Tampa’s Riveters to Open St. Petersburg Location in 2026
Riveters will bring its WWII-inspired décor, scratch-made food, and sports bar vibe to downtown St. Pete.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Riveters, the Tampa-based restaurant and bar known for its historic décor and fresh, scratch-made food, is expanding to 330 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, with plans to open in 2026. Owner Andres Farfan, who also owns Boda Authentic Mexican in Tampa, told Business Debut he recently signed the lease after scouting St. Pete for the perfect location. We saw the news first in St. Pete Rising's report.
“I wanted to find something that could match what Riveters is,” Farfan said. "The historic cultural part of St. Pete really matches what we're trying to do with Riveters.”
Seating & Menu Plans
The restaurant will maintain an occupancy of about 150 seats, mirroring its Tampa location. The outdoor back area will remain intact, while the dining room will see modest cosmetic enhancements. Farfan emphasized that the core experience will be consistent: “We’ll keep the menu the same, all fresh food, fresh quality ingredients, and a great sports atmosphere.”
Photos from Riveters Tampa on Facebook
A Concept Rooted in History and Quality
The new St. Petersburg location will carry over Riveters’ signature look, a factory-inspired interior filled with historic artifacts, including original World War II memorabilia on display. The building’s current layout and historic charm, which was previously home to The Avenue, only requires minor renovations before opening. With Boda's success in Tampa, St. Petersburg diners can expect a unique blend of history, culture, and sophisticated sports bar cuisine..
Opening Timeline and Hours
The restaurant hasn't decided on the exact opening date and hours yet, but it will be open daily and will keep offering lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.
Follow for More
Stay tuned to Riveters’ Facebook and Instagram for updates on the St. Pete opening; you won’t want to miss opening day.
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