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Food scene
A wonderful waterfront food hall and public market. Catch the water taxi from here and travel up or down the river to different points along the river walk all day.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveA wonderful waterfront food hall and public market. Catch the water taxi from here and travel up or down the river to different points along the river walk all day.
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrBern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveSoul Food Sunday! Wonder southern brunch cuisine with local bands starting at 4pm.
12 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 North Nebraska AvenueSoul Food Sunday! Wonder southern brunch cuisine with local bands starting at 4pm.
Co-owned by Chef Ferrell Alvarez (2017 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, Best Chef South) and his longtime business-partner and friend Ty Rodriguez, Seminole Heights' Rooster & the Till (named No. 1 restaurant in the Tampa Bay Times' Top 50 list of 2018) looks forward to greeting new customers while always keeping regulars on their toes with guest chef series, Pop-up events and an always changing Tasting menu.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveCo-owned by Chef Ferrell Alvarez (2017 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, Best Chef South) and his longtime business-partner and friend Ty Rodriguez, Seminole Heights' Rooster & the Till (named No. 1 restaurant in the Tampa Bay Times' Top 50 list of 2018) looks forward to greeting new customers while always keeping regulars on their toes with guest chef series, Pop-up events and an always changing Tasting menu.
Great local WiFi hotspot to lounge and enjoy breakfast / brunch , gourmet coffee , and local brewed craft beers.
37 locals recommend
King State
520 E Floribraska AveGreat local WiFi hotspot to lounge and enjoy breakfast / brunch , gourmet coffee , and local brewed craft beers.
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveGreat waterfront location. Excellent food and cocktails.
On Swann
1501 W Swann AveGreat food, great people watching. Shop and dine all in one location.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGreat food, great people watching. Shop and dine all in one location.
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveHattricks
107 S Franklin StGreat place to watch the Lightning play. Excellent wings.
Out door patio. Lively scene. Great place for watching sports, having a bite and a beer.
18 locals recommend
Yeoman's Cask and Lion
202 N Morgan StOut door patio. Lively scene. Great place for watching sports, having a bite and a beer.
Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
1609 Angel Oliva Senior StBodega Seminole Heights
1180 Central AvenueBig Ray's Fish Camp
6116 Interbay BlvdColumbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveGoody Goody Burgers
1601 W Swann AveDon’t let the location deter you from having one of the best Chicago dogs, chili dogs, hot Italian beef, and polish sausages in the area !! truly a “locals favorite”
Chicago Paulie's
1301 N Howard AveDon’t let the location deter you from having one of the best Chicago dogs, chili dogs, hot Italian beef, and polish sausages in the area !! truly a “locals favorite”
Low key, no frills locals hang out. Great riverfront location for cold beer and oysters. Gotta try the fried catfish!
79 locals recommend
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueLow key, no frills locals hang out. Great riverfront location for cold beer and oysters. Gotta try the fried catfish!
La Segunda Ybor
2512 N 15th StBest Cuban sandwich ? Join the debate !
Michelle Faedo's
601 E Kennedy BlvdBest Cuban sandwich ? Join the debate !
Brocato's Sandwich Shop
5021 E Columbus DrBest Cuban sandwich ? Join the debate !
China Yuan
8502 N Armenia AveVery authentic menu. Great Dim Sum !
Eddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza
203 E Twiggs StBest pizza ? Try it !
Saigon Deli
3858 W Waters AveBest Bahn Mi and Phó in the area ..
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia AveGreat local Cuban spot
Vizcaya Restaurant
Live music and great food !
Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, volunteers from the temple prepare mounds of authentic Thai cuisine .. right on the river . get there early! Parking fills up quickly
49 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River RdEvery Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, volunteers from the temple prepare mounds of authentic Thai cuisine .. right on the river . get there early! Parking fills up quickly
The C House
6005 N Florida AveSightseeing
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley DriveCurtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrGreat family location on the river. Near great food and beer spots.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveGreat family location on the river. Near great food and beer spots.
Claimed to be the longest continuous sidewalk in the world at 4.5 miles.. and its on the water!
222 locals recommend
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardClaimed to be the longest continuous sidewalk in the world at 4.5 miles.. and its on the water!
Sunken Gardens
1825 4th St NZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 West Sligh AvenuePirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StBreweries
Local Craft Beer Houses
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StCoppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveAngry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska AveRight down the road!! Must try if you are new to the area.
49 locals recommend
Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StRight down the road!! Must try if you are new to the area.
Great beer selections and an excellent kitchen .. Try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing
Great beer selections and an excellent kitchen .. Try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.
Six Ten Brewing
7052 Benjamin RdGo visit the Mad Scientist and find out why their beer is so good!
Magnanimous Brewing
1420 N Florida AveWoven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus DrCoffee
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida AveKing State
520 E Floribraska AveBar
Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters AveGreat Tap house. Fun retro arcade games games to play.
Neighborhoods
Hyde Park
Hip place to hang out, great dining, cocktails and special events.
Ybor City
Great place for local markets, eclectic scenery, and great food.
Seminole Heights
Great local food, coffee, drinks.
City/town information
Dunedin
St. Petersburg