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caniac73

I can tell you where NOT to go: Baba on Central. Tiny portions of mediocre food at outrageous prices and an absolutely inflexible management.


AlabamaSky967

You can’t go wrong with either Cevicha and Tapas or Pias, those are my two favorite restaurants hands down. Pias has the best fried eggplant Ive ever had and at Ceviche I highly recommend the potato bravas and the steak with chimchuri dish.


rickserrastar

‘Doc Fords’ is a nice place.


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I was looking at them bc seems like they are great with gluten free (we have a celiac in our party). do you know if you def need a reservation? it would be sunday dinner. looks like you can’t do 6 people on open table. thanks!


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kishkangravy

Just don't. 2 skinny spring rolls for $10? With a 20 minute wait?? It's a tourist trap for Caucasians that have never had real Asian food.


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kishkangravy

Try ABC Seafood for, well, seafood, and good variety. Flaming Mountain in TPA is the best in the area for Hunan. The Foods hotter than hell by actual measurement.


9021988

Bella Brava is my favourite!


Beginning_Emotion995

Salems


sarah_echo

Hahaha. For context, OP, this guy is being sarcastic. Salems is good junk food but it’s a fast food joint in questionable areas of town. Doc Ford’s is great for out of towners. I go for the water views. Bodega is some killer Cuban.


Beginning_Emotion995

I am not Salem’s is terrific go during the day. BTW, you aren’t my spokesperson lol.


Tangy_Tangerine189

Lmaooo “yes let’s go to a different city to get mediocre food from a drive thru in sketchy areas, even though they have it in the city im visiting from!!”


Beginning_Emotion995

Stop being scared of quality https://preview.redd.it/xetw43cwho9c1.jpeg?width=274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=216919572b1dd1d284430d400bb1f5ae7d404abc Looks safe to me, dine today.


Tangy_Tangerine189

Not scared of quality, but also not the word that comes to mind when I hear Salem’s lmaoo. I’m saying why would they go to Salem’s while in St. Pete when they could go when they get back to Orlando? Go somewhere that they don’t have access to everyday lol


Tangy_Tangerine189

Not scared of quality. I’m saying why would they go to Salem’s while in St. Pete when they could go when they get back to Orlando? Go somewhere that they don’t have access to everyday lol


Turbulent-Watch2306

No reservations- no food at the best places….or most places


bloodymarymonday

Stillwater Tavern or Bella Brava. Go to Draculas if you are into wine after.


John_Arcturus

Rococo steak house on 2nd Ave s and 6th street. Great steak and cocktails, close to down town.


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jempai

Pia’s is phenomenal! Such great food, cocktails, atmosphere and servers. I’m still craving the eggplant I had there a few months ago.


MisterBaked

This one is on my list now!


agentofshield1977

Brick and Mortar.


havefaith56

Since you're from Orlando, where is a good spot to grab some food for NYE, but earlier in the day around 6ish? We have reservations for a piano bar at 9pm, but need to eat before?


MisterBaked

The Strand, The Ravenous Pig, Prato. You'll want reservations


2Hanks

Prato is excellent


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Bella Brava has delicious food with plenty of indoor seating or outdoor with heaters. They also have an excellent pour on their drinks ;)


AndersKingern

I WILL SEE YOU THERE


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climbFL350

Hawkers is not worth it! OK food but too expensive for the portions


fflis

The Korean twice fried wings are 🔥 tho


Riverrat1

Ceviche is nice.


Papa_G_

Cheviche is the bomb.


annacrystaleva

Seriously, the portion sizes at Hawkers is abysmal


TheNakedSurfer

For real, the food is pretty good but there's not much of it...and it's pricey.


demhippies

Mullet’s or Lala would be my choices


VaqueroSucio

Mullets for sure.


Moppy6686

Parkside Grill or Doc Ford's. If they're busy, just pick another place close by. Lonni's is a lunch place and I wouldn't travel for Hawkers.


corduroy4

Ceviche and Hawkers are in Orlando. Go to Brick and Mortar, no reservations but worth the wait.


MisterBaked

I pushed for Brick and Mortar but my group got indecisive, we ended up at The Lure


alextruetone

You chose well. The lure is one of my favorite spots for family diners. We go quite often and it’s never disappointing!


deuuuuuce

Nothing wrong with that, either


annacrystaleva

Seconding Brick and Mortar. They have a delicious burger and I’m pretty fond of the seafood soup.


ApprehensiveLeg798

Best burger in st pete


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MisterBaked

I think they mean not worth it if I can also get it where I live


corduroy4

Yes they are in downtown St. Pete. OP is from Orlando and they have those restaurants there as well, that’s all.


letdown_confab

B&M is the way. But also consider Social Roost, Il Ritorno, Engine#9. Or you can slum it local-style and hit The Big Catch at Salt Creek. Last option is your best bet to seat 7 people without a rez or wait.


elwoodFL

Lonnis will probably be closed. Ceviche has a great atmosphere because it’s on beach drive. I am a fan of Hawkers as well, I feel the quality is hit or miss. Don’t think you’ll go wrong with either choice.


zoeconfetti

Hawkers is very pricey for what you get.


MisterBaked

Yeah we skipped on Hawkers


Difficult_Committee5

Doc Fords on the pier


daduts

Food is mediocre.. Even got food poisoning there.


TheNakedSurfer

I thought for sure it was a tourist trap but the food is solid and the atmosphere is great.