600 Block sees soft opening of The Lure

The Lure has opened with laid-back food, cocktails and billiards in downtown St. Pete.

click to enlarge The Lure is in soft-opening mode at 661 Central Ave. in downtown St. Pete. - The Lure via Facebook
The Lure via Facebook
The Lure is in soft-opening mode at 661 Central Ave. in downtown St. Pete.


Sushi, tiki drinks and other casual offerings are now being served up at downtown St. Pete's The Lure.

Taking root inside the 600 Block's old Octave space, the new restaurant at 661 Central Ave. has a warm interior filled with brick, murals, mismatched wood paneling and a roll-up garage door like many of its neighbors.

Those who frequented the building's former occupant will be happy to see a couple of the indoor-outdoor hangout's features: pool tables and a circular bar.

In addition to the sushi, items like tapas, tacos, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads (most of them created by area chefs) are featured on the menu, as well as local draft beer.