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The Library, St. Petersburg, FL

The Library

4.7
4.7
2808 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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.
George Peabody believed in the power and importance of education in the lives of others; one of his many legacies is The George Peabody Library, built in 1957 in Baltimore.
Johns Hopkins was inspired by his close friend George Peabody to use his great wealth for the public good. The collaboration between these men and the institutions they created is the inspiration for our restaurant, located in the Research & Education Building at the Johns Hopkins All Childr

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Coffee Bar Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (727) 369-9969

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Rachel Bennett

  • 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

Experiences

  • Bourbon Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    All day and night on Thursdays be sure to ask about our new bourbon flights served with a specialty accoutrement board.
  • Wine Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Come experience half price of all bottles of Wine and Champagne on Wednesday's only.

Popular dishes

What 2,808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Petersburg

    Great for brunch

  • St. Petersburg

    Good for business meals

  • St. Petersburg

    Innovative

  • St. Petersburg

    Healthy

  • St. Petersburg

    American

  • St. Petersburg

    Most Booked

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  1. SueT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Expensive. Limited menu. But food is excellent - unique!

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  2. SKH1

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Coffee first served cold and refill was very weak. Strange choice of bread for Eggs Benedict and even stranger overall flavor. Server seemed much more interested in customers purchasing alcohol.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the best tiramisu but food was pricey. I rather have a little smaller portions at the right price.

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  4. Bruce

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed delicious meals. It was our first visit and fun telling friends we were eating dinner a Library. Our server was fantastic and was very helpful with the menu and discussing the thousands of books in the restaurant. The bill was brought to the table in a book published in 1905! A delightful experience.

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  5. RichH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our favorite go to spot. The food is reareally good up to exceptional. The shareables are good size and really, really good. The bartenders are really into their craft and the drinks are fantastic!

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  6. FaithB101

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, beautiful views and aesthetics and not too busy.

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  7. Samantha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time visiting and it was a wonderful experience! We booked a table first thing in the morning which worked perfect because they filled up quickly. The food was definitely worth the price because the portions were HUGE! We left full with leftovers. The service was also wonderful, they might have been a little short staffed but their team made sure that we were taken care of.

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  8. FlorangelM

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious . Our waiter very nice and good prices

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  9. DennisC

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were very kind and considerate. It was our anniversary. The food was delicious. The service was great.

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  10. AlexisL

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was delicious! We came here for a birthday brunch and are never disappointed. The waiter was attentive, food was delicious as always.

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  11. ReneeM

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location and already a fan of the Oxford Exchange and this place does not disappoint! We loved the inside and food was excellent. Really great brunch with friends. Service was excellent and friendly. Highly recommend!

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  12. MollyM

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience! Amazing food and wonderful staff! Excited to go back again for brunch.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique experience, excellent service and food. Would recommend.

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  14. Jess

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Food was outstanding but the service was terrible.

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  15. GailR

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! The service was great! Overall, it was terrific!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Great service. Lovely inside.

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  17. DaphneO

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    good food, a nice place to brunch on a Sunday, but the service was slow

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  18. loraclev

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We all enjoyed our Brunch at The Library which is a lovely restaurant located at the Johns Hopkins Children Hospital in St Pete. The food was good but not amazing. All in all we had a lovely time with new friends.

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  19. Bean

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in a great atmosphere! Highly recommend you go there!

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  20. Kristie

    Austin

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch with ample breakfast and lunch options. The Library is a consistently great experience.

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  21. LaurenB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    There is certainly a reservation issue. We had one, but for outside only first thing on a Sunday morning 9am. We sat outside. We monitored while eating, and saw numerous tables go unseated the entire time we ate. Never filled, but we were not permitted inside even though we asked. Also, outside we saw some women walk up and be seated in the direct sun. There were 8 empty tables in the shade, but they were not allowed to use them. We ate for 45 minutes and left, and 5 shades tables were still empty. (The ladies had long since got up and left because of the sun.) I know you’re popular, but that’s just crazy!! Many tables empty while paying customers were turned away. And the girl who said no to everyone was not diplomatic. On the bright side: Andrew (the waiter) is fabulous. Keep him at all cost. Friendly, attentive, efficient. Also, the French toast is amazing. The best. Sitting outside is okay. Not any ambiance, so it’s definitely only pretty if you go inside.

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  22. MichaelT

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there many times; wonderful food, service and ambiance. That's why we keep going back!

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  23. NINAB

    Tallahassee

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoy the library and come often; everything from drinks to dessert is always spot on; service is always excellent! This is a real gem in St. Pete!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food from beginning to end! My favorite was their octopus appetizer and then the scallops! All staff was wonderful as well! Cant wait to go back!

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  25. KrisM

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a beautiful brunch spot! The food was amazing, the service was great. Will definitely be back!

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  26. AllieS

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My husband and I dined at the Library for Saturday Brunch. Great decor and ambiance. Server was terrific with great recommendations. Started with Warm Burrata appetizer- it was AMAZING! My husband had the breakfast flatbread and I had the breakfast burrito. Very generous portions, definitely didn’t not leave hungry! The breakfast burrito comes with a side of breakfast potatoes and also has potatoes inside. It was great, but I felt it could have used less potato inside, and more chorizo and pico. However, 10/10 would definitely recommend The Library!

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  27. JackieG

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Very unique decor. The menu is great, I had the scallops and gouda grits and they were outstanding. My husband had the filet and he enjoyed that as well.

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  28. SarahT

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went here for Mother’s Day Brunch. The food exceeded our expectations, everything was delicious! Cool ambience. The brown butter pancakes were the best we’ve ever had!

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  29. BobB

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mothers day brunch with 4 of us. Everything went great reservation was right on time, service was excellent given it was very busy and the food was great as always. This is my go to place for week-end brunch.

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  30. AndreaB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated Mother's Day here The food was excellent. Service is excellent. The Feta Watermelon was my favorite thing.

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  31. ErikaS

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    The food was amazing, we sat outside and it was beautiful out. Our server was awful, and I kept having to track him or another waiter down so that we could order appetizers and drinks. He never asked if we needed refills of drinks he never checked on us, except for one time to ask us if everything came out OK.

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  32. ellenb

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect food, service and atmosphere! Don’t miss the deviled eggs!

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  33. Rema

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I came here for date night and had a fantastic time. The food was excellent; we shared the small green salad, mushroom mafaldine and coconut curry. They were so delicious - very flavorful. The blackberry ginger mocktail was superb. The ambience is so unique. I love the blue books set in library shelves. The service was excellent. This is our second time going here and we have added it to our list of date night restaurants.

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  34. mijo62

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit and Lenny hit it out of the park. Worth the driver to St Pete and the ambience was excellent and the food was outstanding. We arrived for Brunch but will be back to try the dinner menu. Everyone working seemed to be focused and providing excellent service. My compliments to the chef and the entire team for their efforts.

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  35. goodoldamy

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I’m always a fan of The Library’s brunch. Cocktails are interesting and the food is solid. Most dishes would have benefited from a touch more seasoning/salt this time around, but was still good.

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  36. JaneseB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting this restaurant on May 13th with my mother. I absolutely loved everything from the service to the food and drinks!! I will definitely visit again!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice breezy day sitting outside Kelsey was wonderful. Food was delicious Thank you

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  38. LauraE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Had a very sweet night on a Friday night. Sat 10 minutes before reservation and were greeted by our server within 2 minutes of sitting down. We ordered an appetizer, but the ticket was lost (our server was very apologetic, but we canceled the app due to our entrees already being out). We didn’t see our server much while seated, we hadn’t seen her since we ordered our food until about 5 minutes or so after we had started eating our entrees. Otherwise, delicious food and a beautiful night.

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  39. SoapGuy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as was service! Blackened Fish Tacos, Cuban Sandwhich and Truffle Fries. Yummy!

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  40. 2tfoodie

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Starting with the unique menu , where making a decision was very difficult ! We finally decided to split the roasted beet salad and the fish tacos. Both were equally delicious ! My other girlfriend ordered the crispy chicken cobb salad also a tasty selection. We loved the ambiance , the food and the service . It is pricey but the quality justified the price.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Library using the Order Online button. The Library also 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 4.7 stars by 2808 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Library

600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional information

  • Cross street

    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South

  • Neighborhood

    St. Petersburg

  • Hours of operation

    Coffee Bar Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

    Rachel Bennett

  • 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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