Wow. What an amazing spot. We went to the beach and needed a bit of food after and this spot delivered. We called Johnny to set up a table for 10 people and he was amicable and great on the phone. By the time we left the beach and arrived everything was setup. Service was fast. The food and local Florida beers were great. We ordered multiple pizzas, strombolis, chips, pretzel, and garlic bread. Everything was great. The entire family had a great time. Amazing food, service, and a very chill atmosphere. read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Philly Cheese Steak Pizza w/ Pepperoni - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Excellent Stromboli and beer selection. Very classic local Restaurant and bar. Wings and Stromboli or pizza is great. Excellent local pub. Support our local team!!! read more

This is soooo sad. This was a favorite place for us before the relocation. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the 36 beers. The pizza was great and the beer was cold. We came to the new location and the initial impression was great, more room, bright and shiny. That is where the good ended. First of all, they need to alter their listing because they no longer have 36 taps, only 14. Then beer selection was lousy. The server didn't even get it when I asked about the name "category 36" with only 14 taps. The server was rude and had not the slightest interest in us being there. We ordered 3 smithwicks and they only had enough for two and then when they tried to change the keg, the keg didn't fit their system so we had to choose another from the limited selection. The pizza was so so. We won't be back. read more

Category 36 Taphouse - 14 beers not 36! - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Category 36 is a gem at St Pete Beach. Pizza, Stromboli and wings -- we have had it all! I switched it up today and had a chicken salad sandwich. So good. We enjoy the staff and atmosphere! read more

Love the new location much more than the previous spot! Kudos on a great transition through the roughest of times! Liz is amazing - Ted and Craig built a cult following at the old location due to their awesome food! #wings #pizza #Stromboli #beer #touchtunes read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Bar - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

John D. at Categories 36 Taphouse was absolutely amazing! He was so sweet with our daughter and even made her a rose out of a napkin, which made her whole day. The food came out fast and everything was delicious. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and making the experience special. We'll definitely be back! read more

Haven't had a disappointing meal yet. Can't keep away from the Stromboli. Also had good success with gyro and meatball subs. Can't wait to try more. Only thing that could be better is if they had delivery!! read more

Great pizza, delicious beer, super friendly vibe, and good value. The best restaurant on Corey Ave.

Delicious Greek salad and the meatball sub is to die for! The on tap beer selection is a winner too!

Great pizza! Sadly, we showed up at 7:15 pm today to enjoy the best pizza in town, but the kitchen was closed 45 minutes before the posted 8:00 pm closing time. Make sure you call ahead to verify the kitchen is open during operating hours. read more

Small but pleasant inside. TVs were placed so could see easily. Service was outstanding. With 36 beers on tap lots to choose from. The waiter/cashier/chef was quick to make suggestions based on flavor profiles we asked for. Delivered tastings and hit the spot perfectly. We shared the stramboli regular. Was plenty for the two of us but flavor was off the chart. Absolutely Loved!!! read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Stamboli - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

I visited Category 36 Taphouse when I was in the area for a conference. After seeing the rave reviews about it online, I knew I had to check it out. I happened to visit on a Thursday night, which is Bandingo night, so the place was packed. I luckily got the last seat and was welcomed into the game of Bandingo. Unfortunately, the theme that night was 50s music (or maybe even earlier) so I didn't know enough to play. Regardless, I ordered the hot chips and a pizza. Both were delicious! The hot chips came with a side of french onion dip, which I really enjoyed. I got a pizza with mushrooms and pepperoni and enjoyed my leftovers the next day. Despite how busy they were, seveeal employees checked in on me to make sure the food was good and I was doing okay. You can tell that Category 36 Taphouse is a local's place, but I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area! You won't be disappointed. read more

Glad to see this place is back and in a new, larger location. Delicious stromboli and the beer cheese with the pretzels is some of the best I've had. Friendly servers and reasonable prices too. Will definitely keep coming back here. read more

Good eats and good brews! This OSU bar has some friendly service and good food. I stopped by here after fishing in the area and was pleasantly surprised how quickly my food came out and how tasty the Italian sandwich was. Definitely will return here again! read more

Category 36 Taphouse - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

We were looking for a little nosh and wanted to try some local beers and stumbled across this place. Staff are ridiculously nice and the owner is sooo friendly (and from Ohio which was a plus in our book). We had a few brews, pizza, and wings. All were exactly what we were looking for and can I just say the wings were amazing! If we are ever in the area again we will 100% stop back in! Highly recommend! read more

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Great service great food. Fun atmosphere Very well organized. All worked together. Nice to see

Food and service was spot on! Four of us went to dinner and had crab dip, grouper sandwich, New York strip, spicy chicken pasta and a burger. I personally really enjoyed the NY strip mashed potatoes and green beans. Great cut of meat cooked and seasoned perfectly. read more

An authentic taphouse with 36 choices on draft and pub food that exceeds your expectations A casual spot with a friendly and congenial staff that are definitely concerned that you're enjoying your visit !! The fresh made chips, kicked up Buffalo cauliflower , Youngstown italian salad , pizzas all rate !! Thanks to Haley for great service and making our party of 4 feel very welcomed we will be back for sure read more

Small spot tucked away in a side street strip center a block from the beach. Great selection of local beers and ciders on tap (36 of them). Decent menu of pub food. On this visit tried 4 different icy cold beers... All excellent. Add an order of pretzels, freshly baked, chewy and moist with beer cheese for dipping. Plus an order of house cut chips, freshly deep fried crispy and delicious. Service is quick and friendly. This is a cool little spot off the beaten path. Go!! read more

So good! This will be a go to spot. Had wings, Stromboli and the Youngstown salad. Everything tasted amazing! Ask for Rachel as your server, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Their stromboli is "chef's kiss" amazing. owners are super personable, staff is always extremely kind and on top of everything. Love this place! read more

Food was great we had wings and pizza. Best pizza ever and the wings were pretty good BUT I am a bit picky as I make my own and I am prejudice about my smoked wings. The staff were excellent and this place is an absolute must come to and taste! read more

Category 36 Taphouse - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

The Stromboli & homemade chips and French Onion Dip were amazing! Great selection of craft brews. Service was efficient, friendly, and engaging. Small eat in area with picnic tables outside as well. Good vibe! I'd come back again for the Stromboli and homemade marinara! read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Homemade potato chips and French Onion dip - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Very nice brewery tucked in a little corner bar, excellent service , superb food & beer , super variety of appetizers. Will definitely be going back here , visiting from Pa. , super fine , congrats to you & your staff , people don't miss this place read more

Four of us stopped in recently. Loved the cozy locally owned establishment. There is a comfortable bar (offering a huge selection of craft beers and wine-based cocktails), and both inside and outside seating. The owners are from Ohio and were sporting their red Ohio State shirts. Nice touch to get conversations going. We ordered two slices of pizza. One with pepperoni and sausage; the second had mushrooms, sausage, and olives. Both were delightful, especially as the dough is hand- made daily for all their food. We then ordered 10 wings, half with hot buffalo and half with lemon parmesan. The Buffalo cauliflower was very tasty-the breaded florets are tossed in buffalo sauce and served with a choice of blue cheese or ranch. Additionally, the menu includes a wide range of finger food, salads, stromboli, flatbreads, gyros, meatball, chicken and Italian sandwiches, pasta dishes, fish 'n chips, shrimp baskets, etc. Brunch is available on Sunday offering the full menu in addition to a daily special. Mimosas, sangria and Bloody Mary's are available too. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

I've been here multiple times, and I've left super satisfied each time! First, the food is outstanding...very much warm comfort food, the stromboli is great, but the meatball sliders are even better. The service is always super quick and friendly, and the craft beer selection is top notch. The place is very intimate and the music volume is just right (usually 80's big hair bands) as well. All in all this is a hidden gem that's a stones throw from the beach! read more

Came for fried dough and wings! They were great and we will be back! Make the wings spicier!! The table games were fun! read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Fried dough - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Enjoyed our experience and the owner Ted from Illinois via Ohio (despite being an Ohio Stare fan) was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a variety of foods. The onion rings were tasty. The Stromboli was really good with the homemade dough. Seating is quite limited indoors but there is some outdoor seating and seating at the bar. read more

Fabulous wings. We also had the Stromboli which was great as well. Surprisingly awesome was the spinach salad, whatever the vinaigrette was on it was delicious and light and the bacon was perfectly crispy and also had fresh mushrooms. read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Stromboli - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Yes that Stromboli is THAT good! Will be back for the wings...... the FatHead IPA went well with the tasty joy!

Great food, excellent service and a crazy amount of brews on tap. Can't say enough about the meatball sliders - you must get them if you go here. Pizza was delicious too - just didn't have enough room after the wings and sliders. I love that you can get the pizza by the slice without buying a whole pie. We live North of Tampa but would definitely drive to St. Pete Beach just for this place. read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Wings with dry rub and garlic oil plus meatball sliders. - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen is a true gem! Their wings are hands down the best on the beach - each bite is packed with fantastic flavors that keep you craving more. My favorite is the garlic lemon pepper dry rub! And speaking of must-try items, their Stromboli is an absolute delight that you simply can't miss. What truly sets Category 36 apart, though, is their wonderful staff and owners. They create an inviting and warm atmosphere that makes every visit feel like a homecoming. And don't forget to mark your calendar for Thursday when they host Bandingo - it's the perfect way to enjoy great music along with their delicious offerings. In summary, Category 36 is a must-visit for food that delights the taste buds and a welcoming environment that keeps you coming back for more. No hard liquor - beer and wine vodka-type offerings read more

As a local, and someone with a deep-seeded dislike of "THE" Ohio State University, I snubbed this place for a while. Spoiler alert - I'm dumb. First time in, we were met with an outstanding tap selection (predominantly FL brews ), the best Stromboli I've ever had, a new BFF behind the bar (Drea!), and friendly fun conversation with all the other "belly up to the bar" folks. A day later, we were back. Needed to test for consistency, right? The freshly made chips & dip was immediately renamed "crack in a basket". The pizza was/is the best on the beach and should come with a craving warning. The great service and fun bar convo happened again! It wasn't a fluke - we're hooked! Now, as regulars, I can say this place delivers....every time (sorta like the SEC in bowl games against the Buckeyes). read more

Excellent service, delicious food, and a great environment. We enjoyed a pizza, wings, the Italian fries, and a few drink flights during our visit. It was a random stop after a day at the beach for us, but it's now on our list to definitely return! read more

We ordered through their website with free delivery for a big crowd. The food came fast and hot and was AMAZING!!!! Everything was just as fresh and delicious as if we were eating onsite. Many hadn't been to Category 36 Taphouse yet and raved about the food stating it will be a definite go-to! read more

Great food, Stromboli was excellent. 36 beers too! Big bar, lots of sports. Hidden gem. read more

Category 36 Taphouse - Stromboli - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Great food. Great service. Stromboli was incredible Would recommend if on vacation at st Pete beach read more

What a hidden gem. We ended up here by happenstance and will be back. Great choice of cold Beers on tap. I had the fish/chips hubs had the Stromboli. Fish was fresh and had the perfect fry on it (loved that it was not overly breaded). Hubs Stromboli was so big he will be taking leftovers home. Jenn made the visit just what we needed. Chillin and fillin. read more

We spent 5 days of a 7-day vacation before finding Category 36, which might be a good thing because we probably wouldn't have left the place if we found it on day #1. Their Stromboli is THE BEST EVER!!! Seriously, go just for that! We also had a pizza with sausage, mushroom and jalapeños that was off the chain! Incredible! The crust is thin and delicious and the cheese is the high quality mozzarella that creates long stringers every time you pull out a slice! Also, don't miss the hot chips and homemade French Onion - equally delicious. Our faith in the St. Pete's food scene is now restored. Last but not least they have an incredible selection of beers on tap and the bartender, Thom, and the owners Craig and Ted, are consummate hosts. Super friendly and they give Category 36 a welcoming vibe we haven't found in many places down here. I forgot to take pictures before we had begun demolishing the pizza and Stromboli but that's just because it looked so good we had were compelled to dive in... read more

Category 36 Taphouse - What's left of our amazing Stromboli! - American Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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We took the family of four to Category 36 Taphouse for lunch after a morning of mini golf. Craig, our bartender/server, was knowledgeable and friendly. We started with some of the house made chips and French onion dip. So delicious! Craig recommended the Stromboli. It was served hot and flavorful; my husband and I shared it and ate every single bite. The kids each got a personal pizza that they both enjoyed. The beer selection is extensive and COLD. This was a refreshing change from the rest of St. Pete Beach's fish/seafood selections. Check it out on your next outing for something besides your standard seafood offerings! read more