St. Armands Circle: Restaurants, Shops, and Parking
By Carson B. · Updated November 6, 2026
St. Armands Circle is a walkable ring of shops and restaurants on the way to Lido Beach. Eat at Columbia, the Spanish-Cuban institution, or Crab & Fin for seafood. Park in the city garage or look for free spaces on the Boulevard of the Presidents, then walk the Circle and head to the beach.
Where to eat
Columbia is the St. Armands location of Florida's oldest restaurant, which dates to 1905. Go for the 1905 Salad and the paella. Crab & Fin handles seafood, Nōnnō Umberto is the family Italian just off the Circle, Venezia does wood-fired pizza, and Café on St. Armands is the morning stop.
Family Italian on St. Armands — pasta, pizza, prime steaks
Mediterranean café with a coffee bar and housemade pastries
Sweets, coffee, and a glass of wine
Le Shop Coffee & Wine brings a little French charm to the Boulevard of the Presidents, and Le Macaron is the pretty box to carry home. On John Ringling Boulevard, Green Zebra and Blue Dolphin handle a casual breakfast or lunch.
Parking
The city's garage on St. Armands opened in 2019 with nearly 500 spaces and public restrooms. The city also points to nearly 200 free spaces on North and South Boulevard of the Presidents, a block from the Circle. Garage rules and rates change, so check the signs.
Make a day of it
Lido Beach is minutes down the road. On the way, Drift and Ringside on Benjamin Franklin Drive add a Gulf view. John Ringling bought the key in 1917 and planned the Circle himself, which is a good excuse to pair it with The Ringling in the morning.
Questions
Is there free parking at St. Armands Circle?
The city points to nearly 200 free spaces on North and South Boulevard of the Presidents, a block from the Circle. The garage has its own rules, so check the signs.
How many shops and restaurants are on St. Armands Circle?
Local sources put it at 130 or more boutiques, galleries, cafés, and restaurants.
How far is St. Armands from Lido Beach?
A few minutes by car down Benjamin Franklin Drive, and an easy pairing for one day.