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Fresco's Waterfront Bistro, St. Petersburg, FL

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

4.7
4.7
788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Due to COVID_19 and demand, we are only accepting Walk Ins over the weekend. All Reservations will be for outdoor dining, if you have a preference to sit inside please make a note and we will do our best to accommodate. There are 10 metered boat slips that are city owned. We look forward to serving you!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 894-4429
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gilberto Bustos Lorenzo
  • Catering
    We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Cross Street
    Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE
  • Parking details
    We have 8 restaurant spots for Fresco's Parking. Parking meters are located along Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE. We validate parking for the sundial parking garage, bring your ticket in and park for free! Download the free Nickle Ride Eco-Friendly app and request the free ride to Frescos! Want to come by boat? There are 10 metered boat slips too!
  • Public transit
    St. Pete Trolley
  • Entertainment
    We offer Live Music on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9..bring in a pay-stub and get 40% off if you are in the Service Industry.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    Neighbourhood gem

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro in St. Pete offers an inviting seaside dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "wonderful view and food" and "friendly and attentive servers." The lively atmosphere and excellent cocktails make it a "go-to by the pier." Perfect for special occasions or casual waterfront dining.

788 Reviews
  1. Aline

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and outside seating were great. Baja fish tacos, salmon and ahi tuna platter were well prepared. Our server lacked hospitality and enthusiasm.

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  2. Larry

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was fine. Good service, food and atmosphere. Nice location.

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  3. Sergio

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    London was a fantastic server, we needed an early lunch reservation due to a meeting, and this worked out perfectly. The Ahi Tuna  with mango salsa and rice, and the cold lobster roll were absolutely fantastic. I normally don’t finish a complete meal, but this was so good. I couldn’t stop. Highly recommend eating here!

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  4. John

    VIP

    New York City

    310 reviews

    5.0

    310 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a great lunch. The lobster rolls were perfect, however, the fries were a bit of shrinkflation on the portion, compared to previous visits. Our server was friendly and attentive. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

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  5. Dr

    Naples

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location on the water. Staff was great helpful food was very good. Price was reasonable highly recommend.

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  6. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and our server Shea was great! Everyone enjoyed the even be and meal. We’ll be back for sure.

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  7. Matthew

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing seafood options, great atmosphere and service

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Fresco shrimp, tuna and grouper are fantastic!

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  9. Diana

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    58 reviews

    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Fresco’s, food was good but service was a lot slower than normal. It was midweek at 5pm so floor not full. We sat about 20 minutes before a server came to our table. Once waited our server was great! Maybe we came at a shift change or there was some table confusion? Will be back for sure!!!

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  10. Lisa

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been there in quite a while. Our meal was delicious, the view was great and our server, Annabelle was top notch! We also found parking right next to the restaurant!

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FAQs

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 894-4429.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

300 2nd Ave. Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Petersburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have 8 restaurant spots for Fresco's Parking. Parking meters are located along Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE. We validate parking for the sundial parking garage, bring your ticket in and park for free! Download the free Nickle Ride Eco-Friendly app and request the free ride to Frescos! Want to come by boat? There are 10 metered boat slips too!
  • Public transit
    St. Pete Trolley
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gilberto Bustos Lorenzo
  • Entertainment
    We offer Live Music on Wednesday nights from 6 to 9..bring in a pay-stub and get 40% off if you are in the Service Industry.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (727) 894-4429
  • Catering
    We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.
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