The Black Pearl is intimate French American fine dining on Main Street in downtown Dunedin. Executive Chef Christopher Artrip, named Creative Loafing's Best All-Around Chef in Tampa Bay in 2025 and 2026, cooks a seasonal menu built on local farms, Gulf seafood and classic French technique. Think Maple Leaf Farms duckling, Chilean sea bass, truffle lobster risotto and filet mignon, with bananas Foster and tarte Tatin to finish. With only about a dozen tables, low light and a sommelier-led wine list made for pairing, it's Dunedin's go-to for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals and date night. Ask about wine pairings and our seasonal prix fixe menus. Dinner nightly from 5PM. Reservations strongly recommended.
Husband and wife Chef Owners Jason & Erin "Cricket" Borajkiewicz create a small menu changing two-three times a week. After working seasonally in Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Puerto Rico, and Charleston, the two chefs decided to put down roots in Jason's hometown.With an ever changing menu, there's no telling what you'll have when you dine with us, but rest assured that you'll leave feeling restoredPlease note due to the small size of our dining room we do not allow children under the age of 12
Join local Chef and Owner Ryan Steffensmeier in bringing you the finest French-American inspired eclectic cuisine in the area. Offering a casual fine dining atmosphere with craft cocktails, fine wine, and craft beer!
Marcel St Pete is an elevated European Bistro that specializes in unique dishes with a French influence. Our menu and portions are designed for guests to try a variety of items, and sharing is encouraged. Our standout dishes are the Charred Green Beans, the Cacio e Pepe, Grilled Octopus, Sweetbread Gratin and the Branzino, which you must come in and try!
NEW 5-Course Dining Room Tasting Menu Book under "Experiences"Mei unites French culinary artistry, Nordic seasonality, and Japanese ingredients in an intimate dining experience rooted in warmth, simplicity, and intention. Inspired by Executive Chef Alex’s sister, Mei reflects a deeply personal approach to hospitality and connection, where every guest is welcomed with genuine care and every detail carries meaning.The menu blends French technique, Nordic preservation and fire cooking, and the depth of the Japanese pantry, expressed as a dialogue between cultures rather than fusion. Set within a serene space inspired by Nordic cabins and Japanese teahouses, Mei offers refined dining that is both elevated and comfortably inviting. Chef's Tasting Menu Experience at the Counter is now available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Palmette introduces a modern brasserie with a relaxed tropical feel to Tampa. ✨An inviting space shaped by the symbolism of the palmette motif, where fronds rise from a single base and open outward in harmony.This idea of natural connection guides everything we do: a place where shared meals, gathering energy, and effortless hospitality create meaningful moments. 🍽️🌿Take a look at the culinary experience we’re building, where an open-concept kitchen, chef-driven dishes, and alfresco dining set the tone for our mission: bringing people together through thoughtful food and genuine hospitality. ✨🍽️
Exquisite Bistro is a French owned wine bar in downtown St. Petersburg offering a wine forward dining experience centered around generous charcuterie boards and elevated small plates. The menu is designed for sharing and pairs seamlessly with an extensive, carefully curated wine selection.Charcuterie is the heart of the experience and what Exquisite Bistro is best known for. Our boards feature imported meats and cheeses, are intentionally generous, and are recognized as some of the most abundant in St. Pete, all presented with exceptional attention to detail.Beyond charcuterie, we offer thoughtfully prepared small plates that are both satisfying and beautifully plated, making Exquisite Bistro a place to dine, not just drink. The warm, modern space with high ceilings creates an intimate yet comfortable setting for date nights, gatherings, and special occasions.While wine leads the experience, we also offer craft draft beers and seltzers for guests who prefer alternatives.
A love of food, drink & hospitality has been inspiring us since 1986 to bring you innovative modern cuisine rooted in the French. Now in historic Ybor City with a Streetcar Stop at our front door puts us minutes from Water Street, Downtown, Benchmark Arena, The Straz Performing Arts Center & less than 10 miles to the Airport. Called the Godfather of Cuisine - Chef's passion shows up on every plate from Infamous Pizzas on & there is always a new dish to explore or classics you can count on like Molasses Pecan Crusted Rack of Lamb w/Amish Cheddar Chili Grits & Crème Brûlée.Our wine list of old faves & new labels we have recently fallen for, is designed to complement the flavors & your special occasions. The Cocktail Program is about the classics made well & our own seasonal inventions - a series of Culinary Cocktails. Famous for epic celebrations - "everything is in its place" for your dining experience & we cannot wait to serve you! Proprietors Maryann Ferenc & Chef Marty Blitz
