The Toasted Monkey
Waterfront beach bar & grill
Island-style beach bar and grill near Willy's at the Woody's end of Corey, with water views and a rooftop bar.
Photo: @toastedmonkey
About
What it's like
A West Indies-style bar and grill on the water near the end of Corey, serving burgers, seafood and Floribbean plates with a full bar. It has a rooftop bar and a big deck. It took some of the worst Hurricane Helene damage on the strip and is back serving now.
Don't leave without
What to get
- Firecracker shrimp
- A burger
- Cuban sandwich
- Nachos to share
- Drinks on the rooftop bar
Plan ahead
Good to know
- Live music
- Bands play some nights; one band lists a show Dec 5, 2026.
The story
How it got here
Owned by Matthew Vario, who also runs Rick's Reef and Buoys on St. Pete Beach.
Helene & Milton, 2024
Since the storms
Hurricane Helene blew out its doors and windows and destroyed the bar and much of the furniture in fall 2024. The owner paid staff to help clean up while it was closed. It has since reopened.
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