Chattaway Drive-In In St Petersburg FL, Review and Video
Chattaway Drive-In
If you’re into “old Florida”, the Chattaway restaurant is a must-visit spot in St. Petersburg. This local favorite has been around since the early 1950’s. The outdoor atmosphere is casual-kitsch.
Here’s a great description from www.Poynteronline.org
The Chattaway, a Southeast gathering spot at 22nd Avenue South and Fourth Street South, was constructed in 1922 as a grocery store. The building became the Chattaway Drive-In in 1933. In the mid-1940s, new owners took over the restaurant and remodeled the grocery section into a recreation room. In 1951, the restaurant switched owners again and the famous Chattaburger was born.
Since it opened its door more than 70 years ago, The Chattaway has been hailed by locals and travelers as one of St. Petersburg’s favorite restaurants. It is also home to approximately 20 staff members. Today, we will details the impact the restaurant has had on two of them, a waiter and a cook.
Be sure to check out the homemade onion rings with your Chattaburger – and bring cash! They don’t take credit cards. Oh, and if your dog is friendly he’s welcome, too.
I did not have my big SLR Canon with me so excuse this choppy video made with my iPhone4. 
Love the video, especially considering it was done with a phone. That was a very good lunch. I can’t believe it took me so long to eat there. I’ve lived in St. Pete for 30 years (my whole life) and have heard for a long time that the Chattaway is a great place to eat. They did a good job taking care of our large group too. Mmmm Chattaburger
Boo for only taking cash!
If you go just a block southeast of Chattaway’s you’ll find a neighborhood called Driftwood. It’s beautiful! Lots of shade from huge oak trees and many houses are on the water. The streets are brick paved and the homes are old. I love that neighborhood!