Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Great atmosphere in the marina. Great food, live music, delicious cocktails!
80 locals recommend
Hula Bay Club
5210 W Tyson AveGreat atmosphere in the marina. Great food, live music, delicious cocktails!
Trendy place with amazing food! Servers are always friendly and well-informed about menu items.
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveTrendy place with amazing food! Servers are always friendly and well-informed about menu items.
Starbucks
3619 W Gandy BlvdCloset one
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveSophisticated Florida food! The outdoor seating on the water is fantastic!
Gengiz Khan Restaurant
3114 W Bay to Bay BlvdGreat service, decently priced Mediterranean food
MAMAS KITCHEN
5524 S Dale Mabry HwyCheap and quick! Lots of home-style dishes
Fodder & Shine
5910 North Florida AvenueGreat food and drink specials
Jerk Hut Southside Cafe
3699 W Gandy BlvdTake out Jamaican food. Delicious! Full restaurant downtown
Jamaican Tropicale by Jerk Hut
500 N Florida AveFull restaurant- delicious Jamaican food!
Kahwa Coffee
204 2nd Ave SFriendly staff and daily food specials
Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill
3035 W Kennedy BlvdGreat food; love the sangria!
First Watch
3712 Henderson BlvdQuick and tasty breakfast/brunch/lunch
The Bake of Tampa
5427 Bayshore BlvdGreat brunch and close by!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy BlvdClosest grocery store
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
4302 W Gandy BlvdCloset Wal Mart
Target
1544 N Dale Mabry HwyClosest Target
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaClosest shopping mall and movie theatre
Everything Else
Shell
6416 S Dale Mabry HwyClosest gas station
K Nails & Spa
3617 W Gandy BlvdMy favorite nail salon
Port Tampa City Library
4902 W Commerce StClosest public library
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyRaymond James Stadium
University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler AveUSF
Sightseeing
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrAmalie Arena
Ybor City
Lots of great restaurants, bars, cafes, dance clubs, movie theater
Nice park on the water. Has a small beach area, picnic tables and grills, lots of green space and activity areas
7 locals recommend
Picnic Island Kayak Launch
7409 Picnic Island BlvdNice park on the water. Has a small beach area, picnic tables and grills, lots of green space and activity areas
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHuge shopping mall, lots of bars/restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveGreat food and selection of beers
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveMy favorite brewery in Tampa!
Arts & Culture
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdDali Museum in Saint Pete
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlPerforming Arts Center