Rum Runners Bar & Grille
A vibrant beachfront eatery at Sirata Beach Resort, offering stunning ocean views, live music, and tropical cocktails with a laid-back vibe.
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Rum Runners Bar & Grille
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A vibrant beachfront eatery at Sirata Beach Resort, offering stunning ocean views, live music, and tropical cocktails with a laid-back vibe.
"Relax and enjoy great food, friendly staff, and live music with perfect sunset views."
Catch Live Evening Entertainment
Visit in the evenings for live music starting at 6pm, including unique acts like steel drum bands.
Parking at Resort Lot
Parking at the resort lot offers all-day access if you're dining at Rum Runners Bar & Grille.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American, Floridian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(727) 363-5135
Address
5300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, USA
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Beachfront Bliss with Ocean Views
Relax in a laid-back beach atmosphere with stunning ocean views. Perfect for unwinding and soaking up the sun.
Unique Live Music Acts
Enjoy live music nightly, including cool and unique offerings like steel drum bands for a lively island vibe.
Delectable Beach Bites & Tropical Drinks
Sip on refreshing fruit margaritas and bloody marys while savoring dishes like bang bang shrimp tacos.
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Catch Live Evening Entertainment
Visit in the evenings for live music starting at 6pm, including unique acts like steel drum bands.
Parking at Resort Lot
Parking at the resort lot offers all-day access if you're dining at Rum Runners Bar & Grille.
Ask About Drink Prices
The drink menu doesn't list prices. Be sure to ask your server before ordering to avoid surprises.
Enjoy Affordable Beach Dining
Consider visiting during less busy days for fantastic food and great views at a more affordable price.
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Catch Live Evening Entertainment
Visit in the evenings for live music starting at 6pm, including unique acts like steel drum bands.
Parking at Resort Lot
Parking at the resort lot offers all-day access if you're dining at Rum Runners Bar & Grille.
Ask About Drink Prices
The drink menu doesn't list prices. Be sure to ask your server before ordering to avoid surprises.
Enjoy Affordable Beach Dining
Consider visiting during less busy days for fantastic food and great views at a more affordable price.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Rum Runners Bar & Grille offers a laid-back beach atmosphere with delicious food and refreshing drinks, enhanced by live music and sunset views. While many praise the prompt and friendly service, and particularly the bang bang shrimp tacos, some diners have experienced long waits for orders to be taken and found service inconsistent, especially during peak times. The ambiance and beachfront location are consistently highlighted as major draws.
"We visit this bar when we are around the area. If you are looking for someone to cater to you every 2 min this isn't the place for you. The staff is great but it is a very chill, lay back type of bar. The drinks are always good and food has always been served nice and hot and with great flavor."
Leslie
"Beach bars are not fine dining but they have their place. Some are better than most and this one is one of them. Here the food is much better than the usual beach bar. Service was prompt professional and appropriate. Lots of shade looking out over the Gulf waters is what it’s all about. Seemed clean and the cost was just about right. Overall, great value for a lunch on the beach. Drinks were typical of beach drinks in plastic cups ( can’t have everything)."
Joe P
"We stayed at the Sirata and loved having Rum Runners right there on St. Pete Beach. Great drinks, friendly staff, and live music made it the perfect spot to relax after a beach day. The sunset views and casual vibe made it easy to feel like you’re on vacation. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
(I highly recommend “The Frozen Elvis”!)"
Michael Sofka
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect live music nightly, including unique acts like steel drum bands, starting around 6pm.
Yes, parking at the resort lot offers all-day access for diners.
Diners highly recommend the bang bang shrimp tacos and the shrimp-cargot. The chicken quesadilla is also a good option.
The atmosphere is laid-back and beachy, with a spacious deck offering stunning ocean and sunset views. It's a great spot to relax after a beach day.
Yes, Rum Runners serves breakfast from 8:00 a.m. and is noted for its classic breakfast dishes.
Be aware that the drink menu does not list prices. It's advisable to ask your server for prices before ordering.
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Enjoy this beachside restaurant while listening to live entertainment and indulging in delicious food and beverages from morning until night.
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Located at the Sirata Hotel, you can sit view the surf as you listen to local artist every night starting at 6pm.
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