A fun vibe! My friend and I were early for our reservation so we thought we'd just get a pre dinner drink at the bar but they were short staffed and it took awhile (about 10 min) to even be able to order. However, I want to give a shoutout to the servers Rachel and Tyler! Once we were seated at our table, we had a blast. You could tell they were short staffed but those two still did a great job. We were celebrating my friends new job and brought a bottle of champagne (emailed and asked first, you just have to pay a corking fee). They didn't even know we were celebrating anything but they brought our sparklers and did a whole thing for us. It was great! read more

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Drinks were good, however they ran out of glassware and served our lychee martinis in regular glasses. We ordered the NY Strip ($57) and it looked nothing like the pictures advertised on Yelp. The mushrooms were not sautéed and were served whole instead of cut up. The steak was also overcooked. For the price, it should have been much better. The fried rice tasted smoky and burned (they did take it off the bill). On the positive side, the vibe was great, the music was great, and the view was really nice. I'd probably eat elsewhere and just come to Sparrow for drinks, the atmosphere, and the rooftop view. read more

Terrible hospitality and not accommodating at all highly recommend Bosporus right next door

This was such an inviting location. The rooftop and the open air flow was very nice. My hair blowing in the wind as I grabbed drinks with my girls was a great experience. The drinks were not my favorite. They were always just shy of being my spec. I couldn't tell if it were the ingredients or the quality of the alcohol that was throwing off the flavor. I didn't get to try the food. This is some place I'd go again for a dressed up, nice girls out and I'd try again with some of my old faithfuls like a nice old fashioned. read more

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New place for us. Gorgeous venue on the roof with great views of DTSP. Outside bar is very nice and Pete was making some amazing cocktails. Moved over to one of the high tops for dinner. Rebecca was very nice and took good care of us. Had the duck bao to start. Meh. A little chewy. Needed more flavor. Seemed the duck fat was not rendered at all as it was chewy and not crispy. I got the sparrow burger . Ok. It looked like they were frozen patties from a box. Needed more seasoning. Do not like cheddar cheese on a burger. American melts better. Deb had the crispy rice & tuna tarter. Pretty tasty. Starter but good portion size Venue is awesome, cocktails are really good but food is just ok. Maybe a drink and an app place. I would give the food a 3, everything else 4to 5. read more

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Sparrow is located on top of the Moxy Hotel right in downtown St. Pete. It has an inside with bar seating and comfortable couches, along with ample seating outdoors. We sat outside and enjoyed the great views. We ordered a Jameson ginger ale, a prosecco, chicken skewers, and Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were average, but the sweet miso glaze sauce that comes with them was good. We also don't know if the three chicken skewers was worth the $16 price. The menu here is on the smaller side and the food didn't particularly stand out to us. I recommend stopping by for a drink or an appetizer and getting a meal somewhere else. read more

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Amazing 10/10 amazing views. Good drinks, good food, even a nice dj with a great set. Gives you tropical vibes it's open air out to the balcony. Great for weekend, group settings, and just overall to have drinks and food. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place since they opened! My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate my birthday. We made a reservation for 2 at 7pm on a Friday night. Had no problem checking in and was brought to our table indoors. The drinks were amazing and our servers were super friendly! The food came out quickly but was just okay! Nothing special but I would love to come back just for drinks! read more

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Okay so this place has amazing potential we dined here for dinner and drinks, our server was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Online looking at the food menu there appeared to be many vegan and vegetarian options however they cook everything in beef tallow so that is super misleading and not the case. My vegan friend was able to eat edamame and we had to go elsewhere for food afterwards LOL. The cocktails I will say are fantastic. I am very knowledgeable about cocktails and the menu you can tell was made by a professional. Not for the basic crowd. Delicious! We did watch guests break a glass on the patio area and proceed to put it into a planter instead of asking the staff for a broom?? (Btw it was the plant in the corner) Very odd crowd here... The atmosphere is gorgeous, I recommend dining inside if you plan to eat, or just drinks you can stand or sit outside. Beautiful views of the sunset and they have an outside bar if you're just drinking. All of the staff was super friendly I just really really wish their food menu was diet friendly or at least not misleading. read more

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This spot is beautiful. The drinks are top notch. I like the decorations and there's a great view of the city. read more

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I was really excited to try this place out for drinks before dinner however, I was disappointed. This place is suppose to have a dress code, but that was obviously not enforced. As a business, don't say you have a dress code and then let people in wearing athletic wear please. The decor is very nice and cute, which is why I wish they would enforce the dress code. I was expecting this place to be more of a bar that does not take reservations, but every single table was reserved. We had to sit at the bar or high tops which was fine since there were open seats outside. It was fine for a drink, but I will not be returning. I would rather go someplace nicer where I can sit at a table if I'm going to be spending $15 on a simple drink. read more

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Finally checked out Sparrow Rooftop at the Moxy Hotel. Loved the ambiance, great vibes with a live DJ, and the service was excellent. Our food came out quickly, which was a plus. I'm giving it 3 stars because the food itself was just mediocre. Everything we ordered was just OK--not bad, but nothing memorable. That being said, the Korean Fried Chicken Tender was a standout! Juicy, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. I'd highly recommend ordering that. I'd definitely come back for drinks and the atmosphere, but I'd probably skip dining here next time. What I ordered: - Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna Tartare: Avocado, Sriracha Mayo, Serrano Chili - Korean Fried Chicken Tender: Pickled Slaw, Gochujang Seasoning - Lobster Mac and Cheese: Maine Lobster, Shells, Lobster Bechamel, Bread Crumbs - Duck Bao Buns with Cucumber, Hoisin, Scallion read more

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All I have to say is sparrow is definitely a vibe! the ambience is breathtaking. Great music, delicious drinks, and great food.. We ordered the New York strip. It was good. The mushrooms have an excellent flavor, but the steak was missing a little salt and could've had some more garlic, but overall, it was a good steak.. we ordered the chicken skewers. Those are good. Sushi, lobster vegetable, fried rice , and Korean chicken . The duck bow buns were excellent.. if you're looking for beautiful views, and a great dining experience with a lounge vibe. Sparrow is the way to go. The service was A1. Our hostess was very accommodating. Don't forget if you do valet they validate your ticket. We went out to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and they came out with fireworks seeing you happy birthday.. read more

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Impeccable service. Great views over Central Avenue. I would encourage you to check out the happy hour. Seasonal selections for drinks an excellent place to catch the sunset as well. When I sidenote, when you enter the moxie and even get up to the rooftop it always smells so great. read more

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Note: I haven't dined or had drinks here yet, but I went to check out the new space when it opened. I took some amazing pics of the view and had to share! The staff was super nice, and the whole space has such a great vibe. I'll definitely be coming back with friends soon. Everyone I know who has been here has nothing but good things to say! Can't wait to try it myself--will review again when I do! read more

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Heyyyyyy you guyyyys! Lets talk about it-the vibe is good the food is even better! The views are amazing!!! Sam and Dre at the bar hands down give the best service. Mixology bye Dre was 10 out of 10. Food was delicious. We opted for the steak and it did not disappoint. We had a great time, music was great as well. Great place to gather with friends or date night! read more

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New rooftop restaurant with 2 bars. We got drinks at both bars. Before sunset I recommend the outside bar. After sunset we went to have a second drink and dinner at the inside bar. My first drink was the dragon's egg. A unique frothy drink with sesame oil. Really enjoyed it, would def get it again. I ordered the duck bao buns and a watermelon margarita inside. My friend ordered edamame, sushi, and fried rice. All were great. The sushi was my favorite topped with masago. Service was great, both bartenders were checking if we needed anything and if we liked our food. read more

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Cool place to hang out on a weekend night! Music was super loud upstairs, definitely a specific curated vibe. The drinks were expensive, but overall a fun place to be and would come back with a group of friends or for a date night. read more

Sparrow is not just for the birds!!! When you enter the Moxy hotel, you'll head right in and veer left to the elevators, there will be a host stand that can direct you up the dedicated elevator. From there you'll meet your host inside that will bring you to our table. They have a restaurant length bar and plenty of indoor seating, being as I was there on a whim I was sat outside. The views were phenomenal!! It was pretty windy and cold but so rate of Florida I don't think it's a constant problem. They do have plenty of space heaters to help combat that tho! There is a separate bar outside, plenty of seating and a full audio system to listen to music and enjoy the night with friends! I may have made this a solo trip this time but this is certainly a place to come with others! My server Thalia was very attentive and made sure I was with a drink in hand at all times, one of my favorite things when I'm out and about! If I'm brutally honest, I think both the guys and girls were both dressed in a professionally gorgeous manner! Everyone working just looked so good I loved the vibe, they really put effort in on every part of their job and there's something to be said about that! I did two rounds of old fashioned and I was very pleased with them, simple but perfect for me! For food my eyes went right for the lobster Mac and cheese, the Maine lobster was so yummy and they didn't skimp on the portion of lobster to pasta, overall very good!!! Honestly really liked this spot and would love to come back soon with others!!! read more

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A vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop view of downtown. The drinks are thoughtfully crafted with unique and complementary flavors. We tried the mocktails, which were amazing (they tasted like they'd be great with liquor added as well, if that's more your thing). The bartenders recommended the Disco Balls on Fire, which was sweet and refreshing with the right amount of kick from the habanero. The Old Monk was less sweet with bolder flavors of miso and ginger. The heaters make it comfortable even in winter. We'll definitely be back to try more of the drinks, bar bites, and enjoy the view. read more

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Loved the vibe - perfect for a date night and if you're looking for great cocktails. The DJ kept the energy late and the service was amazing. Food was good as well but not the focal point. Amazing vibe! read more

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Great and unique drink offerings! I gave my server a little intel on what I like and she made recommendations and were all delicious! We enjoyed an indoor seat but went outside to look at the view! Perfect spot to take out of town guest read more

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Rooftop vibe is beautiful at night, so romantic. Drinks were not so great, nearly all cocktails on menu are sweet and I like savory. Bartender had to look up what a white Negroni was and then didn't have one of the ingredients but gave it to us anyway. read more

This beautiful rooftop bar is nestled on top of the Moxy hotel with great views of St. Pete! I've stayed at a Moxy hotel before and the aesthetics are unmatched. My meal was delicious but I'd love to come back and try their sushi! We loved enjoying the nice weather and happy hour on their rooftop patio. The only downside was their $50 shareable dirty martini cocktail that only ended up being two small ish drinks. read more

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Area is beautiful, well kept, and the sunset was a nice touch. Drinks were good (on the first round before it got busy) passion fruit mojito was good and then the second one I got literally tasted nothing like it. The ginger mocktail was delicious. Food was good, the lobster roll was great and different, the lobster Mac and cheese was also good. Desserts were probably the worst I've ever had. We got served a cold cookie straight out of the fridge like a rock, even the waiter was shocked when we asked if it was meant to be hot. The pistachio dessert was gross, tasted like fridge, and the fruity tart dessert was awful too. Wouldn't come back for food, maybe a drink before going to dinner but not worth the $400 + for 4 people. read more

First off, food was good! Brace yourselves bc you're in for a wait that will feel like a CVS receipt if you do not have a reservation. So unless you're into being roasted by the host who could give Gordon Ramsay a run for his money in sassiness (seriously, they're a character!) just reserve a table. The view? Absolutely stunning, like something straight out of a postcard. Our waitress (possibly the manager, because she was running the show like a boss) was not only beautiful but also as sweet as pie. She made our lil wait feel like a breeze--though to be fair, we had a late 10:45 reservation, so things had understandably slowed down by then. Will we be back? Absolutely! See y'all soon with an early reservation in hand read more

We loved all of the food:) the last time we were there I guess they took the steak off of the menu, but hopefully they bring that back.. sushi was great. We had a smorgasbord of all kinds of stuff. The specialty drinks were great and the view was amazing. Yeah, atmosphere is really beautiful. One thing that maybe they should fix the seat cushions on the booths out on the patio. Was hard getting up! Lol the service was great as well read more

Sparrow is the newest edition of the moxy and in downtown St.Pete. We went here on a Saturday night with reservations and those are definitely needed on a Saturday. When you first walk in, there is a line in the lobby to go up. The atmosphere itself has a nice 360 view of downtown St. Petersburg. There is alot of seating with an indoor and outdoor bar. They have a live DJ as well. Because they are new they do have some kinks to work out. They have delicious unique drinks that are Asian inspired with their take on a spicy margarita which I enjoyed. I also got their bang bang shrimp tacos and those were tasty as well. There were some inconsistencies with the kitchen when it came to our orders. The waitress was good about it but several of our orders were not timely some cold food or waiting a long amount of time for food compared to others at the table. This place does have potential to be a good vibe when they work out the inconsistencies in food timeliness. It is an enjoyable lounge atmosphere with DJs and music into the late night. Depending on your music tastes of course! read more

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Carolyn was 10 out of 10!!!! She created such a fun experience for us. Gave great suggestions, was fun to talk to and overall created a fun night. If you're thinking of going to sparrow ask for Carolyn you won't be disappointed. read more

After taking an absolutely kick Axx workout at Carve the New Pilates Studio in St. Pete and a short R&R break we headed to Sparroe for some bites and bubbles. Service was fantastic and food absolutely delicious, the ambience was trendy yet classy and club style music ( kind of continued after our Pilates workout :) such a perfect match . We had been staying at Moxy Hotel on several business trips in St .Pete with the much anticipated opening of this restaurant/ lounge. Very nice atmosphere and outing. Outdoor seating was great but empty today since weather was rather nippy :) Definitely be back to get some other tasteful samplings after another workday and a Pilates workout in St Pete. Love it!! read more

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I wish I could give a higher rating for this place...the location and ambiance were the highlights by far. Would still make a great stop for a date or place to bring out of town guests for a rooftop (pricey) drink. We had reservations for a table, and were greeted by a red velvet rope and security guard to enter the elevator from the lobby. Upon reaching the 6th floor, there was a hostess station (similar setup to Cane & Barrel) managing all seating, including access to the bar. Once seated, we were offered food menus only and had to ask for drink menus. Our server said she would "go find us one," as though this was a big undertaking. After an extended wait, our party of 4 was presented with ONE drink menu to share. It was a hefty menu, which was poorly designed because it did not stay open without considerable effort. We ordered a Dirty Is A Safe Word martini from the 'group format' page of the menu that was supposed to serve 2-3. It had a strong yeasty aftertaste and we didn't finish it. After ordering several other cocktails from the menu, the Sex in Tokyo was our favorite. Will stay away from ordering any of the drinks from the menu and stick with the classics next time. On to the food...we ordered a mix of items from each section of the menu to get a good feel of the kitchen...from a very standard/simple edamame starter (which did not end up arriving until almost the end), chicken skewers (nothing special and absurdly small portion), duck bao buns (comes only as 3 and unable to add a 4th when we asked the server, did not have hoisin as described, pretty ordinary), crispy rice and tuna tartare (which was the winning dish of the night by far!). We also ordered 2 of the sushi rolls, but they took so long to come -- we had ordered everything together -- so by about an hour and a half in, we told the server not to worry about figuring out where/if our rolls were coming. The same thing happened with one of the last drinks we ordered...it never came, so we asked for the check and called it a night. Keeping in mind they have only been open a few days, I'll give them another shot for a classic/standard drink, but will give them some time to work out the kinks. Has the potential to be great, so I'm hoping they make the necessary adjustments to be successful! Meant to take more food photos, but forgot! read more

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The place is super cute with the DJ playing great music. Would recommend this place for drinks, vibes, and views on a Friday night. Would not recommend this place for food. As soon as we walked in they let us know the kitchen was backed up for sushi orders and it would be a long wait. We were a party of 6 and only 4 of us got some of our food and was done eating before the rest of the food came out. They were out of crispy rice and brought out a sushi roll to offer instead (on the house of course). The Brussel sprouts were hard and bland, which they took off the bill. The service was rather slow but our waitress was nice and understanding. read more

I got in late to the Moxy hotel and didn't feel like dressing up too fancy and wanted something good with a beach vibe since I was in St.Petersburg... this place was conveniently located on the rooftop of my hotel. Food was delicious. It was packed with people so I took a seat at the bar. Bar staff were ok to be fair I was not drinking so I am sure I was no fun to have at the bar lol. read more

Vibe is Amazing! Let's start with that! I went here on a Saturday evening with reservations for 4. We all arrived at different times and were allowed to sit and not wait on everyone. I started the day off with truffle fries and a Belvedere & soda. Our friend all eventually showed up and we had a variety of foods to eat. I had the steak medium rare and oh my god. Tender and absolutely delicious. The only thing I would complain about l, but it's probably how they serve their food was the Jasmine rice was cold. I did not expect that. That and the fact they serve it Tapas style and foods come out as they are made but I sat there and waited longer than anyone for my cold rice. Either way that was my only quirk with the food. Sushi was delicious, pork buns were amazing! The drinks we had were absolutely watered down and not worth it. Our entire table stopped drinking! The vibe and energy of this place is what sets it apart. They had a Dj on this night and he was playing some amazing hits. The music is loud, club loud so be ready. Granted we were seated closer to the speakers than most. st pete doesn't have this vibe anywhere else, if your looking for something fresh and new give Sparrows at Moxy's hotel a try. read more

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I WAS WRONG... We saw the balcony from the street and I thought this would be an ideal place for my wife's birthday dinner with six of our closest friends. Two weekends before her birthday, we went in person to speak with the manager and make a reservation with seating for six on the outdoor balcony for dinner on her special night. The manager was not available, but the lovely hostess took down our information and assured us we would be accommodated for outdoor seating on the balcony. I was wrong We showed up with our party of six at 6:15 on a Friday evening and we were promptly ushered to a dark, uncomfortable indoor lounge type setup right next to the toilets and and under a loudspeaker blaring EDM. Like a full on European disco at 6:15. So we approached the hostess and asked for our promised seat outside since we had made the reservation in person. I thought they would realize their mistake and make it right. I was wrong... After waiting there for 15 minutes while they checked their records, they finally said we could sit at a bar table outside until a larger table became available. It was a cocktail table the size of a large pizza made to seat 3 people. So we all squeezed in and sat there thinking we would have a cocktail until the table opened up. I was wrong... We ordered two beers and a bottle of wine and waited 45 minutes to get our drinks. After a glass of wine, we were hoping our table would come open and we could order food I was wrong... An hour and a half in, we went ahead and ordered what we could fit on our minuscule cocktail table. After another inexplicable long hiatus from our waitress, they brought out Applebee's style fried rice, some burgers, and lobster Mac and cheese. Since there wasn't enough space on the table, two of us had to balance plates on our lap and eat like we were at a lower Alabama fish fry. I thought the lobster Mac and cheese had a strong fish odor but it would be ok to eat since I was so hungry at that point. I was wrong (read on if you dare) I was so embarrassed this was my wife's birthday and thought the experience could not be any worse I was wrong ... The waitress finally sauntered back as we were apologizing to our friends and then refused to separate our checks. When my one female friend, who was upset already from the experience, demanded she split the check, the waitress said "you will get one check and you will pay it". They then got into an argument and the waitress stuck her finger in my friend's face. The manager came over, and I thought he would do something to compensate us for our humiliation I was wrong... He did nothing but say he would deal with the hostess that ruined our reservation and the waitress who was horrific. I was so humiliated at that point I picked up dinner for most of my guests and profusely apologized. We left and tried to have a drink somewhere else thinking i could salvage what was left of my wife's birthday. I was wrong... We walked down the street to Dirty Laundry and ordered cocktails. As I walked in, I felt some stomach pain and hoped it was just gas. I was wrong... Please don't put yourself through what we did. If you want to go to this place and enjoy the view, order a drink or two then move on. read more

Ugh. I wanted to love this place we were so excited to go but the staffing is terrible. It seemed like no one really wanted to work even at the bar. Like you know your opening a new restaurant it's the weekend in st Pete have the proper staff. Hawkers literally serves in half the time. And thennnnnn the worst part my chicken was not fully cooked!! Even the waiter was like omg and I was just offered free shots. Just disappointing. The ambiance is ok but yeah. read more

Went here for dinner & the service here was just horrible. I ordered an espresso martini & crispy rice at the same time as my friends. They all received their food - one of my friends even ordered the same dish as me, she received hers and I didn't get mine and had to wait at least another 30 mins to receive mine. I was told they had ran out of tuna but they'd still figure it out and give me the crispy rice. Another friend had ordered chicken skewers and it took them at least another hour for her to get them as there was a mixup, she ended up getting them and they were COLD. we closed out our check and decided to sit elsewhere on the rooftop for the DJ. We sat and had another server who we had asked to order shots with and then had closed out our bill. Some of our friends decided to leave so we wanted to order more shots and did. Then the waitress decided to overcharge us for the same shots we had just ordered, then got irritated that we noticed. They decided to comp those shots for their error and we decided we would order more drinks instead. We asked for another drink and were given the wrong thing- we got more shots instead and got overcharged for the same shots we just ordered AGAIN. The server seemed irritated and was more interested in flirting with the group of men across our table instead. We were then given our original server from dinner where we decided to order the other drink with her. When it came to checking out the comped mistaken shots were on the bill. We let her know - and then my friend wanted to order a 1 bottle of water as well to go. Why did she charge us both for the water.. we reached out to another girl working there or I should say twerking to the DJ as we couldn't find the server to let her know she made another mistake. she came over and said she didn't know what she could do at that point - and that my friend could just Venmo me for the water instead of them having to void out the order and "create more bank statements". I just have never received such a bad experience like this before. I'm trying to give grace as it's been like 2-3 weeks since their rooftop bar opened but I just don't know if I would take the time to come back here. The music was just too loud at points you had to literally scream at the person next to you to hear. They also switched dj's at a point and the music was just so much house music - like please read the room and at least play a top 40, it was getting boring. In regards to the crispy rice it was okay nothing too much to rave about and the espresso martini was fine. read more

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Oh Sparrow. So much potential. Gorgeous space Service was delightful-Ty Meg Drinks were fine. The strange rules surrounding tequila-are well strange. I'm sorry that the creative director is against tequila with additives. Weird hill to die on. View is stunning. It is loud. Didn't bother us but at 5pm music is pumping. The food is a problem. Sushi looks like grocery store. Nothing had flavor. NOTHING. CRISPY rice was stale Tostadas were stale It was very sad. We are not Miami. Thank goodness. I don't see a bottle service style club sustaining any real traction. Will def be back for drinks. Will be interesting to see how the sparrow vision evolves as it realizes who and what St. Pete is read more

Beware this place is very racist Went Friday night for dinner and was told there is a waiting of 45 minutes to even go up to the restaurant. We sat and had drinks at the lobby bar and waited for a text to say our table was ready . When in line to go up to the restaurant they were letting anyone and everyone go to the restaurant bar . We were told to stay down for 45 minutes while ( we are brown) all whites had no waiting . Once we got to the restaurant the hostess told us that we can only go to the bar and there is no table for us . Again people coming behind us were seated . We were ( my wife and I ) were very puzzled that white people were given tables and did not have to wait like us . When we asked the hostess about the fact that the person / hostess on the ground floor said our table was ready ... she just said we have no tables for you and called security who were abusive and basically showed us back into the elevator We are a professional couple in our mid 50ties and were radically profiled and discriminated by the staff and the restaurant In hindsight sight the entire ground floor and the dinning room had no personal of color in the entire place Please be open to be blatant discrimination when going to this place read more

This place is a must ! From the crispy rice appetizer to the ribeye. Everything was delicious. The menus were extensive and definitely curated,our server Thalia expertly led us through courses and cocktail pairings. We will be back thank your for a great evening Thalia read more