"The Island Grille & Raw Bar: Tierra Verde’s Ultimate Waterside Restaurant "
"The Island Grille & Raw Bar is to Tierra Verde what salt is to pepper, meatballs to spaghetti, and so on. It’s a staple restaurant for many island residents and locals ..It’s actually the perfect spot to grab a bite after a morning on the beach – which is precisely what I did....

The vibes are laid back and casual throughout the whole restaurant. If you really want to slip into island time, request a table outside or belly up to the covered bar which is situated by the water-side pool and tiki bar. The atmosphere out in this area is lively with the sounds of splashing and what sounds like the ultimate Margaritaville playlist in the background...

One of the focal items on the menu at the Island Grille is of course oysters, especially being as they have a raw bar..."

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 "Tierra Verde named a top-five trending destination in the U.S."
"A hidden gem right in St. Pete’s backyard has been named one of the top up-and-coming spots in the country. Tierra Verde was named the No. 5 most trending destination in the United States in 2023 by Trip Advisor in its latest ranking.

The annual list from Trip Advisor gathers the places expected to soon become hot spots, “from lesser-known cities to new escapes, these places are on the up and up. You heard it here first.” The island community of Tierra Verde checked in at No. 5 this year, one spot behind Sonoma, California and one spot ahead of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

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