When it comes to dining in St. Petersburg, Florida, known by the locals as St. Pete, there’s no shortage of options, from casual bar-like spots to fine dining for a splashed out night out. And it seems that new spots are opening up all the time. With so many choices, it can be daunting to make a decision. Here is a look at seven of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg, in no particular order.
Juno & the Peacock
Step into Juno & the Peacock for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, and you’ll be immediately taken with the stunning décor of one of St. Pete’s newest restaurants. Fortunately, the food created by the culinary team matches the exquisite aesthetics, with some of my favorite bites being the Hamachi Crudo, Monica’s Cornbread, California Crunch Salad, and the Crab-Crusted Grouper, with a bite of the Key Lime Tart or Flourless Chocolate Cake to finish off a meal.
Enchance your meal with a selection from the cocktail menu, which really shines: Spirits expert Ingi Sigurdsson adds a modern twist to classic cocktails through the decades, like the Singapore Slink from the 1910s, like a daiquiri from the 1930s (not the frozen variation) and the Harvey Wallbanger from the 1950s; some can be made zero-proof.
junoandthepeacock.com, 400 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Casita Taqueria
My husband and I live near downtown Tampa, but when we’re craving Mexican food, we have no problems crossing the bridge and driving about 20 miles to St. Pete for tacos and bowls at any of Casita Taqueria’s three locations. I’m a creature of habit and always order a Casita Bowl with shrimp, but their tacos are not to be missed, too…