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Hot Peppers Jul 17, 2011 06:49 PM

Restauarant suggestions St Pete Beach area

Looking for causal, fund, inexpensive, local, no-chain, on water places for the time I will be in the area: any suggestions!!??

Are there any "Must see" restaurants to go to.

How far is Tampa from St Pete Beach.

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    juli5122 Jul 20, 2011 08:34 AM

    I agree with all the suggestions but would like to add Woody's, it is a little dive on the water with good burgers and smoked fish spread. Cash only I think. Enjoy your stay.

    http://woodyswaterfront.com

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      laboheme Jul 20, 2011 05:28 AM

      Completely agree with Aguave and Sea Critters (very good casual food on the water). Middle Grounds is my favorite seafood restaurant in the area...good dinner spot. My 2 new favorite places on the beach are Paddy O'Sullivans (gourmet burgers-wild boar, kobe beef, etc served with killer sweet potato fries) and Beachwood BBQ (Their pulled pork pizza is killer bee...try it with their house sweet & hot sauce...it has some serious heat to it.) Enjoy your time at the beach!

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      Sea Critters Cafe
      2007 Pass A Grille Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

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        joan Jul 20, 2011 07:37 AM

        Forgot to mention Paddy O'Sullivans. I agree too - had a really good burger there. It is at least the 4th incarnation at that spot, all the previous ones were ick, but this one is good, I hope they make it!

        The last two times I went to Agave, the service was just awful. Sorry, but I'm not going back if they act like they don't want me (and my 3 guests) there!

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        joan Jul 20, 2011 05:11 AM

        Hmmm....try Sea Hags on the south side of the bridge to Treasure Island (north end of SPB). Good wings and usually good music. Sea Critters used to be good also, in Pass A Grille at the south end of SPB. I haven't been in quite a while. Must see would be Middlegrounds Grill on Treasure Island. Er, must eat would be more like it, as this restaurant is not on the water, but you will find freshest fish. Eat in the bar and there's music some nights as well as people-watching. Also, not for the food but for the on-the-water hangout, try the two bars at the waterfront end of 75th avenue (where the causeway to South Pasadena is): Twisted Tarpon and the Sloppy Pelican. There are two more there, but these two have the best bartenders and bar food. Have fun! and don't forget about the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront - you don't have to go all the way to Tampa to enjoy the city life.

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        Sea Critters Cafe
        2007 Pass A Grille Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

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          SlapnChop Jul 19, 2011 06:42 PM

          Agave.

          It'll probably take you 30 minutes or so to get to Tampa from St. Pete Beach.

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