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Sterling's Beach Bistro


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#3 of 407 restaurants in St. Petersburg
  • Address: 5501 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Phone:  (727) 367-4849

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4 of 5 stars
chrissyberry   20 contributions
Pittsburgh
Nov 10, 2009

What a great little find on St. Pete's Beach! The restaurant is tucked in the corner of a plaza at 5501 Gulf Blvd, but the sign advertising it is rather small. It's a smallish restaurant, but very cozy, and is decorated in a slightly eclectic manner - there are many large paintings for sale on the walls. The menu offers... more

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5 of 5 stars
pinklady5073   3 contributions
Sussex
Oct 15, 2009

I have just returned fron aoother fortnight at St Pete's. We were so pleased to catch up with Sterling & Amy once again. This restaurant is everything you could ask for. Great Food fantastic service. We found ourselves eating here nearly every other night. The menu is great something for everyone. The Lamb Shanks are rto die for. Sterlings serves... more

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5 of 5 stars
saccuch   46 contributions
Tampa, Florida
Sep 19, 2009

Dined here one Satuday night because of TA recommendations. Very nice atmosphere and varied menu. Everything was fresh, well presented and delicious. Portions are very generous. Recommend strongly the Brie appetizer and the shrimp hurricane (latter is spicy). Will definitely return. highly recommended. more

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5 of 5 stars
Pier588   1 contribution
Gulfport, Florida
Sep 2, 2009

The Kentucky Hot Brown is wonderful and easily enough for 2. The Chicken Satay has just the right spiciness with a fantastic flavor. Fantastic, flavorful food made made by Chef Sterling will make you forget about chain dining. more

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5 of 5 stars
sciallas   10 contributions
Armagh, United Kingdom
Jul 17, 2009

We found this restaurant by chance about 4 years ago and have visited it each time we visit the beach. It is great to see this little Bistro hold its own in this present economic climate. A testiment to the wonderful menu and great food. We ate here last night in a full house and as usual everything was 1st... more

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2 of 5 stars
venecia09   2 contributions
orland park,il
Mar 30, 2009
0/4 found this review helpful

Food was delicious and great, chef was excellent, he even came out to ask about the food and lit the outside torches for us (which the waitress didn't offer to do). We left a large cash tip but soon after leaving we realized we left the credit card on the table. When we went back after closing the chef, the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Skate__Girl__9   1 contribution
Delaware
Mar 13, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Terrific chef who knows how to put flavors together. Loved the shrimp cerviche appetizer special and scallop/shrimp au gratin (light and wonderfully seasoned). To full to eat the recommended bread pudding and luckily took it home. Reheated this morning - yumm! so creative and worth every calorie. Good service, fun and humorous attitudes. Clearly would have higher ranking if the... more

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5 of 5 stars
decodee   9 contributions
chicaog, il
Mar 5, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Went to this restaraunt based on reviews. The food and service were very good. Had the special of the day, veal stew, as the weather was very cool. Hearty and very tasty. Large portions took half of it with me. My husband had the scallops au gratrin. Was very rich and wonderful. Both entrees came with a wonderful salad, homemade... more

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5 of 5 stars
jonsan2   1 contribution
greenfield, ma
Feb 23, 2009

My wife & I were in St Pete for a couple of days & found the Sterling Bistrio completely by chance. We asked another couple that was just leaving about their dining experience there and they replied it was excellent. Their recommendation proved so true. The service was great, the food totally fresh and staff/owners were very attentive and friendly.... more

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1 of 5 stars
mainechefd   4 contributions
Maine
Feb 14, 2009
2/8 found this review helpful

After reading the glowing reviews of this restaurant, we headed out with our 2 teenagers and 7 year old daughter for dinner. After a 20 minute drive we were greeted at the door with a sign that read "No Smoking & NO CHILDREN UNDER 10". It was 7pm, the Friday before Valentines day and the restaurant had 1 table of... more

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Sterling's Beach Bistro Address

5501 Gulf Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL
Tel: (727) 367-4849
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.