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, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, mediterranean, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, tlc, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, renal, carnivore, aip, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Skewer - $16: cous cous salad, tahini yogurt, feta, sumac onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Bao Buns - $17: beef bulgogi, gochujang aioli, kimchi, cilantro, garlic chips, sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Crudo - $19: chimichurri emulsion, pickled fresno chili, garlic chips, candied orange peel, rainbow baby beets, tajin, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Cauliflower Tots - $13: nashville seasoning, hot honey, pickles, giardiniera aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brie Curds - $14: fried breaded brie cheese, pepper jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Focaccia - $9: hotel butter, maldon sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs + Polenta - $16: tomato basil ragu, pecorino, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Charred Shrimp - $18: corn veloute, guajillo glaze, polenta, corn edamame salsa, micro cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Proof Cobb - $16: cherry heirloom tomatoes, pickled shallots, nueskes bacon, hard boiled egg, feta, cucumber, avocado, radish, cilantro vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $12: truffle caesar dressing, croutons, pecorino, baby gem lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Wedge - $14: cherry heirloom tomatoes, nueskes bacon, bleu cheese, bleu cheese dressing, baby gem lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach + Strawberry Salad - $16: goat cheese, candied walnuts, avocado, pickled fennel, lemon basil vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets - $16: goat cheese, confit orange peel, candied pistachio, aged balsamic, basil, arugula, lemon herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Smash Burger - $18: two 4oz shortrib/chuck/brisket blend smash patties, choice of cheese, bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sandwich - $18: house pastrami, gruyere, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, marble rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18: fried chicken thigh, chili crisp, chinese tiger salad, gochujang aioli, sesame seeds, focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken Salad Roti Wrap - $18: pickled shallots, feta, tandoori ranch dressing, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, cherry heirloom tomatoes, roti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Proof Club Sandwich - $17: turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, bibb lettuce, truffle aioli, avocado, focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Beef Grilled Cheese - $18: homemade roast beef, giardiniera aioli, mozzarella, au jus, sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Salmon - $33: edamame succotash, basil pistachio pesto, corn veloute, fresno cilantro salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Bibimbap - $23: garlic fried rice, mushroom bulgogi, homemade kimchi, chinese tiger salad, fried egg, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper - $39: andouille dirty rice, haricot verts, chow chow, sauce choron, lemon balm Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunters Crispy Chicken - $28: fried chicken thigh, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, bourbon hot honey, pickled corn, peppercorn gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Pasta - $45: campanelle, lobster cream, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, pecorino fine herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10oz Hanger Steak - $38: mashed potatoes, green beans, crispy onions, choice of sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two 4oz Filet Medallions - $42: mashed potatoes, green beans, crispy onions, choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Brioche French Toast - $14: three pieces topped w/ fresh berries, pure maple syrup, orange cardamom compound butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos (2) - $17: breakfast sausage, bacon, corned beef, scrambled eggs, crema, salsa verde, cilantro, avocado, breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken + Waffles - $19: buttermilk fried chicken thigh, two eggs, cornmeal waffle, mike's hot honey + old fashioned compound butter Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Traditional - $15: two eggs, two pieces bacon, two sausage links, breakfast potatoes + sourdough toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $25: 5 oz grilled flat iron steak, two eggs, breakfast potatoes, salsa verde Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Waffles + Berries - $15: mixed berries, whipped cream, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Benedict - $16: two poached eggs, nueskes ham, sauce choron, english muffins, breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pastrami Hash + Eggs - $17: house smoked pastrami, breakfast potatoes, onions, roasted red peppers, sauce choron, sourdough toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Donuts (6) - $12: lemon strawberry donuts, lemon sugar, freeze dried strawberry, strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $16: white corn tortilla chips, tequila salsa verde, avocado, cilantro, cojita, pickled shallots, radish, crema, two eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Chili Crisp Fries - $10: cilantro, garlic chips, gochujang aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cous Cous Salad - $8: cucumber, tomato, sumac onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes - $10: garlic, butter, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Breakfast Potatoes - $7: cheese sauce, crema, bacon bits, green onion Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Classic Mimosa - $12: Choice of fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice or housemade strawberry purée w/ La Marca Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Lady in the Purple Dress - $15: Gold infused Hard Truth Vodka, elderflower liqueur, crème de violet, lemon, simple, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Dancing Days (N/A) - $11: Aplos arise, chamomile syrup, blood orange, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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.
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