Guidebook for Tampa
Everything Else
Wawa
401 N Dale Mabry HwyClosest gas station
Tampa International Airport
5 mn away
Spring training home of the New York Yankees- walking distance
97 locals recommend
George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DrSpring training home of the New York Yankees- walking distance
Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Calling all football fans
555 locals recommend
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyHome of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Calling all football fans
Home to many national conferences and conventions-5 miles away
16 locals recommend
Dick Greco Plaza station
Home to many national conferences and conventions-5 miles away
Yellow Cab
4413 N Hesperides StCall for a taxi
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gandy Shopping Center
3617 W Gandy BlvdFlorida's grocery store
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrOrganic food and supplies
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St N.
Total Wine & More
1720 N Dale Mabry HwyHuge selection of wine, beers and spirits and knowledgeable clerks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StOur favorite local brewery- with a sampling room
Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals
24 locals recommend
Bar Louie - International Plaza
2223 N Westshore BlvdUpbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals
Food Scene
Roy's Restaurant
4342 W Boy Scout BlvdOur favorite high-end restaurant- 5 mn away
Matoi Sushi
602 N Dale Mabry HwyAuthentic Japanese sushi restaurant- walking distance
Ocean Prime
2205 N Westshore Blvd.
Seasons 52
204 Westshore PlazaSeasonally inspired ingredients at their peak of freshness.
Besito Mexican Restaurant-Tampa FL
205 Westshore PlazaHigh-end Mexican food
Pei Wei
1816 N Westshore BlvdFun fusion Asian food
Charley's Steak House
4444 West Cypress StreetTraditional steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Steak House
1700 N Westshore Blvd.
Vibrant stop for smoothies, juices, wheatgrass drinks & pops, in a simple, counter-serve setting.
6 locals recommend
Xtreme Juice | Tampa Smoothies & Juice Bar
619 S Dale Mabry HwyVibrant stop for smoothies, juices, wheatgrass drinks & pops, in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Panera Bread
701 S Howard AveGreat bakery cafe
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1418 66th St NMexican grill
Barnes & Noble
23654 US Hwy 19 NBookstore and coffee shop
American cafe serving breakfast, lunch & tea in a bright, soaring conservatory filled with plants.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdAmerican cafe serving breakfast, lunch & tea in a bright, soaring conservatory filled with plants.
Our favorite: This coffeehouse using carefully sourced beans roasted on-site also offers espresso drinks & snacks
68 locals recommend
Buddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy BlvdOur favorite: This coffeehouse using carefully sourced beans roasted on-site also offers espresso drinks & snacks
An old Tampa institution. Many U.S. presidents have dined there
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveAn old Tampa institution. Many U.S. presidents have dined there
Pei Wei
1816 N Westshore BlvdRubio's Coastal Grill
1824 N Westshore BlvdDelicious food- Quick and easy
Buddy Brew Coffee - Hyde Park Village
1605 W Snow AveBahama Breeze
3045 N Rocky Point Dr EWaterfront Tropical cafe
Panera Bread
701 S Howard AveYummy and affordable!
Island Way Grill
20 Island WayOne of our favorites
E&E Stakeout Grill
100 Indian Rocks Rd NA family favorite
Oystercatchers
2900 Bayport DrHigh end seafood restaurant. The view cannot be beat!
The Bricks
1327 E 7th AveLove the Ahi Tuna sandwich..
Tre Amici At the Bunker
Nice and quiet.
18 Bagels Co.
111 S Dale Mabry HwyBrand new!
Grillsmith South Tampa
612 N Dale Mabry HwyWalking distance. Large bourbon selection- Menu is great!
Great cuban breakfast. Walking distance from the house. They close at 3 pm
13 locals recommend
La Segunda Kennedy
4015 W Kennedy BlvdGreat cuban breakfast. Walking distance from the house. They close at 3 pm
Roy's Restaurant
4342 W Boy Scout BlvdBella's Italian Café
1413 S Howard AveGreat food and open late.
Shopping
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore Plaza.
Great shopping and dining: The British Pub, Capital Grille, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus etc
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat shopping and dining: The British Pub, Capital Grille, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus etc
Target
1544 N Dale Mabry HwyEntertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrFun amusement park- 20 mn away
South Tampa Family YMCA
4411 S Himes AvePool, exercise classes in a family-friendly setting
Arts & Culture
Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaChildren's Museum
World class theater in Downtown Tampa. 4 miles away
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlWorld class theater in Downtown Tampa. 4 miles away
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdGambling, dining and fun! 15 mn away on I-4
Concert arena- check their schedule and see if your favorite band is in town!
61 locals recommend
The MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
4802 US-301Concert arena- check their schedule and see if your favorite band is in town!
One of our favorite laid back, small music venues- a Tampa institution!
30 locals recommend
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper RdOne of our favorite laid back, small music venues- a Tampa institution!
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StTampa has a rich history
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueMuseum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveAlways has amazing exhibits
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThe only place to view Dali works outside Spain
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEStunning Art Deco architecture, plays, concerts and speaker series
70 locals recommend
Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater
400 1st St SStunning Art Deco architecture, plays, concerts and speaker series
Mediterranean revival architecture- old and independent movies and concerts- take the tour
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StMediterranean revival architecture- old and independent movies and concerts- take the tour