Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Put your feet in the sand and eat right on the beach either in the open, under their covered pavilions or with the AC on new inside. phenom seafood right on the ocean.
152 locals recommend
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NPut your feet in the sand and eat right on the beach either in the open, under their covered pavilions or with the AC on new inside. phenom seafood right on the ocean.
It is a Tampa Icon with amazing Spanish food that has this amazing old world charm. The prices are more upscale and they take groups. They tend to fit up fast so i would either call them or look them up on OPEN TABLE to see what is available.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveIt is a Tampa Icon with amazing Spanish food that has this amazing old world charm. The prices are more upscale and they take groups. They tend to fit up fast so i would either call them or look them up on OPEN TABLE to see what is available.
This is always rated as the best pizza in Tampa and is very close to you. They don't open until 5 pm. they are a cash only restaurant but they have an ATM there. Ask for Vanessa. Their specialty is Chicago style pizza.
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveThis is always rated as the best pizza in Tampa and is very close to you. They don't open until 5 pm. they are a cash only restaurant but they have an ATM there. Ask for Vanessa. Their specialty is Chicago style pizza.
This place is rated the best GROUPER SANDWICH in the Tampa bay area! It is huge. The onion rings are amazing as well. Fresh seafood right off the boat!
77 locals recommend
Dockside Dave's
14701 Gulf BlvdThis place is rated the best GROUPER SANDWICH in the Tampa bay area! It is huge. The onion rings are amazing as well. Fresh seafood right off the boat!
You will need a reservation for this new eatery! This amazing restaurant is at water works park and on the north end of the River Walk. It has spectacular views, amazing fish and steaks and is in a cool warehouse. It is a treat and it is amazing.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveYou will need a reservation for this new eatery! This amazing restaurant is at water works park and on the north end of the River Walk. It has spectacular views, amazing fish and steaks and is in a cool warehouse. It is a treat and it is amazing.
We love the coffee and the local vibe. Great place to chill and study or kick off the day!
37 locals recommend
King State
520 E Floribraska AveWe love the coffee and the local vibe. Great place to chill and study or kick off the day!
Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StJust minutes walk away
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveGreat cheap eats
We love the chicken and waffles and we LOVE the biscuits; what can we say!
9 locals recommend
Metro Diner
4011 W Kennedy BlvdWe love the chicken and waffles and we LOVE the biscuits; what can we say!
Owned by the same group as the beach-house restaurant it offers spectacular views of the ocean and eating right on the beach! Amazing fresh seafood!
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveOwned by the same group as the beach-house restaurant it offers spectacular views of the ocean and eating right on the beach! Amazing fresh seafood!
This place is just about 15 minutes walk from us or about 7 minutes by bike or scooter. It has a ton of restaurants all under one roof, out door events, bars and places to sit and enjoy view of the river.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveThis place is just about 15 minutes walk from us or about 7 minutes by bike or scooter. It has a ton of restaurants all under one roof, out door events, bars and places to sit and enjoy view of the river.
The Hall on Franklin
1701 N Franklin StIchicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave
King of the Coop
5910 N Florida Avegreat nashville hot chicken!
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveFoundation Coffee Co.
1907 N Franklin StColumbia Museum
2029 E 7th AveOxford Exchange
420 West Kennedy BoulevardWhatever Pops and Bowls
5127 N Florida AveThe Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveTampa Pizza Company
777 N Ashley DrEddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza
203 E Twiggs StLee's Grocery
2210 N Central Avebartaco
1601 W Snow AveGoody Goody Burgers
1601 W Swann AveBuddy Brew Coffee - Kennedy
2020 W Kennedy BlvdSparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
Ybor City Historic District
This place has an amazing homemade breakfast and is normally busy. It is worth the wait.
25 locals recommend
Pinky's Diner
3203 W Bay to Bay BlvdThis place has an amazing homemade breakfast and is normally busy. It is worth the wait.
So there are a ton of high end steak places in Tampa. Out of all of them we love this place the best. The steaks are Prime level ( you have to ask at all steak restaurants because many of them serve choice level and not the top prime) . Their sides are the best and the desserts are absolutely amazing.
101 locals recommend
Ocean Prime
2205 N Westshore BlvdSo there are a ton of high end steak places in Tampa. Out of all of them we love this place the best. The steaks are Prime level ( you have to ask at all steak restaurants because many of them serve choice level and not the top prime) . Their sides are the best and the desserts are absolutely amazing.
Love our friends Kim Yelvington and her daughter jade who just opened up this cool dessert emporium! Kim did our wedding cake and was a particular special friend of my mom. Its just a few minutes drive from the carriage house!
12 locals recommend
Chocolate Pi
5207 North Florida AvenueLove our friends Kim Yelvington and her daughter jade who just opened up this cool dessert emporium! Kim did our wedding cake and was a particular special friend of my mom. Its just a few minutes drive from the carriage house!
Neighborhoods
We love to bike or run on the river walk. It has great places to also sit and see the river and boats. Anchored on one end by Armature works and the other end by the history museum you can enjoy this four mile stroll.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkWe love to bike or run on the river walk. It has great places to also sit and see the river and boats. Anchored on one end by Armature works and the other end by the history museum you can enjoy this four mile stroll.
Sightseeing
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveFun place for kids to play. right next to the river walk.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrGlazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaTampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaFlorida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueHenry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdDavid A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlTampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StThe University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy BlvdBayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardSparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrGreat place to sit by the river and enjoy a drink and relax.
This island is about one hour south of us and is filled with private beaches, great seafood restaurants and places to sit and enjoy the island life. It is the secret beach destination for many people in the Tampa Bay area because of its sugar sand and its low number of tourists compared to other beaches.
374 locals recommend
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrThis island is about one hour south of us and is filled with private beaches, great seafood restaurants and places to sit and enjoy the island life. It is the secret beach destination for many people in the Tampa Bay area because of its sugar sand and its low number of tourists compared to other beaches.
Shopping
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaHyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveTampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress DrInternational Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore Blvd