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The Library, St. Petersburg, FL
Award-winning

The Library

4.7
4.7
3539 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 Brunch Sat 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–17:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Location
    600 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    St. Petersburg
  • Cross Street
    5th Street South and 6th Avenue South
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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

Shareables

  • Bread & Butter BoardUSD 10.00

    Rosemary shallot butter, honeycomb, maldon salt

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

  • Roasted Yellow Tomato SoupUSD 10.00

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

  • Benne CauliflowerUSD 17.00

    Crispy garlic, scallion, spices, thai chili sauce, sambal ginger aioli

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

  • Seared OctopusUSD 21.00

    Fregola, blistered tomato, cipollini onion, huancaina

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

  • Crispy Pork BellyUSD 19.00

    Shiitake mousse, charred kohlrabi, peanut crunch, chili garlic hoisin

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

  • Anniversary CauliflowerUSD 6.00

    • As EntreUSD 0.00
    • As AppUSD 0.00

Entrees

  • Prime BurgerUSD 26.00

    Creekstone beef, sliced american cheese, bacon, red onion relish, red gem lettuce, garlic aioli, truffle fries

    • RareUSD 0.00
    • Medium RareUSD 0.00
    • MediumUSD 0.00
    • Medium WellUSD 0.00
    • Well DoneUSD 0.00

  • Roast ChickenUSD 30.00

    Adobo marinade, sweet plantain hash, mojo rojo

    • Mushroom OrecchietteUSD 28.00

      Charred broccolini, lacinato kale, roasted shallot, drop pepper, buffalo milk ricotta

      • Vodka RigatoniUSD 28.00

        Argentinean red shrimp, pecorino, avon spinach, basil

        • SalmonUSD 36.00

          Charred scallion gnocchi, rainbow chard, apricot mostarda

          • Jumbo Sea ScallopsUSD 40.00

            smoked gouda grits, applewood bacon, brussels, corn pureé

            • Duroc Pork SchnitzelUSD 36.00

              • RareUSD 0.00
              • Medium RareUSD 0.00
              • MediumUSD 0.00
              • Medium WellUSD 0.00
              • Well DoneUSD 0.00

            • Squid Ink LinguiniUSD 32.00

              Charred broccolini, lacinato kale, roasted shallot, drop pepper, buffalo milk ricotta

              Simply Proteins

              • New York StripUSD 44.00

                Rosemary shallot butter

                • FiletUSD 48.00

                  Béarnaise

                  • 10oz Hanger SteakUSD 39.00

                    Romesco sauce

                    • Prime RibUSD 39.00

                      Romesco sauce

                      Sides

                      • Truffle FriesUSD 10.00

                        • EntreUSD 0.00
                        • AppUSD 0.00

                      • Sauteed SpinachUSD 9.00

                        • Crispy PotatoesUSD 9.00

                          • Regular FriesUSD 7.00

                            • Smoked Gouda GritsUSD 12.00

                              • Side Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00

                                • Truffle Mac & CheeseUSD 13.00

                                  • Roasted Carrot AgrodolceUSD 8.00

                                    A la carte

                                    • TommeUSD 9.00

                                      • Fennel SalamiUSD 8.00

                                        • CapocolloUSD 8.00

                                          • Extra CrostinisUSD 0.00

                                            • Extra Foccacia for Cheese BoardUSD 3.00

                                              • Chicken BreastUSD 10.00

                                                • Extra Burrata BreadUSD 3.00

                                                  • GF FlatbreadUSD 3.00

                                                    Salads

                                                    • Mixed Green SaladUSD 14.00

                                                      Grilled artichoke, shredded carrot, drop peppers, heirloom tomato, house balsamic vinaigrette

                                                      • As EntreUSD 0.00
                                                      • As AppUSD 0.00

                                                    • Grilled PeachUSD 18.00

                                                      Heirloom tomato, burrata, mint, crushed pistachio, pomegranate molasses

                                                      • As EntreUSD 0.00
                                                      • As AppUSD 0.00

                                                    • Roasted Beet SaladUSD 18.00

                                                      Mint, toasted pistachio, quinoa, pickled onion, arugula, whipped goat cheese, orange balsamic

                                                      • As EntreUSD 0.00
                                                      • As AppUSD 0.00

                                                    • Red Gem CaesarUSD 18.00

                                                      • As EntreUSD 0.00
                                                      • As AppUSD 0.00

                                                    Last updated: 2 January 2025

                                                    What 3,539 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
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • St. Petersburg

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • St. Petersburg

                                                      Great for brunch

                                                    • St. Petersburg

                                                      Innovative

                                                    • St. Petersburg

                                                      Good for groups

                                                    • St. Petersburg

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    The Library in St. Pete offers a "delightful ambiance" with excellent food and service. While some diners find the prices steep, many praise its brunch options and unique decor. Highlights include the "bread and butter board," "amazing" cocktails, and attentive staff. Perfect for a "relaxed brunch" or special occasion.

                                                    3,539 Reviews

                                                    1. Rick

                                                      Las Vegas

                                                      32 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      32 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It is my Parents Anniversary and it was an amazing experience. Our server was very patient with us and took very good care. We felt genuinely cared for. Kiera was our sever and we highly recommend her. Please treat her as wonderful as she treated us. The food was amazing and service was magnificent. Thank You Library Restaurant for an amazing dinner and time.

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                                                    2. eventerj9

                                                      New York City

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great food, great service. It’s a bit loud in the room.

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                                                    3. Farheen

                                                      VIP

                                                      Tampa

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Loved our time at this restaurant! Isabelle was sweet.

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                                                    4. Taralee

                                                      VIP

                                                      East Texas

                                                      41 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      41 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Disappointing all around. We had been for brunch before and LOVED it but this was a complete bust!. We started with the avocado deviled eggs and they were really bad - not only was the flavor off, but the white part of the egg was so over cooked it was rubbery. Our server was great and offered to take them away and remove the charge from our bill. Next we had the smoked gouda grits and the breakfast burrito. The grits were quite dry and not very warm with about 4 flecks of bacon on top and about 5 shreds of scallion - not at all what I was expecting. The breakfast burrito was a good flavor but the filling was mostly potatoes with a side of 'cold' potatoes too. The positives - americano & cappuccino were excellent and our server was very nice!

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                                                    5. Anthony

                                                      Chicago

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing food, great drinks, exceptional service. My wife and I love this place.

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                                                    6. Gary

                                                      Tampa

                                                      1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Dined with reservations on New Years Eve. Ordered a few different kinds of cocktails. They were all terrible which is why we kept ordering different ones. Menu is odd and limited. Prices are very high and food taste did not match the price. Mediocre sums it up, and we had a variety of plates. Most likely won’t return unless friends insist on meeting there.

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                                                    7. Kiley

                                                      Miami

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Kind and attentive service . Every dish with lots of flavor . Overall fantastic dinner experience

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                                                    8. Nicole

                                                      Kansas City

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Prime Rib ordered by my dad was overcooked. They took back to the kitchen to fix and it was still overcooked. Manager came to speak and was very nice. Ordered the pasta and it didn’t have much flavor. They took the Prime Rib off the bill. Ambiance was great but, I will not be returning.

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                                                    9. Suzanne

                                                      Tampa

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      First time at this restaurant. We had a great server, Jennifer. She made my boyfriend's birthday special today. She brought him a waem chocolate chip cookie with ice cream and a candle! That was a nice touch. For lunch we started with the smoked salmon dip with house made potato chips--hot and fresh! I had the blackened fish tacos --2 flour tortillas each filled with a good size piece of blackened mahi-mahi. Delicious! My BF had the chicken sandwich. He said the chicken breast was cooked perfectly and moist inside. Hot and crispy fries with each order. The ambiance has a cool vibe. We will definitely be back with our friends and family. Dedicated parking lot in the back just for the restaurant. If full there is a parking garage across the street. .

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                                                    10. John

                                                      VIP

                                                      Chicago

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I don’t understand why restaurants in Florida don’t have busboys to clear plates or fill water.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    The Library offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Library also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 369-9969.

                                                    The Library is rated 4.7 stars by 3539 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 72 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    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
                                                    • Area
                                                      St. Petersburg
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Coffee Bar Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 Brunch Sat 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–17:00 Sat 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                    • Price
                                                      $31 to $50
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      American, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Business Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Private Parking
                                                    • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • 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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