“Grilled antelope, Sitka deer street tacos, and elk tenderloin are among the wild game dishes that will be served at the Huntsman,” the Tallahassee-born restaurant opening in St. Pete, said coverage published earlier this year by St. Pete Rising. At the time, an opening was expected for the fall in The Huntsman’s new location at 200 Central Avenue, where it will replace The Mill.
Now, as is often the case in the mad world of hospitality, the project has faced some unavoidable delays, Daniel Renninger, who owns and operates the restaurant in partnership with Skylar Stafford and Ben Williamson, told What Now on Tuesday,.
“Our contractor is optimistic about opening before the end of the year,” Renninger said.
You can expect the same focus on wild game in a menu that will be similar to the ones on offer in Tallahasee, but characterized by the same seasonal changes and a good deal of local flare, Renninger added.
“The main menu, the dinner menu, happy hour, late night—all that will mirror what we’re doing in Tallahassee. But some other things will be unique.”
These include lunch and brunch in the St. Pete location, as well as the restaurant’s five-course tasting menu. The Tallahassee location also has a tasting menu, but St. Pete’s will be decided by The Huntsman St. Pete’s chef (who has yet to be named).
The space will feature a lobby with lounge seating, a dining room with space for 170 guests, and a patio with room for 20-30 more. Like the Huntsman’s Tallahassee restaurant, it will feature art from acclaimed Tallahassee-based artist Paul Tamanian.
“We’re excited to get down there,” Renninger said. “It’s a vibrant restaurant community, and we’re happy to be joining in.”
You can keep up with all things The Huntsman by following @huntsmanrestaurants on Instagram.
