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Pinellas County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Sushi Rock Grill in St. Petersburg led the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 35 violations, while six other Pinellas County establishments were ordered to close. Across the county, however, more restaurants passed their first inspection than failed to meet standards.

Pinellas County, FL · 4d
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This Florida Seafood Favorite in St. Petersburg Is Easy to Drive Past

The guy who caught your grouper might also be the guy checking on your picnic table. That’s not a gimmick here. The owner is a working commercial fisherman, and much of the seafood comes off his own lines. The setup is wonderfully unfussy. There’s a fresh seafood market, a...

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d
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Forget Fancy Burgers, This Little Florida Joint Keeps Locals Coming Back for the Classics

The fries here get cut fresh and cooked in beef tallow. That one detail tells you a lot about how this little burger counter thinks. The burgers hit an open flame, not a flat griddle. The milkshakes get hand dipped. The menu stays short on purpose, built around burgers and Vienna Beef hot dogs.

Seminole, FL · 2d
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The annual Good ‘Burger Awards is one of St. Pete’s best parties

No matter what your dining preferences, this is one burger everyone in town can agree on. The 14th Annual Good ‘Burger Awards, presented by Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title, are back for 2026, celebrating the people and businesses that make St. Pete so great. The party takes place on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:30-8 p.m. at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill.

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d
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Drift Bar to open at Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg

Next Level Brands plans to open Drift Bar, a 150-seat outdoor cocktail bar at Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg, on Nov. 28, adding a second concept to the shopping and dining center after opening Forbici earlier this year. Co-founders Jeff Gigante, Joseph Guggino and Andrew Wright have partnered with Michael Connor, president and CEO of Paradise Ventures, to open the bar in Sundial’s outdoor pavilion. Paradise Ventures and Wright’s Ally Capital Group jointly own the property.

St. Petersburg, FL · 7h

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Melting Pot in St. Pete debuts new menu, including three-course dinner experiences

Dinner at the Melting Pot (699 Central Ave) has always been focused on what happens around the table. Part of the fun of fondue is that dinner becomes something you actually do together. You’re dipping, sharing, trying different combinations, and lingering over each course, turning date night, a birthday, or dinner with friends into a night that feels like an occasion. And starting this month, the restaurant has added new ways to dip into the experience.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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This Little-Known Florida Sandwich Shop Serves an Italian Beef That’s Worth Every Messy Bite

A walk-up window at the edge of a gas station parking lot is turning out some of the most talked-about Italian beef in Tampa Bay. The sandwich comes with hot giardiniera, peppers, and a soft roll that soaks up the juices. The catch is the schedule. This tiny stand runs...

Tampa, FL · 2d

travelmag.com

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10 Florida Cuban Restaurants Serving Pressed Sandwiches, Black Beans And Strong Coffee

Florida once made a sandwich official government business. Yep, in 2012, Tampa’s city council crowned its version of the Cuban sandwich the real deal, salami included. Only in Florida could a sandwich earn an official title and still come with a side of pickles. And the ingredients are practically...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Hundreds Pack St. Pete's The Factory as Tampa Bay Times Unveils Top 10 Restaurants

Hundreds of hungry locals packed The Factory St. Pete on Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Times Food team pulled back the curtain on this year's Top 10 restaurants, capping off weeks of anticipation over who made the cut on the newspaper's closely watched annual list. The reveal event, held...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Sprawling holiday pop-up ‘Xmas at Daddy’s’ opens in Downtown St. Pete

Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s mega-sized Xmas at Daddy’s, hosted at Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave, is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete for its fourth year. If you didn’t catch the debut last weekend, Xmas...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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11 Florida Restaurants Where Dessert Comes With a Serious Warning to Save Room

One Tampa steakhouse sends you upstairs to a separate dessert room with private booths and live piano music. Dessert gets its own floor there. I love that kind of commitment. That’s just one stop on this list. Another spot serves cake from a room glowing with bubble lights and electric trains. Another tops key lime pie with meringue tall enough to need its own zip code.

Florida · 1d

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The Moon Under Water to reopen in Gulfport next week after five years away

After five years away, The Moon Under Water is reopening on Monday, November 16th, at 5 p.m., bringing its British pub fare, Indian curries, and extensive beer selection to downtown Gulfport. The restaurant, which operated for more than two decades on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, has found a...

Gulfport, FL · 2d

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Eight Old Florida Seafood Restaurants Where Fried Shrimp Has Been Served Since The 8s Or Earlier

Some Florida seafood spots have been frying shrimp longer than most of our grandparents have been alive. These are the places with mounted fish on the walls, river views out back, and menus that still lean on platters, hush puppies, and baskets of golden shrimp. A few started as fish...

Florida · 2d

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British-style pub The Moon Under Water reopens in new Gulfport location

After a five-year hiatus, British-style pub The Moon Under Water is set to reopen in Gulfport on Monday. Established in 1997 on St. Petersburg’s Beach Drive, the originally British-colonial-style pub is leaning more traditional almost 30 years later, co-owner Mike Crippin said by phone Thursday.

Gulfport, FL · 7h

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 21h

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Nanday Cafe, a new coffee, breakfast and lunch spot, opens in Gulfport

Known for its colorful personality and laid-back coastal charm, Gulfport has a way of making you want to slow down and enjoy a change of pace. From leisurely mornings to afternoons spent exploring its local shops and waterfront, the small town is full of character. Now, there’s a new neighborhood cafe to add to the mix.

Gulfport, FL · 2d

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d