Sharon & Bob’s Guidebook
Food scene
“Mom and Pop” restaurant owned by the same family for over 40 years. Delicious burgers but be prepared to use a lot of napkins! I used this place to “test” if Sharon was the right girl for me back in 1991. She passed with flying colors! “Old school” so don’t bother looking for a website!
31 locals recommend
El Cap Restaurant
3500 4th St N“Mom and Pop” restaurant owned by the same family for over 40 years. Delicious burgers but be prepared to use a lot of napkins! I used this place to “test” if Sharon was the right girl for me back in 1991. She passed with flying colors! “Old school” so don’t bother looking for a website!
Inspired by California: healthy bowls, tacos, juices and wraps; Tuesday night they have $2 taco flats which are delicious and a great value. It can get a little busy with the locals but it’s worth the wait.
38 locals recommend
Ciccio Cali St. Pete
190 37th Ave NInspired by California: healthy bowls, tacos, juices and wraps; Tuesday night they have $2 taco flats which are delicious and a great value. It can get a little busy with the locals but it’s worth the wait.
Locally owned and operated since 2008, Matt makes traditional and signature pizzas including the McClellan which is our favorite. You can get it by the slice for $1 (cheese) $2 (specialty) between 2-5pm.
7 locals recommend
Tour De Pizza
212 37th Ave NLocally owned and operated since 2008, Matt makes traditional and signature pizzas including the McClellan which is our favorite. You can get it by the slice for $1 (cheese) $2 (specialty) between 2-5pm.
Chinese Food Take Out
We’ve tried a few in the area but this family does a good job with the basics. Closed on Mondays as of late.
Asian Wok
202 37th Ave NChinese Food Take Out
We’ve tried a few in the area but this family does a good job with the basics. Closed on Mondays as of late.
Family owned and operated locally for over 20 years, we’ve been going to Athenian for gyros, Greek salads, avgolemono soup and when we feel a little adventurous, grilled octopus!
Athenian Garden
2220 4th St NFamily owned and operated locally for over 20 years, we’ve been going to Athenian for gyros, Greek salads, avgolemono soup and when we feel a little adventurous, grilled octopus!
From the same owners as Ciccio’s, build your bowl concept with made from scratch, fresh ingredients - rice, quinoa, noodles, meats, veggies and sauces. Pressed juices, homemade teas and frescos.
142 locals recommend
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AveFrom the same owners as Ciccio’s, build your bowl concept with made from scratch, fresh ingredients - rice, quinoa, noodles, meats, veggies and sauces. Pressed juices, homemade teas and frescos.
The Veytia family has operated this restaurant for over 20 years. A little more upscale but it’s worth it. The family has traveled extensively throughout Latin America to bring authentic regional cuisine. They also make a good sangria.
44 locals recommend
Red Mesa Restaurant
4912 4th St NThe Veytia family has operated this restaurant for over 20 years. A little more upscale but it’s worth it. The family has traveled extensively throughout Latin America to bring authentic regional cuisine. They also make a good sangria.
Another local institution, we’ve been going here since the early 90’s. They are known for their signature sandwiches, salads, wraps and soups. They’ve added a quaint little pub with beers on tap and cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Stone Soup Cafe & Pub
4122 16th St NAnother local institution, we’ve been going here since the early 90’s. They are known for their signature sandwiches, salads, wraps and soups. They’ve added a quaint little pub with beers on tap and cocktails.
Popular with the locals. Harvey’s 4th Street Grill is a west-coast Florida style bar and grill. Locally owned and operated since the 80’s. Much of their décor came from several historic St. Pete hotels, including the Vinoy, the Soreno, and the Albermarle.
20 locals recommend
Harvey's 4th Street Grill
3121 4th St NPopular with the locals. Harvey’s 4th Street Grill is a west-coast Florida style bar and grill. Locally owned and operated since the 80’s. Much of their décor came from several historic St. Pete hotels, including the Vinoy, the Soreno, and the Albermarle.
They have three locations in St. Pete but this one is the closest. They started on 4th St. in 2010 but had to move across the street to their current location to make room for Trader Joe’s. Casual Mexican food done well.
99 locals recommend
Casita Taqueria
2663 Central AveThey have three locations in St. Pete but this one is the closest. They started on 4th St. in 2010 but had to move across the street to their current location to make room for Trader Joe’s. Casual Mexican food done well.
Neat place in a century old farmhouse with seating outdoors and inside. Eclectic menu has something for everyone.
44 locals recommend
Three Birds Tavern
1492 4th St NNeat place in a century old farmhouse with seating outdoors and inside. Eclectic menu has something for everyone.
Located in St. Pete’s Edge District, this is our “go to” place for Cuban sandwiches and their sweet/spicy slaw and jicama slaw. All their food is good so you won’t be disappointed.
160 locals recommend
Bodega on Central
1180 Central AveLocated in St. Pete’s Edge District, this is our “go to” place for Cuban sandwiches and their sweet/spicy slaw and jicama slaw. All their food is good so you won’t be disappointed.
Opened in 2012 and named after the owner’s triplets, we like to go here for breakfast on weekends. They serve breakfast all day but they also have salads, sandwiches, meatloaf, pasta and more.
94 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
2339 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NOpened in 2012 and named after the owner’s triplets, we like to go here for breakfast on weekends. They serve breakfast all day but they also have salads, sandwiches, meatloaf, pasta and more.
Recently opened in St. Pete but they have multiple locations and serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. We’ve gone a couple of times and have not been disappointed.
First Watch - 4th Street - Now Open!
1345 4th St NRecently opened in St. Pete but they have multiple locations and serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. We’ve gone a couple of times and have not been disappointed.
We go to this location for quick tasty breakfast sandwiches and burritos.
37 locals recommend
Banyan Cafe and Catering on MLK
710 Central AveWe go to this location for quick tasty breakfast sandwiches and burritos.
Coffee Shops
Locally owned and operated. Drive thru /walk up service near your stay.
119 locals recommend
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SLocally owned and operated. Drive thru /walk up service near your stay.
Recently opened with drive-thru and walk up service. Fresh coffee and locally made pastries and sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
Pineapple Espresso
3045 Dr M.L.K. Jr St NRecently opened with drive-thru and walk up service. Fresh coffee and locally made pastries and sandwiches.
Breweries
Great place to hang out and try their beer and play all sorts of games - indoors and out! Live music too.
180 locals recommend
3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd St SGreat place to hang out and try their beer and play all sorts of games - indoors and out! Live music too.
Neat brewery with some great options to choose from. Brewery ties into St. Pete's history with early flight. Board games and special events along with live music.
12 locals recommend
Flying Boat Brewing Co.
1776 11th Ave NNeat brewery with some great options to choose from. Brewery ties into St. Pete's history with early flight. Board games and special events along with live music.
Neighborhoods
A couple of blocks from Tampa Bay where you can watch boats launch, paddle board and see dolphins and manatees. There's Crisp Park and Coffee Pot Park. The North Bay Trail extends from 78th Avenue N and goes south along 1st St NE up to 30th Ave NE. A quick left and you can follow the Trail all the way to downtown St. Pete.
North East Park
A couple of blocks from Tampa Bay where you can watch boats launch, paddle board and see dolphins and manatees. There's Crisp Park and Coffee Pot Park. The North Bay Trail extends from 78th Avenue N and goes south along 1st St NE up to 30th Ave NE. A quick left and you can follow the Trail all the way to downtown St. Pete.