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Wild Child

Restaurant New us american restaurant

International dishes, cocktails & Sunday brunch offered in a fashionable bistro. People often mention delicious, good, drinks, menu, service, great, cocktails, tuna, sandwich, ordered,


Address

2710 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Website

www.wildchildstpete.com

Contact

(727) 954-7425

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (581 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (10) good (10) drinks (9) menu (9) service (8) great (8) cocktails (7) tuna (7) sandwich (6) ordered (6)
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  • 5/5 Jacquelyn I. 2 years ago on Google
    Wild Child is my husband's and I #1 restaurant in St.Pete! Moving here has been the biggest blessing and finding passionate restaurants is a true gem! We come here very often and the consistency of dishes made here including new ones are always the most satisfying. Every single dish never disappoints and cocktails are made so delicious! Always ask for their new specials as well. They always come up with the most creative flavors to a meal! 10/10 highly recommend coming here all day everyday!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raw_Hide_Clyde 2 years ago on Google
    I literally have nothing bad to say about this place. It can be difficult to get a seat/reservation, but that comes with being desirable! Highly recommend getting the reservations placed early. Even when the kitchen was slammed, they still had the food coming out in a timely manner. Cocktails are fantastic and I'm always met with friendly service. Thankful to have spent my birthday dinner there! Totally understand why it was voted #1 new restaurant in the Tampa Bay Area
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chuck H. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience! We walked up on a Friday and the hostess said about a 1 hr wait, or we could be seated at the bar immediately, which we took. The bar staff is very attentive and our drinks were very tasty. We started with the Tempura shishito peppers which were excellent, followed by the Bacon Cheeseburger and Korean Fried Chicken sandwich. The french fries are possibly the best I have ever had! Salty with rosemary, yummy! It's not a wonder that they were voted best new restaurant! Definitely going back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason 6 months ago on Google
    I recently checked out Wild Child and heard a lot of good stuff about it. The food was awesome, especially the ribs appetizer—it tasted just like amazing bacon, which was like heaven! The service was really good too; our server paid a lot of attention to us. But the seating was kind of a downside. We sat outside on the covered patio, and it was pretty breezy and cold. They did have some cool new plants out there, though. Overall, great food and service, but the seating could be better in terms of protection from the chill. Go there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Luis S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wild child was an experience. The hostess in the front was extremely rude and had no notion of customer service. If I only had to rate it because of her then it would be a 1 star. The waitress was not the best either many times needing to flag her down or get her attention. Food was above average ranging from great dishes and others lacked taste. The only reason I decide on 3 stars was due to their drinks! The drinks were on point. Try on your own risk…. The only reason I had an okay experience was due to the company I had with me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haley M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great menu with fun options for every pallet. We got the tuna nachos and fun mozzarella sticks! Both had sauces that were incredible! The matcha tres leches was my favorite though and very well baked! The drinks were delicious and bar tenders although busy were very attentive and gave great recommendations!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie M. 6 months ago on Google
    We finally tried this place and it was outstanding. We had a party of 8, ordered a few apps which were all quite delicious. The sweet potato bravas had a cashew crema w/ green onions, I’d love to recreate at home…mmm. The lamb ribs were fall off the bone tender and tuna tartare was fresh w/ crispy wonton. Honestly the whole party either chose the burger, fafael or Korean fried chicken sandwich, I tried a bite of each but my killer, tender, flavorful Tiger ribeye lettuce wraps were outstanding. The chili sauce(I think at least) was a bit vinegar, slightly sweet and mildly spicy. I’d definitely go back for this meal. Order the snickers tart! Make a reservation on Resy app and definitely check it out, I’m eager to try brunch now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany S. 9 months ago on Google
    Always incredible 😭🤩 Been here dozens of times, every visit is on point, doesn’t matter the time of day or the meal. Food is always stellar, creative and beyond flavorful. Cocktails are inventive and there is a nice offering of mock tails too! One key item is the smashburger, it’s perfect and exactly what you expect when ordering a smash burger, juicy, buttery deliciousness with that yummy cheese and sauce. Staff is always playful and precise. Atmosphere is laid back but I have easily spent many celebrations here. The menu rotates often with fresh items while always keeping staples, honestly making it hard to choose when everything is awesome. Love this place easily one of my favorites in the county! ❤️❤️❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca P. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, delicious drinks, and interesting eats. The sweet potato bravo was interesting, but good. The tuna tostadas were excellent!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious, flavor-packed food, nice outdoor and indoor seating available, and the waitress was attentive and kind. The menu is a bit limited but everything we ordered was very yummy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very unique food menu (perfect for fellow foodies) and tasty cocktails. Fun environment and went for friend’s birthday. We had a group of approximately 10, service was efficient. We had the croquettes, beet salad, and veggie paella.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jenn S. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to love it but came away with mixed feelings. The lighting and ambiance of their outdoor dining was very lovely. The craft cocktails were tasty, strong and go down easy (so be careful). The octopus was phenomenal and so was the fish special!!! However, several of the apps were just ok or needed more spices. The main disappointment was the steak. IMO a well seasoned and seared steak should never have gravy thrown on top with pomegranate seeds as a distraction. It completely masks the steaks potential and made it feel like I was at an older banquet style restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul V. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in on a Friday night after hearing stellar reviews from a few friends. Man we were very impressed! We both started with a few drinks and then ordered a bunch of items off the appetizer menu to try and sample a variety. Everything was excellent. Service in particular was top notch. We ordered a ton of the appetizers and were honestly so full that we never got around to an entree 😂 The Tuna Tostadas and Chorizo Stuffed Dates were for sure our favorite. Can't wait to come back and try some of the main dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ronald E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful spot for a date night. My girlfriend got some tasty and unique drinks, and they offer quite an eclectic array of appetizers. We split 3 appetizers; got the octopus, croquettes, and tuna. All of them were delicious but the octopus was by far my favorite…octopus had the perfect consistency and delicious flavor. The decor is quite pretty and we took advantage of the outdoor seating.

  • 5/5 Robert N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, great service, great food. We will be back. Had the Tuna tostada appetizer, it was fantastic. Also had the Korean chicken sandwich, and my girl had the burger, no bun Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Avizzle86 1 year ago on Google
    This is an absolute must visit in Grand Central. I had the tuna tostadas and the gem lettuce salad for their Mother's Day brunch and it was so delicious. The tuna was fresh and filling with the salted avocado slices. The salad was light, crunchy with sunflower seeds, and had a tangy ranch dressing. My daughter had the French toast and she loved it too (she's a picky 6 year old eater)! My only regret is not having cocktails (I can't because I'm pregnant), but I will definitely be going back. Thank you for making my Mother's Day special!

  • 5/5 Dan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! Really good food. We had the tuna tostadas, the tempura peppers, chicken wings, and rosemary fries. All were exceptional but my favorite was the tempura peppers.

  • 4/5 Courtnie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lively restaurant in the evening, outdoor bar is the place to be. The whipped ricotta was a highlight, creamy delicious treat. I enjoyed the unique flavor of the wings, the closest flavor is sweet and sour. The fish (red snapper) was the highlight of the fish and grits, I wish they would have used green rice instead of grits. I didn’t try the sandwich but the garlic aioli really made the fries.

  • 3/5 John 9 months ago on Google
    Pretty good, would recommend. A little more style than substance but the Korean fried chicken sandwich I had was different and a delightful surprise. However the bun is soaked with all the sauce and condiments included so it’s more of a knife and fork job. Lots of cocktails and drinks to enjoy. An inventive menu in a lovely little spot close enough to downtown that you can grab dessert or keep the party going after enjoying your meal. Again, would recommend.

  • 5/5 Alex D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and cocktails. The appetizers on the left side of the menu are a little small, but they're really good. The entrees on the right side are where it's at. The Korean Fried Chicken sandwich was really good. I'd go back just for that! Friendly service and great atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Shalyn D. 9 months ago on Google
    Atmosphere is good and diverse. Food i gave us a 4. We came for brunch. The chorizo tacos was not as good as i expected. It needs more sauce or spice. The korean sandwhich was good though. Service is 3. The server only came to take our order and had to find her to get the check. No check-ins or refill in the middle. Very busy place but rooms for improvement.

  • 4/5 Rae 6 months ago on Google
    This place was awesome. I do wish my chicken was seasoned and not just the hot sauce on top. otherwise it was crunchy and juicy. the butternut squash and goat cheese croquettes were amazing. light and airy and refreshing. my cocktail was also fresh the watermelon was delicious.

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the Sunday brunch at Wild Child! Pro tip: if there’s a long wait for a table (we were estimated 1.5 hours), check the bar which is first-come, first-served- we were lucky to find seats right away and ordered both food and drinks there! We ordered the Tres Leches French Toast and Spanish Tortilla and both were delicious. We heard that the brunch menu will be changing soon, but this is a ‘can’t-go-wrong’ kind of place- whatever you order will be great! All the servers and bartenders were very friendly and accommodating; the service was excellent. We’re just visiting the area but will definitely come again if we’re back in town! :)

  • 5/5 Elliott Mullen (Traveling A. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in St. Pete. If you are looking for a unique dinning experience with quality ingredients this is the spot. Staff was great as the cocktails were on point. I was lucky enough to come right before they changed the menu over. Make reservations because as you would expect, they are popular


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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