Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, re-imagined event spaces and an exclusive co-working space.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveArmature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, re-imagined event spaces and an exclusive co-working space.
Restaurant/Bar/Bakery - Datz is comfort food with flair. It’s a craft beer oasis, a bourbon lover’s paradise, a foodie wonderland filled with bacon, cheese, and house-made breads. Sunday Brunch.
160 locals recommend
Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveRestaurant/Bar/Bakery - Datz is comfort food with flair. It’s a craft beer oasis, a bourbon lover’s paradise, a foodie wonderland filled with bacon, cheese, and house-made breads. Sunday Brunch.
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Gluten Free options.
9 locals recommend
First Watch
3712 Henderson BlvdCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Gluten Free options.
Ulele (pronounced You-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill. On Tampa's Riverwalk.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveUlele (pronounced You-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill. On Tampa's Riverwalk.
Award winning Cuban cuisine. From roast pork, black beans and rice to the authentic “Cuban,” Pipo’s menu is seasoned with tradition and quality.
6 locals recommend
Gio's Cafe
411 S MacDill AveAward winning Cuban cuisine. From roast pork, black beans and rice to the authentic “Cuban,” Pipo’s menu is seasoned with tradition and quality.
Florida's oldest restaurant (over 110 years old) and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world with 1,700 seats in 15 dining rooms taking up 52,000 square feet over an entire city block in Ybor City.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveFlorida's oldest restaurant (over 110 years old) and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world with 1,700 seats in 15 dining rooms taking up 52,000 square feet over an entire city block in Ybor City.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant/Bar located at International Plaza Mall.
24 locals recommend
Bar Louie - International Plaza
2223 N Westshore BlvdRestaurant/Bar located at International Plaza Mall.
Prohibition-style bar/eatery serving craft beer & cocktails, pizza & Mediterranean small plates.
8 locals recommend
The Blind Goat Food and Drink Co.
4106 Henderson BlvdProhibition-style bar/eatery serving craft beer & cocktails, pizza & Mediterranean small plates.
Popular dive spot providing an eclectic menu of casual eats & creative cocktails plus cover-band tunes.
20 locals recommend
Green Iguana Bar & Grill
4029 S West Shore BlvdPopular dive spot providing an eclectic menu of casual eats & creative cocktails plus cover-band tunes.
Restaurant & Sports Bar serves American comfort food, craft beers, & brunch.
108 locals recommend
American Social
601 S Harbour Island BlvdRestaurant & Sports Bar serves American comfort food, craft beers, & brunch.
Irish chow, live music & sports draw crowds at this convivial pub with an outdoor patio.
102 locals recommend
MacDinton's Irish Pub
405 S Howard AveIrish chow, live music & sports draw crowds at this convivial pub with an outdoor patio.
Sightseeing
Public access to Tampa’s lovely waterfront and linking five museums, seven parks and numerous hotels, restaurants and outdoor gathering places.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkPublic access to Tampa’s lovely waterfront and linking five museums, seven parks and numerous hotels, restaurants and outdoor gathering places.
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Avenue, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars, and a cinema. Housed in a 1920s bakery, Ybor City State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area’s immigrant communities. The GaYBOR district around 7th Avenue and 15th Street attracts a diverse crowd to its bars and clubs.
Shopping
International Plaza and Bay Street is a shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida. The mall, which opened in 2001, was built to give travelers an option to shop and dine in high-class surroundings, while at the same time be able to stay near Tampa International Airport.
615 locals recommend
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdInternational Plaza and Bay Street is a shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida. The mall, which opened in 2001, was built to give travelers an option to shop and dine in high-class surroundings, while at the same time be able to stay near Tampa International Airport.
Essentials
A 2 block walk....Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink (beer/wine) from around the globe and around the corner.
186 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2742 4th St NA 2 block walk....Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink (beer/wine) from around the globe and around the corner.