Garden Restaurant

217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 896-3800

http://www.thegardenbistro.com/

Categories: Restaurant

Cuisine: American casual, Italian, Mediterranean

Features: Early bird menu, Live music, Martini, Takeout

Cost range: 10.01-20.0

Payment options: Credit cards accepted

Alcohol: Full bar

More in this neighborhood: Downtown St. Petersburg

The former steak and burger joint that once hosted acoustic and blues acts was reborn in 1993 as a Mediterranean bistro under the new ownership of downtown restaurant pioneers Emmanuel Roux and Frank Bouvard. The dinner menu features pastas and chops. The setting under the banyan tree is a perfect spot on a spring or fall night. Added bonus: The upscale and always hopping Lobby bar adjoins the restaurant.