St. Petersburg Restaurant Openings, Closings In 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — As 2022 comes to an end, here’s a look at some of the restaurants and bars that opened and closed in St. Petersburg.

Closings

Avid Brew Company, 1745 1st Ave. S.: This brewery and brew shop’s last day is Dec. 31 and will celebrate with a New Year’s Eve party to “drain the taps.” For $20, attendees can drink all they’d like.

Doormét, 681 Central Ave.: This gourmet food delivery restaurant closed its doors in November.

MacDinton’s, 242 1st Ave. N.: This Irish pub closed in April.

Munch’s Restaurant & Sundries, 3920 6th Street S.: After being put on the market in June, this local staple will shut its doors for good Dec. 30.

Independent Bar, 1049 Central Ave.: This craft beer bar closed suddenly this fall

Punky’s Bar & Grill, 3063 Central Ave.: An integral part of the LGBTQ+ community, this restaurant closed abruptly in August.

Smokin’ J’s BBQ, 5145 Gulfport Blvd. S.: After 13 years, this popular barbecue joint shut down in July.

Two Graces, 6001 Central Ave.: This restaurant, which opened last year, closed suddenly in August, after being sold to new owners.

Wilson’s Sports Lounge, 3030 4th Street N.: After more than 50 years, this dive bar, which was featured in the movie “Magic Mike,” closed this summer.

Openings

31 Grand, 3063 Central Ave.: This sports bar and cigar lounge opened in the space where Punky’s Bar & Grill was previously located.

Black Cattle Burger Co., 17 3rd Street: This smash burger concept from Benson Hospitality Group and St. Pete local Shan Bakrac made its debut in September.

Bonu’ Taverna Italiana, 601 Central Ave.: This Italian restaurant opened its doors downtown this summer.

Cider Press Café, 3118 3rd Ave. N.: This vegan gastropub closed its original location on Central Avenue in 2021 and reopened in its new home this fall.

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille, 8790 Bay Pines Blvd.: Author Randy Wayne White’s concept opened its second waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg earlier this month.

Edge Eatery, 1572 Central Ave.: This food hall with several concepts, including Carne D’Vino, The Cuban Sandwich and Sangrias at Saint Pete, opened this summer.

Good Intentions, 1900 1st Ave. S.: This upscale vegan restaurant, a joint endeavor from Nah Dogs, Golden Dinosaurs and Black Radish vegan grocery store, recently opened.

House of Vegano, 655 31st Street S.: This vegan sushi concept opening this spring.

Lost & Found, 2420 Central Ave.: This retro-themed cocktail lounge recently opened in the Grand Central District.

Meanchi’s Peruvian Inspired Sandwiches, 2253 First Ave. S.: This food truck, serving sandwiches and bowls, opened at Par Bar this summer.

Portillo’s, 2302 Tyrone Blvd. N.: This Chicago hot dog chain opened near Tyrone Square Mall this spring.

Welcome to the Farm, 242 1st Ave. N.: This project from musician Chase Rice and Forward Hospitality Group took over the space that was previously home to MacDinton’s.

Where’s Jubes, 277 Central Ave.: This Australian brewpub opened in downtown St. Pete’s 200 block in the space once occupied by Lucky Dill Deli.