Update is for the pizza. Definitely 5 stars. Had a margherita and a spicy pizza with some hot…read morehoney. Great crust, both delicious. We enjoyed their pizzas more than their cheesesteaks. The new location on MLK is much bigger with a dining area and bar in it. Very cool, very packed on a nice night. I'd say expect some wait- but well worth it!

I saw Violet Stone on social media commercial and it looked good on the commercial. Went there…read moreexcited to get a cheesesteak like I saw on the commercial. I ordered the cheesesteak with onions. I also ordered some cheese sticks. My wife ordered a pizza. The following is one guy's opinion: 1. My cheesesteak with onions was terrible. They used a weird type of bread with sesame seeds on it. It was kind of hard too. Also, it was way too much bread for a cheesesteak in my opinion. It was a really bad choice to wrap cheesesteak with. The chopped onions on the cheesesteak looked gray. The whole thing just looked unappetizing. As I feared, the bread doesn't compliment the cheesesteak. I only ate about a quarter of it and took the rest to go. To their credit, the restaurant does have a sign that says if the food is a flop, to return it. I didn't. I don't like telling restaurants that their food sucks. I just don't come back. I took it home hoping to find a homeless person to give it to, but didn't see anyone so I threw it away. 2. My wife is a cheese stick fanatic. She's always looking for the perfect cheese stick. However, the cheese sticks here also were disappointing. The breading on it was too thick and didn't taste good. I think it was a bit overdone on the outside, but not done on the inside. The cheese inside was not melted or close to being soft or slightly melted. It was the consistency of a piece of cheese that was left out at room temperature, soft, but not melty as a cheese stick should be. It was merely a warm piece of cheese wedge covered in a breading that also didn't have much flavor. I think it's because they were overly done. They were on the darker bitter side that you get from frying something too hot and fast yet the cheese was not soft. Were they frozen and that's why they cooked that way? I don't know, seems that way. 3. My wife liked her pizza. I had a slice because the cheesesteak was a fail for me. The pizza was ok. Nothing special. They do their pizza "well done". For some it may be too well done. My wife likes her pizza well done so she liked it. The place was also expensive for what it is and I felt kinda cheated for spending almost $70.00 (not including tip) for two drinks, a crappy sub, a small pizza, and some cheese sticks. I went, I saw, I conquered, but won't be back. Sorry violet stone. Go check out your competition and change some things.

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!

My first review of the year...Saturday, Jan. 4 Had some free time and went out for a drive, needed…read moreto take care of a few errands. It was closing in on one o'clock and I was getting a bit hungry, needed to go somewhere new for my first review of the year. Had been downtown a few months back and saw this place. I went in and talk to someone behind the counter, she was bragging up the place. Said to myself I need to try it. I had great expectations for this place because it is close. But I have to agree with Danny J. from Denver and Patrick S. from St. Pete. It is an odd manner which to place order. Don't mind placing it at the register if someone is there. I was not aware I needed to ring the bell to get someones attention, that's okay too. I placed my order, 9" cheese steak w/fried onions...provolone cheese, fries. They call it the platter. And the highlight of the meal was the Hank's Root beer. I grew up about two beers from the Spectrum parking lot so I know a little bit about cheese steaks. What Danny J. said "they don't incorporate the cheese and the meat together they put the cheese inside the bun and then put the meat on top." And that is how mine was made which also made the sandwich a bit dry. What Patrick said, "But when I tell you it was salty -- It was salty! WAY TOO SALTY." Mine too was a bit salty but I thought that was because I biting into a thick piece of provolone. The fries weren't bad but the star was Hank's Root Beer. I'm not gonna tell ya not to go but if you do they also use CheezWiz, that may circulate through the meat better. Peace.

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.

I tried the steak fries at the French Fry Festival. It had thick cheddar sauce and real steaky type…read moresteak (not thin steakumms type). I don't care for mushrooms but whatever they season their mushrooms with made me happy I was forced to add them by a friend.

Hubs took me to breakfast yesterday at Phila Deli. It's a little place in a strip mall. The small…read morerestaurant is clean and also has a bar area. I believe it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. I didn't know our server's name, but she was sweet and provided good service. I had an amazing avocado toast. I think it's one of the best I've had. They even made my toast with ciabatta and added an over easy egg on request. Hubby had your normal two eggs, sausage and hash browns dish. This restaurant also has a bakery attached, and we did leave with four pasties to take to our next resort in Longboat Key. I did think their price of $5 per item was a tad too much, though. Their homemade sandwiches on baguettes look so good, too. The bakery staff was just as sweet as our server. I recommend Phila Deli.

Delicious, nothing else to say. Food is consistent a d always especially good. I highly recommend.read more

The staff is always so kind & professional and the food is amaxing! my husband loves their steak…read morePhilly & I'm obsessed with the Southwest Chicken Salad with their homemade ranch!!

The original cheesesteak sandwich here is so so good! Great flavor with the onions, peppers and…read morecheese all mixed together in a mouthwatering roll. Served hot and stayed hot the entire duration of eating it.. maybe 16 minutes. It's just magical! Husbands' first time here and he definitely loved it too. I must add, his drink of choice everywhere is lemonade, and it usually tastes like dirty dishwater ( not that I've ever drank that!) , but here it was as good as Chic Fil-A! Portions of food and drink are huge; she brought out his lemonade and my water and I swear the cups are half gallon size! We split the 10" sandwich size, and it was plenty, as well as an order of tots cooked perfectly. This place is located in a strip mall on the road in/out of the Ellenton Outlet Mall. Nothing fancy, but not a dive either.

I did door dash so I can't talk about the shop, but wow the cheesesteak is by far the best I have…read morehad in the area. 27 years later I finally found a cheesesteak that reminds me of my time in the Philly area.

Moved away 18 years ago and still crave this place. Came back into town and went straight to get a…read morecheesesteak. Still the best cheesesteak I've ever had. Delicious and service was excellent!

Steve D's Cheesesteaks is D-truth! Good, hot and fresh food. I was immediately greeted when I…read moreapproached and my order was taken right away. I ordered the grilled cheese that comes with fries for $12. It was YUMMY! and the perfect size for someone with a smaller appetite. I think I may have dreams about this delicious grilled cheesesteak in the days to come.

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak, the best that we've had since moving down here from NJ/Philly…read morearea.....Steve the owner is a super nice guy!!!

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!

Came by on "Burger Monday" around lunch time. I wanted to try the burger, but the reviews about the…read morePhilly cheesesteak were too good to ignore. The Cheesesteak lived up to the hype. The roll was super fresh and had a nice sponginess to it. I got the cheesesteak with the onion, pepper, and Cooper's Sharp cheese and it was out-damn-standing. My wife wanted to try the crab cake but the bartender (the fabulous Carolyn, aka London) sold her on the fresh-caught snapper sandwich. She got it blackened and said it was the best snapper sandwich she's had in a long time. The bar and grill is far from pretentious and is a couple steps up from dive bar status. Prices are fair and service was top-notch. Overall this place backs up its Yelp rating. I'll be back for those crab cakes soon!

For a New York ex pat spending my winter months in St Pete Beach, I am always on the lookout for NY…read moreSTYLE PIZZA! Eureka I found it! Gianni's is the real with thin or thick. Love'em both. The atmosphere drips of NY PIZZA PALACES If ya want a slice of ol NYC, GIANNI''S is the main event!! Food Krank says 5 yums!!

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.

OK, not my best food photo. But we had delicious authentic Philly cheesesteaks for lunch today and…read morethey were amazing as always. There is a reason they only take cash & It's because they're so good they can. Mine was loaded by my choice with light mayo, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed sweet peppers, hot peppers, and sautéed green peppers with sharp provolone and some shredded lettuce on a perfectly soft and toasted chewy bun. They a lot more options for instance, Eriq Breland got his with cheese whiz. So grateful to have such a hidden gem in our midst.

Since I decided to take the day off today, Delco's has been on my list of places to visit for quite…read morea while. It's not exactly around the corner for me so it took a while to get there, but I would say it was worth the drive. My dining buddy and I started with two cheesesteaks. One with whiz and the other with Cooper Sharp. Both of them were terrific and made exactly to order. We also ordered a medium french fry and onion rings. The onion rings were good, but came out a little more well done that I am used to. The fries were fantastic --- extremely good and very fresh. They actually tasted like potato, which is not a given with french fries from most places today. We also had two fountain drinks, and that was fine. Service is good, food came out fast. This place is not cheap, but the quality is definitely there. As for a realistic cheesesteak compared to a Philly cheesesteak, I'd say it's close but not precise, the roll was fresh but not today fresh and the seasoning was good but not Philly good. Definitely hits the spot! So far, these are the best cheesesteaks. I've had in the Tampa Bay area since moving here years ago, and I expect Delco's will be hard to beat down here. Highly recommended