El Cap Restaurant

This place is awesome. First time visit and we popped in not knowing what to expect. Fate was on our side and we sat at the bar and Larry the bartender made the experience even better. Food came out fast, burger and sandwich were top notch and we enjoyed a chat with a gentleman who had been coming here since his dad brought him at 8 year old. If you’ve not been here. Go.

They don't make places like El Cap anymore. It is to be loved and cherished. The burger is always wonderful. Real ground beef, not some frozen patty. Fries are shoestring cut and rival the big M. My family has been eating here since they opened and I will continue the tradition until I die.

Tampa Bay Food Tours is craving a classic burger in downtown St. Pete—and we know just the iconic spot El Cap is a true institution. No frills, no fuss—just a perfectly grilled burger, crispy fries, and old-school vibes done right. It’s a go-to for locals and visitors alike. Stop by soon and tell them Tampa Bay Food Tours sent you!

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Service was reasonably timed. Food was just phenomenal. I had a burger. My partner had a cheese steak sandwich. Probably the best burger I've had in years. My partner thought the sandwich was fantastic as well. Prices were pretty good too, especially considering how fantastic the food was. I'll definitely be back.

This is the type of old school burger joint that you walk into and know you’re getting a good meal every time. This was our last meal in St. Pete over the weekend and was the perfect way to cap off the trip. Great onion rings, and be sure to get some of the corn dog nuggets too they’re so good. As for the burger, it is perfectly seared but so juicy, and the condiments you can add on top are the peak of freshness so you really can’t go wrong with anything. Plus it’s all super affordable. This is a legendary spot in St. Pete for good reason!

Wow sometimes you read how good something is and then nope Def one of the best burgers I've had. You can almost taste the history of that griddle on the crunch of my double burger. Melty cheese amazing grilled onions For something that should be so easy to make it's sad how bad so many places do. But not here Yes shoestring fries- it's a burger place idk where the person whining here about them thought they were at Excellent fountain Coke and good draft beer Well be back in a few weeks

What an amazing burger! No wonder they’ve been around 60 plus years. If you’re in the St Pete aree & want a great old school juicy, perfectly cooked burger El Cap is the bomb I asked for mine medium & it was perfectly cooked. So grateful our nice Server recommended Medium. It truly was so juicy=‘s messy that my husband said while watching me eat it, I looked like a wild animal eating its prey Worth it as it dripped on to my hands Really friendly and efficient service and delicious onion rings too