Award-winning

The Library

4.7

3472 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

At The Library, the familiar aroma of coffee, the promise of a delicious meal, and the anticipation of friendly buzz will offer a reprieve from the daily chaos. It is where the community as a whole comes to refill their cup, both proverbially and, often, quite literally. You will find dining options both inside and outside, as well as at the bar. For walk-up service, our pastry counter offers coffee, tea and pastries throughout the day. We look forward to serving the community, visitors, and hospital staff alike.

For all other reservation request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.com

For all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below.

https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Coffee Bar Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 369-9969
Website
https://thelibrarystpete.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alex Hoaks
Private party facilities
Good day,For any reservations request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.comFor all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below. https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

Location
600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Cross street
5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Clause
$48.00 per person
Dec 14, 2024 only
Join us for a very special breakfast hosted by Jolly Old St. Nick himself! Santa will be roaming through the Library while guests enjoy a prix fix menu. Please make sure to bring your camera for family photos. Santa will be onsite from 8:30am-10:00am. $28.00 per child (under 12) Choice of 2 Mini pancakes Scrambled Eggs & Bacon French Toast Sticks Adult $48 Mimosa Fruit or Grits Choice of 1 Omelet Super Simple Sandwich Benedict French Toast.
Bourbon Thursdays
Multiple dates available
All day and night on Thursdays be sure to ask about our new bourbon flights. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.
Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Come experience half price of all bottles of Wine and Champagne under $110 on Wednesdays only. All outdoor reservations made online with "indoors" noted are considered request. The Library prioritizes fulfilling indoor bookings first, and thereafter, we will make every effort to accommodate additional request.

Popular dishes

Bread & Butter Board$10.00
Rosemary shallot butter, honeycomb, maldon salt
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Roasted Yellow Tomato Soup$10.00
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Benne Cauliflower$17.00
Crispy garlic, scallion, spices, thai chili sauce, sambal ginger aioli
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Seared Octopus$21.00
Fregola, blistered tomato, cipollini onion, huancaina
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Crispy Pork Belly$19.00
Shiitake mousse, charred kohlrabi, peanut crunch, chili garlic hoisin
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Anniversary Cauliflower$6.00
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00

Entrees

Prime Burger$26.00
Creekstone beef, sliced american cheese, bacon, red onion relish, red gem lettuce, garlic aioli, truffle fries
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Roast Chicken$30.00
Adobo marinade, sweet plantain hash, mojo rojo
Mushroom Orecchiette$28.00
Charred broccolini, lacinato kale, roasted shallot, drop pepper, buffalo milk ricotta
Vodka Rigatoni$28.00
Argentinean red shrimp, pecorino, avon spinach, basil
Salmon$36.00
Charred scallion gnocchi, rainbow chard, apricot mostarda
Jumbo Sea Scallops$40.00
smoked gouda grits, applewood bacon, brussels, corn pureé
Duroc Pork Schnitzel$36.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

Simply Proteins

New York Strip$44.00
Rosemary shallot butter
Filet$48.00
Béarnaise
10oz Hanger Steak$39.00
Romesco sauce

Sides

Truffle Fries$10.00
- Entre$0.00
- App$0.00
Sauteed Spinach$9.00
Crispy Potatoes$9.00
Regular Fries$7.00
Smoked Gouda Grits$12.00
Side Crispy Brussel Sprouts$11.00
Truffle Mac & Cheese$13.00

A la carte

Tomme$9.00
Fennel Salami$8.00
Capocollo$8.00
Extra Crostinis$0.00
Extra Foccacia for Cheese Board$3.00
Chicken Breast$10.00
Extra Burrata Bread$3.00
GF Flatbread$3.00

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$14.00
Grilled artichoke, shredded carrot, drop peppers, heirloom tomato, house balsamic vinaigrette
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Grilled Peach$18.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, mint, crushed pistachio, pomegranate molasses
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Roasted Beet Salad$18.00
Mint, toasted pistachio, quinoa, pickled onion, arugula, whipped goat cheese, orange balsamic
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00
Red Gem Caesar$18.00
- As Entre$0.00
- As App$0.00

What 3,472 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

St. Petersburg
Best Ambiance
St. Petersburg
Great for brunch
St. Petersburg
Innovative
St. Petersburg
American
St. Petersburg
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Library in St. Pete offers a captivating ambiance with a diverse menu and high-quality offerings. Many patrons highlight the "amazing ambiance," and "great service," praising both the food and cocktails. Although some find the prices steep, the unique atmosphere and attentive management make it a popular spot for brunch with highlights like the "bread and butter board" and "strong cocktails."

3,472 Reviews

P
Patti
Tampa
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the Library. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun.
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Craig
Tampa
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. The Grilled Peach and Burrata salad was excellent. Burger was delicious. Also ordered pork schnitzel which was good. The gravy definitely makes it.
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Val
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Octopus and cauliflower appetizers were amazing! Great recommendations from our bartender server.
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P
Phil
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cool spot. Scallops were excellent. Rigatoni was apparently also outstanding. Can’t go wrong eating here.
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Kim
Tampa
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and service great. A bit noisy. A bit pricey but knew that at beginning. Nice for a lunch
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Dina
Tampa
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This venue is across from Children’s hospital of St. Pete. The menu is upscale and the prices reflect it. A hamburger is $26 and a serving of bread is $10. We chose outdoor dining, which kept the noise down. The service was very good. The food was tasty.
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Jonathan
Tampa
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gab the manager is fire!! Sarah Beth is one of the best servers in the world!!!
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kristopher
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved that when we got there early, we were still able to get seated
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!! Had the bread with the warm butter, and the jumbo scallops with grits. Never thought I’d love a meal as much as I did with this one. We went back 3x that week alone because of how good it was! They also serve all times of day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee. Everything’s amazing. Amazing food, fast service and excellent servers. Will most definitely be back soon!
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Jonathan
Tampa
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jason, Gab, Kate are the dream team of management. Lenny aka Big L is the king of hospitality
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FAQs

The Library offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Library also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 369-9969.

The Library is rated 4.7 stars by 3472 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
Neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Hours of operation
Coffee Bar Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Hoaks
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thelibrarystpete.com/
Phone number
(727) 369-9969
Private party facilities
Good day,For any reservations request for parties between seven and twelve please call us at 727.269.9969. If it's after hours, please email us info@thelibrarystpete.comFor all inquiries for parties greater than thirteen please visit our events website. The link is attached below. https://thelibrarystpete.com/pages/private-events

The Library

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Tampa

The Best Burgers in Tampa

Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Clause

Bourbon Thursdays

Wine Wednesdays

New York Strip

Filet

Bread & Butter Board

Shareables

Bread & Butter Board$10.00

Roasted Yellow Tomato Soup$10.00

Benne Cauliflower$17.00

Seared Octopus$21.00

Crispy Pork Belly$19.00

Anniversary Cauliflower$6.00

Entrees

Prime Burger$26.00

Roast Chicken$30.00

Mushroom Orecchiette$28.00

Vodka Rigatoni$28.00

Salmon$36.00

Jumbo Sea Scallops$40.00

Duroc Pork Schnitzel$36.00

Simply Proteins

New York Strip$44.00

Filet$48.00

10oz Hanger Steak$39.00

Sides

Truffle Fries$10.00

Sauteed Spinach$9.00

Crispy Potatoes$9.00

Regular Fries$7.00

Smoked Gouda Grits$12.00

Side Crispy Brussel Sprouts$11.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese$13.00

A la carte

Tomme$9.00

Fennel Salami$8.00

Capocollo$8.00

Extra Crostinis$0.00

Extra Foccacia for Cheese Board$3.00

Chicken Breast$10.00

Extra Burrata Bread$3.00

GF Flatbread$3.00

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$14.00

Grilled Peach$18.00

Roasted Beet Salad$18.00

Red Gem Caesar$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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