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Babalu Restaurant & Bar has been keeping customers happy with classic American cuisine since 1946.

Originally a drive-up food stand beside what was then an unpaved road in St Pete’s undeveloped northern reaches (today’s bustling 4th Street!) and out of the way by 1940’s standards, people flocked from all over to pick up Babalu’s excellent home-style cooking. Soon a bar was added so patrons could whet their whistle while they waited for their orders, and in 1947 a screened porch was added and Babalu’s became a full-blown restaurant. Today it can rightfully claim to be a treasured slice of Pinellas County history!

Harking back to its roots, Babalu’s makes everything in-house, from its wildly popular old-style chili and meatloaf, to its famous ribs which are slow smoked on-site in Babalu’s own smoker. Other crowd pleasers include the jumbo house special wings, the hand crafted burgers made from fresh ground chuck, and the outstanding smoked fish spread which is an absolute must.

4th Street might have seen a few changes over the last 60 years, but you’re still guaranteed great food, good times and low prices at The Babalu Restaurant & Bar. So bring the family or stop by with friends, and enjoy what this fantastic restaurant has to offer.