Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in St. Petersburg

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in St. Petersburg? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stillwaters Tavern

4.8

4.8 (540)

$30 and under

American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Stillwaters Tavern opened in 2015 on Beach Drive offering modern American fare in an inviting post-industrial space. Casual, approachable food with impeccable service are the hallmarks of Stillwaters Tavern. With 20 beers on tap, wines on tap, and original cocktails created in-house, you’ll be able to find the perfect libation to go with your food. Come people watch on Beach Drive and enjoy a casual lunch or dinner at Stillwaters Tavern

Top review

StephenyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food was just perfect. Recommend the cheesesteak and hot chicken sandwich. Popcorn is deadly. Great service.

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Popular dish

roasted beet salad GFV

The Urban Stillhouse - St. Petersburg

4.8

4.8 (2749)

$50 and over

American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier Bourbon is a unique entertainment space featuring American cuisine centered around a wood-fired grill, innovative craft cocktails, and bourbon education.

This 16,000 sq. ft restaurant bar and event space is influenced by the Horse Soldier Bourbon team’s historic background and favorite destinations including Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Canada, Scotland, and more.

The leather sofas, wood-burning fireplaces, copper stills, and vast bourbon “library” will transport you.

Dress Code:
The official dress code for The Urban Stillhouse is “smart casual”. Gym clothes, beach attire including flip flops, clothing with holes, non-dressy tank tops and ball caps are not appropriate for the elevated experience our patrons have come to expect from us.

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Sandra

Dined 3 days ago

Always LOVE Urban Stillhouse and the people who work there make it a great experience!

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Experience

Horse Soldier Bourbon Tasting

Experience

Horse Soldier Commander's Select Bourbon Tasting

The Saint

4.8

4.8 (493)

$50 and over

Speakeasy

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

VALID ID IS REQUIRED (no photos or foreign Drivers License/ID - Passport ONLY). WE ALWAYS ACCEPT WALK-IN PARTIES AND ONLY RESERVE A PORTION OF OUR SPEAKEASY FOR RESERVATIONS. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE BOOKED FOR 1 HR 15 MIN. IF THERE ARE MORE RESERVATIONS TO BE SEATED, YOUR TABLE WILL BE ASKED TO FINISH UP FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF SINNERS. BE SURE TO KNOW THE "SIN TO GET IN."

Lurking behind a discrete, unassuming entryway on a side street in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida awaits an award winning unrivaled cocktail experience. The Saint invites you in to confess life’s darkest sins, enjoy fine cocktails, tantalizing small bites, decadent desserts and even finer company in one of the sexiest upscale interiors you have ever seen. Join us for Holy Happy Hour (5-7pm) and get 50% off all cocktails 6 days a week!

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Joe

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Awesome staff. Cool atmosphere, Excellent cocktails. Cocktails done right with a dash of fun. Loved it. Will go back with friends.

In Between Days

4.7

4.7 (106)

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Featured in Food & Wine Magazine, The Wine Enthusiast, and Tampa Bay Times, In Between Days is Florida's first craft sake house and Tokyo-style listening bar. Our sake list is one of the most diverse on the East Coast and is curated by our in-house sake sommelier Noah Sain. Inspired by the underground listening bars of Tokyo, our little house is warmed by intimate lighting and analog sounds sent through a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls. Oil lanterns cascade amber light while sake is poured into eager glasses. We play full sides. Our sake is chilled. Our oysters are served in the classic French style. It’s not Tokyo, but it’s close.

With an ever-rotating menu of sake, sake cocktails, and tasty plates, In Between Days offers a truly unique experience in the Tampa Bay area. Just off the hustle of Central Ave.

Please feel free to text us!

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Melissa

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Fantastically creative and delicious food in a quaint but super hip spot. One of our most favorite restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. The small plate menu changes often based on seasonal ingredients. This Japanese listening bar has the most expansive saki selection around but also manages to come up with amazing craft saki based cocktails. Definitely recommend!

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Experience

NYE 24/25 Oysters, Bubbles, Charcuterie

LALA St.Pete

4.6

4.6 (490)

$30 and under

French American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

LALA St. Pete offers a new way to spend your day, evening or night!
Join us to enjoy a unique experience! Our menus offer an elevated approached of French, Mediterranean & Modern American cuisine. Our full bar features delicious Craft Cocktails, Wine & Champagne!
Reserve a table in our dining area, on the patio, the rooftop bar or book a private karaoke room today!
Looking for something fun to do? We offer Open Mic Karaoke in the dining room every Thursday 9pm+ & Friday 10pm+ | Live Music in the Courtyard from Thursday to Sunday 6pm+
LALA St. Pete is destined to become your favorite hotspot.

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DesireeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our night started off excellent with Kiki at the front and continued with impeccable service from Katie. LaLa hit the mark with our entire night: we sat outside & Kiki put a heater at our table, the food was excellent. There was nice ambiance as well. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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4.6

4.6 (766)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

When the owners of Taverna Costale originally moved their families to Florida, they did so to create a revolution in hospitality. Their blueprint for success can be summed up in two simple words: People first.

It is a commitment to those they work alongside, by creating welcoming, supportive environments in which to grow. It is a passion to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for their guests. It is the desire to make positive changes within their neighborhood through community outreach.

For this reason, the owners cultivated a relationship with acclaimed chef Fabio Viviani, who brings unmatched culinary inspiration to the table. The synergy between the two group elevated the spotlight on people, culture, and quality - making Taverna Costale unique to what St. Pete has to offer.

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Judy

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food! One of our favorite restaurants. But don’t know why all these restaurants feel the need to have the noise level ( music, bass) so loud.

Good Fortune

4.4

4.4 (504)

$30 and under

Asian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Good Fortune is a Hunger Thirst Group concept and the latest Asian Fusion restaurant and bar in Downtown St. Petersburg. Located inside the iconic Station House, 260 1st Ave South, Good Fortune serves sushi and a variety of Asian dishes and specialty drinks, including Japanese whiskeys and different styles of Sake along with local beers, wine and bubbles.

IMPORTANT POLICIES, TERMS, & CONDITIONS:
Policies & Terms:
• Fri-Sat live DJ, 21+ required after 9 PM (with ID).
• No-Call No-Show fee for Karaoke/Dining: $25-$100.
• 20% gratuity for parties of 6+.

Dining Info:
• 15-min grace period; Please call if late. We may contact you if you do not contact us first. Please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
• Table Reservation Times: 1.5 hrs (up to 2 guests), 1 hr 45 mins (3-4), 2 hrs (5-9), 2.5 hrs (10-19), 3 hrs (20+).

Top review

Drew

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Fun energetic place. Go when you want a lively night.

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Popular dish

Crab Rangoon

Popular dish

Matcha Milk Bread Pudding

Popular dish

Salmon Nachos

Concrete Jungle

4.3

4.3 (237)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Tulum-inspired restaurant and bar, Located on Central Ave in downtown St. Petersburg!

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Andrew

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great first time experience. We will be back very soon.

Sesh St. Pete

4.2

4.2 (263)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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CarolVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The waitress was very accommodating and her service was Great! The food was good however I'd rather not say anything else..

Cane and Barrel

4.1

4.1 (197)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

We're raising the bar - literally......
The essence of the terrace bar at St. Petersburg’s AC Hotel is derived from the flora and fauna of Florida, infused with the lushness of a Caribbean courtyard, and inspired by Cuban heritage. The signature spirit, rum, is the key narrative – exploring its journey from the cane to the barrel. The interiors reflect the vibrant culture of Havana nights with an old world charm.

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January

Dined 3 days ago

I have been here several times and enjoy it every time. Ambiance is nice and the food is good

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Experience

Boozy Rooftop Brunch

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