Pass-A-Grille
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The stunning beach is immaculate and the water a lovely shade of turquoise blue. The Paradise Grille is right on the beach, offering delicious fare, public restrooms/changing area, outside showers, and a little beach shop. There is a patio area with picnic tables and other seating. The chair/umbrella rental stand is right beside this building to the north. However, it is pricey; $30 for a cabana and 2 chairs—that is, until we get on their case about the high price!
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And, in the event of Florida’s customary brief summer showers, the surrounding shops and restaurants are, again, just a few steps away. There is also an ice cream stand right across the street. We'll enjoy a full day here--no hustling you aboard the bus till 6:00.
This community has a Caribbean-type feel with its narrow side streets and pastel-colored buildings. The adjacent 8th Avenue offers whimsical shops for a late afternoon stroll. At the end of 8th Avenue, just one block away, is the historic Merry Pier on the Boca Ciega Bay. It’s a fabulous place just to chill out, watch the fishermen, chat with the locals, and chase pelicans. The whole deal! There is a shuttle to Shell Island but it may be out of operation when we are there, we are not sure. There is a charge of $25 for the shuttle -- If you don't use the shuttle, use the money you saved to buy an ice cream instead.
The Seahorse restaurant near Merry Pier, which is open only until 2:30, would offer you the opportunity to have a bite to eat while watching boat traffic pass by. But, if you’re feeling too relaxed to walk the block, adjourn instead to the Hurricane Restaurant or the Brass Monkey right across the street from the beach for lunch and/or dinner.
The Seahorse restaurant near Merry Pier, which is open only until 2:30, would offer you the opportunity to have a bite to eat while watching boat traffic pass by. But, if you’re feeling too relaxed to walk the block, adjourn instead to the Hurricane Restaurant or the Brass Monkey right across the street from the beach for lunch and/or dinner.
The third option would be to take the free golf cart shuttle (tip only) about 10 blocks north in Pass-a-Grille to several additional restaurants. Info about the shuttle and websites for all of these restaurants are provided below for your consideration.
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Restaurants in Pass-A-Grille
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Right on the Beach
- Paradise Grille -- The Paradise Grille is literally on the beach! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, each with a wide variety of delicious options. 900 Gulf Way (727) 307-1495 Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM-Sunset
Across the Street from the Beach
- The Brass Monkey -- The Brass Monkey has a wide selection on the menu, from wings to burgers to pizza to sandwiches, including wraps. Seafood entrees and steak dinners also available. 709 Gulf Way (727) 367-7620 Sun-Thur: 11:30-9:00
- The Hurricane -- Enjoy Florida sunsets from The Hurricane Watch rooftop deck after a great meal. Sunsets, seafood and Florida’s great beaches. We’ve got it all! 807 Gulf Way (727) 360-9558 Sun-Thurs: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Paradise Sweets -- Offers a wide selection of quality coffees and interesting sweets to please every taste! 709 Gulf Way (727) 360-5830 Mon-Sun: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM.
On 8th Avenue
- Restaurant su Ottavo -- Highly rated pizza and seafood dishes. 118 8th Avenue 727 498 6570 (Hours are unknown) www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34606-d2649164-Reviews-Restaurant_Su_Ottavo-St_Pete_Beach_Florida.html
- Vida de Café -- Vegan, vegetarian, and raw food. 120 8th Avenue, only open 11-2 p.m. (727) 289-7164 www.vidadecafe.com
On the Intracoastal Waterway -- 1 Block Away
- The Seahorse -- The Seahorse is an ideal place for a beachfront breakfast! The beautiful view of the water, delicious food and a quaint atmosphere are sure to please! 800 Pass-A-Grille Way (727) 360-1734, only open til 2:30 www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34606-d678301-Reviews-Seahorse_Restaurant_St_Pete_Beach_Florida.html
10 Blocks North at 20th & 21st Streets in Pass-A-Grille
Call 727-776-7553 for free shuttle (tip only) or visit: www.freebeachride.com.
- The Wharf Restaurant & Bar -- Enjoy the environment and good food at The Wharf. Located on the water, this is the perfect place for a refreshing drink and a bite to eat. 2001 Pass-A-Grille Way (727) 367-9469 Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM www.wharfrestaurant.org
- Sea Critters Café -- Waterfront seafood restaurant with extensive menu including fresh fish, pastas, chicken, steak and salads. Enjoy with fresh squeezed Best of the Beaches Margaritas - the only fresh squeezed margaritas on the beach! 2007 Pass-A-Grille Way (727) 360-3706 Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 am - 9:00 pm www.seacritterscafe.com
- Gennaro’s Italian Restaurant -- Gennaro's has everything you could want from an Italian restaurant. Fantastic entrees, pizzas, and deserts all made to please! 2004 Pass-A-Grille Way (727) 360-0563 Monday 4-10 p.m. www.gennarosstpetebeach.com
"Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the salt air" Ralph Waldo Emerson