiar aroma of coffee, the promise of a delicious meal, and the anticipation of friendly buzz will offer a reprieve from the daily chaos. It is where the community as a whole comes to refill their cup, both proverbially and, often, quite literally. You will find dining options both inside and outside, as well as at the bar. For walk-up service, our pastry counter offers coffee, tea and pastries throughout the day. We look forward to serving the community, visitors, and hospital staff alike.

For all other reservation request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.com

For all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below.

https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 369-9969
  • Website
    https://thelibrarystpete.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Louis Meyer
  • Private party facilities
    Good day,For any reservations request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.comFor all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below. https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events
  • Location
    600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Cross street
    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Wine Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Come experience half price of all bottles of Wine and Champagne under $110 on Wednesdays only. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.

  • Bourbon Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    All day and night on Thursdays be sure to ask about our new bourbon flights. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.

Menu

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What 3,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    American

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a "fun and lively atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "comfy wingback chairs" and unique decor. The restaurant's standout dishes include the "bread and butter board" and "smoked salmon dip." Service is often praised, though some find it "a bit pricey."

3,631 Reviews

  1. Michael VIP

    Tampa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fantastic service. Always enjoy coming here!

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Andrew was amazing! He recommended great drinks and food!

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  3. JenniferH

    Tampa6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was disappointed in my green juice. It was delicious but for $9 i expected a full glass with no ice as most places serve it. This glass was ice and half full, basically got 4 full sips. Service was great, our server was very attentive. Meal was decent but expecting better for the price.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good birthday dinner! Cauliflower app delicious! Beet salad top notch and the scallop dinner was to die for!! Went there on a Wednesday and a lot of the wines are half-price on that day, so that was a plus! Would definitely go back, our server Lenny was very personable!

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  5. Brandi

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the service was great! Best whipped feta I’ve ever had. The ambience is very trendy and relaxing.

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  6. NICOLE

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time, food was good and the service was great. Loved the ambience. It was a beautiful design for book lovers. 

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  7. Stephanie

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite brunch place & menu. A treat for out of town guests. Shade, our server, was attentive without being intrusive.

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  8. Nicolas VIP

    Wilmington10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, very friendly server and made great wine recommendations. However, when it came to the food, is was very disappointing. The two steaks that were ordered (both at different temps) were both extremely overcooked. The sautéed spinach was disappointing as well. Overall, very nice restaurant with good staff and drinks, but sub par food.

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  9. Ken

    Tampa3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool looking restaurant, but uncomfortable seating. Bread appetizer was good. Had the vodka rigatoni and the burger. The pasta was severely undercooked and shrimp was over cooked. The burger has zero seasoning on the patty. Super bland. Definitely nothing special at this restaurant which was very disappointing for my wife and I.

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  10. Nadine VIP

    Philadelphia84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely surprise. Interesting choices. Convivial service and nice atmosphere. I know it’s part of a hospital but definitely worth a visit.

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FAQs

The Library offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Library also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 369-9969.

The Library is rated 4.6 stars by 3631 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Library

600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
  • Neighborhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Louis Meyer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thelibrarystpete.com/
  • Phone number
    (727) 369-9969
  • Private party facilities
    Good day,For any reservations request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.comFor all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below. https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

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