Searching for restaurants near the Dalí Museum is a natural next step after an afternoon of melting clocks and surrealist masterpieces. The museum sits on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, and some of the city’s best dining is a short walk or drive away.

The Dalí’s location makes it easy to combine art with dinner. To the north, Beach Drive’s sidewalk restaurants offer waterfront views. To the west, Central Avenue and the surrounding blocks hold dozens of restaurants, bars and cafes. The Museum of Fine Arts and the St. Pete Pier are also close, so many visitors turn the day into a full downtown outing.

Timing is worth planning. The museum often gets busiest midday and on weekends. Booking an afternoon entry and planning dinner for around 6 or 7 leaves time to enjoy the galleries and the outdoor garden without rushing.

Consider the mood you want. After an immersive art experience, a relaxed dinner where you can talk about what you saw is ideal. Shared plates keep the conversation going.

Parking at the museum and nearby garages makes it easy to drive a few blocks to dinner, or you can walk through downtown’s mural-lined streets.

Sushi Inc, a Japanese restaurant and bar at 270 1st Avenue North, is a short drive or a pleasant walk from the Dalí Museum. Its menu of hand-rolled sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki suits groups with different tastes, and dinner service runs until 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.