Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in St. Petersburg

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Updated 05 October 2026

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

Sauvignon

4.9

4.9 (1239)

$31 to $50

American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Sauvignon Wine Locker & Trattoria is an upscale Italian-inspired dining experience, with a from-scratch kitchen, house-made pastas and fresh, local fare along with a robust and unique wine list including 45 wines by the glass.

Top review

ToniGold

Dined on 13 Oct 2026

Dinner was delicious as always and the service was excellent. It IS quite noisy but I guess little can be done about that.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Ai Funghi

Allelo

4.9

4.9 (903)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Allelo
Located on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, just steps from The Pier, Allelo is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant rooted in the spirit of gathering. Our name comes from allelomimesis — the phenomenon of individuals coming together, like birds flocking in flight.

Our menu celebrates the flavors of the Mediterranean and Italian coasts, featuring fresh seafood, amazing oysters, and housemade pastas — all designed for sharing.

We offer an intimate dining room for smaller groups. Parties of 6 or more are typically seated outdoors, where we provide heaters and blankets, though we recommend dressing for cooler evenings.

Guests are welcome to bring their own wine ($40 corkage per 750ml, max 2 bottles), or explore our wine list of 500+ selections curated by our in-house sommelier. To maintain the integrity of our wine program, we do not allow outside bottles that are listed on our current wine menu. Corkage is only permitted for wines we do not carry.

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MarcusGold

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing as always. Great food, drinks, and service! Beautiful restaurant and atmosphere. We greatly appreciate the Monday night hospitality discount!

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Experience

Sunday Supper

Experience

Brunch, the Allelo Way

Pluma Lounge

4.8

4.8 (28)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Pluma Lounge is a spirited homage to the rich culinary and cocktail traditions of Central and South America — where Latin heritage is celebrated through craftsmanship, culture, and connection. Rooted in authenticity and elevated by modern design, Pluma invites guests on a sensory journey through vibrant flavors, soulful cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality. The menu blends comfort and sophistication with signature dishes like empanadas, chicharrónes, and croquetas, while the bar honors classic spirits such as rum, mezcal, and pisco through inventive cocktails. Warm textures, rhythmic energy, and flickering candlelight create an atmosphere that feels intimate yet alive — a modern celebration of Latin rhythm, flavor, and community.

We are located near downtown St Petersburg on Beach Drive and within walking distance of The Pier, we offer valet services next door at Juno & the Peacock on 5th Avenue.

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Xavier

Dined on 12 Oct 2026

Amazing service great timing with all the courses. Very well put together resturaunt

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Experience

Three Course Cocktail Tasting with Paired Bites

Experience

Tina's Tea & Bubbles

bin6south

4.9

4.9 (75)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Bin6South is an award winning, intimate Wine Café and Bottle Shop located at 330 6th Street South, St. Pete., on the first floor of the home owned by Bin6South's creators Bren Ankrum & Donna Hargrove.

Tuesday and Wednesday Bin6South features "Wine Tasting & Discount Retail Evenings". Selected wines from our curated list are available for tasting at a nominal fee and retail bottles offered for a significant discount. Small menu of bites are offered on these days to pair with the wines.

Chef de Cuisine, Joe Nelson, presents the full dinner menu each Thursday through Saturday showcasing techniques and food from around the world. A frequently changed menu of local fish and seafood as well as Elk, Venison, hand made pasta, breads and desserts appear on Joe's menu.

The wine cellar houses two hundred plus labels of curated, global wines, sake, and bubbles selections. Bin6South is the recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the last 3 years.

Top review

AnnemarieGold

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

We loved our dinner at Bin6South! The service was top notch and our dinner was so tasty! A lovely evening out that offered a unique experience from the larger restaurants. The wine choices were fantastic. We will be back!

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Experience

Bartop Chef's Table Experience

Experience

Common Table Experience

Elliott Aster

4.8

4.8 (1237)

$50 and over

Italian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Elliott Aster, a Michelin Recommended restaurant, brings refined dining to The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club under the direction of award-winning Chef Lee Wolen. Once the property's original dining hall, the space has been thoughtfully reimagined into one of downtown St. Petersburg's premier dining destinations, featuring an elegant lounge, beautifully appointed dining room, and stunning private dining spaces. The menu highlights wood-fired steaks, handcrafted pastas, fresh seafood, with brunch offered every Sunday. Paired with The Vinoy's signature hospitality, every visit is met with warm service, exceptional cuisine, and a memorable dining experience.

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BrandiGold

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely perfect lunch. Service was impeccable.

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4.8

4.8 (1200)

$31 to $50

French

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Bacchus Wine Bistro is a relaxed oasis of Old World charm nestled within St. Pete’s expanding modernity. Our seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone - including classic dishes like French Onion Soup and Foie Gras Torchon, alongside contemporary options such as Tuna carpaccio and Tartare de Boeuf. We are also known for our lavish Charcuterie boards with the highest quality meat and cheese options from all over the world. The wine library, watched over by the famed Vitale Bros’ Bacchus mural, boasts nearly 100 Sommelier curated selections from France, Italy, Spain, the US, and other notable countries. We also offer several delicious imported beer selections, curated wine-based cocktails and a hospitality experience you will never forget! Join us today!

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Monica

Dined on 13 Oct 2026

Excellent place, had a glass of the Cabernet of the month that was excellent! Enjoyed our charcuterie board too! We will definitely be back

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup

Popular dish

Beet & Goat Cheese Trifle

Popular dish

Steak Flatbread

La Dolce Vita Trattoria - St. Pete

4.9

4.9 (149)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Pete Beach

About the restaurant

Are you in the mood for some truly authentic Italian cuisine? Welcome to La Dolce Vita Trattoria in Saint Pete Beach, where an exciting flavor journey awaits!

We only use the freshest ingredients, and our recipes are passed down from generation to generation.
You’ll feel like you’re in Italy as soon as you walk through the door! Our friendly staff will make you feel right at home, and our cozy atmosphere is perfect for a romantic night out or a casual meal with family and friends.

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TomGold

Dined 4 days ago

We had an early dinner here last night for our party of 6. The food was exceptional. Our server was fantastic. Overall a great experience and we will definitely make it back again!

Bonu' Taverna Italiana

4.8

4.8 (242)

$31 to $50

Italian

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

At Bonu’ Taverna, we believe that one of the greatest sources of joy is what happens around the dinner table.

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Therese RGold

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

Excellent as always. Staff is always pleasant and professional. The food is unbelievably outstanding. Yesterday‘s rigatoni carbonara special was absolutely amazing.

Malio's Beach House - St. Pete Beach

4.8

4.8 (744)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

St. Pete Beach

About the restaurant

The original Malio's Steakhouse was opened in 1969 by Malio Iavarone, whose immigrant parents had owned and operated their own restaurant since 1945. Always striving to provide their clientele the finest dining experience, Malio's Steakhouse, for over 50 years, earned a reputation for serving the finest quality food, with superior service and atmosphere.

It is in that tradition that our newest location, Malio's Beach House offers Creekstone All-Natural Prime Beef & Pork, the freshest seafood available (featuring coldwater lobster tails), accompanied by a selection of over 100 wines, along with unparalleled service and ambience.

We look forward to providing you with a memorable dining experience. When in downtown Tampa please visit our other location Malio's Prime Steakhouse.

Welcome to our family,
Derek and Jen

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Alyson

Dined 2 days ago

I had a wonderful birthday meal! And my server Z was amazing.

Parkshore Grill

4.8

4.8 (4332)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Indoor and Outdoor dining along Beach Drive and overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin and beautiful Banyan trees at North Straub Park. Serving Lunch, Dinner and a Weekend Brunch. Chef Tyson Grant proudly serves All-Natural beef, pork and chicken, Gulf fish and organic produce. Accolades include the coveted Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award, the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, OpenTable's Top 100 Best Alfresco Restaurants in America and Diner's Choice Awards, Best Chef in Tampa Bay and Best Sidewalk Dining.

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WilliamGold

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently wonderful meals and excellent service

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Popular dish

Parkshore Salad- small GF

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