Mio’s Grill & Cafe is a small Mediterranean restaurant at 119 2nd St. N in downtown St. Petersburg, cooking homemade Turkish and Greek food for diners who want gyros, hummus, and falafel made from scratch (source: [Mio’s](https://www.miosgrill.com/)). The space was once Meze 119, a vegetarian restaurant, and new owners reopened it as Mio’s in 2019 (source: [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/mio-s-grill-and-cafe-st-petersburg)).
The menu centers on beef or chicken gyros, falafel, Greek salad, soups, and house-made tzatziki and hummus. Coffee, espresso, wine, and beer round out the drinks list. Its vegetarian roots still show in the many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices, which makes it easy for mixed groups to order. With 387 Yelp reviews and a 4.9 rating, the cafe has earned steady local praise for its food and attentive Mediterranean hospitality (source: [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/mio-s-grill-and-cafe-st-petersburg)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Lunch draws downtown office workers, so arrive before noon or after 1:30 p.m. for a quicker order. Couples will find early evenings calmer and better for lingering over meze and wine. The gyro or a falafel plate makes a fast meal before exploring Central Avenue or the waterfront museums a short walk east. Hours can change, so call ahead at 727-498-8627 (source: [Mio’s](https://www.miosgrill.com/visit)). A second Mio’s location operates on Sand Key in Clearwater.
