Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Seafood Restaurants in St. Petersburg, Florida

4.6 (4,441)

Category	Seafood Restaurants
Address	300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Area	St. Petersburg, Florida
Phone	(727) 894-4429
Google rating	4.6 (4,441)

Hours

Friday	11 AM–11 PM
Saturday	9 AM–11 PM

About Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is the only waterfront restaurant with a view of the municipal marina at the start of the St. Pete Pier! Enjoy cocktails and a delicious meal with amazing views.

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is a seafood restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is listed at 300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which places it among the local businesses of St. Petersburg that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

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The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. The most common schedule is 11 AM–11 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Fresco's Waterfront Bistro at (727) 894-4429; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is frescoswaterfront.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 4,441 reviews, which is a strong result for a seafood restaurant in St. Petersburg and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

TD G 4 weeks ago

Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro was absolutely wonderful. There is not a single negative thing I can say about this place—from the food to the service and the atmosphere, everything was easily a five-star experience. The food is outstanding. I highly recommend the lobster ravioli, which was packed with a generous amount of lobster and was incredibly flavorful. Another must-try is the new Red Fish Imperial; it was a deeply savory, tasty, and well-executed meal. Honestly, everything we had was excellent, right down to the crisp and delicious French fries.The service was top-tier, and the drinks were fantastic and well-crafted. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food, strong drinks, and a perfect waterfront vibe. I will definitely be back!

Amber Moore a month ago

Fresco‘s waterfront bistro is truly a gem in my books! We went to have a nice dinner for our anniversary and everything was fabulous. We ordered the seafood platter and every bite was so delicious. Big kudos to the chef, our scallops were cooked to perfection. There’s nothing I love more than a perfectly cooked scallop! The lobster, grouper, shrimp, all of it was fresh and perfectly prepared. The scenery out on the patio was gorgeous. The cocktails we had were delicious and refreshing. I don’t have one negative comment to say. Todd, our server, went above and beyond. He was very friendly, gave us excellent service, we did not have to wait on him for anything. He was attentive and it was a pleasure being waited on by him. We will definitely be stopping by again next time we are in town!

Tara Priest 2 months ago

Was a nice Waterfront spot to grab a meal. Was extra hot out, so it was nice they had fans. Ordered the Wedge Salad, Blackened Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Marsala. All very good! Server was great too. Nice views! Highly recommend!

Danielle Shirley 3 months ago

We ate here for my 30th birthday and I really enjoyed it!! We had Tia (I think that was her name?! 🙏🏼) as our server and she was so sweet and bubbly and made our experience more fun! :) I asked her if we could have a side of mango salsa (not listed as a side/app, but comes with a lot of menu items) and she hooked us right up with the salsa and chips! 💃🏼 I got the vodka pasta and it was delish and a TON of food and piping hot!! Husband got salmon and said he liked it but had a bit of a classic too-fishy flavor to it (I didn’t try it). We were just on vacation but I’d def go back if I was in the area again!

Mark Armstrong 4 months ago

Good restaurant and service was attentive, professional without being overbearing. We ordered the habanero ceviche which was good but spicy (to be expected hence the name). The seafood platter was very good but we had to send it back originally, we asked for the seafood simply grilled not blackened but it came out what we guessed was semi blackened and overly salty. They exchanged it though and the second one was good with the sauce on the side. The key lime pie was also good. The waitress was great and very sweet. Would eat here again with no hesitation. They have lovely outdoor and indoor tables. Outdoor have fans which is important.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fresco's Waterfront Bistro located?

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is at 300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Fresco's Waterfront Bistro?

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is listed as a seafood restaurant.

What are the hours of Fresco's Waterfront Bistro?

Published hours are Friday: 11 AM–11 PM; Saturday: 9 AM–11 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of Fresco's Waterfront Bistro?

You can call Fresco's Waterfront Bistro at (727) 894-4429.

How is Fresco's Waterfront Bistro rated on Google?

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 4,441 reviews.

Does Fresco's Waterfront Bistro have a website?

Yes, the website of Fresco's Waterfront Bistro is frescoswaterfront.com (linked on this page).

Are there other seafood restaurants near Fresco's Waterfront Bistro?

Yes. St. Petersburg also has Mullet's Fish Camp, Fourth Street Shrimp Store among others; see the full list of seafood restaurants in St. Petersburg at the bottom of this page.