Tampa Guide
Quick Food
Tampa Staple originated in 1912! Amazing cakes and Cuban bread. Try their amazing pastries and famous Scachatta Sicilian Pizza
27 locals recommend
Alessi Bakery
2909 W Cypress StTampa Staple originated in 1912! Amazing cakes and Cuban bread. Try their amazing pastries and famous Scachatta Sicilian Pizza
Perfect for a healthy and quick bowl full of yummy proteins, base, & veggies of your choice.
142 locals recommend
Fresh Kitchen
1350 S Howard AvePerfect for a healthy and quick bowl full of yummy proteins, base, & veggies of your choice.
Quick Mediterranean bowls that are tasty & healthy. Build your own bowl or salad, like chipotle but Mediterranean style.
CAVA
Quick Mediterranean bowls that are tasty & healthy. Build your own bowl or salad, like chipotle but Mediterranean style.
Quick & Yummy Healthy Bowls - can get delivered via UberEats/Door Dash
The Nutrition Factory Hillsborough
3251 W Hillsborough AveQuick & Yummy Healthy Bowls - can get delivered via UberEats/Door Dash
Old Tampa Bakery & Lunch. Great party platters, catering, & amazing lemon cake!
32 locals recommend
Wright's Gourmet House
1200 S Dale Mabry HwyOld Tampa Bakery & Lunch. Great party platters, catering, & amazing lemon cake!
Voted top Cuban/latin dinning in Tampa. Can order to go & well as they have a separate combiner/grocery shop
77 locals recommend
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrVoted top Cuban/latin dinning in Tampa. Can order to go & well as they have a separate combiner/grocery shop
Daily Eats
901 S Howard AveAwesome blend of healthy dining, would recommend delivery or to go
New York New York Pizza
SoHo Sushi
3218 W Kennedy BlvdFood scene
A Tampa classic and one of Tampa’s oldest restaurant has 2 locations, though the original is in Ybor. Must haves here is there famous 1905 salad and their Cuban sandwich.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveA Tampa classic and one of Tampa’s oldest restaurant has 2 locations, though the original is in Ybor. Must haves here is there famous 1905 salad and their Cuban sandwich.
Visit this modern food hall and take a walk down the river walk. Living outdoor music and events during the weekends. Some favorite spots are the Tampa Girl (Cuban sandwich empanada) at Empamamas. Fun drinks and small plates at the rooftop at M Bird. And the food and scenery you must check out at Ulele.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveVisit this modern food hall and take a walk down the river walk. Living outdoor music and events during the weekends. Some favorite spots are the Tampa Girl (Cuban sandwich empanada) at Empamamas. Fun drinks and small plates at the rooftop at M Bird. And the food and scenery you must check out at Ulele.
The array of restaurants, cuisine, and activities here is a must visit in downtown Tampa. Go bowing at Splitsville, drink at the beer garden, and enjoy live outdoor music on the water.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrThe array of restaurants, cuisine, and activities here is a must visit in downtown Tampa. Go bowing at Splitsville, drink at the beer garden, and enjoy live outdoor music on the water.
Water views while dining at this seafood forward menu. Great restaurant and bar to watch sunsets. Less than 10 minutes away - located inside the Grand Hyatt.
42 locals recommend
Oystercatchers
2900 Bayport DrWater views while dining at this seafood forward menu. Great restaurant and bar to watch sunsets. Less than 10 minutes away - located inside the Grand Hyatt.
This romantic restaurant has some serious delicious food, everything on there menu! There menus rotates but is owned by the same owners as Bern Steak House, you can order the Bern Filet Mignon here as well!
34 locals recommend
Haven
2208 W Morrison AveThis romantic restaurant has some serious delicious food, everything on there menu! There menus rotates but is owned by the same owners as Bern Steak House, you can order the Bern Filet Mignon here as well!
Famous Tampa steakhouse. The reviews and waitlist speak for itself as you need to make a reservation at least a month in advance. However, you can attend the delicious dessert room in the back without a reservation. Specific attire required for eating in the formal dining room.
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveFamous Tampa steakhouse. The reviews and waitlist speak for itself as you need to make a reservation at least a month in advance. However, you can attend the delicious dessert room in the back without a reservation. Specific attire required for eating in the formal dining room.
The atmosphere and food is a Tampa staple! Located in Hyde Park Village Shops
108 locals recommend
On Swann
1501 W Swann AveThe atmosphere and food is a Tampa staple! Located in Hyde Park Village Shops
Upscale dining. Everything on their menu from brunch, lunch, and dinner is delicious with an array of food options. Make a reservation in advance as this restaurant books up quickly. Specific attire is required.
74 locals recommend
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow AveUpscale dining. Everything on their menu from brunch, lunch, and dinner is delicious with an array of food options. Make a reservation in advance as this restaurant books up quickly. Specific attire is required.
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveLaidback waterside dinning. Indoor and outdoor features to this bar & restaurant. Can pull a boat or jetski up too in their bay. Features a tiki bar
228 locals recommend
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell CausewayLaidback waterside dinning. Indoor and outdoor features to this bar & restaurant. Can pull a boat or jetski up too in their bay. Features a tiki bar
Bella's Italian Café
1413 S Howard AveClassic old school Italian Resturant
Great Taco Tuesday Deal & amazing plantains. Great food & drink options. Turns into bar at night.
23 locals recommend
Luv Child
516 S Howard AveGreat Taco Tuesday Deal & amazing plantains. Great food & drink options. Turns into bar at night.
Union New American
Modern American cuisine
Noble Rice
Michelin star restaurant. Luxury Japanese cuisine & lively vibe.
Salt Shack On The Bay
5415 W Tyson AveDining &/or bar on the water. Casual dining
Predalina
One of the best upcoming restaurants in Tampa. Upscale dinning.
Located beachside, incorporate this restaurant during your beach day
262 locals recommend
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StLocated beachside, incorporate this restaurant during your beach day
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueLaid back dining on the river
Acropolis Greek Taverna - South Tampa
3023 W Kennedy BlvdVoted top Greek restaurant in Tampa
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveFusion food
Sightseeing
Book an appointment with the Brew Bus that will take you to stops at all the Tampa Breweries
The Brew Bus - Tampa Bay
4005 W Spruce StBook an appointment with the Brew Bus that will take you to stops at all the Tampa Breweries
Rollercoaster, food, and animals galore.
Personal favorite is the train around the park for close encounters with wildlife and the kangaroo feeding area.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrRollercoaster, food, and animals galore.
Personal favorite is the train around the park for close encounters with wildlife and the kangaroo feeding area.
Bar/Lounge/Coffee
Speakeasy vibe bar - mix of delicious cocktails & apps (including some main dishes too)
87 locals recommend
Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore BlvdSpeakeasy vibe bar - mix of delicious cocktails & apps (including some main dishes too)
Rooftop bar at Armature Works. Order food & app during day, turns into bar at night.
48 locals recommend
M. Bird
1903 Market StRooftop bar at Armature Works. Order food & app during day, turns into bar at night.
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StLocated inside the Epicurean hotel, take the back elevator up to the EDGE rooftop bar in soho.
31 locals recommend
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
1207 S Howard AveLocated inside the Epicurean hotel, take the back elevator up to the EDGE rooftop bar in soho.
Dog park & brewery in one! Enjoy some beers & food truck snacks. Ensure you have your dogs medical records on hand or your vet can send over to you prior
Two Shepherds Taproom
4813 N Grady AveDog park & brewery in one! Enjoy some beers & food truck snacks. Ensure you have your dogs medical records on hand or your vet can send over to you prior
Located inside the Tampa Edition. Check out their many bars inside like American Social Arts Club & more
Punch Room
Located inside the Tampa Edition. Check out their many bars inside like American Social Arts Club & more
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdBrunch, coffee bar, and a boutique shop
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Areas of Tampa to check out
Areas of multiple restaurants and shops that you must check out in Tampa are Hyde Park Village Shops, Armature Works, Sparkman Wharf, and Ybor City. (Farmers markets the 1st Sunday of each month at Hyde Park Village)