The Chattaway

Went here for lunch with friends. I am on a restrictive diet and they were great with accommodating me by adding extra veggies to my grouper plate instead of the extra items. Only one server helping people outside and he seemed to have a lot going on. He was not very friendly but did manage to get our group eventually all that we needed.The outside eat area is nice even in the heat because they have big fans near some of the tables and covered areas. I would return when in the area. Grouper was excellent.

I did some research and found the Chattaway so that my Mama and I could go there for high tea. You wouldn't expect a tearoom from the outside eclectic look. There are koi as you walk over the bridge into the outdoor eating area where you can order off the menu. Once told we were there for tea we were ushered inside to a room transformed into London. Wedgewood china circled the top of the room. There were lots of teacups and London decor. We were offered a choice of hot teas-we chose peach-it was fragrant and delicious! Then they brought out the tiers-one of scones and crumpets, one of sandwiches-you choose 3-we choose egg salad, cucumber, and shrimp salad. They were all really good! And then a macaroon and small fudgey brownie. They provided clotted cream, lemon curd, and strawberry preserves. We had a lovely time and everyone who worked there was very kind. Please be aware-they only accept cash or Venmo but there is an atm on site.

Wow! I genuinely feel like I was transported to England right from St Pete. The Chattaway's tea service is a must in St Pete. We enjoyed raspberry tea, tea sandwiches, and desserts. Reservation is required and the restaurant is cash only. The staff was so friendly and put so much care into decorating the tea room. If you are looking for a unique experience, this is one to try!

**** Review 138 ****Came here on a recommendation from a long time local. The restaurant has a great outdoor ambiance, I believe they've won awards from the city of St. Pete for their decor. Staff was very friendly and the service was relatively quick for how many people were there at lunch time. I had the Original Cheese Chattaburger, upgraded to a double for $7 more. Normally you get fries, Coleslaw or chips, but I also upgraded to a cup of the Lobster Chowder for an additional $5. Besides the friendly and fast staff, the only other thing I somewhat enjoyed was the lobster chowder. The chowder had good flavor, but no lobster in sight. I'm not quite sure if it's supposed to be made with real lobster, lobster flavoring or such finely chopped lobster that it's hard to tell that it's in the cup. The burger was a huge letdown, the patties were flavorless and you can tell they are the frozen store bought kind. This was definitely not the quality you should be getting when spending $20 on just the burger. Lastly, the beer was barely cold, at almost $8 a glass the beer needs to be cold and refreshing. While the ambiance and staff were good, this unfortunately does not change the fact that the food was subpar (at best) and over priced. FYI: they only accept cash.

I love this place. It's a scrap of old Florida that's not manufactured in a corporate boardroom. Burgers are a slice of heaven, my dog loves it, and the servers are always amazing.

I haven't tried the regular menu, but I have consistently appreciated the high tea service which is served in a special room which has artifacts of the British monarchy. The meal is excellent and everyone there is attentive. I always ask for vegetarian items and the staff is helpful and accommodating to my requests. This is a great place to impress a guest with the elegant presentation. The owner also stops by to chat and has some clever remarks. Be sure to bring cash since they don't take credit cards. I plan to return whenever I am in the area.

The food was pretty good, and service was decent although our waiter was a bit rude. They were out of a lot of things we wanted, but what we got was still good. It is a very cute outdoor environment with lots of fun decor.

Very cute hidden gems, cash only but great service. Outdoor space and you can refresh yourself with their wonderful sangria.

I finally got to experience the legendary chattaway! I hear their burger is exceptional, but I opted for the grouper sandwich, grilled. It was quite good. I wish the tartar would have been a house made (it was a container of it), but even still it was good. Great sweet potato fries, though I wish they'd been saltier. Kind service. Fun and funky dining space. It's all outside and it is cash only so keep that in mind. They have some festive decorations out right now too.

This place boasts old Florida charm. Offer a unique outdoor space, including an outside bar, and it also has an interior tea room. We had their cod meal, and it was pretty good, a little bland but filling. French fries had no salt or flavor and were a little soggy. The cod itself was a good size and fried golden crispy. They did not accept cards, so we had to use their atm inside their tea room / dining room, which charged a $3.50 service fee. The tea room had a black cat inside, which was cool. The bartrnder was friendly and helpful with the questions we had about the menu.