Tropez St Pete St. Petersburg

This is a good place for a craft cocktail and an appetizer or two. It's small and the decorations provide an upscale ambiance (mood lighting, dark greens, crushed velvet seating, gold/silver colors, etc.). My friend and I went for dinner on a Thursday night. We were sat at a table for two directly in front of the kitchen entrance/exit. It's a small place, so limited seating. Someone tripped over my friend's chair (closest to the kitchen) at least twice during our meal. Service was slow. I think there were only two servers running the floor, so I had to flag someone down when I needed a refill or to place an order. I know the service industry is struggling to fill shifts and find workers. Which might be the case here. While service was slow, it was good. When someone did check on us, our needs were met quickly. The servers were definitely doing the best they could. I really wanted to try the brussel sprouts and the french onion soup dumplings, but they were out of both. We ordered the ranch tater tots, bacon blue mussels, watermelon burrata, and the chicken empanadas. The ranch tots were AMAZING! The spicy ketchup that it comes with is so good and they were crisp to perfection. The mussels were also very, very good. The sauce was creamy and delicious. I'd go back just for those two items. The empanada dish came with two and they were large but when you cut it open, there was little filling despite the size. Definitely not worth the $18 price. Now the muscles, worth every bit of the $20. The food was okay, but I feel expensive for what you get. I love the decore and ambiance. I'd recommend it as a spot for cocktails and conversation. We went on a Thursday, which is the "locals" special. Show your ID for 1/2 off the snack menu and cocktails. We had to ask for the special, so be sure to mention it when you order.