El Cap Restaurant

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3500 4th St N
St. Petersburg, FL 33704

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(727) 521-1314
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El Cap Restaurant - St. Petersburg, FL
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El Cap Restaurant - St. Petersburg, FL
El Cap Restaurant - St. Petersburg, FL
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Best

We've been checking out local restaurants since moving here 3 months ago, and El Cap is one of our first big ""wins"" - friendly local place loaded with character, juicy, deliciou...

Worst

I have to agree with the extra's do add up. I would specifically like to comment on the ICE TEA issue. I visit alot of different restaraunts in the area for lunch and this is the ...

Terrible. 7/30/2005

I, like everyone else had heard of ""great burgers"", but at El Cap, it is not the case. The burger was small and weak. The fries were below average and for a place as highly recommended as this place, I was extremely disappointed. My mom and I both agreed never to come back. The management is also horrible, as even during the day time, teenagers aren't allowed at the bar. Pros: None whatsoever Cons: Management, Burger, Fries more

Always YUMMY! 7/21/2005

This place has been around since I was a kid! (I'm 40 now) Even though I don't live in St. Pete anymore - its the FIRST place I go! No its not fancy! Heck its probably not even healthy! Go else where for that stuff! The burgers are really juicy the cheese is REAL (personally I prefer my burgers with swiss - all the way!) and the food is fresh! Don't like greesy burgers? Try a ham on rye - plain with pickle! FABULOUS! This not a place for picky snobs! Just regular folks! It's the same price as McDonalds is for a not near as good or as fresh burger as you can get at El Caps! When you go say hi to the owner Mary Jean and tell her Linda from South Dakota sent you! :) Pros: Fresh, Real Cheese, Pickles Cons: Crowded at Lunch more

Awesome little Sports Bar 7/10/2005

El Cap is where you go in St. Pete to get a good burger, cold beer and some fries all for under $10! Where else can you do that? This place is a sports bar so expect to see TV's everywhere - however - they aren't overpowering the place - you can actually watch a game and still have a conversation with your party. Great service as well! Truely an awesome little place! A must do! Pros: Good parking, inexpensive, friendly service more

pasadena grill 7/7/2005

The burgers at pasadena grill kick sand in the faces of el cap burgers. Beware these monsters are only served between 11 am to 3 pm. pasadena grill is a small dark and smokey bar located on pasadena blvd. and park. For 4 dollars you get a one pound slab of lean meat with two slices of cheese 50 cents extra then its piled with all the works. Its cooked with seasoning which takes it over the top. more

User review by johnnycake1804 7/7/2005

The burger here is all about the juice. I can see how if you don't like your burger to be juicy, it may not be your style. The atmosphere with all the memorabilia is great, and the employees are always friendly. I can tell you, don't even look at the menu, just get the El Cap cheese all the way, its the only way to go for a great burger. Pros: Burger more

Burger did not live up to hype 6/14/2005

I agree with one of the other reviewers that this was a pretty standard, small, burger. Nothing special. My bun was small and soggy. It was a bit below my threshhold for grunginess - even though I am pretty liberal where this is concerned. On the plus side, it was nice to sit outside and the server could not have been nicer or more efficient. This is a neat place to meet people, hang out and grab a bite to eat and even a drunk, plus it is very inexpensive - it is just that their burger is very average. more

Great Burgers 6/9/2005

El Cap has the best hamburgers in the Tampa Bay area. They have a great flavor and they are really big. Nothing like a good burger Cons: Crowded more

Burgers like I remembered 5/9/2005

50 years ago I loved burgers at Friendly's - these are pretty close to what I remembered. Pros: fair price, quick service, easy to find Cons: lacks atmosphere, crowded, parking is difficult more

For Real Burger Lovers Only 5/7/2005

If you are looking for a ""boutique burger"" don't come here. If you love the taste of the old-style burger (cheese a plus) then this is the place for you. And the chili is also great. It is also a place where friends go to see friends. Pros: Inexpensive, Real ambiance Cons: Sometimes a wait more

for a great burger 3/16/2005

el cap's is by far the best burger joint in the bay area!! in st. petersburg it's el cap's for the best and chattway's is the next best burger joint. =^,^= lilidmh Pros: inexpensive , great eats, friendly crowd more

El Cap thrives on quality and freshness 5/8/2004

Everything served is fresh in the door everyday. The grouper is the best in the bay, as all on the menu is, due to the dilligence of owner on this point. The best ingredents plus the daily freshness makes the El Cap the institution it is today. Pros: Freshness, top quality, comittment to this po more

not-so-best-burger 4/25/2004

if you like shrivled up regular ground beef burgers ...then El Cap is the place. Atmosphere is 1950,s old family tavern. You are lucky if your burger is the size of a hockey puck. Even the roll is plain generic hamburger bun. I'll pass on this one. Pros: inexpensive Cons: , barroom atmosphere more

White Castle Sportsbar 1/1/2004

El Caps has been around for a long time, true. I have long heard of the great hamburgers. I have to report the rumors are quite a fabrication. These hamburgers are SMALL and served on a white bread biscuit roll. They taste kind of chargrilled. The restaurant reminded me of the neighborhood bars found all over Chicago, so I think that is the real appeal. After a couple of beers even White Castles taste good. Pros: sportbar atmosphere Cons: Small place, small hamburgers, pricey burger more

More Like EL CRAP 10/23/2003

The owners must be writing these reviews. Worst burger, worst service and almost worst location. It is a a dump of bar trying to be something it is not. more

EXTRA'S 6/3/2003

I have to agree with the extra's do add up. I would specifically like to comment on the ICE TEA issue. I visit alot of different restaraunts in the area for lunch and this is the only one that I can recall that DOES NOT give free refills, but instead would rather charge you 1.25 for an average size glass of tea. Other places would give you a larger glass and still give free refills. If they either up there price and give free refills or increase there glass size, this would be more sensible. I mean really how much does tea cost!!!! compared to soda? Pros: fair prices, good food, parking good Cons: extra's(tea)(lemon), service good sometime, personality more

The BEST burger ever 1/4/2003

This is a cool little place to have a burger and a beer. nothing fancy here, just good food with regular people. more

Delicious 10/25/2002

Best burger in the country. I've been around and always come back to El Cap. more

Extras add-up 9/19/2002

The burgers are great, but I don't think any place that charges a quarter for a lemon in their water should be so high on any list! The extra prices they add on are crazy! Pros: food Cons: parking, prices, service more

yuck 8/26/2002

grease burgers, can't figure out why this is rated #1 more

Gotta do 8/8/2002

Ambiance, simplicity, atmosphere, location, sums up the wonderful dining experience that will bring you back time after time. Pros: Ambiance, Good food, averaged price Cons: parking, crowded, undermaned more
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Editorial
  • In Short
    A family-owned and run business for more than 24 years, this local legend grinds its own hamburger meat daily. The casual restaurant holds about a 100 hungry visitors. There are...

  • 9/8/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon - Sun, 11am - 11pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Allendale Park/Five Points
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