For fresh seafood and steaks, book a table at Juno & The Peacock, which is a laid back, Floridian take on the traditional fish and chop house. For something a little more varied, try Allelo, where light Mediterranean dishes are paired with an extensive wine list.

Named for an Aesop fable, this sprightly Beach Drive newcomer to St. Pete offers an upscale dining experience featuring New American coastal cuisine. Here, it’s crispy pork belly with pickled red onion and carrot, drizzled with chipotle honey; ahi tuna tartare with avocado crema, short grain rice and shiso and other seafood-forward preparations, plus dry-aged beef and grilled Bulgogi-marinated bavette. Pasta and pastries are made in-house; guests rave about the shellfish bucatini; and Monica’s cornbread, enhanced with fontina, jalapenos and hot honey butter is every bit as good as it sounds.

Two new concepts will soon debut from the former 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House location in downtown St. Petersburg. On Aug. 23, the space will welcome a new cocktail lounge called Pluma, and a new full service restaurant called Juno & The Peacock, featuring "new American coastal cuisine" for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. According to a press release, the menu at Juno & the Peacock will span everything from dry-aged steaks, to seafood towers, seared grouper, crab cakes and more.

Monica's Cornbread is served at Juno & the Peacock, a new restaurant on Beach Drive NE in St. Petersburg. The restaurant has barely been open a month, but there’s already plenty of hype surrounding this St. Petersburg newcomer. During a media dinner, a server recommended we try the spot’s signature cornbread ($10), a stellar suggestion that featured three thick, golden slices of sweet cornbread served with a hot honey butter we couldn’t get enough of.

I’ve recently had the pleasure of dining at Juno & the Peacock several times, the latest venture from the creators of Allelo, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. Situated in the former 400 Beach space, this New American Coastal Cuisine style eatery, under the guidance of Chef Drew Dimitrovski, offers an experience that’s both familiar and thrillingly novel. Juno & the Peacock offers a welcoming ambiance.

From the owners of the nearby Allelo, Juno & the Peacock is now open in the space formerly occupied by 400 Beach, a longtime staple of Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete. Juno and the Peacock, which draws its name from one of Aesop's fables, features American dishes, like dry-aged steaks, along with modern coastal cuisine, such as a seafood tower, seared grouper, and crab cakes. 📍 400 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg

Sitting right on Beach Drive with views of North Straub Park and the Vinoy, Juno & The Peacock brings a New American Coastal menu of seafood dishes into a space with terrazzo floors, wood beams, and deep red seating. The mood is relaxed with shareable plates, full-sized entrees, and a seafood tower worth indulging in. Juno & The Peacock in St. Pete.

400 Beach Dr NEThe newest addition to Beach Drive, Juno & The Peacock quickly became a go-to for fine dining. Their Maine Lobster Bisque, made with butter-poached lobster, tomato oil, and tarragon Chantilly cream, is a rich, New England-inspired starter that perfectly complements their coastal cuisine.

For a date night that’s lively and intimate, Juno & the Peacock is the place to be!. This gem, from the same owners as Allelo, might just have the edge (dare I say it?)—I loved it even more!. The Wagyu beef carpaccio, California crunch salad, and 16oz Dean & Peeler Ribeye were total showstoppers.

You already know I had high expectations for Juno & The Peacock since it’s the sister restaurant to Allelo, and it delivered. New American Coastal Cuisine with a vibe that totally fits the Sunshine City. The outdoor patio is adorable, and I genuinely cannot walk past without snapping a pic.

Alternatively, enjoy seafood and waterfront views at 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House, within walking distance of The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club, where you should stay for the night.