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The Library, St. Petersburg, FL
Award-winning

The Library

4.6
4.6
3684 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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
    Louis Meyer
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Menu

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What 3,684 people are saying

The Library reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for groups

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    American

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library is a delightful culinary haven known for its "fantastic service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about the "superb" cauliflower appetizer, truffle mac and cheese, and "outstanding" schnitzel. The charming ambiance, reminiscent of a cozy library, complements an "eclectic, delicious brunch menu." Ideal for celebratory occasions and book lovers alike.

3,684 Reviews

  1. michael

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience, staff professional and attentive. Perfect timing on drinks, appetizers, main course and desert. Awesome atmosphere, very unique. We had pork belly, fantastic. NY strip again fantastic. Perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. Only complaint would be the brussel sprouts, very acidic compared to others we had in the past. First time having Le Succes for desert. Not what expected but we loved it. Compliments of the restaurant for our 20th Anniversary.

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  2. CarolC

    Orlando10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal at the Library. The only drawback was the noise level.

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  3. PeggyF

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the $25 Prix Fixe menu for a Friday celebratory lunch! Great choices to pick from on the starter, entree and dessert menu. As foodies we can be harsh critics but we loved all our choices! They are artistically presented and full of flavor. Our server was attentive and helpful. It’s a great place to go for conversations at the table because it’s not too loud. I got the avocado toast starter, the beet and goat cheese salad ( big portion size) and the warm chocolate cookie for dessert. A on all. My handsome date (my son ) got the yellow tomato soup, blackened tacos and fresh peach sherbet. A on all.

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  4. Coach Tii

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ryan the bartender was incredible, even made an off-menu hot-toddy for my Mom who wasn't feeling great but wanted to enjoy a drink! Maddie our server was super sweet and attentive and the food we got was fairly fast, hot, and everything tasted so good! The manager Gabriel even came over and checked on us which was super sweet! Would defo recommend!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Fathima

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, ambiance and service. JP was fantastic and helped make our anniversary very special. Can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Carol

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and had a wonderful meal! The menu options are very creative. The French toast is amazing! Wait staff was very professional, but friendly and personal at the same time. I just love visiting The Library whenever we are in the area.

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  7. Rich

    Tampa39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We bought friends to The Library for dinner. First time for all. Our server, Andrew, was upbeat, gracious and attentive. We started with wine and cocktails, though a somewhat limited wine selection, but satisfying non the less. Andrew suggested we start with the cauliflower app, which was excellent. The two women had the scallops, which were paired with cheesy grits, and the feedback was A+. I had the schnitzel which was great. And, my buddy had the burger, which was good, but a bit messy with all the aioli. The atmosphere was pleasant, and our server was excellent.

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  8. Martha

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the concept ! I will come back thousand times & the food delicious!

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  9. Lori

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is consistently great in terms of food, quality and service. My party of 5 had brunch outside, and the whole experience was lovely. Sweet and savory dishes are perfectly presented and delicious. Servers are always on point. Best brunch in St Pete. 

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  10. Anne

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place and the food is outstanding! 🩷🩷 the octopus is amazing!

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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 4.6 stars by 3684 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Library

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 Mon–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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
    Louis Meyer
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

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