The Crab Shack is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

1. The Crab Shack

8.0
11400 Gandy Blvd N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Victoria T.Victoria Thammathay: Don't let the looks of the shack fool you! The food is great! My husband and I tried the shrimp scampi, fried calamari and gator, blue crab claws...almost melts in your mouth.

Jamie W.Jamie Way: Everything, gator bites and fish special. Excellent Cole slaw.

TBOcomTBOcom: An authentic-looking fisherman's shack that dishes up good, filling grub. Check out the Super Sea Food Feast, a gut-buster complete with fried grouper, shrimp, scallops, clam strips and a crab cake.

Johnny's Pizza & Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

2. Johnny's Pizza & Restaurant

8.0
3001 28th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Pizzeria · 14 tips and reviews

Robby R.Robby Raley: Breakfast..Lunch or dinner you can't find a better deal anywhere. Lots of great food for the price and the staff very friendly.. A+++++

Heather B.Heather Beaufait: The white pizza with chicken is SO good!! And hubby says it's one of the few places that knows what extra cheese means.

Wayne R.Wayne Roddy: Ham stromboli is not your typical style stromboli, its more like a cheese pocket with ham squares. FYI tip for 1st timers, calzones and stromboli take 30 minutes take make.

O'bistro is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

3. O'bistro

8.1
6661 Central Ave, Pinellas County, FL
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

MercedesMercedes: Tue is Hungarian Mushroom soup! Best restaurant in St. Pete!

Lisa R.Lisa Rassasombath: The teriyaki salmon salad is Sooo yummy!

Kevin O.Kevin O'Brien: Had the spinach salad with salmon and a martini. Exceptional food and service.

Italia Mia is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

4. Italia Mia

7.7
1165 62nd Ave N (MLK St), Saint Petersburg, FL
Pizzeria · Meadowlawn · 17 tips and reviews

Bonnie K.Bonnie K: BEST Eggplant Parmesan I've ever had! Worth a visit just for the bread!

Bob Horn - St Pete RealtorBob Horn - St Pete Realtor: If you're not sure what you want, just get the lasagna! Old-fashioned, homemade taste, absolutely delicious! My favorite lasagna in town!

Rick W.Rick Williams: Everything is great!!! My favorite Italian restaurant!

The Birch & Vine is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

5. The Birch & Vine

8.2
340 Beach Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL
New American Restaurant · North Downtown · 29 tips and reviews

Veronica G.Veronica Gonzalez: Brunch is great and inexpensive considering the location and the dinner prices. Always satisfies. Soft shell crab Benedict is delicious!

AdamAdam: This is the greatest place in Downtown St Pete. Cuisine is outstanding, there is fine dining downstairs - indoors and patio, and on the top floor (take elevator to 5) there is an amazing roof top bar

Joe S.Joe Snyder: So I heard great things about this place and did not get to experience them due to waiting for a server for 20 mins after sitting down. They all looked at us and nobody came over Big fail.

BellaBrava is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

6. BellaBrava

8.8
204 Beach Dr NE (2nd Ave. NE), Saint Petersburg, FL
Italian Restaurant · North Downtown · 93 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bennett: Vegetable lasagna and white bean hummus is the best vegetarian meal here.

Ryan F.Ryan Farner: Food is great but very loud

Kevin L.Kevin Lilly: Great food, great owners, great bar... Order something!

400 Beach Seafood & Tap House is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

7. 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House

7.7
400 Beach Dr NE (5th Ave NE), Saint Petersburg, FL
Seafood Restaurant · North Downtown · 72 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Whitcher: Sunday brunch was delicious. My favorite part was the mimosa!

Brian B.Brian Bailey: They have 24 craft beers on tap!

Sarah D.Sarah Dunn: Delicious Sunday brunch Buffet with countless options for only 25 a person. Don't miss the dessert table!

Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

8. Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse

7.6
3500 Tyrone Blvd N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Steakhouse · 27 tips and reviews

Justin L.Justin Lisenby: Every here was excellent. Bread, salad, croutons, fries, and the steak. Highly recommend.

Charlie L.Charlie Lanham: Owner Harold Seltzer. I recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Great Prime Rib and steaks!

Alex M.Alex Mac: They may *look* busy, but the wait is never long, and the food and atmosphere are always worth the visit! Be sure to try their homemade salad dressings!

Hilton is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

9. Hilton

7.2
333 1st St S (btwn 2nd Ave S & 4th Ave S), Saint Petersburg, FL
Hotel · University Park - South Downtown · 35 tips and reviews

Justin L.Justin Lisenby: Great hotel and location. Very nice rooms and general hotel.

Erica G.Erica Gordon: Drink the water in the lobby. Its delicious.

Christian A.Christian Almgren: Need a make over. And more electrical outlets in the room

Cassis St. Pete is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

10. Cassis St. Pete

8.2
170 Beach Dr. (2nd Ave. N), Saint Petersburg, FL
American Restaurant · North Downtown · 116 tips and reviews

Rachael L.Rachael Lake: Can't go wrong with the food choices here! Tuna tar tar is my fav starter!

Zach W.Zach Wendkos: Great bar if you're looking for a couple decent drinks.

Bruce B.Bruce B: Food and service not worth the price. Go to Bella Brava across the street!

Miller's Ale House - St. Pete is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

11. Miller's Ale House - St. Pete

7.6
7901 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Diane F.Diane Franklin Kellogg: Wonderful Ale and rubin sandwiches

Richard V.Richard Vandesteeg II: The zingers are the best!!! Always moist and tender

Vanessa M.Vanessa Murgasen: The chicken nachos are the best!!! Mmmmmmm

Tony's Pizza is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

12. Tony's Pizza

7.0
533 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Italian Restaurant · University Park - South Downtown · 3 tips and reviews

Zac M.Zac McCormick: Fast service and decent pizza. Great lunch spot.

MGMMGM: It's fast, it's cheap, it's pizza

Cory M.Cory Macvie: Lunch special is my favorite.

Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Calamari in Saint Petersburg.

13. Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse

7.1
2176 Tyrone Blvd N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Japanese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Romy K.Romy Kettlewell: The sushi is amazing! They can make it any way you want it. Even without rice.

Sadie M.Sadie Marie: Maui roll, lollipop roll, 2 for 1 drinks... Yes pleasey!! Hibachi is obviously amazing as well!

Kate R.Kate Ryan: AMAZING!!!