The Best Restaurants in St. Pete-Clearwater

When it comes to dining out, you have so many wonderful options in St. Pete-Clearwater. These award-winning restaurants are great places to start.

a fish plate and several other dishes

Salt Rock Grill serves up the freshest seafood, brought in on the restaurant's own boats.

The culinary scene here is booming. In fact, Travel + Leisure just gave a shout out to St. Pete as the Best Food City in the U.S.! 

Good thing our locals and visitors have offered up some excellent insights for our hungry readers by voting in the “Best of St. Pete-Clearwater” 2024 awards. The results are separated into three price-point categories, so you'll truly find something for every taste and budget. We challenge you to eat your way through this list of culinary winners.


 

Best Restaurants ($)

For an inexpensive meal, these restaurant winners can’t be beat for their fair prices and delicious offerings. There’s everything from an iconic Italian market to authentic Greek and Mexican restaurants to a rustic seafood joint with awesome views.

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Best Restaurants ($$)

For a moderate price, diners can sit down for an extraordinary meal in St. Pete-Clearwater. These winning restaurants are known for a variety of delicious offerings, including fresh seafood, authentic Mexican food in a festive setting, and even a historic spot with a famous smoked fish dip.

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Best Restaurants ($$$)

When you feel like a splurge, or there’s something worthy of celebrating, these upscale restaurants in St. Pete-Clearwater are perfect. Depending on what you desire, some will impress with stunning water views, others with romantic ambiance, and one is helmed by a winning Food Network chef.

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