Forgive us for stating the obvious, but 2021 was a little weird. Maybe a lot weird, if we’re being honest. The world was in peril, the world was saved, the world was in peril again, and then maybe it was going to be okay again. And that was just an average Thursday.

But despite all the craziness, 2021 also brought St. Pete an absurd amount of great new places to eat and drink, adding more and more bright spots to the Sunshine City. It’s hard to keep up with all of them – even we lose track – so we thought we’d put together a list of some of the highlights among all the new restaurants that opened in the last year.

While we certainly have respect for New Year’s Resolutions that involve dieting or going out less, we like of the idea of restaurant bucket list a little more. It’s always fun to try something new, and there’s no shortage of options in the ‘Burg. So take a look through all these new restaurants and find some splurge-worthy meals and date night inspirations for 2022.

Did we miss one of your favorite new spots? Shoot us an email at info@ilovetheburg.com to let us know. And if you’ve already hit all these great places, check out our list of upcoming new restaurants you’ll want to try out in 2022.

• Social Roost – Creative chicken dishes, stellar cocktails and one of St. Pete’s most drool-worthy brunches.
• Sauvignon Wine locker and American Trattoria – An insane wine collection, house made pasta dishes and fantastic balcony views of downtown.
• 22 South Food Hall – Multipurpose venue with five different food concepts all in one spot.
• Baked In The Burg – Delicious homemade cookies, brownies and assorted cakes and pastries, along with local coffee and ice cream.
• Lingr – A Nordic-Asian inspired restaurant from renowned Chef Jeffrey Jew
• Black Radish – Vegan grocer with huge selection of take-home goods and delicious sandwiches made on site.
• The Chelsea – Hip café with fresh coffee, waffles, croissants and other pastries.
• Colony Grill – No frills thin crust Connecticut-style pizza in a family-friendly sports bar atmosphere.
• The Crumb Factory – Artisan bakery and café with a wide variety of fresh breads and pastries.
• DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go – Counter service fresh pasta joint offering a variety of dishes, as well as homemade sauces and tiramisu.
• Dirty Laundry – Speakeasy bar with craft cocktails and bites by night, and neighborhood café with fresh coffee and pastries by day.
• Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz – Grilled cheese paradise with deliciously gooey and inventive sandwiches and sides.
• Freya’s Diner – Vegan restaurant with salads and sandwiches made from locally-sourced products.
• Gateway Subs – Artisan sandwiches and salads, as well as drip and cold brew coffee and event catering.
• Happy’s Ice Cream – Inventive ice cream with long list of permanent and rotating flavors, as well as boozy ice cream, milkshakes and five different cone styles.
• Half Baked Potato – Massive loaded baked potatoes, as well as smashed and mashed styles, with dozens of topping options.
• In Between Days – Japanese listening room with a huge sake bar and a tasty small plates menu.
• The Job Site – Custom stuffed burgers with hand-cut fries.
• Kuba Cocina – St. Pete Beach restaurant with Cuban-inspired entrees, specials, appetizers and sandwiches.
• La Croisette – Delicious breakfast and lunch spot on the beach serving up French pastries, omelets, quiches and sandwiches.
• Mammamia Gelato – Handcrafted Italian gelato and mini waffles.
• Mangosteen – Asian-inspired small plates, entrees and tropical cocktails in chic atmosphere.
• Matteo Trattoria and Pizzeria – Brick oven pizza, fresh pasta dishes, wine and more house-made Italian offerings.
• Mullet’s Fish Camp – Southside hotspot for fresh catch, fun sides and tropical cocktails with outdoor seating.
• Par Bar – Mini golf course with a covered bar and permanent Nueva Cantina Mexican food truck.
• Pin On Café – Pan-Asian offerings of sushi rolls, rice bowls and noodle dishes.
• Red Ribbon Bakeshop – Filipino bakery selling cakes, sweets and assorted pastries in Pinellas Park.
• Sab Café – Downtown Thai and sushi restaurant offering Asian fusion dishes and sake.
• The Scott – Bright and cozy daytime café and nighttime cocktail bar inside The Cordova Inn with porch seating.
• Studio Public House – British-style pub with tons of sandwiches, fantastic curries, draft beer and soccer on TV.
• Ti Bamboo – Caribbean restaurant and lounge with traditional dishes, rotating specials and flavorful sides and desserts.
• Two Graces – New American dishes with fresh ingredients from on-site garden.
• Valkyrie – Egg-and-dairy-free donuts in creative and inventive styles and flavors.
• The Works – Vegan and medicinal plant-based foods from the owners of Squeeze Juice Works.