Sunshine Beach Bungalow
Restaurant Recommendations
TAMPA
Rocca – Modern Italian. Challenging to get a reservation. Allow walk-ins but recommend getting their just before 5pm if no reservation. There will be a line at the door for walk-ins. Recommend the fresh mozzarella that is made tableside.
On Swann – Great spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. Open kitchen and bar setting with outside seating option. Close to Hyde Park shopping.
ST PETE
https://www.ilritornodowntown.com/
Il Ritorno – Modern Italian located in downtown St Pete. Allow time for parking.
Bacchus Wine Bistro – Great spot for fine and a curated menu of charcuterie and other great pairing options. Nice location with high tops outside.
Teak – Incredible views of Tampa Bay and St. Pete’s skyline in an unbelievable architectural space. Restaurant and bar levels, 360-degree views. A pier shuttle is available if the pier distance is too much to walk.
https://www.docfords.com/st-pete-pier/
Doc Fords -More casual establishment for someone looking to take in the pier experience and views.
https://www.mazzarosmarket.com/
Mazzaro’s Italian Market – Great for muffaletta-style sandwiches, espresso, and traditional Italian imports.
Bodega on Central – Known as a place that kicked off the “latin street food” trend in St Pete. Really great sandwiches, salads and juices.
https://redmesarestaurant.com/
Red Mesa Cantina – Lively Mexican in a multi-level brick space with indoor and outdoor eating and bars.
Baba – Greek Mediterranean with outside seating in the historic Kenwood district.
Craft Kafe – 66tth street close to Treasure Island. Gluten-free bakery experience, serving breakfast and lunch.
Intermezzo – Specialty coffee shop and craft cocktail bar. Has a street market once a month.
TREASURE ISLAND & NEARBY
Sunrise Tacos – Fresh tacos for breakfast or lunch. Delivery available.
http://floridianrestaurant.com/
The Floridian – Authentic Cuban sandwiches close by.
Crabby’s on the Pass – Casual fish and seafood restaurant, overlooking John’s pass.
https://conchrepublicgrill.com/
Conch Republic Grill – Fish and seafood restaurant. Offers inside and outside. Family friendly and good for large groups. Located a little further away in North Reddington.
Britts Pizza - Coal-fired pizza nearby. Delivery is available.
Other options without websites:
Vito & Michael’s Pizzeria - 7704 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 – Old-school, moderately priced Italian restaurant with great food, open until 2AM.
Waltz – 224 Boardwalk Pl E, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 - Walt and his wife, Sue, run a strict door policy, where seating is tight, as they offer traditional fish recipes from the Florida Keys. Dinner 6 days a week. Open for lunch on Saturdays.
Shake Shop – 11920 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 - tiny, family-run ice-creamery nearby.