St. Pete’s Coney Island Site Could Welcome a New Restaurant!

A familiar piece of St. Petersburg’s restaurant history could soon begin a new chapter. The former Coney Island Sandwich Shop, a longtime St. Pete dining landmark, is officially available for lease, creating an opportunity for a new restaurant to occupy the historic location.

The restaurant, which originally opened in 1926, closed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. After several unsuccessful efforts to revive the business, the Barlas family has decided to offer the property to another operator rather than reopen the original establishment themselves.