James Beard nominated Chef/Owner Zack Gross has been serving his unique and acclaimed cuisine in Downtown St. Petersburg since 2005. We receive fresh local fish and specialties several times per week for quality and freshness, and make all of our sauces and sides from scratch each day.
"Wow, this restaurant is insanely over-priced. The food is creative and decent, but is priced as a high-end restaurant which the food quality does not warrant whatsoever. If the prices were lower, I would've enjoyed the food more but considering how much they charge I expected MUCH better food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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"Innovative, delicious food. The stand-by's like Dr. Pepper ribs and those fab deviled eggs are amazing but so are the specials. Anything you order will blow you away!! Zac is a true talent...thank you for being in St. Pete."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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"Z Grille is now on our list of local favorites. We enjoyed dining outside with great food and excellent service. Inside sounded like it could get noisy as noted in other reviews."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"We had heard about Z Grille from coworkers and everything they told us was right on the money. Great appetizers, fantastic salads and serious entrees. Upscale without going over the top."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"Deservedly well known for creative devil led egg appetizers. Food was very tasty, portion size modest but just right. Extremely attentive wait staff with excellent recommendations. Bottom line, food was delicious. Only negative was a hostess who insisted in seating our table of four right next to the only other table of four in a mostly empty restaurant. The Z Grilles modern and minimalist decor does not exactly dampen sound and the four businessmen were loud talkers."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Z-grille is our favorite place for the special occasions. The restaurant has a very modern and clean style. The food is excellent and some unique dishes that you can't get anywhere else. My recommendation is for the Dr Pepper Ribs. The people are very friendly and professional, super service. The owners are in the house which I am sure keep up the quality of everything."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
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"First thing you have to say is it is noisy. Everything including the table tops are solid reflective surfaces. That being said, the experience was wonderful. I can't say that I have had such an eclectic, far-reaching menu anywhere else in FL. The menu seems to be New-Southern and Asian focused. Would YOU think those two go together? Well it works.There are very strong flavours, like truffle oil on a arugula salad - and sage in the chicken. It demonstrates that the chef knows what he and his clientele like and want to experience. Nothing wimpy about this place! i The service was outstanding and the server was a real person with opinions - which I love! I think the best way to experience the ZGrille is to bring a couple of people."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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"The food at this restaurant is absolutely the BEST in Tampa Bay. I have eaten there many times and have never been disappointed. I would like to recommend one dish as a "Must Have"... but I wouldn't be able to choose. You do have to have the deviled eggs and Dr. Pepper ribs though. I know, how good could a Deviled Egg be right??... Try them!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"I had heard that it was overpriced and I agree. Very small portions with unimpressive presentations though everything did taste good. Also, incredibly loud inside and kinda felt that the waiter was rushing us."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
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"If you are looking for a chic version of Southern Cuisine, then Z Grille should be first on your list of places to check out. The deviled eggs are a great start to a meal followed by some dressed up versions of chicken n' waffles or a juicy bone-in pork loin. The prices are a bit steep for St. Pete, but the clientele (which on the weekends can border on Tampa Trashy) doesn't seem to mind. My only complaint is that since there are no soft surfaces in the restaurant, the room can get reaaaaaally loud even with only a half-filled restaurant."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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"It's rare to find a place where while you're having dinner you say to yourself, "I have to come back tomorrow". I got that feeling at Z Grille. Cudos to the chef/owner (you see him front and center in his baseball cap) and his lovely wife (you see her at the front door greeting/seating guests. This place is very special. The space is very modern.. with a food bar in front of the open kitchen to the left as you walk in and a nice dining room to the right... all one big room. The menu is not huge, but it seems that everything on it was thought out to be the best it can be. Everything we had was amazing, just perfect. Everything I saw on other tables looked fantastic as well. Yes, I did go back the next day."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I picked Z Grill because it was close to my hotel. If I find myself back in the Tampa/St. Pete area I would make a specific trip just to have a meal at Z Grill. It is a great casual place. Specialty of the house - deviled eggs; I didn't have any, but my colleague loved his. I had the "WTF French Fries. Now I usually use fries as a means to deliver ketchup to my mouth. These WTF Fries were not served with ketchup and did not need ketchup - outstanding. For dinner I had the fried chicken. But not just any fried chicken! It was coated with corn flakes and served over a waffle and grits. There was also some maple flavor in the sauce. Wow! Excellent! Z Grill is a great place to "come as you are" and the flavors will blow you away."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Wonderful food and wine. A little noisy but not a surprise since we dine there often. Great bar for drinking and dining when you forget to make reservations."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"We went on a Wednesday night and it was quite noisy. The acoustics of the facility do not dampen the noise. The food was ok. I did not like the risotto but the duck was well prepared. Foie gras was so so. Shrimp quesadilla was good."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2000
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"Drving from Tampa airport to Sarasota, I used Open Table to find a Resturant. Z Grille, in St Petersburg, had good reviews so we decided to give Z a try. Really good food. Accommodating for vegetarians. Nice setting. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"This was our first time at this restaurant. While we waited 10 minutes for a server to address us, Marcus (sp?) came by our table and advised us that he would "pinch-hit" and help us out for the evening. He provided us with excellent service and the food was outstanding. We will be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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"Great food, great service, creative offerings. Off the main drag, which was nice, but still walkable from Vinoy. Trolley dropped us off across the street! Sat indoors with view to outside. The only complaint is the chairs are very uncomfortable, really need a back pillow so you don't feel like you are reclining back too far. I used my purse to prop me up. Prices very reasonable. Will definitely return."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The food was better than I ever expected. The lemongrass coconut sauce on my scallops and shrimp dish was to die for! The dark but cozy ambience was very casual yet romantic as well. Definitely worth another visit!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"I love this place every time I go...thank you again for a great and wonderful experience!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We enjoyed our meal and thought the restaurant was very attractive. The noise level was really a detriment. Its hard to carry on a conversation. We ordered drinks and the bar did not have one brand we ordered. Perhaps they need to expand their selection. However we made substitutions and were OK with our choices."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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"My wife and I stopped in for lunch after arrival in St. Pete. We chose Z because it was near our lodging. Food quality was good. We started with chips and salsa, which were fresh and tasty. For the main course, I had a burrito and she had a burger, coupled with local brews. Service was prompt. Noise level is energetic at lunch time. If you are looking for a good lunch downtown, Z is a good choice."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"the food was very tasty and unique, but there was a group of about 15 sitting at one table that made it extremely noisy in a restaurant with alot of hard surfaces and thus poor accoustics
the doctor pepper ribs were very tender and tasty, but i thought overpriced for the portion size
draft beer selection was great"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"This past Saturday was my 40th Birthday we made reservations at ZGrille for 9pm. It was an awful experience!! TOO NOISY, couldn't even carry on a conversation at our table because the noise level. The seating was strange. The service and our waiter was very good, but the food I ordered was just so-so. The risotto I expected was more like rice mixed with beet sauce. My sil also ordered the grilled portobella and hers was considerably smaller than my meal. She even commented that she paid $19 for this?? I also noticed the manager/owner? paid lots of attention to a high end guest (CEO of Jabil) but never bothered to come over and ask how our meal was. It was clear this was not a great way to celebrate a significant milestome in my life."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Not sure what all the hoopla is. Interesting place, probably a novelty for St. Pete. The signature deviled eggs and fried chicken with waffles were unremarkable. The chicken in particular was so-so. It's not a bad restaurant, just not great, and not worth the price."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2003
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"This is one of the more interesting restaurants in downtown st. petersburg, with menu that has more imagination than usual suspects on beach drive. So if that's what you're looking for, I highly recommend. I'm a fan of the deviled eggs & spare ribs too!"
Dined on 01/17/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The food couldn't be better. We've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The decor is modern and hip, but the place gets terribly noisy as it fills up."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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