St. Petersburg’s Hideaway Pizza Pub is full of refreshing drinks and simple comfort food. CL Restaurant Critic Jon Palmer Claridge enjoyed the charming setting on a recent visit, where the hidden oasis out back could serve as the set for a Gilligan’s Island redux. This unconventional pizza palace is certainly an atmospheric neighborhood haunt off the beaten path. Read our review here, and check out Nicole Abbett’s tasty photos of what Claridge experienced.
Kitchen manager Jonathan Bunsfield presents the margherita pizza. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe Hideaway Pizza Pub is well-named. Credit:Nicole AbbettA lovely gray Florida bungalow contains the charming setting. Credit:Nicole AbbettA lovely gray Florida bungalow contains the charming setting. Credit:Nicole AbbettThis unconventional pizza palace is certainly an atmospheric neighborhood haunt off the beaten path. Credit:Nicole AbbettNot to mention a reminder to explore beyond the new restaurants in downtown St. Pete and along the Central Avenue corridor. Credit:Nicole AbbettNot to mention a reminder to explore beyond the new restaurants in downtown St. Pete and along the Central Avenue corridor. Credit:Nicole AbbettHow could you resist? Credit:Nicole AbbettThe Painkiller is a refreshing mix of Brinley Gold Shipwreck Coconut Rum punched up with pineapple, coconut, orange and nutmeg. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Credit:Nicole AbbettWait until you see around out back. Credit:Nicole AbbettWelcome to the hidden oasis. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe design inspiration could serve as the set for a “Gilligan’s Island” redux. Credit:Nicole AbbettMore importantly, there’s an extra-long bar with metal stools and taps serving Shock Top, Yuengling and Stella Artois — plus Bud and Miller Lite — on draft. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe overflowing pile of garlic knots, sprinkled with grated Parmesan and minced garlic. Credit:Nicole AbbettLoaded fries arrive smothered in cheese, jalapeños and bacon. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe margherita pie’s crust is soft and yeasty — with plenty of stringy mozzarella, slices of ripe tomatoes, and an ample, well-distributed chiffonade of garden basil. Credit:Nicole AbbettFinished with a choice of dressing, the chicken salad consists of field greens, tomato, cucumber, olives, onions and carrots. Credit:Nicole AbbettChoose either fries or coleslaw to round out the pulled pork wrap. Credit:Nicole AbbettChoose either fries or coleslaw to round out the pulled pork wrap. Credit:Nicole AbbettThe Hideaway is there to serve Lakewood Terrace and Bonita Bayou, which is nice to know. Credit:Nicole AbbettEspecially since the restaurant is full of drinks and comfort food. Credit:Nicole AbbettNautical ropes are among the delightful decor elements. Credit:Nicole AbbettAnd, yes, a thatched roof hut is featured, too. Credit:Nicole Abbett
