Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Some of the best, unique comfort food you can get. Plus, there's a big painting of Elvis, and outside there's an iron horse rolling on the ground having it's photo taken by a metal praying mantis.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveSome of the best, unique comfort food you can get. Plus, there's a big painting of Elvis, and outside there's an iron horse rolling on the ground having it's photo taken by a metal praying mantis.
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveRAMEN.
Unique fare by Chef Ferrell Alvarez, fresh oysters, modern decor; fancy but casual. Make a reservation for this one.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveUnique fare by Chef Ferrell Alvarez, fresh oysters, modern decor; fancy but casual. Make a reservation for this one.
A twist on early Florida Cracker cuisine. The food is greasy, very unique, and delicious. They have a full bar and patio seating.
39 locals recommend
Fodder & Shine
5910 North Florida AvenueA twist on early Florida Cracker cuisine. The food is greasy, very unique, and delicious. They have a full bar and patio seating.
My all-time favorite pizza on the planet. They serve both New York and Chicago style pizza, have amazing Greek salads, and a cooler where you pop open your own beer. Ask about their outdoor seating.
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveMy all-time favorite pizza on the planet. They serve both New York and Chicago style pizza, have amazing Greek salads, and a cooler where you pop open your own beer. Ask about their outdoor seating.
Get the Salt & Pepper anything (tofu, calamari, veggies) and prepare to die in Heaven.
48 locals recommend
Yummy House China Bistro
2620 E Hillsborough AveGet the Salt & Pepper anything (tofu, calamari, veggies) and prepare to die in Heaven.
Taco Bus
401 S Howard AveThe best Mexican food in the city, served out of a bus.
Forget Starbucks. Jet City has amazing coffee and breakfast. Try the Cafe Borgia.
33 locals recommend
Jet City Espresso Seminole Heights
5803 N Florida AveForget Starbucks. Jet City has amazing coffee and breakfast. Try the Cafe Borgia.
The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveUnique food. Same owner's as Fodder & Shine. Rooftop seating.
Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdFor those that like it.
I didn't even know this was open until just now. Never been.
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida AveI didn't even know this was open until just now. Never been.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my all time favorite neighborhood bars, Indy is mostly outdoor seating under garden lights, always active, oftentimes with a unique indie band on the porch, and always serving top craft beer.
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveOne of my all time favorite neighborhood bars, Indy is mostly outdoor seating under garden lights, always active, oftentimes with a unique indie band on the porch, and always serving top craft beer.
A harder rock and roll take on The Hard Rock Cafe. Full bar, live music, food trucks, events.
53 locals recommend
Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveA harder rock and roll take on The Hard Rock Cafe. Full bar, live music, food trucks, events.
Patio seating in a real two story house, or inside seating in a beautiful but casual bar. Delicious food, mediocre service.
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AvePatio seating in a real two story house, or inside seating in a beautiful but casual bar. Delicious food, mediocre service.
This is actually a store to buy bottled and growlers of craft beer. They also have brewing supplies, wine, t-shirts, and other wares.
43 locals recommend
Jug & Bottle Dept.
6203 N Florida AveThis is actually a store to buy bottled and growlers of craft beer. They also have brewing supplies, wine, t-shirts, and other wares.
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveGreat craft beer and amazing food.
Beer and food. I've never been here but I hear it's good.
32 locals recommend
Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N Nebraska AveBeer and food. I've never been here but I hear it's good.
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveCraft beer bar and brewery.
Arts & Culture
Tempus Projects
1624 East 7th AvenueInteresting art shows and crafts.
Fun Lan Drive In Movie Theater
2302 E Hillsborough AveTampa's only Drive-In.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveA children's zoo that's been in business since the 50s.
A theme park for thrill-seekers and children, AND an amazing zoo. The theme is African.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrA theme park for thrill-seekers and children, AND an amazing zoo. The theme is African.
Essentials
Small, original 1950s grocery store. This is a chain of which the others are more modern.
82 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveSmall, original 1950s grocery store. This is a chain of which the others are more modern.
A general store right across the street. Can't beat that.
29 locals recommend
Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida AveA general store right across the street. Can't beat that.
Everything Else
Sanwa Farmer's Market
2621 E Hillsborough AveEverything you need for cheap.
Health Mutt
5023 N Central AvePricey but great quality pet food and products for dogs and cats.
Fresh Cuban bread served daily, along with pastries. Take out only, cash only. Open late.
22 locals recommend
Mauricio Faedo's Bakery
5150 N Florida AveFresh Cuban bread served daily, along with pastries. Take out only, cash only. Open late.
Shopping
Vintage and retro clothing and housewares.
13 locals recommend
Sherry's YesterDAZE Vintage Clothing & Antiques
5207 N Florida AveVintage and retro clothing and housewares.
Green Shift Music and Comics
5713 N Nebraska AveComic book and music store.
Microgroove
4906 N Florida AveA cool independent record shop.