the bulk of places to stay in the area are concentrated in st. pete beach, and so the dining options are plentiful as well. from our casual observations, we would stay at either the tradewinds or sirata resorts if we came back and wished to stay in spb. with so much vacation goodness crammed into so few square miles, you'll probably need a hearty breakfast to build a base for your day of sun and sand. find beverly's la croisette, right on gulf blvd. this little pink diner will be filled with townies and tourists alike, and packs its menu with inventive, decadent breakfast treats.
we liked the baked omelet, topped with high-quality swiss cheese and served with bev's very well-seasoned home fries.
the corned beef hash benedict was a precious plate to behold. while the hash is not house-made, it is high quality and well-crisped on the griddle, to activate all its flavors and maximize the sinfulness of this dish. the creamy, rich hollandaise sauce worked with the salty hash and the perfectly poached eggs in concert. those home fries, seasoned with garlic salt and paprika and griddled to a deep golden brown, were a terrific textural contrast.