St. Pete Beach’s newest culinary destination on Blind Pass Road. This family-owned and operated restaurant showcases stylish décor, sensational seafood, a unique raw bar, seductive salads, and savory dishes you can enjoy there or take home. The Helm is an oasis of freshness from the seasonal offerings and creative cocktails to the alluring nautical atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and friendly staff.
Owners Heidi and Michael Butler have deep roots in the food and beverage industry. They wanted The Helm to be more than just another restaurant on the beach and their love of Florida lore and each other is in the details. Crossing the threshold at the front door, you are whisked away into the mind of Ernest Hemmingway, surrounded by carefully selected, antique details from old ships, paintings from family artists, sprawling walls of historic maps, and live-edged wood finishes throughout the restaurant.
Your journey continues as you make your way through their thoughtful, nuanced menu featuring oysters from James River, Maine, PEI, and other beloved sources for the raw bar. Guests rave about signature dishes such as the award-winning lobster roll tossed with a key lime aioli, a Florida twist on a New England staple and the rotating captain’s catch bronzed or lightly fried. Vegetarian features include the whipped feta with balsamic strawberries and succulent portobello mushroom Philly. Save room for the delectable desserts including key lime pie, locally sourced rum cake and small batch ice creams.
Diners can enjoy their meal al fresco on the picturesque patio, dining room or bar. The Helm reimagines hand-crafted cocktails as well as wines and craft beers that pair perfectly with the dynamic flavors they plate up each day. Enjoy happy hour at the bar only Tues.-Fri 2-4pm ($2 off cocktails, $4 drafts, $10 off bottles, $5 featured drink, $8 bites). Stop in for Taco Tuesday and $6 margaritas or Bubbles & Brine Wednesday ($1.50 house oysters, $30 boutique/dozen, $5 house prosecco, $10 off $30+ bubbly). Wear a Hawaiian shirt on Freaky Tiki Friday and get 10% off plus other specials.
The Helm’s well-stocked market features delectable to-go items such as house-made salads (pesto chicken!), fresh fish, oysters, and other foodie delights to take home as well as clever giftware and oddities (funny tea towels, cookbooks, logo t-shirts) and more. The Helm also offers special events (monthly themed speakeasy and supper club), catering both at your place or theirs, “stock the fridge” services for vacationers, and picnic baskets for the beach.
If you are looking at the perfect place to entertain an out-of-town guest or enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family visit The Helm, St. Pete Beach’s picture perfect and memorable culinary destination.
THE HELM
7736 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach FL
www.helmtampabay.com
727-363-4356
Open Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-3:30pm
Brunch Sat. 10am-3:30pm; Sun. 10am-2pm