Absolutely -- here's a more Philly-local version:…read more Violet Stone is the real deal. As someone who knows Philly cheesesteaks, this one actually hits -- good roll, plenty of meat, and none of that touristy nonsense. The pizza is legit too. Definitely one of the few spots down here that gives you a real taste of home. Go Birds!

We'd heard plenty of hype about the cheesesteaks that were supposedly the best in the Bay so we…read morepiled into the car and headed to St. Petersburg to check out The Violet Stone. The place is a true hole‑in‑the‑wall, which I liked, and it has a solid, laid‑back ambiance. Service was good, and both the cheesesteaks and the pizza we ordered for the table came out quickly. The pizza was great, no complaints there. But the cheesesteaks were extremely bland. Just steak, cheese, and onions -- nothing memorable, nothing with real flavor. I honestly don't understand how this spot gets such rave reviews for them.

This is a hidden gem on Central in St Pete! Hidden in the sense that there's so many restaurants in…read morethe area, you might miss it. Love this place! Great location, good parking, clean, perfect cheesesteak place and a very accommodating owner. We went straight in on standard Philly Cheesesteaks, and gotta say - they were stellar. In fact, I liked the Cheesesteak here better than the one at Delco's, which is rated as one of the very best in the Tampa area. They've got the Philly staples like egg and peppers, as well as burgers and dogs. Great selection of sodas and Italian ice, as well as really nice seating options outdoors. Highly recommend!

Let's remember, we're in St. Petersburg, FL... It wasn't…read morethe best I've had, but also not the worst. The meal did its job... satisfied my hunger. Very simple and straight to the point Phillies. You select your cheese of choice. Make it a platter for $2 more. I will say the word "platter" is deceptive as it's only a small side of bland fries. Drinks are sold separately. They offer sodas and beers. Awesome customer service despite the lackluster in food. I like the interior diner style decor. There's indoor/outdoor seating. Definitely a place to grab a quick bite before or after downtown shenanigans.

I just found out their food truck will be operating in the evenings at 6835 4th Street N, St Pete,…read moreuntil their brick and mortar store opens, which will be at the same location. The cheesesteaks are as good as ever!

Found this gem at the French fry festival in St. Pete. Wow! High quality deliciousness! We liked it…read moreso much we went back for more bypassing all the other trucks. Cheesesteak fries with banana peppers were divine, a must try! I hear they have a storefront in st pete, going to try and find that place too.

They have very good food (French owner/cook). My particular favorite is their quiche slice with a…read moretruly lovely small side salad. Do yourself a favor and go. Located on Tierra Verde (on your way to Fort DeSoto) breakfast available all day plus lunch and small dinner items open till 5:00.

We had the Philly 12". It was well seasoned and you get to chose your toppings or go all the way…read morefor a full monty . Fries are hand cut and delicious. We also had the reuben which was full of meat and good rye. Our server was attentive and answered all of our questions. There is a deli counter for grab and go and they have pastries. The have an 8 seat bar with draft beers that are priced from $5.50 to $8. They serve breakfast all day. Great spot if you are staying in the area or heading g to Ft. DeSoto.

Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak, it was packed with meat! Great flavor too!…read moreWaitress was very helpful and friendly, I told her this was my first visit. Restaurant is clean and inviting!

Great service and good food. Fries cooked in tallow and were very crispy! Meat was flavorful and…read moretender

Best cheese steak sandwich in town, I've been on a quest to…read morefind the best cheese steak and nobody has beat the Colonial corner to date.

Native Philadelphian trying all the cheesesteak places in St Pete area…read more For non-natives, cheesesteak was okay. Clearly not on an Amorosa roll, so not the right bread. Right amount of meat to cheese. Good taste. Would be a 2/5 in Philly. 4/5 in South Florida. Counter service was friendly enough. Ambiance is what to be expected for a corner shop - a couple of tables and an old Bucs game on the TV. Not good enough for a Philadelphian to get again.

I ate the "silly Philly" at the escape brewery. Great flavor,good size, super soft bread…read more Absolutely delicious! Great nice people and good food here. Good environment.

Best cheesesteak I've had in Florida after living here the last 2 years. I highly recommend going…read moreto the collective and trying one.

5 STARS! Tiki Tim's…read morePub & Grill is a fantastic find. I see in another review a Yelper complains that it's not a tiki bar, but if you understand proper English, they're not claiming to be a tiki bar. The name says Pub & Grill. The bar's OWNER is Tiki Tim. That's his nickname, not a description of the bar. Yes there are some tiki type decorations, and yes, the place is actually a dive bar, But they have an absolutely fantastic kitchen so Tiki Tim's is well worth visiting. I ordered the Loaded Crab Cake Bloody Mary ($26.99). This exceptional Bloody Mary comes with a Bloody Mary Chaser! The chaser had 6 green olives. The Bloody Mary itself had: 4 pcs Celery 2 slices of Bacon 3 Mini tomatoes 4 lg shrimp 1 Crab cake burger It's a meal as well as a drink. Nice kick, too. The menu has several different Bloody Mary options. I also ordered the Blue Crab Fries ($14.51). A huge dollop of blue crab dip on seasoned fries. Enough dip for all the fries. Wing Man Gary (USAF pilot, retired) had the Tiki Burger ($14.51). Gary reports the burger was good but not exceptional. The menu has some fantastic offerings, I'll be back to try more!

I was with a group of women and we were looking for a quick bite, but something out of the…read moreordinary, in Saint Petersburg. We searched restaurants in the area and Tiki Tim's came up in our search. We started driving over; we weren't sure if we had the right directions because it took us into a residential area, but there it was!! There was a sign out front advertising the specials, and the windows were lit up with beer signs. We walked in and sat down at a large table. We were kind of in a hurry, so we walked up to the bar and asked the bartender about servers. She said that she was the only one there and she would be with us in a few minutes. We mentioned that we were kind of rushed, but she said that the kitchen was not backed up at all so once we ordered, it would be fast. The menu had a little bit of everything. My friend and I decided to split a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. ($15.55). It was definitely big enough for two and it was really delicious, piled high with meat, cheese, peppers, and onions. It also came with fries, which were really tasty. My sister ordered the cheesesteak salad. It was basically the cheesesteak fillings on top of spring mix. She also said it was really good.($14.50). The remaining 2 girls at our table had chicken wings with the "sweet heat" flavor. ($11.95). They loved the sauce and raved about how yummy they were. Overall the service was good. The food did come out really fast and we enjoyed all our lunches. We also had a few beers which were nice and cold. They do have a full liquor bar and apparently they are famous for their loaded Bloody Marys. This is a great spot for a quick lunch, a casual dinner watching sports, happy hour, late night drinks, or even breakfast. We noticed a few patrons arriving by golf carts and if I lived close by I'd visit often!

I'm incredibly picky when it comes to pizza after living in NYC for five years, so my standards are…read morehigh. I have to say, Gianni's is definitely one of the best NY style pizza spots I've found. The slices were fresh, flavorful, and had that perfect New York-style crust. Pazzo Pepperoni was really good too! We also ordered the garlic knots, and they were fresh, buttery, and loaded with garlic. They also have GF crust option. Highly recommend trying Gianni's out!

Gianni's New York Pizza is exactly what you want when you're craving simple, solid, no-frills pizza…read moredone right. We ordered the garlic knots, cheese triangles, and a large cheese pizza, and everything was genuinely delicious. The garlic knots were soft and flavorful, the cheese triangles were a fun twist and really good, and the pizza itself hit that classic New York-style mark--great crust, good sauce, and plenty of cheese. It's a casual setup--you order at the counter, grab your drinks from the self-serve station, and they bring your food out when it's ready. Easy and efficient. The staff was friendly and the whole experience felt relaxed and welcoming. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with consistently good pizza, this is a great choice.

I've been a loyal patron of this establishment over 20 years. I've got all my friends and family…read morehooked on their food. The best cheesesteaks and onion rings around. I've never got a bad order until tonight. Normally I would not write a review, I would call and ask what happened, I thought that was a good course of action. I was surprised. So I went from a 5 star patron to a three star, this is why. My cheesesteak had no cheese and very little onion basically it was just meat. Now though it's not what I'm used to to from them I would not have said anything had my phone call been handled differently with an appropriate response. Instead This is what I was told well your order was made just right you got one with meat only one with cheese and onion! Excuse me ma'am I did not get cheese on my sub I promise you, I was just wondering if you had a new cook? No you just can't see the cheese there's only two pieces on a small sub. Ma'am apparently I can't taste the cheese either nor the onions. Well it's there it's just melted. Ma'am I assure you I've been eating these for 20 years I know what your delicious cheesesteaks are. Well it's there you got what you ordered. For that reason I'm rating this visit a three. The meat was flavored well just no onions no cheese. I was going to rate it a two, however everybody makes mistakes and I know he just put the same meat only on both subs. I took off two stars for very poor customer service in handling my call. I was very polite in calling just to make them aware, I told her this was the first time ever I was not satisfied but instead of a apology make a discount on my next purchase anything to take accountability she turns it around on my ordering. Not good business practice in my opinion. It will be a while before I rave to my friends drive from Seminole drive from Pasco it's worth it you won't be disappointed. Can't say that now. It's also cash only. Thanks sorry Delco's you blew this one. My kid orders weekly meat only not a fan love the original cheesesteak.

We adore the cheesesteaks at another local spot, but people were telling us we had to give Delco's…read morea try because they are THE place for cheesesteaks around here. The cheesesteak: wonderful. Less cheesy than our other spot. The roll (they ship them in from Philly) was my favorite part! Fries were great! Service: awesome. The woman ringing us up heard us say we were going to share a large one so she suggested we could each order our half our own way. They have an abundance of topping options. She then came and checked on us later as we ate as well. Ambience: lots to look at here. A ton of sports and Philadelphia-related memorabilia. It's a retro, super casual atmosphere. Bustling. I like that sort of place. Overall, I think we will still have our original favorite more often, mostly because it is within walking distance. But if we are over in that area, we would definitely do Delco's again!