- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Florida
- Pinellas County
- St. Petersburg
- Waterfront Arts District
- Chinese Restaurant in Central Avenue
- Fortu
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Hours
Monday, ClosedTuesday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About Fortu
Fortu, located at 97 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, Florida, offers a unique Asian-inspired dining experience. While not strictly a traditional Chinese restaurant, it presents a menu with influences from across Asia, creating a diverse and intriguing culinary landscape for local diners.
The restaurant is frequently praised for its lovely and cozy ambiance, featuring tasteful decor that sets the stage for a relaxed night out. Many guests appreciate the great atmosphere, making it a potential spot for a special occasion or a sophisticated evening.
Based on customer reviews, the culinary journey at Fortu often begins strong with appetizers like the tuna tartare and sweet potatoes, both described as absolutely delicious. For main courses, opinions vary; while the steak is considered solid, the black cod received mixed feedback, being described as just okay by one reviewer but the "best cod ever" by another, highlighting its delicious and delicate nature.
A notable feature of Fortu is its impressive cocktail menu, which is frequently mentioned as a highlight of the dining experience. However, one reviewer found their cocktail to be overly sweet and unbalanced.
The service at Fortu is generally considered decent and excellent by different reviewers, suggesting a potentially inconsistent experience. It's worth noting that parking in the area can be a bit tricky, and the restaurant may not have specific menu options tailored for children, making it perhaps more suitable for an adult clientele.
While one diner who opted for the four-course meal with a cocktail noted a total cost of $233 for two people with several upcharges, indicating a higher price point, the overall consensus points to Fortu as a great spot for good food and a lovely atmosphere, especially for those seeking a more contemporary Asian-inspired experience rather than strictly traditional Chinese cuisine. You can contact Fortu at (727) 256-0268 or +1 727-256-0268 to make reservations or inquire further.
Fortu Location
97 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Customer Reviews
The restaurant has a lovely, cozy vibe with tasteful decor and a great ambience perfect for a relaxed night out. We started with the tuna tartare and sweet potatoes, both of which were absolutely delicious. For mains, we had the black cod and steak; the cod was just okay, but the steak was solid. Cocktails were impressive and definitely a highlight. Service was decent, though not exceptional. Parking can be a bit tricky, and there weren’t any menu options for kids, so it’s better suited for adults. Overall, a great spot for good food and a great atmosphere.
Went for a birthday- we did the 4 course meal and had 1 cocktail (too sweet/not balanced) - several upcharges for options on the meal - total was $233 for 2 people. The start was good (tuna tartar) the second we had the gyoza (not great) and the chard cabbage (drowned in sauce- not great). Entree of Miso Cod hands down the best cod ever - wow. Delicious, delicate, and perfectly cooked. Dessert was beautifully presented, but the ube cheesecake was good, but again not great - I was expecting everything to be kind blowing at their price point. Excellent service and lovely atmosphere.
This place was just okay. The service and ambiance were definitely great—super clean and welcoming. The food was undeniably fresh, but it completely lacked flavor. None of the dishes I tried left me wanting more or made me feel like I’d return. I forgot to take a picture of the orange chicken, but just like everything else, it was fresh yet totally bland. I was honestly confused. The desserts, however, were really good, and I’d recommend those. Overall, I’m glad I tried it just to say I did, but I wouldn’t come back.
First time here to celebrate a birthday. Everything was incredible! Our server Milosh was also amazing and very knowledgeable with the menu. He gave great recommendations as well. All the servers were a team. Our table was never dirty or piled up with empty plates, and our water stayed full. Amazing service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. 10/10
It’s a cute little place! Food was decent. Drinks tasted good, but I had a bit of painful bloat afterwards, because they gave me the knock off of grey goose. I’d go there again for a date night, but no fancy drinks.
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