Proof no. 5 – American
Proof no. 5 hums with a vibrant energy, inviting guests into a stylish space where the aroma of charred BBQ shrimp and warm, house-made focaccia sets the stage for a global culinary adventure. The experience centers on spirited sharing, ranging from the delicate brightness of tuna crudo to the playful heat of Nashville hot cauliflower and the comforting richness of meatballs over creamy polenta. It is a modern crossroads of flavor where artfully composed chef’s boards and pillowy bao buns turn every meal into a celebratory exploration of bold, eclectic tastes.
214 West Front Street, 60187 http://proofnumberfive.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding appetizers and consistently high-quality dining experience, guests frequently return to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and nice ambiance. Reviewers highlight the friendly service staff who are praised for being attentive and checking in regularly to ensure a seamless meal. Standout dishes include the highly recommended starters, which diners rave about for their exceptional flavor and quality.
Menu
Shareables
- Chef's Board - $22: chef’s selection of meats, cheeses, fruit preserves, candied pistachios, and crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Shawarma Skewer - $16: cous cous salad, tahini yogurt, feta, sumac onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Bulgogi Bao Buns - $17: beef bulgogi, gochujang aioli, kimchi, cilantro, garlic chips, sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Tuna Crudo - $19: chimichurri emulsion, pickled fresno chili, garlic chips, candied orange peel, rainbow baby beets, tajin, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Nashville Hot Cauliflower Tots - $13: nashville seasoning, hot honey, pickles, giardiniera aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Brie Curds - $14: fried breaded brie cheese, pepper jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Focaccia - $9: hotel butter, maldon sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meatballs + Polenta - $16: tomato basil ragu, pecorino, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Charred Shrimp - $18: corn veloute, guajillo glaze, polenta, corn edamame salsa, micro cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Proof Cobb - $16: cherry heirloom tomatoes, pickled shallots, nueskes bacon, hard boiled egg, feta, cucumber, avocado, radish, cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone
- Caesar - $12: truffle caesar dressing, croutons, pecorino, baby gem lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Grilled Wedge - $14: cherry heirloom tomatoes, nueskes bacon, bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing, baby gem lettuce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Spinach + Strawberry Salad - $16: goat cheese, candied walnuts, avocado, pickled fennel, lemon basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Beets - $16: goat cheese, confit orange peel, candied pistachio, aged balsamic, basil, arugula, lemon herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Sandwiches
- Smash Burger - $18: two 4oz shortrib/chuck/brisket blend smash patties, choice of cheese, bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Reuben Sandwich - $18: house pastrami, gruyere, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, marble rye bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18: fried chicken thigh, chili crisp, chinese tiger salad, gochujang aioli, sesame seeds, focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tandoori Chicken Salad Roti Wrap - $18: pickled shallots, feta, tandoori ranch dressing, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, cherry heirloom tomatoes, roti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Proof Club Sandwich - $17: turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, bibb lettuce, truffle aioli, avocado, focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Italian Beef Grilled Cheese - $18: homemade roast beef, giardiniera aioli, mozzarella, au jus, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Grilled Salmon - $33: edamame succotash, basil pistachio pesto, corn veloute, fresno cilantro salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Bibimbap - $23: garlic fried rice, mushroom bulgogi, homemade kimchi, chinese tiger salad, fried egg, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Grouper - $39: andouille dirty rice, haricot verts, chow chow, sauce choron, lemon balm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hunters Crispy Chicken - $28: fried chicken thigh, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, bourbon hot honey, pickled corn, peppercorn gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Pasta - $45: campanelle, lobster cream, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, pecorino fine herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- 10oz Hanger Steak - $38: mashed potatoes, green beans, crispy onions, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Two 4oz Filet Medallions - $42: mashed potatoes, green beans, crispy onions, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $14: three pieces topped w/ fresh berries, pure maple syrup, orange cardamom compound butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breakfast Tacos (2) - $17: breakfast sausage, bacon, corned beef, scrambled eggs, crema, salsa verde, cilantro, avocado, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken + Waffles - $19: buttermilk fried chicken thigh, two eggs, cornmeal waffle, mike's hot honey + old fashioned compound butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Traditional - $15: two eggs, two pieces bacon, two sausage links, breakfast potatoes + sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak and Eggs - $25: 5 oz grilled flat iron steak, two eggs, breakfast potatoes, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Toast - $15: herbed avocado mash, feta, arugula, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomatoes, radish, pickled red onion + fresno pepper, za'atar, red pepper tahini, sourdough toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Waffles + Berries - $15: mixed berries, whipped cream, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Benedict - $16: two poached eggs, nueskes ham, sauce choron, english muffins, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pastrami Hash + Eggs - $17: house smoked pastrami, breakfast potatoes, onions, roasted red peppers, sauce choron, sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Donuts (6) - $12: lemon strawberry donuts, lemon sugar, freeze dried strawberry, strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chilaquiles - $16: white corn tortilla chips, tequila salsa verde, avocado, cilantro, cojita, pickled shallots, radish, crema, two eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Chili Crisp Fries - $10: cilantro, garlic chips, gochujang aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Truffle Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hand Cut Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Green Beans - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Cous Cous Salad - $8: cucumber, tomato, sumac onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Seasonal Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes - $10: garlic, butter, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Loaded Breakfast Potatoes - $7: cheese sauce, crema, bacon bits, green onion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Beverages
- Classic Mimosa - $12: Choice of fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice or housemade strawberry purée w/ La Marca Prosecco
- Lady in the Purple Dress - $15: Gold infused Hard Truth Vodka, elderflower liqueur, crème de violet, lemon, simple, prosecco
- Old Fashioned - $15: Michter’s rye or Michter’s bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitters, demerara simple, orange peel
- Wagon Rider (N/A) - $10: Raspberry simple, fresh mint, lime, coconut water, club soda
- Dancing Days (N/A) - $11: Aplos arise, chamomile syrup, blood orange, lemon
Frequently Asked Questions about Proof no. 5
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, high-protein, and low-carb across various menu items.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is operational and can be contacted through their website, though specific daily hours are not provided.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests frequently return to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and nice ambiance, which is described as having a vibrant energy.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Proof no. 5 is located at 5th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the restaurant's official website.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Proof no. 5 has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the high-quality dining experience and welcoming atmosphere.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Proof no. 5 specializes in American cuisine, offering a global culinary experience with dishes like BBQ shrimp, bao buns, and focaccia.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a vibrant atmosphere with outstanding appetizers, friendly service, and a diverse menu featuring global sharing plates.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Bulgogi Bao Buns, Tuna Crudo, Nashville Hot Cauliflower Tots, BBQ Charred Shrimp, and meatballs over creamy polenta.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Reviewers celebrate the outstanding appetizers, high-quality dining experience, welcoming ambiance, and friendly, attentive service staff who ensure a seamless meal.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the outstanding appetizers, high-quality dining, and attentive service staff.