Located in an unassuming building on an undeniably-booming stretch of Central Avenue, Slim Charmer offers an ultra-curated libations list and intimate menu of small plates to match.

When guests walk through the door at the newly-opened cocktail bar and tasting room located at 2706 Central Ave. they’re met with a dark dining room and six-person bar. The space is cool, figuratively, and literally, thanks to the blasting A/C perfect for the summer ahead.

The new bar and restaurant from Chef Rob Reinsmith of Wild Child offers a touch of luxury, without feeling too traditional or pretentious thanks in part to the curated menu which juxtaposes raw, acidic seafood preparations with comforting plates that help fill bellies after a few stiff drinks.

Read our full review of St. Petersburg’s new Slim Charmer restaurant and cocktail bar, and see more photos above.

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Slim Charmer’s intimate cocktail bar and tasting room boasts an ‘if you know, you know’ type of vibe. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Slim Charmer’s cocktail list enhances the room’s dark, and sexy, date night vibe. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Chef de Cuisine Scott Grimm torches sourdough toast with locally-sourced roasted mushrooms, smoked mushroom cream, Cambozola cheese and vin cotto at Slim Charmer in St. Petersburg, Florida on May 29, 2025. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Chefs Rob Reinsmith (L) and Chef de Cuisine Scott Grimm at Slim Charmer in St. Petersburg, Florida on May 29, 2025. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Slim Charmer’s delicate crudo misto ($18) with yellowtail tuna and Faroe Island salmon is accompanied by buttery Castelvetrano olives, capers, Calabrian chilis and lemon. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Ribbons of thinly-sliced speck ham at Slim Charmer are placed on a large pile of crispy, housemade potato chips and tied together with a creamy and decadent Parmesan foam and black truffle. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Slim Charmer’s stracciatella and caviar focaccia toast with pickled shallots, meyer lemon and chives. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
Slim Charmer’s razor clams are served slightly steamed and chilled, with yuzu salsa verde and pickled green tomatoes. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Slim Charmer is located at 2706 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
Slim Charmer’s steak tartare tastes like the most luxurious and refined Big Mac you’ve ever had. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker
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Kyla Fields is the food critic and former managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay who started their journey at CL as summer 2019 intern. They are the proud owner of a charming, sausage-shaped, eight-year-old...

Dave Decker is a songwriter and photographer living in Tampa Bay.