Things To Do in St. Pete
Mullet's Fish Camp
Fresh fish, cocktails, live music & a "Margaritaville" vibe. Eric says to try your fish cooked Bobby Lee style, while Mansie says Florida Man style is the way to go - but you really can't go wrong.
Trophy Fish
More great seafood, cocktails & Key West vibes.
Bodega on Central
The best Cubans in Tampa Bay!
Red Mesa Mercado
Tacos, margs & covered outdoor seating - a perfect meal in our opinion! Also try its sister restaurant, Red Mesa Cantina, for brunch.
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
It wouldn't be a Mansie/Eric recommendation list without our favorite food to eat together, tapas! This is right next door to the Birchwood.
Cafe Clementine
Inside the Museum of Fine Arts is a great little bakery/coffee shop called Cafe Clementine! They have pastries, a lunch menu, and outdoor seating. This was Mansie's Grammy, Hazel's favorite place to meet for lunch.
The Wooden Rooster
A great spot for brunch a very short walk from the venues.
Cassis St. Pete
Brunch, bakery & cocktails across the street from the MFA.
Harvey's 4th Street Grill
A St. Pete classic beloved through Hough family generations. Fish spread is a must try in St. Pete and Harvey's has one of our favorites. You also can't go wrong with any of their blackened fish sandwiches.
The Chattaway
Burgers, seafood and a great patio at this St. Pete institution, established in 1951.
Green Bench Brewing Company
A St. Pete icon! Plenty of outdoor seating & space for kids, dogs, etc. to roam. The Postcard Pils is a go-to beer for sipping in the sunshine. Right next door to Red Mesa Mercado for a taco break!
3 Daughters Brewing
Huge brewery with one of our favorite local beers (the Beach Blonde ale), lots of cornhole and other games, and live music.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
Quirky bar serving craft beer, a huge wine selection & sandwiches plus covered outdoor seating
No Vacancy
Trendy cocktail bar with great photo opps
Paradeco Coffee Roasters
Coffee, smoothies, toasts, etc. in a "Miami Vice art deco" styled space. Very close to the venues.
Book + Bottle
Coffee, wine and a bookstore all in one spot
Black Crow Coffee Shop
Both the Old Northeast & Grand Central locations have great coffee and an eclectic, funky vibe.
St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
The largest Shuffleboard courts in the world! On Fridays you can BYO drinks and food
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
The largest collection of Dalis outside of Spain. One of our favorite local attractions.
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Mansie's all-time favorite beach since she was a kid. It has a laid-back, hidden gem feel. While Pass-A-Grille is Mansie's favorite, you really can't go wrong with any of the white sand beaches in Pinellas County!
St. Pete Pier
Large pier with tons of activities for all ages. Highlights include a splash pad, a small beach, tiki boat rides, fishing, a marketplace with local vendors, local wildlife education, and multiple restaurants and bars overlooking Tampa Bay and the downtown skyline. (The Museum of History, where the welcome party will be, is at the front entrance of the pier!)
Sunken Gardens
Beautiful and historic botanical garden featuring native flora & fauna. Check out the flamingos & admire the tallest palm trees in the county here. Right next door is also Great Explorations, a very fun children's museum & science center!
Fort De Soto Park
A beach/park/campground with an "untouched feel" and lots of Florida history. Mansie has great childhood memories camping and chasing fiddler crabs here.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Get a nature walk in without leaving the city. Great for bird watching enthusiasts, and you might even catch a glimpse of a gator! (Pro tip: Boyd Hill is super close to Mullet's and The Chattaway for a perfect post-hike meal)