Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican cuisine, fun atmsphere, open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday
32 locals recommend
Taco Bus
401 S Howard AveAuthentic Mexican cuisine, fun atmsphere, open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday
A rotating menu based on ingredients from local farms with craft beers; indoor/outdoor dining
73 locals recommend
The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveA rotating menu based on ingredients from local farms with craft beers; indoor/outdoor dining
Eclectic soul food, unique art-filled décor; live music
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveEclectic soul food, unique art-filled décor; live music
Big space, good happy hours, menu comes from Florida cracker heritage
39 locals recommend
Fodder & Shine
5910 North Florida AvenueBig space, good happy hours, menu comes from Florida cracker heritage
Southern and comfort food, casual with indoor and outdoor seating. We recommend the meatloaf or fish tacos.
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveSouthern and comfort food, casual with indoor and outdoor seating. We recommend the meatloaf or fish tacos.
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveNew York and Chicago style pizza-Cash only
Modern American cuisine; think small plates and more upscale but very delicious
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveModern American cuisine; think small plates and more upscale but very delicious
One of the most popular restaurants in Tampa, authentic Spanish cuisine, on the weekends live dancing
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveOne of the most popular restaurants in Tampa, authentic Spanish cuisine, on the weekends live dancing
Lion's Den- Ybor
1702 E 7th AveInnovative Italian food; excellent happy hour 4-7 PM.
Delicious Ramen dishes with frozen beverages. Book on the DineTime app to save time waiting.
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveDelicious Ramen dishes with frozen beverages. Book on the DineTime app to save time waiting.
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveQuick and easy asian fusion restaurant-order in or take out.
Yummy House China Bistro
2620 E Hillsborough AveGreat food, huge portions, reasonable prices.
The Ox Tampa
7701 North Nebraska AvenueAdorable shop with outdoor seating and lighting.
63 locals recommend
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida AveAdorable shop with outdoor seating and lighting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveCraft brews, diverse wines, eclectic fare; board games
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveNewer brewery, fine and rotating selection of beers on tap
Pioneer of craft beer movement in Tampa; tons of craft beers on tap; indoor/outdoor seating and good sandwiches
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AvePioneer of craft beer movement in Tampa; tons of craft beers on tap; indoor/outdoor seating and good sandwiches
Ducky's Sports Lounge
1719 W Kennedy BlvdSports bar with mini-bowling
Green Lemon
915 S Howard AveAuthentic Mexican food, Taco Tuesdays
Yard of Ale Soho
406 S Howard AveCraft and import drafts and large selection of bottled beers
The Hyde Out
1809 W Platt StBottle service, DJ’s, Sunday Funday, brunch
Everything Else
Five minutes away; fin and interactive exhibits like feeding the giraffes or petting sting rays.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveFive minutes away; fin and interactive exhibits like feeding the giraffes or petting sting rays.
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveTwo minute drive, convenient but always busy.
A favorite when it's not so great outside, there are a lot of animals and exhibits, including adorable penguins. There's also a splash pad.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrA favorite when it's not so great outside, there are a lot of animals and exhibits, including adorable penguins. There's also a splash pad.
Closest beach to Tampa, with cheap parking and close to restaurants like Hogan's Beach and Whiskey Joe's.
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point DrClosest beach to Tampa, with cheap parking and close to restaurants like Hogan's Beach and Whiskey Joe's.
Entertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrFun is only a short drive away with lots to do!
Local pool located right on sulphur springs. Admission required.
10 locals recommend
Sulphur Springs Pool
701 E Bird StLocal pool located right on sulphur springs. Admission required.
Arts & Culture
Lots of great shows and performances.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlLots of great shows and performances.
Essentials
Selling sandwiches, salads, drinks, bait, and more.
29 locals recommend
Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida AveSelling sandwiches, salads, drinks, bait, and more.
Shopping
Boutique clothing store selling gently used clothing at great prices.
9 locals recommend
Valhalla Resale
6112 N Central AveBoutique clothing store selling gently used clothing at great prices.
Sells everything from coffee and baked goods, to home goods, and art from local artisans. Very cool store.
18 locals recommend
Urban Bungalow / Bungalow Coffee
Sells everything from coffee and baked goods, to home goods, and art from local artisans. Very cool store.
Sells repurposed and vintage house goods, furniture, etc.
15 locals recommend
Vintage Post Market Place
5206 N Florida AveSells repurposed and vintage house goods, furniture, etc.