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.
Enjoy an intimate dinner with only the finest ingredients at Black Pearl in Dunedin.
The culinary scene here is booming. In fact, Travel + Leisure recently gave a shout out to St. Pete as the Best Food City in the U.S. And the MICHELIN Guide Florida recently came to town, with four local restaurants recommended.
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” awards. The results are separated into three themed 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 Foodie Hotspots
These standout restaurants were named among the "Best Foodie Hotspots" in St. Pete-Clearwater in the 2026 "Best of St. Pete-Clearwater" Awards. Check them out soon! Charming Pia's Trattoria in Gulfport was named the #1 Foodie Hotspot this year.
Best Casual Eats
Everyone knows that St. Pete-Clearwater is flip-flop casual, and many of our restaurants follow suit with great food in no-fuss surroundings. Come as you are, and enjoy every bite when you dine at these restaurants recognized as the "Best Casual Eats" in our annual Besties awards.
See more budget-friendly optionsBest Fine Dining Restaurants
Special occasions (and vacation days) sometimes call for a culinary splurge. That's when you should check out these top fine dining restaurants, recognized in the "Best of St. Pete-Clearwater" awards for 2026. The Black Pearl took home top place, but all are worthy choices.
See more fine dining optionsWow! Culinary Winners Here
See more dining favoritesSee Our MICHELIN-Recommended Restaurants!
MICHELIN reviewers explored St. Pete-Clearwater, recognizing four local establishments for their culinary excellence. Check out Fortu, Sushi Sho Rexley and Il Ritorno (all in St. Pete) as well as The Tides Market in Safety Harbor! And plan a visit soon to celebrate the culinary excellence that exists throughout our communities.