Our 7 Favorite Independent Restaurants We Covered in Pinellas County, FL

Over the past year, we’ve reported on some awesome businesses. Here’s a brief list of our favorites in Pinellas County.

1) Riveters — St. Petersburg

History: Tampa-born sports bar known for historic décor and scratch-made food; owner Andres Farfan also owns Boda Authentic Mexican in Tampa.

New plans: Expanding to 330 1st Ave S with ~150 seats and modest cosmetic updates; factory-inspired interior with original WWII wings; daily lunch, dinner, and late-night planned. Planning to open in Spring 2026.

Why we love it: An expansive history-themed concept with scratch made dishes and a friendly owner…

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