Paul's Landing - SAINT PETERSBURG

First I have to say the service of Alexander was superb! I was there only forty minutes before her Saturday night closing time of 9:00, and my first time back there post-COVID. I had the scallops dinner, which was very tasty but slightly overboiled. The Laeks did not look cheerful. The Expresso Martini was delicious as the cream Brulee!

We were disappointed to discover that Marchand's at the Vinoy was temporarily closed but decided to try Paul's Landing for breakfast instead. The morning got off on the wrong seat when the waitress seated my husband in a chair whose cushion was covered in sticky syrup. A search of nearby chairs revealed that many cushions were stained and covered with crumbs. The coffee was good if you like burnt, day-old coffee. The eggs we ordered were room temperature, and we are pretty sure the bacon they served us was cooked up last year. The breakfast was inedible, so we walked down to 2nd on Second and had a much better breakfast experience!

The setting was nice sitting above the harbor. That was the only good thing about the evening. The service was poor. Having to ask the server to clear the table between courses and ask for silverware each time they took the silverware was tedious. The food was underwhelming. The shrimp and grits had no flavor and was even lacking basic salt as a seasoning. The snapper lacked, flavor and made me wonder if it was even snapper. The prices were high and the overall experience is not one that I would like to repeat.

Located at the Vinoy Renaissance on Snell Island in St. Pete, absolutely AMAZING food. I had the Seared Crab Cakes with Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad, Citrus Remoulade for an appetizer, as well as the Tuna Tartare with Soy, Lime, and Crispy Wontons (spicy), and a glass of Pinot Grigio, with the Crispy Brussels sprouts with soy and lime as a side. My friend and I both got as our main dishes the Steak Frites Grilled skirt steak, Parmesian Truffle Fries, Heirloom Tomato Cucumber Salad, and Chimichurri (anything with Chimichurri is a must have for me). Did NOT disappoint, everything was delicious, even the fries. Have been there twice already. We ate outside under the stars, and it was a perfect night. I will definitely be back again. Hotel is stunning, and has such a rich, wonderful history to it.

We had a good time at Paul's Landing. The Vinoy Hotel itself was beautiful and worth visiting and walking through. Restaurant offers beautiful views of the marina, hotel, and their pool. You can sit at their bar or at one of the tables. Don't expect a cheap meal here, just like in most places in the area. Drinks were good. Lobster oysters were expensive but absolutely delicious, I don't think we've ever had them anywhere like this before. My chimichurri steak served with truffle fries was very good. Smoked wings were good. Our friend enjoyed her fish salad. Brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked. Definitely recommend trying it.