I have been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened but could not convince my family to go since they did not have AC. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw they got AC and immediately asked my family to visit. We have gone several times since then and we LOVE it. We do make reservations, but there have been open tables for walk-ins each time we have gone. Service is top-notch. We have had the same server each time and he banters well with my family- which makes the experience even better. Now, for the food. I recommend going for happy hour, but we do not always eat that early. Happy hour has great deals on appetizers and drinks. I love their grouper cheek sliders and fish dip. The hot sauce on the table is a datil pepper sauce and so very good. My favorite entrees are the blackened grouper sandwich and the baja-style fish tacos. I really cant wait to try the burger, but I love the other items so much I have a hard time not ordering those each time I go. My husband enjoys oysters and does not trust them at many restaurants. He is willing to pay more for quality, fresh oysters. Cheeky's is the place to go for oysters. He ordered the "best" variety for raw and fell in love with them. He also really likes the lightly breaded and fried oysters. They are not greasy and perfectly cooked every time. Drinks are fantastic. I got a special on Kentucky Derby day, a mint julep and it was so tasty. I usually enjoy their mixed drinks and my husband mixes it up between beer and mixed drinks. Recommend all of them. Intrigued by the Salt & Vinegar martini, but have not tried it yet. The restaurant is usually loud, casual, and lively. I feel completely comfortable bringing my grandkids and not worrying about how loud they are. We love the 'old florida' feel and recommend trying this place. We are already regulars. read more

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Overall, this experience was a 6.5 for me. A solid edition to the seafood scene in St. Pete but a bit pricey for the experience and definitely room for improvement with the food, flavors and service. I tried the Florida orange spiked tea, which reminded me of a classy long island in ways. It was delicious and well balanced -- 8.5/10. I was happy they had mocktails for my friends, too. It was a super inclusive menu overall. the fish tacos were substantial -- the fish was massive and so flavorful. A thick crispy shell of batter and moist, shiny and well-cooked fish on the inside. The fish was layered on top of a shredded lettuce/slaw/carrot mixture and a zesty, tangy sauce. loved this!! 8/10 I loved the texture, shape, length and crispy of the fries but sadly, my fries were super salty and it made them hard to eat. That might just be a one-off, don't let this deter you, the tacos were a standout. My friend tried the salmon dish and forced me to taste it. It was so unfortunate but the salmon was dry and lacked flavor. The only flavor I could taste was charred lemon and not in a balanced way, but in a sour way. Hush puppies were ok, nothing to write home about. Our waiter was cool! I hate having to ask for water :( but they were doing their best!!! The restaurant itself has a rustic maritime vibe, lots of wood and hanging fish and plank tables. I dig the vibe here! Casual, cute. I will be going back for happy hour and I'll update this when I do! read more

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We were looking for a new place where we could use our Resy Amex Pic and this was the only thing in the area that looked like real food. The other options being tapas, cocktail places or stuff that seemed less like food and more like something that is made to look good on yelp. Cheekys is a great super casual Florida sports bar that felt a lot like Shells when you walk it. Saturday night it was empty when we got there but much busier by about 7pm. Staff was fast and pleasant. We had the fried oysters, a burger, hush puppies and Key Lime pie. The food came quickly and was good but not incredible. And that's OK, it's a perfect sports bar with a cool Florida feeling and solid food. The guava jelly for the hush puppies and the French fries were the stars. read more

Great vibes, good service. Good place to have seafood. Oysters were amazing, the fried cheekys grouper bites were tasty but I prefer fresh fish and not fried. The key lime pie was the best!!!! read more

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Food was excellent! Shrimp was delicious. Another night had the lobster roll, had excellent flavor. The only thing I didn't like was the coleslaw. Only flavor it had was from celery seed. Service was superb! Ambiance was great, had a millennial vibe! Would definitely go back! read more

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A new addition to the downtown St. Pete area I was excited to try. We stopped in on a Sunday late afternoon to catch the tail end of their lunch happy hour special. The space is wide open with a ton of tables and bar area with a few picnic tables out front. Metered parking also out front with a couple free spots in the back. The food was pretty good. Especially for happy hour. The oysters and cornbread hush puppies especially. $1.50 an oyster with a great selection to choose from. The hush puppies came with a delicious guava jelly and butter that accompanied them well. The fish dip was okay. Pretty fishy for my liking. The smash burger was also okay. I did love the excessive amount of caramelized onions. And the fries were cooked to a crisp perfection. Unfortunately the service was underwhelming given it took our server 5 minutes to even acknowledge and greet us and that's because she was chatting with her friends a couple of tables down from us. Our food did come out fairly quickly but the table service could use some more attention. read more

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Such a cute spot on central with delicious fun drinks, and food including oysters; my favorite!! They also have an amazing happy hour daily that includes a ton of great food options. read more

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Visited Cheeky's for lunch and was immediately told I could sit wherever I liked. I sat near the window to enjoy the nice breezy day as Cheeky's is an open door restaurant. My server was nice. I ordered the fried grouper lunch special with the homemade chips. My order came out hot and fresh. The grouper tasted like grease was old but other wise it was ok. The handmade chips were delicious. I bagged the rest I didn't eat and took them home for a snack later. read more

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Rustic watering hole on the happnin' Central Ave strip in St Pete. Happy hour sliders on the half shell at a great price - a couple of beers and the world is your oyster...literally. read more

Everything was absolutely amazing!! We had such a great time here from start to finish. The lobster roll was one of the best we've ever had, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The frozen cocktails were delicious and such a fun treat, definitely a must-try. The whole ambiance of the restaurant is really nice, very fresh and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy good food and drinks. A special shoutout to Lisa, our server, who truly went above and beyond. She was so friendly, attentive, and ready with the best recommendations that made our experience even better. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure her guests have a wonderful time. We'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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This place is so cute and the food is great! The hushpuppies were amazing and the lobster roll was very good and the fries were crispy. read more

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If you go, go on a cool day. Did not realize the place did not have any air-conditioning and we were there on a day with a heat advisory. Just brutal! Will caution this is only a partial review as it was just not enjoyable to get food with it being that hot so we just had drinks. We had two drinks. Both seemed to be a little pricey compared to other places in DTSP. Bartender was not very friendly and seemed like he didn't want to be there. We were really wanting to like this place but too many strikes against it on this day. We may try back in the future. read more

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I love seafood! I get stone crab every season. I got the stone crab at Cheeky's - so juicy and fresh. It tasted good with the horseradish sauce. I also had a shrimp poboy. The shrimp were very plump. The only thing is the AC wasn't working well when I went. The restaurant was humid as the windows were all open. read more

Cheeky's - Stone crab - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Parking is at a premium, so plan accordingly - or bring a scooter. When we arrived, the place was absolutely packed, which usually bodes well for food but less so for service. It took a while to get our drinks, and when my Diet Coke finally came, it arrived in a warm can. Unfortunately, the glasses were too small to accommodate a full 12 oz pour, and the ice gave up immediately in the Florida heat. Lukewarm soda: not the vibe. Now, onto the food: Grouper Cheeks for the appetizer - these were the highlight. Lightly battered, perfectly crispy, and cooked to perfection. The remoulade leaned more mayo than expected, and the slaw it sat on was a little warm--oddly tucked beneath the cheeks like a mattress instead of on the side. Blackened Red Grouper Sandwich - A solid option. Served on a soft potato bun with pickled onion and a "special sauce" that tasted familiar in a good way. The fries? That's a personality test. These were ultra-crispy--great if you're into that, not so great if you prefer them a little tender. Fried Oyster Burger - Decadent and a little over the top in all the right ways. A cheddar smashburger meets fried oysters with garlic mayo and bibb lettuce on a sesame bun. It's a beast of a sandwich, and worth the indulgence. Service was friendly but slow. Our waitress was sweet but had a bit of a vendetta against our fries--tried to take them twice before actually succeeding the third time, mid-chew. Overall, Cheeky's has charm and a solid menu, but the experience was uneven. Great for seafood lovers and fry debaters--just don't get too attached to your side of potatoes. read more

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Went to Cheeky's for a casual anniversary dinner and we were really impressed. The service was amazing and so friendly, they truly make you feel like family. We got there during happy hour, so the full menu wasn't available, but everything we ordered was fantastic. We had the Low Tide seafood tower and wow, so fresh and flavorful. We also tried the wings and fries, and everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back for dinner and try even more! read more

Cheeky's - Low tide seafood tower - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Just grabbed lunch here with a group of coworkers. I paid $16 for a burger and fries, others paid $30 for a caesar salad and fries. The burger was tasty, fries were salty for my taste. Overall, It's a cute new spot with a great location and plenty of other things to walk to nearby. The prices are a bit much for the type of food they serve in my opinion. I don't see myself eating here often, but it's a cool place to bring people who are visiting. read more

Came for dinner after a beach day and the vibes were absolutely perfect. Excellent service, food, and overall atmosphere. We split the middle tier oysters and a lobster roll, both 10/10. It was trivia night as well which made the overall energy even better! My only note is that though this restaurant may appear like its indoors, its really an enclosed patio so be prepared to be a little warm though the fans really help. I am looking forward to returning to St Pete to dine here again! It's about time downtown got a yummy casual seafood place. read more

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Recently Stumbled Upon Cheeky's and have been Back Multiple times since. They have a Great Happy Hour and the Service is really Friendly. Love their Drinks, Oyster Shooters and Cheeseburger. Super Casual Neighborhood Spot! read more

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I can't stop coming here! If you get 2 things; get frozen espresso martini and the garlic shrimp! To die for. Oysters are always great and have a fantastic happy hour menu's read more

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First off, Shrimp was grilled to perfection, absolutely unbelievable. The Grouper was perfect and flakey, blackened perfectly. The Stone Crabs , perfect. Service, perfect ... she was so kind and made our dinner that much better. Definitely be back. Fucking perfect. read more

Ok so i really have mixed reviews on this restaurant. Went there today for the first time with my children and husband and the restaurant and service was amazing. The people are really nice. The restaurant is beautiful and in a great location. I recommend making a reservation if you can they have a few tables for reservations but everything else is kind of walk-in. Now onto the food, I really enjoyed a couple of the appetizers. One was the anchovies and butter and bread. That was really good. Something extremely different from the norm. The wings are pretty good as well. Now I feel like the shrimp and the fried oysters and the shrimp po boy was all under seasoned. It lacked flavor and it lacked salt. That was 6 people's opinion. It was super bland. Fried nicely. Not greasy at all but flavor was super lacking. The Smashburger was probably one of the best smash burgers I've ever had. It is phenomenal. Overall, I probably will come back just because the people were super cool and the Smashburger was amazing but the seafood lacked that special something to make me want to come specifically back to this restaurant for it. read more

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Had heard about their opening so wanted to check it out! Missed the 3-6 happy hour but looked like a good option for the future, with both drink and food discounts. Unfortunately, the bar stools could definitely be more comfortable and are not adjustable to move in any way. The highlight was the grouper cheeks, which aren't an everyday item at other local spots, so they were quite a treat. The batter for both the grouper cheeks and the fried shrimp was really very well executed. As for drinks, was happy to see the only High Noon flavor they carry is peach, which happens to be my favorite. Staff was attentive and seemed to work well together to share responsibilities to serve customers. read more

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We were there for Happy hour on Pride Sunday so the food menu was limited But the food they did serve was really good Fish sliders and oyster sliders were awesome. The wings were super tangy and delicious and so was the sauce it came with The drinks were super good We sat at the bar and the bartenders were awesome I hope they stay around a long time read more

Cheeky's is a new seafood restaurant that recently opened in Grand Central. We made a reservation and I had to secure with a CC and cancellation fee for no show. We went for a 7:30 rez and was seated promptly but waited a good 10 minutes before we got a server or water. The menu while offering lots of seafood choices and oysters was mostly fried and basic. I ordered the tuna special and hubby had the burger. My special was $35 so I had high expectations. My tuna was seared and the fried potatoes were delish but the broccolini was undercooked. The burger was good but nothing special. The place is cute and very casual. Nice bar and good martinis. Hopefully, they can improve staffing so waits aren't so long for service. Casual dress and casual food. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

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The place is decorated very cool. The staff was friendly. It's has good food but the prices are a bit high for the amount of food you get. The lobster Mac and cheese was a child size portion but was priced high. It did have a good amount of lobster but add more Mac. read more

My husband saw an ad for Cheeky's & we decided to check it out on our next downtown visit. There were 3 picnic tables for outdoor seating & indoor seating would accommodate many customers. Beautiful afternoon so we chose to sit outside. It was relaxed atmosphere, quick service & friendly staff. My husband ordered shrimp basket & I had seared salmon salad w/ sliced apples & lemon vinaigrette. Both meals were delicious, the fries were hot & crispy. The "spiked sangria" was yummy & it is a must try. We will absolutely return & highly recommend "Cheeky's. read more

Food was amazing. Service was on point. Ambience was a great. Great selection of seafood. Happy hour oysters for good regular oysters were amazing. We have been at cheeky's three times in one month. They know what they're doing a must eat establishment. read more

Nate, I am not sure if you just wanted to write something back but as of 3/19/2026 I have yet to hear from you. When people ask me if I recommend this place my answer is still no. Your response back to me was just as bad as your workers not taking accountability on not knowing how to make a drink, not know what alcohol goes into a drink or knowing if the bar even carries it. So now I get it if the owner doesn't take accountability why should the workers. read more

Great chill atmosphere with picnic tables outside etc. dog friendly with beer deals! The best.

The type of place you want to keep a secret... we got pretty much all the apps & didn't have a single thing we wouldn't order again. Favorite of mine were chargrilled oysters, full of flavor & not dry! My bf's would be the hush puppies, he explained them as light enough to eat as many as he wants and the honey butter (I think) dip was awesome. ALSO!! If you're a crazy gal like me & like a tequila dirty martini, they make the perfect one. I'm looking forward to hearing about happy hour & hoping they get some outside seating at some point so my dog can come. read more

Cheeky's - Tequila dirty martini & oysters - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Always a vibe. Drinks are delicious and the happy hour specials have to be the best in St. Pete. 1000/10 stars for the salt and vinegar and frozen espresso martinis!! read more

Cheeky's - Salt and Vinegar Martini - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Poor service, highly-overpriced food, unattractively served. Shrimp scampi served in a pool of nasty looking butter. 3 TINY stone crab claws for $45. The rest of the food, just ok. Took forever even though relatively empty. read more

This place is a great addition to the Grand Central District. Great laid back vibe with good seafood, some of it local. I wish they had more local oysters like Texas / Louisiana or Apalachicola. We got "good" and "better" oysters and we liked the "good" which are Blue Point more than the better option. The Blue Points were sweet and creamy with less brine than the others. Happy hour is a great option here with Blue Points at $18 a dozen. Their Paloma and margaritas were tasty also. The grouper cheeks were very good and just lightly breaded with a quick fry. Our server had a bit of an attitude when we mentioned we thought one of the 36 oysters we ordered went bad. Her response was "that happens sometimes, but I'm not discounting your bill". We weren't asking for a discount, but the business should not be ok with serving seafood that visually had gone bad. We got shell in quiet a few, so the shucking could have been a bit cleaner also. Overall a nice experience and we'd definitely go back, especially for happy hour 3-6. read more

Cheeky's - Blue Point oysters - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Great seafood restaurant with fresh oysters. The salt and vinegar martini was delicious. Frozen drinks were a must - we loved the transfusion and espresso martini. The smashburger was cooked perfectly as well. Our server Lisa was very attentive and made sure we always had water and a new drink. The key lime pie was a great end to the meal. The building is open with lots of fans for a great beachy feel. read more

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So first off the good things. The food and drinks were good. Everyone liked their food. The wait staff was wonderful. I also have to say that they have round tables which I appreciate because that way everyone can talk more easily IF they can hear. That brings me to the bad things. The music was WAY TOO LOUD. It was so loud we couldn't hear our server and they couldn't hear us! Then there's the temperature of the place, they have no A/C just a bunch of fans. Finally when it started raining, as it does in FL, they closed the shutters which makes the whole place extremely dark. So to sum it up, the food was good (too expensive but good) but a lot still needs to be fixed. read more

A little on the loud side but food was good. Service wasn't bad either, we sat at the bar. read more

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Salt and vinegar martini was soo good. Staff is so nice overall good vibes. The manager and bar staff are all happy to be there and it shows. New date night spot! read more

Cheeky's - Delirium tremens - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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My daughter and son-in-law took me there after the art walk. It was perfect! We had delicious oysters, fabulous grouper cheeks, and wonderful shrimp toast! I also had a really good martini! The service was friendly and efficient! We had a wonderful meal and terrific fun! read more

My mom wanted oysters for Mother's Day and this place was the first place that popped up! So we decided to give it a try!! We pretty much got everything oyster ha! We started with drinks, spicy mango margarita and transfusion they were very good. I can tell the bartender is working out the kinks cause both of my same drinks were made differently but still delicious!! We did 6 of each of the house, best and better oyster and the charbroiled ones! Honestly couldn't tell the difference between the raw and they didn't tell us since they put the best and better on the same tray (which is fine just would of liked a defining line) the oysters were gritty but still pretty good! We had to ask for saltines but our waiter Bayne was great and attentive!! We also had fish spread..delicious! My mom got the clam chowder, the presentation was amazing but she said it was lacking corn and potatoes but still liked it! My boyfriend got the oyster po'boy and loved it!! The chips are great!! We also got the fried oyster basket and the oysters weren't as crispy and a little gritty but it is the first week so I know it can only go up from here!! We heard a waiter say the lobster roll was wet and soggy, didn't get it but that doesn't sound great haha The atmosphere was super cool. They keep the windows open but it wasn't too hot in there but just know that! The location is great they have a little parking lot so that's nice! All in all. It was a great time and I know this place will work out all the kinks and will be a great st Pete staple! read more

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Cheeky's is a great addition to St Pete. The grouper sandwich was incredible and the grouper sliders were a 10/10. From the drinks to the food, and the vibes to the staff, all around amazing. The "no a/c" didn't bother us at all, it was suiting to the vibe of the restaurant and we were not overly hot despite 90+ degree temps outside. If you're looking for somewhere new to try, it's a 10/10. Also, shout out to our server Ashley, she answered every question, was so kind, and just all around made our experience even better. We will be back... probably way too often! read more

Cheeky's - Seafood Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida