in between days
“It’s not Tokyo, but it’s close.” That’s the promise behind in between days, Florida’s first Tokyo-style sake and listening bar, and one of St. Pete’s most recent additions as a recommended restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida. Blending French and Japanese flavors on a rotating menu of small bites and inventive dishes, Chef Justin Shewtzer works alongside a team of five in-house sake sommeliers led by Noah Sain to craft a dining experience enjoyed in unique surroundings you won’t forget. Inspired by the underground “listening bars” of Tokyo, in between days is located inside a small house that creates a big vibe, thanks to a pair of vintage 1972 speakers and two turntables fueled by a diverse collection of vinyl records. With oil lanterns casting a soft glow, guests can sip on sake and take in tunes while savoring plates of chilled oysters, ramen flavored by more than 30 ingredients and a rotating izakaya menu that changes weekly based on the freshest seasonal ingredients they can find. Some recent favorites include Korean-braised short rib dumplings with carrots, parsnip puree and crispy shallots; Japanese yellowfin tuna with prickly pear emulsion, green tomato and thai birdseye chili; and spicy beef broth with coconut milk and char sui pork lardons. In addition to its 2026 MICHENLIN nod, In Between Days has been featured in Food & Wine, The Wine Enthusiast, Tampa Bay Times and more. The restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
Hours
Wednesday 5 PM–11 PM
Thursday 5 PM–11 PM
Friday 5 PM–11 PM
Saturday 5 PM–11 PM
Sunday 5 PM–10 PM
Guest Reviews
We learned of In Between Days from a local friend who had just been here. What an exceptional experience that is unlike most other restaurants. Our server Nicole was very helpful in our Sake Sampler of 5 different distinct flavors. The Sake menu is very extensive & will fit most any palate or budget. Such a nice learning experience of tasting different brews. We essentially ordered one of everything on the food menu so we could taste their various preparations. All were sublime in every way, such care & beautiful creations! Delicious & very satisfying!!! We ran out of space for their special cheesecake… next time!
We booked a reservation at In Between Days on a whim and ended up having one of our best nights in St Pete. The vibe alone is worth the visit. They play a variety of vinyls, great music, and a comfortable, cool setting. We ordered a sake flight curated by the bartender and it was spot on. I also had a sake cocktail that was thoughtfully crafted and really delicious. Big surprise though: the food. We weren’t planning to eat, but everything was so good we stayed for a full meal and dessert. If you’re into sake or just want a cool, low-key spot with great atmosphere, this is it. Highly recommend.
Cute little spot trying to recreate a small Tokyo sake bar vibe. Great music, limited menu but everything we ate was top tier. They had gluten free options which was nice. Their hand rolls were fresh and so good we ordered another round of them. I’m not much of a drinker but their N/a Ichigo was refreshing and my sister swears by their mock mule which surprisingly isn’t spicy. The space is small and fills up quickly with reservations. They do have some bar seating but that filled in within less than half an hour after opening. Noise level is moderate but the vibe inside is definitely intimate and social with your party. One thing to note is that parking is limited mostly street, you may need to walk a bit if the closer street parking is taken. Aside from that we will be coming back!
Izakaya! Love the Japanese Pub concept. This is a 2026 restaurant highlight and great way to start the new year. We made a 9:30pm booking on a Sunday! Show up hour early and they welcomed us to the best table in the house, a high top between the bar and dining room. Amazing decor and vibe here with a friendly and knowledgable staff. So we ordered almost everything on the menu. Otoshi Set of small bites were little salads and this dish rotates daily, speaking to the freshness and fragile nature of food. Ambiance was amazing, down side hard to get good dish pics, but we tried. Hamachi, super fresh! Bone Marrow Shoyu ramen, Honey Miso Tartlet both amazing. The Rhythmic Droplet cocktail was nice but most exceptional was the sake suggestion made by the staff. Thank you for your service. Must dine if into a Tokyo-esk concepts.
In between days is one of the best spots in the Tampa Bay area! The food is incredible. It's more of tapas shareable experience with a rotating menu. The sake selection is fantastic. The sake cocktails are incentive and delicious. The staff are great and knowledgeable about the cuisine and Sake. The space is cozy but small so definitely get a reservation!
Accessible Features
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom