ABOUT US

  

Owners of Max and Sams Steakhouse

THE OWNERS

Max & Sam’s was the creation of Craig and Linda Malogrides along with partners Jim Sewell and Jim Finch. 

38 years of experience brought together an old style chophouse of the years gone by with an up to date concept for all ages to enjoy. 

This is Craig and Linda’s 9th restaurant.  In collaboration with Mr. Sewell and Mr. Finch the group has managed to capture casual elegance, great food, and an exceptional atmosphere which pleases the eye, and the pallet as well. 

Max & Sam’s is named after Craig and Linda’s children Max and Samantha.
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Steakhouse History - St. Petersburg, FloridaHISTORY

The Spanish Caribbean building which now Max & Sam’s calls home was built by developer Walter Fuller in 1924. 

St Petersburg’s first night club called the “Gangplank” was here and was partly owned by Al Capone. 

During prohibition, bootleg liquor was delivered by boat at night on the intercoastal waterway. 

Babe Ruth, who was a friend of Mr. Capone, married his first wife in the club. 

Duke Ellington and Count Basie both played there and it was a frequent stop of the 1950 New York Yankees including Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle and of course wife at the time Marilyn Monroe. 

There are ancient Indian mounds right next door erected by the Florida Tocobaga tribe.  In 1525 the first meeting between Spanish and American Indians took place on this site.

St. Petersburg History
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1700 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710-4300
(727) 360-6525