Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Name: Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
Address: 300 2nd Ave. Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL, United States, 33701
Telephone: (727) 894-4429
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (809)

$31 to $50

Seafood

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

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
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Fresco's is a waterfront restaurant that offers a picturesque and relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy fresh seafood while taking in stunning views of the water. We are located at the beginning of the St. Pete Pier on the St. Pete Municipal marina. We have 8 designated Fresco's parking spots directly in front of our restaurant along with the pier parking lots. We also recommend the Sun Dial Parking garage just two blocks up, there are 10 metered boat slips that are city owned. We look forward to serving you!

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
Website
http://www.frescoswaterfront.com/
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.

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

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What 809 people are saying

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for outdoor dining
St. Petersburg
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro offers an inviting waterfront dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "beautiful views" and friendly atmosphere. Standout dishes include the "outstanding" cold lobster roll and "mango ceviche." Though parking can be tricky, the "great experience" makes it worth a visit.

809 Reviews

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Angie VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan17 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We came here to celebrate my birthday, which my husband indicated on the reservation. No mention of it was made by the hostess or server. It was humid, so we decided to eat inside. This was a huge mistake. The rest. Is obviously known for its outside eating, as the inside is basically a bar. No ambience whatsoever. The worst part of it were the four restaurant employees at the bar. The loudest had his Perry’s shirt still on. There was a woman from Fresco’s and two other men, both servers from Fresco’s or other local eateries. They knew all the servers, the waitress, hostess, etc. They were extremely loud, dropping F bombs regularly. Clearly drunk, the bartender should have stopped serving one of them. At the very least she could have told them to be quiet for the sake of us and the other poor souls trying to eat inside, including a young boy with his family. No one paid them any attention. We couldn’t miss hearing them. It was hardly the atmosphere I wanted for my birthday. We will never go back.
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Anastasia
Southwest Florida2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Frescos was a solidly good option for a casual waterfront dining experience. Hostess was excellent responding to my needs (we were delayed due to weather and traffic) and interests with a friendly, professional demeanor. Restaurant Parking is less convenient as they don’t have a dedicated lot. Food was consistently good with large portions. The mango ceviche appetizer was very good. We liked their fresh bread with pesto dipping sauce appetizer but it cost $9 for something that is commonly complimentary in Italian restaurants. We had Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon, Fish tacos and Etouffee. Everything was fresh and delicious although my son felt the Etouffee needed much more stew for the quantity of rice. Key lime pie was also yummy. Overall we recommend Frescos if you want a reliable and casual waterfront dining experience.
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Denise
West Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. We had lobster roll, seafood, Alfredo, chicken Marcella, and blackened tuna all was excellent. Our waitress was excellent as well. Would highly recommend!!
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Steven
Philadelphia County26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience with good food at a reasonable price.
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Jasmine VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best time here! Found it as a good seafood option near the Dali museum. Sat at the outdoor bar and had a great view of the docks and boats. My server, Moranda, was nothing short of amazing! Food was good and large portions, even for the apps. Between the food and drinks, views, and service, I ended up staying put for about 3 hours just enjoying myself.
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Mary VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West36 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a fun local gem, pleasant atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food!
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Alice
Nashville10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside on the water. It was a beautiful evening. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was delicious. I would definitely eat here again! Make reservations!
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Michele VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time. Great food. Super dog friendly! Will definitely be back!!
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Matt
Philadelphia County20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both had the cold lobster rolls. They were outstanding and a really great value at $32, plus this included a side. I had the cucumber salad, and it was so fresh and tasty with my dinner. The drinks were also colorful and a good value too. I had the Red Wine Sangria, and my partner had a specialty cocktail called Lemon Drop. They was so good that we had seconds. The service was excellent and the location was perfect. The restaurant sits on the waterfront and we had an awesome view of the Tampa Bay and the St. Petersburg Peir. We will be sure to eat here again next time we are in town.
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Rafael
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service and location Also the waterfront view
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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 4.5 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

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

Additional information

Cross street
Bayshore and 2nd Ave NE
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.frescoswaterfront.com/
Phone number
(727) 894-4429
Catering
We offer platters for pickup only for all of your events: Rehearsals, Receptions, Birthdays and more.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

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