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Food spots to try

1. Bamboozle Cafe

8.3
516 N Tampa St (at Twiggs St.), Tampa, FL
Vietnamese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Ant M.Ant McCall: GOOD Sake the Green apple something also good food

2. Bern's Steak House

9.2
1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · Historic Hyde Park North · 182 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: The interior resembles a bordello, but it's the huge array of aged beef — priced by cut, weight and thickness — that draws moans of ecstasy. The dessert room is a must.

Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill is one of Food spots to try.

3. Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill

8.4
3035 W Kennedy Blvd (at MacDill Ave), Tampa, FL
Mexican Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Try the margarita pitcher, shrimp quesadillas, and chips & salsa. They're the best!

4. Tun-Du-Ree

1506 W Kennedy Blvd Ste B, Tampa, FL
Indian Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 13 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Get the infamous Tika Marsala Chicken with medium spicy curry sauce! "It will make you sweat, bro!"

5. 717 South

8.4
717 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 46 tips and reviews

Kirsten B.Kirsten Becker: Celebrity Bar tending with the Authors of Our Stimulus Package and Ernest Hooper....August 5th 7.00pm - until...see you there!!! Read more.

6. SoHo Restaurants

811 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Thai Restaurant · Village of Tampa · 17 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Get the #11 Tom Yum Chicken Sweet & Sour Soup, #53 Shrimp Pad Thai Noodles, and Singha Thai Beer! You can specify how spicy you want your meal prepared or you can request to have spices on the side!

7. Hula Bay Club

8.0
5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 63 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Contemporary island vibe around an unlikely mix seating options. Likewise, the menu is all over the map. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants for al fresco dining. Read more.

8. Koto Japanese Steakhouse

7.2
533 S Howard Ave (at W De Leon St), Tampa, FL
Japanese Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 34 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: A great place for family meals. Kids will be entertained by the chef cooking their dinner right in front of them on the teppanyaki grill. (The Short List: Top 5 places to eat with your kids.) Read more.

9. Restaurant BT

8.3
2507 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Palma Ceia · 20 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Traditional Vietnamese with the occasional French flare. The space is contemporary and the food is always fresh and satisfying. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants for an authentic meal. Read more.

10. Mise en Place

8.3
442 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 33 tips and reviews

Visit Tampa BayVisit Tampa Bay: Located across from University of Tampa and the scenic beauty of the former Tampa Bay Hotel, Mise En Place features New American cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Cutting edge new American bistro!

Datz is one of Food spots to try.

11. Datz

2616 S Macdill Ave (at Barcelona St), Tampa, FL
Gastropub · Palma Ceia · 257 tips and reviews

12. The Colonnade

3401 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 39 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: A Tampa tradition since 1935, the Colonnade has arguably the best view of Hillsborough Bay and downtown Tampa of any restaurant in the city. Dependable food, fine bar and good service.

13. The Refinery

5910 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Seminole Heights · 76 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: The James Beard-nominated Refinery's menu changes each week, depending on what's available locally from sustainable sources and at the highest quality, but you can count on the kitchen's creativity

14. The Bungalow

7.0
2202 W Kennedy Blvd (at S Westland Ave), Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 82 tips and reviews

Angi W.Angi W.: Try the Kingston Curry Shrimp - delicious :)

15. J Alexander's Restaurant

8.7
913 N Dale Mabry Hwy (W Cypress St.), Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: The menu's "straightforward American food" offers an impressive array of steak, seafood and chicken dishes, plus some standout sandwiches. (The Short List: Top 5 chain restaurants.) Read more.

16. Charley's Steak House

8.5
4444 W Cypress St (btwn Westshore & Lois), Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · 73 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This lavish, attractive competitor in Tampa's big-steaks showdown offers prime and choice steaks in a classy, comfortable atmosphere. Try the New York Strip or the blue cheese-stuffed filet mignon.

Kona Grill is one of Food spots to try.

17. Kona Grill

8.4
4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd Ste B-1, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
Mad Dogs and Englishmen is one of Food spots to try.

18. Mad Dogs and Englishmen

8.3
4115 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
Pub · Bayshore Beautiful · 42 tips and reviews

19. Bernini of Ybor

8.1
1702 E 7th Ave (at 17th St.), Tampa, FL
Italian Restaurant · Historic Ybor · 52 tips and reviews

Visit Tampa BayVisit Tampa Bay: This place is Reflective of the Italian culture that helped shape Ybor City, the historic Bank of Ybor City building now houses Bernini, home to innovative Italian cuisine.

20. Pane Rustica

9.0
3225 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
New American Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 77 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This inviting south Tampa eatery continues to bake a reputation as the hottest Bohemian breadsmith around, but any meal here is a treat. Be sure to check out the flatbread pizzas.

21. That's Amore

700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL
Italian Restaurant · Harbour Island · 15 tips and reviews

Christina D.Christina DiGiacomo: Their food is awesome! Love their calamari appetizer, seafood salad, red sauce is to die for! Amy is the best bartender in Tampa hands down!

Boizao Steakhouse is one of Food spots to try.

22. Boizao Steakhouse

4606 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

23. Malio's Prime Steakhouse

7.2
400 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · 38 tips and reviews

Walter W.Walter Walker III: Happy Hour 3 to 7p. Try the beef tips on a ceaser salad.

24. Fly Bar & Restaurant

1202 N Franklin St (at Royal St), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · 106 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Cluster of tables along the brick sidewalk in front make a hip hangout spot for sampling the kitchen's small-plate creations. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants for al fresco dining. Read more.

25. Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club

8.2
2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
Speakeasy · Historic Hyde Park North · 65 tips and reviews

Shorts C.Shorts C.: The lobster is to die for!

26. Bin 27 Bistro

2702 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Café · Southwest Tampa · 9 tips and reviews

SecretAsian29SecretAsian29: Sit at the bar when Roy is there. It'll be the best dining experience! Plan to spend some time there for you won't want to leave.

27. Aqua

6.1
7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy (at the Westin Tampa Bay), Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Blake P.Blake Propst: Great crab cakes!! No skimping on the crab meat here. :)

28. Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises

7.8
603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

LorenLoren: Nice spot for Easter brunch

29. The Palm Restaurant

205 Westshore Plz (at Westshore Plaza), Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · 20 tips and reviews

Jonathan L.Jonathan Legend: Be sure to try the PrimeTime Bites weekdays 5-7pm and 9pm-close!

30. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.5
4322 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · 33 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This sophisticated but casual restaurant is usually packed with diners for its high-end menu of prime meats, but don't ignore the equally impressive list of 100 wines by the glass.

Ciccio / Water is one of Food spots to try.

31. Ciccio / Water

8.6
1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Sushi Restaurant · Palma Ceia · 45 tips and reviews

💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢: The Penne Marsala is delicious!! Highly Recommend

32. IKEA Restaurant & Cafe

7.9
1103 N 22nd St (at Adamo Dr), Tampa, FL
Scandinavian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Melody M.Melody McMichael: Tuesdays: 2.49 for meatballs, mashed potatoes and lingonberries!

33. Bella's Italian Cafe

8.8
1413 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 62 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This Hyde Park restaurant features an affordable menu of Italian dishes made from scratch. Stop by during their late-night happy hour for half-price pizzas and calzones, plus two-for-one drinks.

34. Bamboozle Cafe

8.3
516 N Tampa St (at Twiggs St.), Tampa, FL
Vietnamese Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Best Vietnamese Food in Tampa! Call 813-223-7320 to order To Go! Get the Pho Chicken Soup, #33 Export Vietnamese Beer, and Red Curry Chicken served in a coconut bowl with snow peas & jasmine rice! Read more.

Byblos Cafe is one of Food spots to try.

35. Byblos Cafe

8.9
2832 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Palma Ceia · 44 tips and reviews
Thai Terrace is one of Food spots to try.

36. Thai Terrace

2011 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Thai Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

37. Oxford Exchange

9.3
420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 120 tips and reviews
Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant is one of Food spots to try.

38. Sa Ri One Korean Restaurant

8.8
3940 W Cypress St (Grady Ave), Tampa, FL
Korean Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Cappy's Pizza is one of Food spots to try.

39. Cappy's Pizza

7.2
3200 W Bay To Bay Blvd (S Mac Dill Ave), Tampa, FL
Pizzeria · Palma Ceia · 23 tips and reviews
Kurdi's Fresh Mediterranean Grill is one of Food spots to try.

40. Kurdi's Fresh Mediterranean Grill

777 N Ashley Dr Ste B (SkyPoint Bldg @ Tampa & Polk), Tampa, FL
Mediterranean Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Cafe No Bule is one of Food spots to try.

41. Cafe No Bule

7.4
4040 W Waters Ave Ste 108, Tampa, FL
Brazilian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews