Award-winning

The Library

4.7

3469 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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
Website
https://thelibrarystpete.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Hoaks
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 Lot
Public transit
Stop Number 11 on the Downtown Looper Trolley
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Clause
US$48.00 per person
14 Dec 2024 only
Join us for a very special breakfast hosted by Jolly Old St. Nick himself! Santa will be roaming through the Library while guests enjoy a prix fix menu. Please make sure to bring your camera for family photos. Santa will be onsite from 8:30am-10:00am. $28.00 per child (under 12) Choice of 2 Mini pancakes Scrambled Eggs & Bacon French Toast Sticks Adult $48 Mimosa Fruit or Grits Choice of 1 Omelet Super Simple Sandwich Benedict French Toast.
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.

Popular dishes

Bread & Butter BoardUS$10.00
Rosemary shallot butter, honeycomb, maldon salt
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Roasted Yellow Tomato SoupUS$10.00
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Benne CauliflowerUS$17.00
Crispy garlic, scallion, spices, thai chili sauce, sambal ginger aioli
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Seared OctopusUS$21.00
Fregola, blistered tomato, cipollini onion, huancaina
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Crispy Pork BellyUS$19.00
Shiitake mousse, charred kohlrabi, peanut crunch, chili garlic hoisin
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Anniversary CauliflowerUS$6.00
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00

Entrees

Prime BurgerUS$26.00
Creekstone beef, sliced american cheese, bacon, red onion relish, red gem lettuce, garlic aioli, truffle fries
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Roast ChickenUS$30.00
Adobo marinade, sweet plantain hash, mojo rojo
Mushroom OrecchietteUS$28.00
Charred broccolini, lacinato kale, roasted shallot, drop pepper, buffalo milk ricotta
Vodka RigatoniUS$28.00
Argentinean red shrimp, pecorino, avon spinach, basil
SalmonUS$36.00
Charred scallion gnocchi, rainbow chard, apricot mostarda
Jumbo Sea ScallopsUS$40.00
smoked gouda grits, applewood bacon, brussels, corn pureé
Duroc Pork SchnitzelUS$36.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Simply Proteins

New York StripUS$44.00
Rosemary shallot butter
FiletUS$48.00
Béarnaise
10oz Hanger SteakUS$39.00
Romesco sauce

Sides

Truffle FriesUS$10.00
- EntreUS$0.00
- AppUS$0.00
Sauteed SpinachUS$9.00
Crispy PotatoesUS$9.00
Regular FriesUS$7.00
Smoked Gouda GritsUS$12.00
Side Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$11.00
Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$13.00

A la carte

TommeUS$9.00
Fennel SalamiUS$8.00
CapocolloUS$8.00
Extra CrostinisUS$0.00
Extra Foccacia for Cheese BoardUS$3.00
Chicken BreastUS$10.00
Extra Burrata BreadUS$3.00
GF FlatbreadUS$3.00

Salads

Mixed Green SaladUS$14.00
Grilled artichoke, shredded carrot, drop peppers, heirloom tomato, house balsamic vinaigrette
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Grilled PeachUS$18.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, mint, crushed pistachio, pomegranate molasses
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Roasted Beet SaladUS$18.00
Mint, toasted pistachio, quinoa, pickled onion, arugula, whipped goat cheese, orange balsamic
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00
Red Gem CaesarUS$18.00
- As EntreUS$0.00
- As AppUS$0.00

What 3,469 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

St. Petersburg
Best Ambience
St. Petersburg
Great for brunch
St. Petersburg
Innovative
St. Petersburg
American
St. Petersburg
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Library in St. Pete offers a captivating ambiance with a diverse menu and high-quality offerings. Many patrons highlight the "amazing ambiance," and "great service," praising both the food and cocktails. Although some find the prices steep, the unique atmosphere and attentive management make it a popular spot for brunch with highlights like the "bread and butter board" and "strong cocktails."

3,469 Reviews

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Phil
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cool spot. Scallops were excellent. Rigatoni was apparently also outstanding. Can’t go wrong eating here.
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Kim
Tampa
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and service great. A bit noisy. A bit pricey but knew that at beginning. Nice for a lunch
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Dina
Tampa
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This venue is across from Children’s hospital of St. Pete. The menu is upscale and the prices reflect it. A hamburger is $26 and a serving of bread is $10. We chose outdoor dining, which kept the noise down. The service was very good. The food was tasty.
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Jonathan
Tampa
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gab the manager is fire!! Sarah Beth is one of the best servers in the world!!!
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kristopher
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved that when we got there early, we were still able to get seated
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!! Had the bread with the warm butter, and the jumbo scallops with grits. Never thought I’d love a meal as much as I did with this one. We went back 3x that week alone because of how good it was! They also serve all times of day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee. Everything’s amazing. Amazing food, fast service and excellent servers. Will most definitely be back soon!
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Jonathan
Tampa
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jason, Gab, Kate are the dream team of management. Lenny aka Big L is the king of hospitality
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Tim
Naples
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for lunch and dinner! Ambiance is fantastic and food is always top quality.
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Jonathan
Tampa
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jason, Gab aka fear the beard is my guy, Kate is the most humble person I've ever met! Service is always at 1,000% Erin and Dusan are da best!!
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Israel
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was the best brunch/breakfast experience I’ve ever had. I took my now fiancé to this place in celebration for our anniversary, and she loved it!!
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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 3469 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 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
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
Alex Hoaks
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

The Library

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Tampa

The Best Burgers in Tampa

Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Clause

Wine Wednesdays

Bourbon Thursdays

New York Strip

Filet

Bread & Butter Board

Shareables

Bread & Butter BoardUS$10.00

Roasted Yellow Tomato SoupUS$10.00

Benne CauliflowerUS$17.00

Seared OctopusUS$21.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$19.00

Anniversary CauliflowerUS$6.00

Entrees

Prime BurgerUS$26.00

Roast ChickenUS$30.00

Mushroom OrecchietteUS$28.00

Vodka RigatoniUS$28.00

SalmonUS$36.00

Jumbo Sea ScallopsUS$40.00

Duroc Pork SchnitzelUS$36.00

Simply Proteins

New York StripUS$44.00

FiletUS$48.00

10oz Hanger SteakUS$39.00

Sides

Truffle FriesUS$10.00

Sauteed SpinachUS$9.00

Crispy PotatoesUS$9.00

Regular FriesUS$7.00

Smoked Gouda GritsUS$12.00

Side Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$11.00

Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$13.00

A la carte

TommeUS$9.00

Fennel SalamiUS$8.00

CapocolloUS$8.00

Extra CrostinisUS$0.00

Extra Foccacia for Cheese BoardUS$3.00

Chicken BreastUS$10.00

Extra Burrata BreadUS$3.00

GF FlatbreadUS$3.00

Salads

Mixed Green SaladUS$14.00

Grilled PeachUS$18.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$18.00

Red Gem CaesarUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Library offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Library restaurant rated?

Is The Library currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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