The Island Outpost Restaurant & Bar is a casual, open-air restaurant that serves contemporary American cuisine. The menu features a variety of dishes including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, fish, steak and ribs. Patrons can also order from the full bar.
Island Outpost offers daily early-bird specials, and live entertainment is scheduled for select days.
Tap into a winning combination of fresh coastal cuisine and relaxed artful dining at this vibrant restaurant on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg. This establishment offers 24 beers on tap and a generous selection of boutique bottled brews. Starters such as Coconut Ginger Stir Fry and mussels precede entrees like Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Chorizo Roasted Corn Risotto. For those who prefer land fare, try the Kona Barbecue Baby Back Ribs with Yukon Potato Planks. The staff is welcoming and ready to please. The interesting stacked stone walls and colorful glass sculptured fish add to the energy and fun of this establishment.
Located across the street from Tropicana Field, Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill is a popular place for sports fanatics to kick back and cheer on their teams in an open-air setting. Ferg's menu offers game night favorites: burgers, pizza, Buffalo wings, hot dogs, potato skins and beer. There are big-screen TVs scattered throughout the bar, and the entire building is decorated with local sports memorabilia. Ample seating is available on the covered patio space as well as out back, with its view of Tropicana Field and busy 1st Avenue.
Executive Chef Paul Mattison opened Mattison's City Grille in 2001 and since then it has become one of the area's most widely acclaimed dining spots. The dinner menu features familiar yet elevated American and Italian options including roasted chicken au jus, 12 oz New York strip steak and a selection of brick oven pizzas. Lunch time features a variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. Mattison's also features weekly specials and events, including live music and dining specials. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by phone or online.