Stefanie's Guidebook
Food scene
Eclectic menu with something for everyone (including special diets such as vegan)- yummy food, often has good entertainment and fun artsy vibe with a huge outdoor patio for dining too. Call them about larger groups and ask about sitting upstairs
201 moradores locais recomendam
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveEclectic menu with something for everyone (including special diets such as vegan)- yummy food, often has good entertainment and fun artsy vibe with a huge outdoor patio for dining too. Call them about larger groups and ask about sitting upstairs
This is a delicious, longtime Tampa favorite- expect to spend some hours (and some money) here. Try to save some room for the dessert room upstairs- it’s an experience all on its own (you can also just go for dessert if you want too!). Reservations generally needed, call them.
384 moradores locais recomendam
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveThis is a delicious, longtime Tampa favorite- expect to spend some hours (and some money) here. Try to save some room for the dessert room upstairs- it’s an experience all on its own (you can also just go for dessert if you want too!). Reservations generally needed, call them.
They serve delicious Chinese food (this is not your average Chinese carry out place, although you can take food to-go). Make sure you try their salt&pepper appetizers (my favorite is their calamari)- a little bit spicy but soooo good!
48 moradores locais recomendam
Yummy House China Bistro
2620 E Hillsborough AveThey serve delicious Chinese food (this is not your average Chinese carry out place, although you can take food to-go). Make sure you try their salt&pepper appetizers (my favorite is their calamari)- a little bit spicy but soooo good!
Delicious custom ramen soups- small location and very hip. Great for a couple (as they don’t have group seating in this restaurant)
136 moradores locais recomendam
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveDelicious custom ramen soups- small location and very hip. Great for a couple (as they don’t have group seating in this restaurant)
Laid back Columbian grill restaurant with reasonable prices- this is a place my family always asks to go when they come to town. They also have a large bakery window right in the restaurant to choose sweets to carry home after if you choose.
27 moradores locais recomendam
La Pequena Colombia
6312 N Armenia AveLaid back Columbian grill restaurant with reasonable prices- this is a place my family always asks to go when they come to town. They also have a large bakery window right in the restaurant to choose sweets to carry home after if you choose.
Small dessert based place- they have macaroons, delicious special cakes and pies by the slice (or whole), homemade ice cream and other specialty treats. Limited evening hours only a few days a week right now, so catch them when you can. The guava cake is my personal favorite right now :)
12 moradores locais recomendam
Chocolate Pi
5207 North Florida AvenueSmall dessert based place- they have macaroons, delicious special cakes and pies by the slice (or whole), homemade ice cream and other specialty treats. Limited evening hours only a few days a week right now, so catch them when you can. The guava cake is my personal favorite right now :)
Diner with a decent selection of yummy food options. You’ll catch most of the neighbors here at some point grabbing breakfast, especially on weekends. They do have a large covered patio outside for seating as well (that can seat larger parties as well).
95 moradores locais recomendam
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveDiner with a decent selection of yummy food options. You’ll catch most of the neighbors here at some point grabbing breakfast, especially on weekends. They do have a large covered patio outside for seating as well (that can seat larger parties as well).
This is the 24/7 local diner. Great place to grab some grub in the middle of the night. You can expect to see a wide variety of people here, including the cops working the overnight shift. Alpine liquor (a local favorite) is right across the road too!
53 moradores locais recomendam
Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska AveThis is the 24/7 local diner. Great place to grab some grub in the middle of the night. You can expect to see a wide variety of people here, including the cops working the overnight shift. Alpine liquor (a local favorite) is right across the road too!
A fancier restaurant with a menu that frequently changes to offer delicious food options. There is a stand-alone tea shop with comfy chairs where you can order a drink while you wait for your table to be ready (or just visit for some tea!)
199 moradores locais recomendam
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdA fancier restaurant with a menu that frequently changes to offer delicious food options. There is a stand-alone tea shop with comfy chairs where you can order a drink while you wait for your table to be ready (or just visit for some tea!)
Delicious food options with a late weekend brunch menu that I absolutely love! They also have a delicious adjoining bakery here with so many yummy sugar options.
160 moradores locais recomendam
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveDelicious food options with a late weekend brunch menu that I absolutely love! They also have a delicious adjoining bakery here with so many yummy sugar options.