×

Tampa Bay Blog

Category - Dining & Nightlife
  • Tampa EDITION restaurant interior
    GRAB A BITE NEW TAMPA BAY RESTAURANTS Tampa Bay is growing and evolving, and so is its culinary scene. While filled with longstanding favorites like Bern’s Steak House and the Columbia Restaurant, the area is also seeing an incredible number of new and reimagined restaurants emerge. From modern and contemporary to vibrant and eclectic, residents and visitors alike are flocking to some of Tampa Bay’s newest dining options. New Restaurants Video
  • Café Quiquiriqui coffee being poured into mug
    Get your fix TAMPA BAY COFFEE Tampa Bay has gained a national reputation for its booming craft beer business. Lately, craft cocktails at places like Edison: Food+Drink Lab​ and Cru Cellars have begun to catch the public taste buds. But there's another drink that Tampa Bay takes pride in: coffee. Maybe it's our century-plus of Cuban history laced with cafe con leché, or it could be the all-nighters pulled by our growing tech start ups. Either way, locally roasted...
  • Florish pizza and salads
    Vegan and Plant-Based Options for Foodies PLANT-BASED TAMPA BAY Tampa Bay's rich and diverse culture is shown not only in those who visit but also lives within our unique cuisine. These hot spots feature an array of plant-based options to satisfy any and all tastebuds. 📍 SOUTH TAMPA Florish 2307 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Made fresh-to-order, Florish features mouthwatering hand-crafted pizzas and bowls, all 100% plant-based. From herb-roasted veggies to scrumptious baked goods, Florish is...
  • Tampa Bay Ice Cream
    POPSICLES, MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM TAMPA BAY ICE CREAM Tampa Bay's food scene continues to earn national headlines for its incredible food and craft beer. Now you can add excellent ice cream to our taste temptations. FIND YOUR NEXT SCOOP Cool off with a milkshake, sundae, fruity popsicle, or combine it with a baked treat. The best part: in Tampa Bay, it's always ice cream season. Here are some of our favorite spots. DOWNTOWN TAMPA PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER 777 N Ashley Dr Suite D-2...
  • The Dessert Spot’s Gooey Toffee Bars
    BAKING AT HOME Baking is the latest and greatest activity while practicing social distancing in the safety of your home. Voted by our Instagram followers, we bring to you the recipe for The Dessert Spot’s Gooey Toffee Bars, one of the many local recipes featured in Tampa’s Table: A Culinary Journey Through Tampa Bay. For a limited time, Visit Tampa Bay is selling a #TourismStrong culinary bundle, which includes Tampa’s Table plus its cocktail book, Tampa With A Twist, for...
  • Maria Esparza Columbia Memory Maker Square
    Since 1905, Florida's oldest restaurant, the Columbia, has been a pillar of historic Ybor City, Tampa Bay's Latin Quarter. Now in its fifth-generation under the Gonzmart family, the Columbia embodies Tampa Bay's Cuban and Spanish heritage from the menu to the decor. Six nights a weeks, visitors experience an authentic piece of Spain when the restaurant's Flamenco dancers take the stage to perform. Maria Esparza, whose mother was born in Seville, Spain, has led the troupe for...
  • couple enjoying drinks outside at Armature Works
    The kids are back in school, the summer crowds are gone: Now’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a grown-up's get-away in Tampa Bay. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic weekend with your significant other, a girls' getaway or a guys' trip, the hip, urban heart of Florida’s west coast is here for you with just the right combination of fantastic food, exciting experiences, and grown-up fun for Fall. Couple's Weekend Sleep In a Little No one needs...
  • Guests waiting in line at a Gallito restaurant outside at Sparkman Wharf Credit: Keir Magoulas
    Water plays a key role in every visit to Tampa Bay. At the south end of the Tampa Riverwalk, the area’s top chefs and best craft brewers come together in a waterfront entertainment space with great views and greater food. Sparkman Wharf is a complete re-working of the space formerly occupied by Channelside Bay Plaza. Part of the redevelopment includes an expansive lawn overlooking the water of Garrison Channel. An outdoor stage feature local bands and a huge LED screen will show Tampa Bay
  • American Social
    It's easy to find great spots for dinner or drinks overlooking the water in Tampa Bay. The confluence of the Hillsborough River and the bay create many opportunities for a table by the water downtown. In the West Shore district, your seat offers expansive views of the bay and a gorgeous sunset over the water. Channel District / Islands A post shared by American Social Tampa (@americansocial_tampa) on May 1, 2018 at 10:07am PDT Garrison Channel Many of downtown's best waterfront dining