Having a hard time finding a good, juicy burger in Tampa Bay? Look no further than Engine No. 9, located in the heart of St. Petersburg, FL. This quaint, cozy sports bar dishes out incredibly tasty and unique burgers to couples from 11:30 a.m. to midnight Tuesday-Saturday, and until 10pm on Sunday and Monday. It’s also been said to have the best burgers St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area have seen.
Having won “Best of the Bay” for burgers by Creative Loafing, and “Best Sports Bar in Florida” by msn.com, Engine No. 9 is a guaranteed fantastic meal. Ready to learn why this place could very well serve you the best burgers St. Pete has to offer? Keep reading.
The Mouth-Watering Menu That Sets Them Apart
With their motto being “prime burgers,” Engine No. 9 offers perfectly cooked burgers from your standard bacon cheeseburger to something a little crazier like The Resurrection, topped with three types of bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, roasted garlic, jalapeños, sweet Thai chili sauce, and mashed habaneros.
Other popular burgers include the Demi-God (cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and horseradish mayo), the Wine-O (red wine BBQ sauce, bacon, aged white cheddar, and fried onions), and the Goat Head (goat cheese, roasted red peppers, vinaigrette, and half-sour pickles). Munch on these burgers with one of the many delicious sides offered, including the famous tater tots.
Engine No. 9 is also known for its Cajun/Creole style cooking which is evident in many of its dishes including the Marie Laveau burger topped with crawfish tails, Andouille sausage, muenster cheese, green onions, and creole sauce.
Not a meat eater? Engine No. 9 also has several meatless options. The Thin Lizzy is a grilled portabella with truffled goat cheese, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, zucchini, and pesto on multigrain toast. There are also a few seafood options – the Shrimp Burger and the Blue Ahi.
In addition to the burgers, Engine No. 9 offers other options including tasty appetizers, hot wings, salads, and a variety of hot dogs, and more. On top of this delicious food, the sports bar has over 65 types of beer in the bottle and on tap. They also have a wide variety of wine for those non-beer drinkers.
While you are enjoying your food with your significant other, watch your favorite sport’s teams on one of the many TVs located within Engine No. 9. In fact, outside of the bar area, each table has a personal TV at their table.
This bustling restaurant does not take reservations so keep this in mind before heading its way. However, you and your loved one can watch the Lightning hockey game and grab a brew while you wait.
Engine No. 9 is the fun date spot for you and your significant other. Head on to this sports bar for some of the best burgers in St. Pete that will have you keep coming back for more.
