Sōl St Pete Bistro - St. Petersburg, Florida

Hannah

Fantastic farm to table with local and transparent sourcing. Don’t expect run of the mill low quality food restaurant pricing, it is a very fair value for the top tier ingredients. Entire menu is thoroughly labeled and informative from dietary restrictions to ingredients used - for someone who likes to vote with your dollar, this is a perfect dining option. No seed oils, refined sugar or gluten at all in this establishment. Unique drink menu also accommodating to intentional lifestyle cuisine. Staff is very attentive and informed. The ambiance is great for date night or gathering where conversation is desired as the setting is comfortable and calm background music to allow for easy conversing. Definitely try and make a reservation on weekends as Saturday night is guaranteed to be fully sat as it’s an intimate space. We’re new to the area and will for sure be making this a regular spot in our dining out rotation! Thank you for providing a clean culinary experience, a rarity and genuinely appreciated!

Sara C

Sol bistro was a delightful little hidden gem in St. Pete. Having gone with my friend who is vegan, we were both impressed at vegan options and substitutions. They were very accommodating and asked if we wanted vegan substitutes when available. As a non vegan, I was thoroughly surprised with the garlic bread and mushroom parm-ish, both identical to their dairy laden counterparts. I opted to get the deluxe tasting menu for myself which was four courses. It could really be called five courses because the drink was an excellent course in it of itself! Debbie, our server who is also an owner, put extra ginger in my fermented vodka mule mule and it was perhaps the best, most satisfying mule I have ever drank! Each food course was delightful as well, brought out by the chef himself. Big fan of the sheep’s cheese on the salad. My grass fed and finished steak had plenty of sea salt and had a nice amount of butter drizzled on the plate which perfectly complemented the meal. The flourless, vegan chocolate cake and coconut whipped cream was a perfect ending, rich but not sweet. I loved the coconut cream and could have eaten about four more of the small scoops they gave with our serving- it was just that good- complemented by the fruit (dates and raspberries?) in the chocolate cake. The setting of the restaurant itself was delightful and very intimate, making it a perfect date night spot. Everything from pillows on chairs, to our golden flower shaped mini dessert spoons, to the owners being a very sweet married couple who work the restaurant themselves, amplified the experience. I would highly recommend Sol bistro to anyone, especially those with any dietary restrictions, as they will fully accommodate their guests!

John Knoch

By far the best gluten-free restaurant I've ever experienced! We sampled several appetizers and enjoyed the lasagna and ribeye, plus a GF cookie at the end... The fact that they have AMAZING gluten free beers including duppels and trippels is well worth the visit. Will definitely be back. 10/10 food and service was phenomenal!

Beatriz Espinal

Ten out of ten recommend!

My husband and I had been trying to visit Sol Bistro for over a year, and we finally made it. Upon arrival, I learned that our reservation was for outdoor seating, which was disappointing since we really wanted the indoor ambiance. I expressed my concerns to Amy and she was so sweet and assured us she would do her best to accommodate us.

Thankfully, we were able to sit indoors, and our experience turned out to be phenomenal. Debbie, the owner, was our server and was fantastic throughout our meal. The entire experience exceeded our expectations.

As for the food—wow! As a vegan with celiac disease, I was thrilled to enjoy dishes like French onion soup, onion rings, and bruschetta, which are some of my favorites.

We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to return. Thank you, Amy and Debbie, for your outstanding service, and thanks to the entire team at Sol Bistro!

Jahanna Azarian

Attention to detail is unmatched. Wonderful atmosphere and service, even better food. Every ingredient stands out—they’re fresh and locally sourced. Gluten free, Celiac-friendly, soy free, allergy conscious. And SO GOOD. Lots of choices for meat and veggie eaters, and allergy-friendly eaters alike.

Tr1sh

Sōl offers a sophisticated atmosphere with beautiful black tablecloths and bronze utensils, creating a lovely ambiance. The indoor and outdoor seating options allow for a versatile dining experience, with heaters available outside for added comfort. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including a wide range of vegan options such as lion's mane. Standout items on the menu include delicious gluten-free garlic bread and a chocolate GF cookie, as well as vegan ice creams. The attentive and caring service from the waitress added to the overall positive experience, with staff consistently ensuring that my water glass was filled.

The food here is made with intention and with love, and it shows in all the ways.

Thank you for a lovely dinner, Sōl

Melanie M

My husband and I celebrated my birthday dinner last night and it was stellar. There is outdoor seating w/ shade, though we opted for reservation indoors. It’s an intimate, chill vibe w/ friendly staff. Our server was the co-owner, which is refreshing to see as she gets it and wants to ensure you have the best experience. She heard me say I couldn’t read the menu as I forgot my readers and she quickly gave me a pair to borrow. Anyway, on to the food, we opted for al la Carte dishes and man they did not disappoint. The mushroom bruschetta was light, earthy w/ a burst of tomato. Next up, a umami filled French onion soup which was delicious. A small, local green salad is served w/ entrees which had a vibrant balsamic vinegar dressing. I enjoyed the grass fed, tender filet mignon w/ an added goat cheese crust..wow! And my husband ordered the grass fed, bistro burger loaded with/ mushroom “bacon”, goat cheddar, onion jam served w/ sunion rings. Lastly we shared the warm, made to order chocolate chip cookie w/ a coconut whipped cream. The entire experience was phenomenal, I highly recommend and honestly can’t wait to go again.

To note: this entire restaurant is gluten free, low sugar wines, farm to table so the menu changes w/ the season and plenty of vegan options.

Katherine Gibson

Love, Love, Love!!! I took myself out on a date and Sol did not disappoint. What they have created here is divine. The entire experience from start to finish was perfection. The fresh farm to table and gluten free menu with no cow dairy fit my dietary needs. As a country we have lost our nutritional values. Debbie and her husband have created a beautiful environment serving up REAL food that is not only pleasing to the eyes but tastes amazing too. Amy, Patrick, CiCi and Debbie all took the best care of me, making me feel warm and welcomed. I will be back when I visit St. Pete again!