Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
These are some of my favorite places to eat around Tampa Bay as well as some rated as "The Best of The Bay," by Creative Loafing. =)
my favorite sushi place in Tampa:
reasonable prices
friendly waitstaff
great sushi
never overcrowded
service is a bit slow, great for a leisurely dinner
Ichiban Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
2786 E Fowler Avemy favorite sushi place in Tampa:
reasonable prices
friendly waitstaff
great sushi
never overcrowded
service is a bit slow, great for a leisurely dinner
The new location of Taco Bus, a Tampa, very close to the house, favorite with locales, newer location so not a big line like the other one, decent prices, great food
69 moradores locais recomendam
Taco Bus
913 E Hillsborough AveThe new location of Taco Bus, a Tampa, very close to the house, favorite with locales, newer location so not a big line like the other one, decent prices, great food
Loving Hut
1905 E Fletcher AveVegan food
another local favorite - fantastic Cuban food, good prices
77 moradores locais recomendam
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus Dranother local favorite - fantastic Cuban food, good prices
huge vegan/vegetarian menu, basically everything has a vegan version, also meat for the carnivores so great place to go with mixed group, excellent food, good prices, friendly staff, good service
Trang Viet Cuisine
230 E Bearss Avehuge vegan/vegetarian menu, basically everything has a vegan version, also meat for the carnivores so great place to go with mixed group, excellent food, good prices, friendly staff, good service
This place has good gourmet pizza with extra thick toppings and big variety of toppings like artichoke & spinach.
CDB Pizza & Italian Restaurant
This place has good gourmet pizza with extra thick toppings and big variety of toppings like artichoke & spinach.
Wat Tampa is an active temple that holds Sunday Market every Sunday between approximately 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. The market includes a wide variety of authentic Thai food prepared by Temple volunteers.
49 moradores locais recomendam
Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River RdWat Tampa is an active temple that holds Sunday Market every Sunday between approximately 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. The market includes a wide variety of authentic Thai food prepared by Temple volunteers.
This is a locally owned Tea House and cafe with vegetarian and vegan options. They have private tea ceremonies available. Also, my friend made the gorgeous Shōji screens you'll see there.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Kaleisia Tea Lounge
1441 East Fletcher AvenueThis is a locally owned Tea House and cafe with vegetarian and vegan options. They have private tea ceremonies available. Also, my friend made the gorgeous Shōji screens you'll see there.
This is a great place to have a drink, and it's a regular venue for some great art shows and music.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Hey
1540 N Franklin StThis is a great place to have a drink, and it's a regular venue for some great art shows and music.
This is a local company that has vegetarian/vegan/raw meal delivery. Order the daily plan to have 2 gourmet veggie meals delivered per day that you order. More info: http://thegrassrootlife.com/
Grass Root Nation LLC
4334 South Manhattan AvenueThis is a local company that has vegetarian/vegan/raw meal delivery. Order the daily plan to have 2 gourmet veggie meals delivered per day that you order. More info: http://thegrassrootlife.com/
The Refinery is an upscale place with a menu that changes weekly and uses local and Earth-friendly vendors. Reservations are recommended.
2012 reader's pick for best chef in Creative Loafing.
73 moradores locais recomendam
The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveThe Refinery is an upscale place with a menu that changes weekly and uses local and Earth-friendly vendors. Reservations are recommended.
2012 reader's pick for best chef in Creative Loafing.
This was critic's pick of Best of the Bay in Creative Loafing as best chef.
menu changes daily
modern, American cuisine
http://www.sideberns.com/
34 moradores locais recomendam
Haven
2208 W Morrison AveThis was critic's pick of Best of the Bay in Creative Loafing as best chef.
menu changes daily
modern, American cuisine
http://www.sideberns.com/
Another local restaurant with creative chefs and changing menues.
http://edison-tampa.com/
51 moradores locais recomendam
Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy BlvdAnother local restaurant with creative chefs and changing menues.
http://edison-tampa.com/
high-end restaurant
Modern American cuisine
locally sourced ingredients
frequently changing menus
http://www.miseonline.com/
19 moradores locais recomendam
Mise en Place Restaurant
442 W Kennedy Blvdhigh-end restaurant
Modern American cuisine
locally sourced ingredients
frequently changing menus
http://www.miseonline.com/
theblackpearlrestaurant.com
high end restaurant
located in downtown Dunedin near galleries/boutiques
27 moradores locais recomendam
The Black Pearl of Dunedin
315 Main Sttheblackpearlrestaurant.com
high end restaurant
located in downtown Dunedin near galleries/boutiques
high end restaurant on the water - Downtown Tampa
www.jacksonsbistro.com
Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay "Best Tiramisu"
145 moradores locais recomendam
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island Blvdhigh end restaurant on the water - Downtown Tampa
www.jacksonsbistro.com
Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay "Best Tiramisu"
The Boba House
2764 University Square Drgreat boba tea
favorite student hangout
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Avepizza place with arcade games
voted best new restaurant - people's choice - Creative Loafing
http://www.bocatampa.com/
31 moradores locais recomendam
Boca Kitchen
901 W Platt Stvoted best new restaurant - people's choice - Creative Loafing
http://www.bocatampa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MEZE119
voted reader's choice best vegetarian restaurant in Creative Loafing
8 moradores locais recomendam
MEZE 119
119 2nd St Nhttps://www.facebook.com/MEZE119
voted reader's choice best vegetarian restaurant in Creative Loafing
http://frenchysonline.com/
Local favorite on Clearwater Beach
262 moradores locais recomendam
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway Sthttp://frenchysonline.com/
Local favorite on Clearwater Beach
Essentials
grocery store with best selection
20 moradores locais recomendam
Publix Pharmacy at Terrace Ridge Plaza
11502 N 53rd Stgrocery store with best selection
grocery store with best selection
11 moradores locais recomendam
Publix Super Market at Temple Terrace
5450 E Busch Blvdgrocery store with best selection
closest grocery store, not my favorite, but it will do if you need to pick up a few things quickly
Sweetbay Supermarket
2770 East Fowler Avenueclosest grocery store, not my favorite, but it will do if you need to pick up a few things quickly
This is the closest health food store. Also it's right across from Publix, which has the best selection of the local grocery stores.
Chuck's Natural Fields Marketplace Temple Terrace
6870 N 56th StThis is the closest health food store. Also it's right across from Publix, which has the best selection of the local grocery stores.
Everything Else
Universidade do Sul da Flórida
4202 E Fowler AveUSF
The University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy BlvdUT
http://www.mandarinhide.com/
Critic's pick - Best of the Bay - Creative Loafing
61 moradores locais recomendam
The Mandarin HIde
231 Central Ave Nhttp://www.mandarinhide.com/
Critic's pick - Best of the Bay - Creative Loafing
Fatso's Billiards
1010 East Busch Boulevardclosest place to the house to play pool, lots of tables
Arts & Culture
This gallery has a lot of fun events.
19 moradores locais recomendam
ARTpool Gallery - Vintage Clothing Boutique & Vinyl Record Store
2030 Central AveThis gallery has a lot of fun events.
This is a fully custom tattoo shop with incredible artists. It's also an art gallery with great contemporary art.
Red Letter 1
2511 West Swann AvenueThis is a fully custom tattoo shop with incredible artists. It's also an art gallery with great contemporary art.
Old theater from the '20s with the painted ceiling, wurlitzer before the movie, etc. It's a beautiful venue and plays indie & classic movies. http://tampatheatre.org/
163 moradores locais recomendam
Teatro de Tampa
711 N Franklin StOld theater from the '20s with the painted ceiling, wurlitzer before the movie, etc. It's a beautiful venue and plays indie & classic movies. http://tampatheatre.org/
Museu de Arte de Tampa
120 W Gasparilla Plazacontemporary art museum
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th Avenuephotography museum
Fun Lan Drive In Movie Theater
2302 E Hillsborough Aveoperating drive in theatre
Drinks & Nightlife
The Castle
2004 N 16th StGothic dance club - Thursday nights are New Wave nights
This is a popular bar with the locals, has a laid back, artistic feel.
114 moradores locais recomendam
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveThis is a popular bar with the locals, has a laid back, artistic feel.
Another favorite among locals, the Independent has a good variety of craft beer and food that's better than most bar-food, and healthier w options like hummus. lhttp://www.independenttampa.com/
153 moradores locais recomendam
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveAnother favorite among locals, the Independent has a good variety of craft beer and food that's better than most bar-food, and healthier w options like hummus. lhttp://www.independenttampa.com/
Copper Top Pub
5112 E Fowler Avegood place to play pool - 4 tables
trendy bar in downtown Tampa
http://flybarandrestaurant.com/tampa/
63 moradores locais recomendam
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin Sttrendy bar in downtown Tampa
http://flybarandrestaurant.com/tampa/
Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore Blvdspeakeasy themed bar/restaurant
http://cirostampa.com/
http://ellasfolkartcafe.com/
local favorite
artsy
201 moradores locais recomendam
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Avehttp://ellasfolkartcafe.com/
local favorite
artsy
large poolhall - popular among USF students
15 moradores locais recomendam
Peabody's Billiards & Games
15333 Amberly Drlarge poolhall - popular among USF students
Closed
1809 West Platt Streetpool hall & sushi bar
http://www.therackrestaurant.com/tampa/
Shopping
La France
1612 E 7th Avecool vintage shop - a bit pricey but huge selection
This is a great Publix location if you'll be going to USF regularly. It's on campus. =)
Publix Super Market at USF
4425 E Fletcher AveThis is a great Publix location if you'll be going to USF regularly. It's on campus. =)
Sightseeing
Busch Gardens - theme park with roller coasters, wildlife, more.
2168 moradores locais recomendam
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens - theme park with roller coasters, wildlife, more.
Ilha da Aventura
10001 McKinley DrWater park
One of the best beaches around, lots of boutiques and restaurants on the strip and a big playground. There are events on the pier every night & sometimes free movies in the evening.
1870 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Clearwater
Gulf of Mexico DriveOne of the best beaches around, lots of boutiques and restaurants on the strip and a big playground. There are events on the pier every night & sometimes free movies in the evening.
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf Blvdanother great beach
Skatepark of Tampa
This skatepark also hosts art exhibits regularly. Check out their events on their website.
http://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/
Skatepark of Tampa
4215 E Columbus DrSkatepark of Tampa
This skatepark also hosts art exhibits regularly. Check out their events on their website.
http://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/