Restaurants cater late night appetites.
1. Angelo’s ($$)
Location: 532 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Late Night Hours: Closes at 3:30 a.m. daily
Vibe: Warm brick walls envelop an Italian restaurant with a hometown feel. Angelo’s menu offers an array of pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, salads, desserts and even breakfast. A fan of classic Italian food or not, anyone can discover something they will enjoy. As a participant in Bulls in the Burg, Angelo’s offers a 25% discount for all USF St. Petersburg students.
2. Hiro’s Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar ($$$)
Location: 5240 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Late Night Hours: Closes at 2 a.m. Sun-Wed and 3 a.m. Thur-Sat
Vibe: Like typical sushi restaurants, Hiro’s Tokyo Steakhouse greets customers with trendy music in a cool, dark atmosphere. Hiro’s serves sushi and hibachi, and after 8 p.m., kitchen appetizers and most sushi rolls are half the price.
3. The Kitchen
Location: 216-226 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Late Night Hours: Closes at 3 a.m. Fri-Sat
Vibe: Strictly outdoor seating, The Kitchen captures the busy downtown feel of St. Petersburg with relaxed bar-style food. The late night menu offers three exclusive dishes: pulled pork sandwich, american cheeseburger and loaded fries. As the caterer for several local restaurants, other great dishes with the Kitchen’s influence can be enjoyed at MacDinton’s, Yard of Ale, Caddy’s on the Beach and 260 First.
4. Joey Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza ($)
Location: 210 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Late Night Hours: Closes at 3 a.m. daily
Vibe: Quaint in size, but grand in flavor, Joey Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza allows students to liberate themselves from drab pizza chains without looking for lost change in the couch cushions. Additionally, Joey’s online coupons and free delivery creates an even more affordable environment. Located directly next to Jannus Live, it’s the perfect place to stop by to regenerate after sweating off all that water weight.
5. Salem’s Gyros & Subs ($)
Location: 880 34th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Late Night Hours: Closes at 4 a.m. daily
Vibe: If you’re dirt broke and willing to be adventurous then Salem’s Gyros & Subs is the place for you. The fast-food joint has a whole new spin – Salem’s incorporates a nontraditional approach that allows customers to enjoy wings, seafood, gyros, salads and of course, the classic drive-thru items, all in one place.
6. Tryst Gastro Lounge ($$$)
Location: 240 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Late Night Hours: Closes at 3 a.m. Fri-Sat
Vibe: Got a hot date at 2 a.m., but not sure where to take them? Tryst Gastro Lounge is
here for that exact reason. The chic, modern gastropub has a menu filled with premium seafood and beef dishes from local organic vendors. Tryst also hosts a live DJ from 9 p.m. to close every Friday and Saturday.
7. Taco Bell ($)
Location: 3600 4th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Late Night Hours: Closes at 4 a.m. Sun-Wed and 4:30 a.m. Thur-Sat
Vibe: Yes, yes we all are aware of Taco Bell. But when you have $5 left in your wallet and angry whale sounds erupting from your stomach –you’ll be happy it’s so close. Just around the corner from campus, Taco Bell offers an entire dollar menu and happy hour on frozen beverages daily from 2-5 p.m.
8. MacDinton’s Irish Pub & Restaurant ($)
Location: 242 1st Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Late Night Hours: Closes at 3 a.m. daily
Vibe: Exclusively 21 and up, MacDinton’s cards at the door, so if you’re under the legal drinking age enjoy the rest of this list! In a relaxed pub environment, MacDinton’s offers traditional Irish dishes, including shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and other classic pub food. Catered by The Kitchen next door, sushi rolls are also served. Each day of the week holds a different event, such as trivia on Wednesday’s at 8 p.m. and karaoke on Thursday’s at 10 p.m.
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