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Ricky P's Orleans Bistro Serving Up Authentic New Orleans, Cajun, Southern and Creole Cuisine, Oysters & Cocktails

In the beautifully restored historic building that was previously Savannah's Restaurant at 1113 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg is the home of Ricky P's Orleans Bistro!  A full service restaurant serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch!  Conveniently located near Tropicana Field, just before Ferg's.  Call 727.821.4061 for more info. 

Hours for Ricky P's Orleans Bistro:

Monday - Thursday 11am to 9pm
Friday 11 am to 11 pm & Saturday 11am to 11pm
(Sometimes we stay open later - depending on Rays games & music)
Sunday Brunch - 11am to 3pm

LIVE MUSIC ON WEEKENDS!

Our mission in creating Ricky P's Orleans Bistro is to provide great authentic Louisiana food, southern hospitality and the third necessary ingredient - is great live music!  So come enjoy our authentic New Orleans Cuisine, Oysters and Cocktails!  and on the weekends we feature great local live music.

Friday, July 25, 7-10p
Quin Halprin
Amazing young talent performs on trumpet.

Sunday, July 27, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch
Henry  Ashwood  grooves on his saxophone.

Friday, August 1, 7-10p
Walker Smith
We welcome back one of our favorite blues guitar players!

Saturday, August 2, 7-10p
Jonothan DiLorenzo
Originals & lots of covers including the Beatles.

Sunday, August 3, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch 
Jeremy Carter grooves on his jazzy saxophone

Friday, August 8, 9pm-Midnight
THE LAUREN MITCHELL BAND
Special performance of this amazing souful singer and her rockin band, including The Professor on his Hammond B3 organ.

Saturday, August 9, 7-10p
Randy Stephens
Originals   .

Sunday, August 10, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch
Henry  Ashwood  grooves on  his saxophone.

Friday, August 15, 7-10p
tbd

Saturday, August 16, 7-10p
Josh Gibson
Originals & covers of blues, jazz, swing & rock.

Sunday, August 17, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch
Jeremy Carter grooves on his jazzy saxophone.

Friday, August 22, 7-10p
Bodie Valdez
Soulful performer  of  East Texas &  Delta  Blues .

Saturday, August 23, 7-10p
Brian Lenenschmidt
Acoustic master on guitar.

Sunday, August 24, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch 
Henry  Ashwood  grooves on  his saxophone.

Friday, August 29, 7-10p
tbd

Saturday, August 30,  7-10p
Charlie Morris
Energetic and laid back all while blending blues, country and Florida swamp.

Sunday, August 31, 11a-3p
Sunday Jazz  Brunch 
Jeremy Carter grooves on his jazzy saxophone.
SAVE THE DATE!!

THE LAUREN MITCHELL BAND
WILL BE BACK FROM TOURING WITH A NEW CD FOR A SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT AT RICKY P'S
ORLEANS BISTRO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th, 9p

SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT RICKYP's!
The Lauren Mitchell Band - Friday, Aug 8

We are very excited to welcome back Lauren Mitchell and her awesome band to Ricky P's Orleans Bistro.  Fresh off of touring and promoting their new cd, this promises to be a special night in St. Petersburg. 

After dinner, we'll turn Ricky P's into a blues club, set up the stage and settle in for a treat.  http://www.laurenmitchellband.com/
 
"Lauren prowls the stage like a cat waiting to strike. Her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence will captivate you"
  -Larry Lisk, WMNF Radio

Front woman Lauren Mitchell and her galvanizing pipes
are backed by a gang of seasoned rock ‘n rollers and bluesmen, all of whom share
Mitchell’s affinity for raw power tempered by polished technique.  
   -Sara Moone Herald-Tribune

Rick Parsons Living the Dream

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Rick Parsons was born and raised in New Orleans learning to cook at his Cajun mama's side.  He loved going over to his Aunt Thelma's house for the best crawfish bisque in the world.  In high school he got his first job as a sandwich maker at Jack's PoBoys - the sandwich shop for the New Orleans Saints.  (Ricky P. is proud to point out that he was at the first-ever Saints game).

He continued to learn the rest from a wonderful lady name Hattie Mae.  She taught him how to slow cook roast beef, make gravy and how to fry the shrimp just right, every time.  She also taught him how to prepare New Orleans "Blue Plate Specials" like red beans & rice, jambalaya and gumbo - all made from scratch.

Rick worked his way through college running Jack's and learning the fine art of making a great sandwich.  After a career in sales and marketing, he fine-tuned his Cajun & Creole dishes at Cafe' Creole in Ybor City.  Now, he has created the next best thing to being in New Orleans - Ricky P's.  He just loves sharing food from his home town and making people happy in the face.

It started  with a booth at the Saturday Morning Market almost six years ago.  After hearing so many people ask when he was going to open a restaurant, he finally did, Ricky P's Po Boy Shop in St. Pete.  A small but very popular lunch place.  And for a couple years managed the lunch counter at the "historic" Bob Lee Tire Company.  And two years ago, took the huge leap and opened up a beautiful, full service restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg, Ricky P's Orleans Bistro!

Please stop by soon and yell out a Where Yat?!

It's Always Happy Hour at Ricky P's Orleans Bistro!! 

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It's always Happy Hour at Ricky P's Orleans Bistro Bar!  Only $1.00 more to make your cocktail a double!

We ALWAYS have a $3.00 Beer!  

Or try our version of a Hurricane.  Our twist is with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Tequila, OJ and grenadine.  It's called a Tropical Storm - and it's even better! 

The Original Ricky P's Po Boy Shop has closed.

Ricky P's Original art created by Juan GarantonOriginal art created by Juan Santos Garanton
Ricky P's humble beginnings started at the Saturday Morning Market and then at a little shop on 4th Street North.  It was open for 5 1/2 years and just recently consolidated with the downtown location.

We'll always look back at our original po boy shop fondly and with appreciation.  We met so many great people and it really helped us get to where we are today.