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The 3 Most Iconic St. Pete Restaurants

Author KC
cheeseburger and fries on plate served with beer at restaurant

I’ve lived in St. Pete my whole life and my little big city that I love so much, is starting to look like a different place. Now I don’t want that to come across like an old man on his front porch yelling at kids “get off my lawn!” I think you have to evolve and modernize. But if you’ve never been to these 3 iconic St. Pete restaurants that have been around for decades, then you shouldn’t be able to call yourself a local.

St. Pete has always been quaint and had its own kinda vibe. We like things a little slower and like wearing flip flops everywhere we go. LIKE EVERYWHERE!! These three St. Pete restaurants will give you that old St. Pete feel. Taking you back to a time before all the traffic and condos. Kind of a trip down memory lane through your stomach.

First up!

Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

1350 Pasadena Ave S

Ted Peters has been around for more than 70 years opening up in 1951. Mostly known for their smoked fish, they also have really good burgers. My personal favorite. Their fish spread is amazing!!

The Chattaway

358 22nd Ave S

The Chattaway originally started out as the Four Corners Grocery Store in 1922 and then right after prohibition in 1933 it became The Chattaway. Now it is a great place to get burgers, sandwiches and to grab some great seafood. With the owner being from England, it’s a great place to grab a cup of tea!

El Cap Restaurant

3500 4th St N

Last be definitely not least is El Cap. El Cap is a St. Pete landmark and kinda like cities original burger spot. They’ve been grilling up delicious burgers since 1964. You can feel the nostalgia the second you see their old school neon sign. All though El Cap is known for their burgers, the have killer wings too!

Related: This Is The Best Burger In Florida According To Reader’s Digest

Born and raised in St. Pete, KC loves sports, country music, having some cold ones, and spending time with family & friends. KC has been in radio since 2000 and currently hosts the afternoon drive show from 3p-8p Monday – Friday on 99.5 QYK. You can find KC's content about local events, Tampa sports teams, and crazy Florida man/woman stories.

The 5 Best Neighborhoods In St. Pete According To Locals

  • Jungle Prada

    This was the most common St. Pete neighborhood shouted out on the reddit thread. But not for the reasons you may think. Everyone seems to love this area because of all the peacocks grazing around the lake.

    ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 08: A peafowl crosses a resident's walkway with peachicks on June 8, 2021 in Arcadia, California. Peacocks have recently become a nuisance to some residents in the region where they roam free after a peafowl relocation program was halted during the pandemic. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is preparing a vote on an ordinance that would ban the intentional feeding of any peafowl with a fine of $1000 or up to six months in prison. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

  • Driftwood

    Driftwood, located on Big Bayou just south of 22nd Avenue South. Many homes in the neighborhood were designed during the 1930s-40s and still remain. They have a very tropical features with jungle-like landscaping. We hope they never start to govern the overgrown greenery because that’s what makes the area so special.

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  • Old Northeast

    Historic Old Northeast is just a stone throw away to Downtown St. Pete and includes the North Shore Park. It claims to have 3,000 historic buildings within its boundaries. The area also borders Coffee Pot Bay, famous for its resident manatees. Some redditors also mentioned this is the neighborhood to check out during the holidays because they go all out. But again, good luck finding a house that sells less for $1 million in this area.

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  • Greater Woodlawn

    Centrally located but not too loud/busy. Residents say there’s more space and larger lots than Old Northeast and Euclid, less expensive than Crescent Heights, no flood zone, and just a 6 minute bike ride to the water and a 10 minute bike ride to northeast park by Vinoy.

  • Historic Roser Park

    This was the first residential subdivision in Downtown St. Pete. It’s filled with a wide variety of architectural styles like Bungalow, Prairie, Foursquare, Craftsman, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, and Tudor Revival.

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