Being a college student offers its fair number of challenges, one being finding a cheap bite to eat. With so many restaurants and bars concentrated in or near downtown St. Petersburg, it’s not too difficult to find some cheap meals. Whether you’re looking for a regular old burger, have a taste for seafood, or wanting to try some Spanish food, St. Petersburg has it all.
There are so many restaurants in St. Petersburg that picking one can be overwhelming. Before you go back to that chain restaurant you frequent, branch out and try something new. Here are some of our favorites and the specials they offer.
The Chattaway
A little off the beaten path on Fourth Street S and 22nd Avenue S, sits The Chattaway, a quiet and relaxing place to escape the city life and grab a bite to eat. It has food specials all day from Monday through Friday. The specials include Monday: Cuban sandwich with fries, Tuesday: Fried Catfish with fries, Wednesday: Sloppy Joes with fries, Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, and Friday: Juanita’s Choice for $8.99.
358 22nd Ave S.
Burrito Boarder
Burrito Boarder is located in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg on Third Street N between Central Avenue and First Avenue N. Every Tuesday after 2 p.m. is $1 Taco Tuesdays, with a purchase of a drink.
17 Third St. N.
Dooners
If you’re looking for a cheap, healthy meal, this is the place for you. Every Monday is Veggie Day with $4.99 veggie sandwiches and wraps. Dooners focuses on healthy food as everything is made directly in the store, with zero trans fat and no additives or preservatives.
21 3rd St. N.
Fourth Street Shrimp Store
If you’re craving some seafood, the Fourth Street Shrimp Store is a good place to start with daily express lunch specials, starting from $7.49 with the purchase of a drink. They have the fried Clam Strips and Shrimp Basket, Island or Sunbelt Salad topped with Shrimp or Chicken and Cup of Chowder, and Cod Fish sandwich and Cup of Chowder all for $8.49. They have other choices ranging from $7.49- $10.99.
1006 Fourth St. N.
The Kitchen at Jannus
Every Thursday, The Kitchen has 60 cent wings until 10 p.m. Flavor options include barbecue, blackened, fried, hot, jerk, or mild.
226 First Ave. N.
Paisano’s Pizza’n Pasta
Paisano’s has a $6.90 lunch buffet from Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can choose from a variety of pizzas, pasta dishes, homemade soups and salad bar. Every Monday and Tuesday, Paisano’s also has a dinner buffet from 5-8 p.m. for $9.99.
6000 Fourth St. N.
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Every Tuesday is Tapas Tuesday at Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant, with over 20 different tapas for $3.95. Mix and match or share a meal.
10 Beach Drive NE.
El Cap Restaurant
El Cap’s “World Champ” Hamburger is hard to beat for only $3.55. El Cap also has specials every day, including Tuesday: Meatball Sub for $4.05, Wednesday: Cuban sandwich for $4.35, and Friday: Shrimp in the Basket for $6.75.
3500 Fourth St. N.
