Best Brunches in St. Pete-Clearwater

Vibe: Every Sunday, Island Way Grill serves up the most epic buffet alongside incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway in Clearwater Beach. Be sure to call ahead for reservations because this award-winning brunch spot fills up fast.

Menu: The brunch buffet is overflowing with fresh seafood (emphasis on fresh: their boats make daily fishing trips) from peel-and-eat-shrimp to oysters, a sushi bar, made-to-order omelets and pretty much any other breakfast food you can dream of (including desserts). Brunch is served every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 

Vibe: Located just a half block from the sands of Clearwater Beach, the Clear Sky Beachside Café is a local favorite for its “gourmet food without the gourmet prices.” The energetic beach vibe and indoor/outdoor seating goes perfectly with the live music and ocean breezes.

Menu: The enormous breakfast menu, which showcases fresh seafood, features every variation you can think of for eggs, pancakes, French toast, waffles, beignets, quiche and crepes, while specialties include bennies served on English muffins, breakfast sandwiches and tons of ways to order your omelet. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until noon and until 1 p.m. on weekends.

Vibe: Wild Iris Cafe's cozy, cottage-like warmth in Dunedin is an invitation for an easy-breezy brunch affair, especially on the leafy, shaded patio.

Menu: The menu truly shines when it diverts from the morning hum-drum, including elevated benedicts, such as the savory brisket hash benedict or the elegant version with lox and capers. Brunch is served 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to Sunday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday. 

Vibe: First things first: Noble Crust was named to Yelp's list of "100 Best Brunch Spots in America!" Relax in this contemporary and stylish setting that boasts a fun, casual vibe with an open kitchen. Stylings include brick and wood walls, concrete floors, moody lighting and plush furniture. Prefer dining al fresco? You'll feel at home on the patio with its retractable roof and comfortable lounge furniture.

Menu: Italian food favorites meet Southern comfort fare in dishes created with locally grown seasonal ingredients. Paired with a craft cocktail, Noble Crust will make all your brunch dreams come true. Menu items include innovative creations like the wild berry French toast, the brunch meatball smash or the pear and burrata pizza, while brunch libations include zesty bloody Marys and red or white sangria. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 

Vibe: La Croisette is a colorful St. Pete Beach institution that's been holding court for more than 40 years, serving American breakfast with a French twist. The outdoor seating is a highlight: the shaded patio offers a respite for a leisurely meal in the fresh air.

Menu: While you can always order reliable breakfast classics like eggs, bacon, French toast and house-made quiches, signature items include pastrami served four delicious ways and breakfast croissant sandwiches. Brunch is served every day 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vibe: Steeped in history and 1920s glamour, Elliott Aster at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club offers an elegant Mediterranean setting that makes clinking mimosa glasses feel mandatory.

Menu: Italian chophouse techniques meet the brunch menu, elevating morning staples with wood-fired flavor and house-made ingredients, including beef cheek hash and burrata with honeycrisp apple, hazelnut and saba. Sweets lovers will enjoy the French toast with buttered rum sauce and caramelized bananas. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 

Vibe: The Library, located within Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Pete, was inspired by the collaboration between George Peabody and Johns Hopkins and the meaningful institutions they created. Take in the cozy ambience surrounded by books, wood furnishings, the aroma of coffee and the friendly buzz of the day’s diners.

Menu: Enjoy favorite brunch dishes from savory omelets and benedicts to pancakes and French toast with the sweetest of toppings. If you’re dining with a group and feel like sharing, go for the brunch board, which comes with a benedict with smoked paprika hollandaise, Belgian blueberry pancake, Nutella French toast, smoked salmon dip, bacon, and breakfast potatoes. Brunch is served Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vibe: The Crown & Bull is a modern American-style steakhouse in Dunedin that brims with energy with its live music or DJs every day of the week. An outdoor patio features fire pits and state-of-the-art lighting for a perfect al fresco ambience.

Menu: Look for local and seasonal ingredients on an innovative breakfast menu that features classic twists like the O.G. French toast and berry pancakes to beefy creations like the Korean beef omelet made with gochujang BBQ marinated beef and purple kimchi. There's also a chef's special BBQ short rib bennie with 18-hour sous-vide boneless short ribs. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. every day.

Vibe: Tucked inside the chic Hotel Zamora, Azura folds local ingredients into its menu of Mediterranean-focused dishes. Sunday Brunch is made all the more special with Intracoastal Waterway views and both indoor and outdoor seating.

Menu: Azura Coastal Kitchen's brunch menu is a refined selection of coastal cuisine, including grilled octopus, grouper bites, and a mahi sandwich, plus some other handhelds and traditional breakfast items. Brunch is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Vibe: Ideal for both quick bites and leisurely meals, Cassis is one of the most popular hotspots for brunch in St. Pete. This brasserie serves American classics with subtle French influences, so you'll feel like you're dining in a charming Parisian café with outdoor seating right on Beach Drive.

Menu: Menu items include classic egg dishes, housemade artisanal pastries and breads, specialties like bananas foster pancakes, brioche French toast and special brunch cocktails. Be sure to check the menu for the chef's suggestions plus the mixologist choice and you'll be saying bon appetit in no time. The best part is that brunch is served daily (you're on vacation after all!) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Vibe: Located in the boutique hotel, The Birchwood, this fine dining restaurant is known for its wine wall and creative, chef-driven menu. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy Bubbles at the Birch and get up to 40% off select bottles of bubbly, served with your choice of juice.

Menu: The upscale spot serves an inventive brunch menu with elevated dishes like the lamb hash with avocado labneh, braised short rib benedict, an assortment of sandwiches (don’t miss the breakfast burger) and decadent cheesecake French toast. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Vibe: A celebration of coastal seafood, from Maine to Florida, awaits at The Helm Provisions & Coastal Fare.

Menu: The restaurant’s brunch menu features unexpected twists on old favorites, including crispy chicken & waffle with candied bacon, bacon jam, berry butter and bourbon syrup, as well as a seafood quiche with lobster, crab and shrimp nestled in a potato crust. The Helm serves brunch all day, every day, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Vibe: Humming with soul, Hew Parlor & Chophouse carries the timeless rhythm of the Fenway Hotel through the atmosphere and menu. Enjoy brunch while overlooking the pool in this chef-driven chophouse.

Menu: Chophouse cuts and chef-driven seasonal preparations rule the room. Try the French toast l'orange, the wagyu brisket and hash or chile verde chilaquiles. Brunch is served daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vibe: Soak up the sunshine and sip a bloody Mary while dining al fresco at Stella’s, a Southern-inspired hot spot in Gulfport. After brunch, browse Stella’s Sundries, the quirky gift shop next door.

Menu: Start out with a plate of fried green tomatoes dredged in “secret seasoning” before moving onto signature plates like Mel’s breakfast burrito or the Greek goddess omelette. Stella’s also features a vegan menu, as well as an assortment of dishes for four-legged friends like the pup patty and PB&T (peanut butter on toast). The restaurant serves brunch favorites every day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vibe: A comfort food oasis with eclectic flair located right next door to the James Museum, Datz offers shaded outdoor seating with nice warm breezes. A funky dining room can accommodate large or small parties. 

Menu: Come ready to indulge in a foodie wonderland. The menu is chock-full of delicious options including chicken and waffles, short rib biscuits, and shrimp & grits. Wash it all down with a craft brunch cocktail like a prickly pear mimosa. Plus, if you order right, your drink might come with a doughnut garnish. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vibe: Located on the bustling Beach Drive, at Parkshore Grille, you can choose to sit inside in an elegant dining room or outside on their sprawling patio overlooking North Straub Park. 

Menu: Their brunch menu offers delicious savory options like a crab & grouper cake benedict or ale battered shrimp and cheese grits, in addition to some that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth like a banana brioche French toast or cheese blintzes. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Vibe: Friendly locals will welcome you to Harvey’s 4th Street Grill in St. Pete. This quintessential neighborhood bar and restaurant is like a trip down memory lane, surrounded by vintage décor from historic hotels like the Vinoy, the Soreno and the Albemarle.

Menu: Harvey’s serves a hearty brunch menu that’ll keep you full until dinner, with favorites that include Tenderloin Benedict, 4th Street Scramble and Raisin Bread French Toast. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Vibe: The Frog Pond's three funky locations in St. Pete, St. Pete Beach and North Redington Beach are known for their laid-back atmosphere and playful frog theme. The first location in downtown St. Pete has been a brunch favorite since 1982.

Menu: Diners can expect filling portions of sweet and savory breakfast classics such as the bananas foster Belgian waffle and a wide variety of benedicts, including one topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. All three locations serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday with hours that vary slightly, so check with each location.

Vibe: The warm and elegant dining room also includes dog-friendly outdoor seating – the perfect spot to people-watch on Dunedin’s bustling Main Street.

Menu: New American menu items include pork belly benedict, chicken & waffles, and a breakfast chimichanga. And don't miss the beignets with blackberry sauce. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Vibe: Named after 1920s slang for an alcoholic beverage, Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor is a one-stop restaurant, bar and classic movie theater. Open since 2018, the venue is known for its kicked-up comfort food and speakeasy vibe.

Menu: Brunch at Gigglewaters comes with a free mimosa, bubbly of the day or non-alcoholic drink. Entrée choices include couble-stuffed omelettes, churro French toast and comforting "tot pots" (potato tots loaded with toppings such as eggs, chorizo and cheese). Brunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.