Fresh sushi can be a great way to end a day of sunshine, swimming, and exploring the Gulf Coast. Fortunately, visitors have several well-reviewed sushi restaurants in St. Pete Beach and the surrounding area to choose from.
Local options range from restaurants that combine Japanese and Thai cuisine to dedicated Japanese kitchens. Here are four places worth considering during your next St. Pete Beach vacation.
Nori Thai Restaurant
Nori Thai Restaurant is a longtime St. Pete Beach restaurant serving both Japanese and Thai cuisine. Located at 7612 Blind Pass Road, it offers dine-in and takeout service in a relaxed setting.
Nori Thai has also built a strong local reputation. The restaurant reports that readers of Beach Life and Paradise News voted it “Best of the Beaches” for Thai food and sushi for eight consecutive years.
Its combination of two popular Asian cuisines makes Nori Thai a convenient choice for families or groups with different preferences. The location is also easy to reach from many of our St. Pete Beach rentals, making it a practical dinner stop after a day near the water.
Basil Leaf Thai & Sushi Bar
Basil Leaf Thai & Sushi Bar is another local option that brings Thai and Japanese dining together. You can find the restaurant at 6395 Gulf Boulevard, right along one of the main routes through St. Pete Beach.
Basil Leaf serves lunch and dinner and offers seating, takeout, and reservations. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are also noted among its dining features, which can make the restaurant useful when traveling with a group that has different dietary needs.
The central Gulf Boulevard location makes Basil Leaf an easy addition to an evening out without requiring a long trip away from the beach.
YakiMono Japanese Kitchen
YakiMono Japanese Kitchen focuses on Japanese cuisine and is located at 4599 Gulf Boulevard, just south of Dolphin Village. The restaurant has on-site parking and offers dine-in and takeout options.
YakiMono is a good pick for travelers looking for more than a standard sushi stop. Its broader Japanese focus gives groups several styles of dining to consider while still keeping sushi at the center of the experience.
Its Gulf Boulevard location is especially convenient for guests staying in our nearby St. Pete Beach vacation rentals. You can enjoy dinner here and still be close to the area’s beaches, shops, and other vacation attractions.
Sushi Rock Grill
Sushi Rock Grill is located just outside St. Pete Beach at 5901 Sun Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The restaurant offers both traditional and more creative approaches to Japanese dining in an intimate setting.
Sushi Rock Grill serves lunch Monday through Friday and dinner throughout the week, with later dinner hours on Friday and Saturday. Dine-in and takeout are both available. Because it is a short drive from the beach, this restaurant can be a convenient choice for vacationers exploring the nearby Isla del Sol area or heading toward St. Petersburg.
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Final Thoughts
So, what are the best sushi spots around St. Pete Beach? Nori Thai, Basil Leaf, YakiMono Japanese Kitchen, and Sushi Rock Grill each offer something a little different, from casual Thai-and-sushi combinations to a more focused Japanese dining experience.
With several choices close to the beach, adding a sushi night to your vacation plans is easy. Pick the restaurant that best matches your group, then make the most of your stay by booking accommodations close to the dining, beaches, and activities you want to enjoy.
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