Dining & Nightlife

Dining

The dining scene in Tampa Bay is among the most diverse and distinctive in Florida.

From the waterfront bistros serving fresh seafood to the Spanish dishes served by families who own and operate their own cafes, the quest for a memorable meal ends here. Every type of food and every sort of atmosphere is offered on the local menu.

Cuisine culture in Tampa Bay is common knowledge among the locals. Start the day with Cuban bread and cafe con leche at any number of quaint breakfast spots. For lunch, select from a wide range of fine dining to funky seafood restaurants that seem to be opening at an unprecedented pace. Then finish the evening at an outdoor cafe with a steaming cup of Cuban coffee, a smooth nightcap, a fine cigar or a sumptuous dessert while watching the stars.

Or enjoy the moonlight and listen to the waves on one of the area's dinner and dance cruises or private charters. Try our restaurant search to find the restaurants that are perfect for your vacation. View our Tampa Bay recipes to take a taste of Tampa Bay back home with you! 

Tampa Bay Nightlife

When the sun goes down, Tampa Bay's nightlife scene heats up.

Bay Area bands crank out reggae, rock, blues, country, punk, salsa and jazz at clubs and bars all over town. New on the party scene as trendy spots for a sophisticated crowd are Channelside Bay Plaza and International Plaza's Bay Street.

SoHo is a trendy site to mix and mingle while Ybor City is largely considered party central in Tampa Bay. On weekend nights, Ybor's 7th Avenue welcomes up to 40,000 fun-seekers converging on the district in search of a good time, as music flows out into the avenues creating a street party atmosphere. It is no wonder Tampa is considered the "Nightlife Capital of Florida's West Coast." View all of our bars and nightclubs to find the perfect fit for your night time mood.