The Bowl Pinellas Park and Clearwater Trust
There’s a specific craving that shows up on a rainy Florida afternoon: one that calls for steam rising from a bowl, fragrant broth, tender meat, fresh herbs, and a spoon that’s earned its keep.
Phở 97 Restaurant has been answering that craving since 1997, serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine from its longtime Pinellas Park location and building a loyal following across generations.
The menu remains rooted in the classics that established Phở 97 nearly three decades ago: steaming bowls of phở with flavorful broth, tender beef, and noodles; cơm tấm featuring traditional broken rice; bánh mì on crisp, freshly baked baguettes; and a varied selection of bún, mì, and hủ tiếu for diners looking beyond phở. Traditional Vietnamese coffee, slowly brewed and finished with condensed milk, remains another longtime favorite.
But what keeps people returning goes beyond any single dish. Familiar flavors, generous meals, welcoming service, and a comfortable atmosphere have made Phở 97 a neighborhood destination. Even as the restaurant evolves, its foundation remains connected to the Vietnamese food and traditions that built its reputation.
Today, a new generation is carrying that legacy forward. Under current ownership, Phở 97 continues honoring its history while welcoming new customers and expanding with a second location in Clearwater. The goal is to preserve what made the restaurant memorable while strengthening it for the future.
That commitment helped earn Phở 97 the 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award, recognizing its authentic Vietnamese flavors and decades of serving Tampa Bay diners.
Nearly 30 years later, longtime regulars can still return to something familiar while first-time guests discover what keeps people coming back.
For anyone in Pinellas Park or Clearwater chasing that particular craving, whether dining in or ordering at home…the bowl is already waiting.
Contact Information
Company Name: Phở 97
Email: pho97usa@gmail.com
Website: pho97usa.com
Pinellas Park Location
Phone: 727-526-1997
Address: 6800 49th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Clearwater Location
Phone: 727-239-0040
Address: 30111 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761
