50 Best American Restaurants near Saint Petersburg Beach

“We are on vacation at St. Pete's Beach and had breakfast at iHop today. We travel with our 7-year old who is autistic and I am always worried about wait times as she struggles in some situations. What was so lovely about this iHop location is that several employees greeted us when we walked in and, despite being busy, said "We'll be right with you." What a relief to know we had been seen and would be seated soon. Jennifer was our server and she was kind, professional, and efficient. We were quickly given beverages and our order was taken. The food came quickly and we were able to get out in a timely fashion.We have only eaten out as a family a handful of times. Jennifer couldn't have known that by looking at us, but I hope she sees this and knows how much it meant to us today. Her professionalism and attentiveness made it possible for us to enjoy a meal out together. I will be forever grateful.“

“Miss Kendra was our server today and took great care of us! I am in the industry so appreciate all the employees looked happy and the cooks are a fine oiled machine and actually seemed happy and worked well together! Thank you for filling me up for the rest of the “

“Food tastes fresh. No salt added( thank God.) The service is quick and inviting. Dana is awesome!!! We ate here yesterday as well. That is how much we love it. We would eat here every morning, but unfortunately this is a quick getaway for us. We highly recommend this place.“

“Tanya was awesome! Pleasant, friendly, genuine and team player“

“From the very start we were greeted with a warm welcome. Our server, Taffanne was very polite, friendly and made us feel“

“Eric is our waiter every week. His is the best. We ask for him all the time. He is polite, quick service, and always happy.“

“Great food , awesome service .“

“Loved the food, atmosphere, and most definitely our awesome, friendly server Barb. All around great place and would definitely recommend to friends!“

“First time at coco wood and Ronda was our server. She gave us recommendations and let me say she hit the nail right on the head. Everything was so tasty and the quality was so fresh. Best I have had on these beaches in a long time. This will be our new spot to go to enjoy unique food and not just the same old stuff you can get anywhere.“

“Pleasant atmosphere and the menu was superb. We really enjoyed our meal.“

“Great food, excellent service and a crazy amount of brews on tap. Can't say enough about the meatball sliders - you must get them if you go here. Pizza was delicious too - just didn't have enough room after the wings and sliders. I love that you can get the pizza by the slice without buying a whole pie. We live North of Tampa but would definitely drive to St. Pete Beach just for this place.“

“Excellent service and dinner. Pasta was so good. Everything delicious. The iced tea such a nice blend. So hard to find delicious gluten free food at a restaurant but Sol has done it! Will definitely return.“

“Service and food was phenomenal! Our food came out fast and piping hot. Don’t skip out on the home fries. Was it pricey? Yes, BUT you get what you pay for here and the quality AND the quantity of it you receive was well worth the cost. Would eat here again in a heartbeat.“

“Been here several times, and the service and food is always amazing. Birch and Vine lost my Christmas Eve reservation that I made six weeks in advance and even showed them confirmation on my phone. They didn’t even apologize or try to accommodate us. The manager Parkshore Grill was so nice and understanding she made a table for my family of eight and saved our Christmas Eve.“

“The food is amazing! All the reviews were spot on. The service was fast and so hospitable. Joe the owner spent time out of his day to chat with us too. Will definitely be coming back!Kid-friendliness: They had an outdoor area with kid stuff to play with“

“My morning at Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach was absolute bliss! Sipping drinks by the ocean, surrounded by great company and a fantastic vibe, made for an unforgettable experience. The drinks were top-notch, the view was breathtaking, and to top it off, there was a delightful vendor market adding to the lively atmosphere. Paradise Grille is a must-visit spot for anyone looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the best of beachside living.Marisa Balletti-Lavoie“

“I’m sitting here is a super clever and creative spot listening to Brass Monkey on the radio! The food is absolutely amazing. I do agree it wasn’t super fast to get the food. But it is so amazing I have no complaints and find it absolutely worth the wait!!!The Mac and cheese rib is divine, as are the gyro and vegetarian sandwiches. Delicious loaded tots. The Purple Drank is great!! Bring a big appetite with you!!!Absolutely come in person. The atmosphere puts it over the top (and less than the prices on door dash too). The staff is so friendly and engaging.Enjoy!“

“2pm on a Sunday in April and we were seated immediately with fantastic waterside seating. Didn't catch our server's name, but she was knowledgeable, friendly and had great timing. For food, we ordered: boom boom shrimp, a crab cake, street corn, the red gulf grouper with cheese grits & the Atlantic grouper with beans and rice. For drinks: Peach Sangria and Blue Lightning. Every single bite and sip was heaven. Fish was fresh, flavorful and cooked perfectly. Definitely come back here again and definitely would recommend.“

“We were here on an earlier Friday evening and had to wait about 45 minutes until we could get a table. The quality of the food is absolutely great!! The filet mignon was wonderfully tender and tasted absolutely delicious!! Unfortunately, the meat was quite oversalted and my wife's lobster was quite heavily peppered. The salad was one of the best I ate during our stay in the USA. The service was good and attentive. It's a shame that the chef went overboard with the spices. That's why only 4 stars!“

“Took my mom here for lunch on Mother's Day. She had the salmon cakes which were on special and I got the grouper sandwich. I am going to say that $25 is a little bit more than I'm used to paying for the same grouper sandwich at other restaurants. Thankfully it was quite good.“

“The pluses were fun people watching and being in the mix of everything. The food was good, not great but good. The bad, although we had reservations we still had to wait 15 mins. We then waited another 15 for a waiter to approach us and the rest of our meal I had to wave him down for service. The cocktail was delicious but very little alcohol.Parking: Parking is nutty on a weekend in season so we took uber“

“The BEST food ever! can't beat the friendliness of the staff and chef. LOVE the new chair! They're very comfortable and enhances the look of the restaurant. you won't be sorry for going there. it will become your new hang out :-)“

“Really down to earth place to eat breakfast. Lots of healthy options and delights like crepes and special sandwiches. Always less crowded than Trip’s because it’s newer, but I like the food better.“

“Awesome place. Great beer selection and delicious food.“

“Friendly, delicious and reasonably priced little diner that my son and I made an unexpected stop for breakfast and we will definitely go back. The food came out fast, hot and fresh in good sized portions and our server was very nice and accommodated my son with his random requests!Kid-friendliness: The staff was very friendly and patient with my son“

“Absolutely delicious and creative food. Great vibes, great food, great staff. Highly recommend checking out Allelo.“

“Good food, modestly priced.....superb location in nice quaint small town, service was average at best, our server Sophia didn't seem too thrilled to be there. Atmosphere was horrid this day, noisy construction going on across the street, which was not their fault.... nice place to eat overall“

“Oak & Stone, a well-known spot in downtown St. Pete, is all about those good vibes and good prices. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, perfect for kicking back with friends or family. And let's talk about those prices—definitely won't break the bank here.“

“The waiters are so friendly,fantastic drinks including smoked old fashion, exceptional food“

“Was very excited to have found this place. Great tasting, extremely fresh, good portion sizes, nice staff, good indoor or outdoor seating options.Would be a great place to come before having a night out at the bars if you don’t want to have a sit down dinner but want something hot and fresh, close to everything.“

“It is my first time eating there and it is great I recommend it there“

“Fish and chips great shrimp great dipping sauces great service great a must eat place you will enjoy it“

“Great food , great margaritas!“

“Had an absolutely amazing meal here tonight, perfect for a date night out. If you’re looking for a place that truly cherishes the culinary experience this is your spot! Every part of our meal perfectly complemented the next, our waiter was extremely personable & attentive, truly one of the best meals we’ve had in our area. Highly recommend. Thank you to everyone involved!“

“The food was excellent. We got the shrimp tacos and buffalo chicken appetizer. Overall cool vibes with good tunes playing in the background. We sat outside and it was a lovely afternoon lunch. We also brought our small kids so it was nice to have a shady spot in their outdoor dining area to spread out a little so us mom's could enjoy a nice lunch and a beverage while the kiddies napped. Bookmarking this spot Visiting from @cattlemanscoffee in Michigan Update to this review: it was so good we had to come back the next day for lunch. Equally as enjoyable the second visit, too!“

“Great service. Katie was awesome!“

“I have been to Stella’s many times and it’s always great service and nice atmosphere. The food can be hit or miss, I would stick to diner classics, the French toast and pancakes are pretty good.I wasn’t crazy about the Benedict. This time I ordered the key lime blt with mahi and with potato salad and it was alright. The sourdough bread was good but I got a really weird piece for one of the half’s. Potato salad was average. Come here for the good vibes and people and ask for a recommendation on what to order.“

“Had a great time and the food was really good.“

“I just got back from a weekend stay at the Dewey where my mother hosted my bridal shower and I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue.We had the shower in the STUNNING courtyard area which was just lovely (we’re getting married in Italy and the vibes of the vines, gas lanterns and waterfall made us all feel like we were already in Tuscany!!) - the staff went above and beyond to help my mom and sister set up the tables just how they envisioned. Each guest could barely make it through the door without being greeted with a smile and asked what they would like to drink, we had soooo many compliments on how fabulous the staffs service was.Following the shower we went to the rooftop to enjoy sunset and WOW what a hidden gem this spot was. Erika the bartender went above and beyond to make sure every guest had the drink they wanted, they even reserved a whole area for our party to sit.We were lucky to book a room over this busy Easter weekend as well, we had a beautiful two bed 2 bath suite which exceeded my expectations - it was HUGE! And just one block from the beach!Cannot thank Dan, Ann and the whole staff enough for accommodating the most beautiful weekend. We will 100000% be back and hope to host another event very soon there!“

“Absolutely incredible dinner. The service was very welcoming and friendly. The chef was brilliant and talked us through all of the dishes, describing his intentions with the bold and complex flavors of them. This place has a truly unique intimate dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in St. Pete.“

“Always come with the family great food and service ❤️“

“Great prices!!! Thanks“

“It's perfect! probably the best food truck in Miami.“

“Today was my first visit to this restaurant and I could not have been more pleased! The food was amazing.....but the best part was Elijah! He is, without a doubt, the kindest person I have met in a very long time! If I'm in the area again I will absolutely eat here again!“

“Gabe the bartender and Sixty the bartender are the best! Service is awesome! Watching the KC and Ravens place crowded. Still awesome service! Locals make it even better. Bartenders enjoy interacting with customers making you feel special even when you don’t know anyone.“

“Fun place with great live music. We had an issue with the front host being incredibly rude and wanting to split our party of 8 and said we could not split a bill if we sat all together. The GM resolved it quickly and kindly. Servers were friendly. We only had drinks here“

“Lauren was a great server. Very friendly and helpful. Food was great!“

“I came in for breakfast and ordered a VIB I had a strawberry crepe and it was absolutely delicious. I was served by Diana and she not only rocked the floor she made sure I was okay she made conversation with me which sometimes doesn’t happen so I appreciated her friendliness if you ever go to this village inn you have to ask for Diana (she elevates the entire experience thank you Diana!!)Dietary restrictions: I don’t eat pork and they had other options of meat which some breakfast restaurants don’t have.“

“Outdoor seating in open or under large tiki Pavillion along a waterway and marina. Servers are friendly and helpful. Mahi tacos are the best I have had outside the keys. Limited menu so everything is made wit care.Parking: Many people ride bikes or walk. Parking is limited but we have never had a problem. Worst case there is parking along the road outside the gate a short walk away.Kid-friendliness: Nice view of water and wild life. All the kids I have seen seem to enjoy the food and relaxed lunch time atmoshete.Wheelchair accessibility: At lunch would be the best time to scope out low table seating and get a feel for maneuvering. Small friendly and yummy spot.“

“Our server Alyssa D. provided exceptional service during our visit. Not only was the food consistently great in quality, but Alyssa went above and beyond what is typically expected of a server. Her customer service was top-notch and she has left a lasting impression on me and many others. I believe many service industry professionals could learn from her example. I would be delighted to have her serve us again in the future.“