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.
Boulon Brasserie
Surrounded by modern luxury and the sophisticated energy of Tampa's Water Street neighborhood, Boulon Brasserie is an innovative dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics and truly genuine hospitality.
Melting Pot Social
Melting Pot Social®, MeltSO for short, is a casual bar-centric, cheese-forward, whimsical dining experience with a creative culinary twist on the classic Melting Pot® restaurant. Located in Downtown Tampa, MeltSO is a restaurant and bar that offers New American food and modern fondue with a melting pot of flavors.
Small Giant
A small bar with a feisty dedication to elevated food and real service is in the center of Water Street Tampa. Opening in in Spring of 2023, Small Giant will serve an array of craft beers, cocktails, and Ohio-style pizza. The restaurant is the perfect place to gather with friends to watch a game or grab a bar bite!
The Pearl
Opening in Water Street Tampa, a restaurant, tavern and oyster room, The Pearl will introduce an expansive menu of chef-inspired cuisine featuring made-from-scratch entrees, shareable plates, and seasonal oysters. All dishes are complemented by handcrafted cocktails, a carefully curated wine list, and a rotating selection of ales, lagers, and stouts.
Roast
Ybor City's new ROAST Deli is also a bakery and social bar making it the perfect spot to grab breakfast or lunch. With its mantra, "Cherish the Past. Savor the Goodness." ROAST serves classic dishes with a nod to Tampa Bay's Black history through the names of its menu items. Hidden inside is Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour, a speakeasy that features Caribbean soul food and an array of delicious craft cocktails.
Bouzy
Bouzy blends elevated elegance with poppy effervescence to embody the timeless spirit of our favorite drink. Its fizz-first menu features a thoughtfully curated selection of champagnes, pét-nats, craft cocktails, and a curated dining experience. Perfect for beginners or enthusiasts, sommelier-trained bartenders will help you find and pop the perfect bottle.
Colony Grill
Colony Grill is most celebrated for its only menu offering: one-of-a-kind, thin-crust pizza best served with its signature "hot oil" topping. Along with its famous pizzas, Colony Grill is known for its salad and breakfast pizzas. You can try the "hot oil" pizza in Midtown Tampa.
The Tampa Edtion
At the Tampa EDITION, you will discover many dining options, including Lilac, a new Mediterranean vegetable-forward concept from Chef John Fraser. At Azure, you can indulge in Greek cuisine and rooftop views of Downtown Tampa. Located on the ground floor, start your day at Market with pastries and a cup of La Colombe, and spend your evening treating yourself to tableside cocktails, light bites, and entertainment at the Arts Club.
JoDog Craft Hot Dogs
Located in Sparkman Wharf, JoDog features elevated twists on the classic American hot dog far from the traditional ballpark provisions. Signature menu items include a New York City-style chili cheese dog, the Carolina Slaw Dog, and the Hello Tokyo, which features funky flavors of kewpie mayo, furikake, and crispy garlic.
Lunch Lady
Co-owned by a 2017 James Beard Foundation semifinalist, Lunch Lady is an elevated sandwich restaurant that offers creative alternatives to classic sandwiches and salads, housed in a shipping container at Sparkman Wharf. Its menu features pressed sandwiches, salads, juices, and teas, all made from scratch in-house. Lunch Lady's bread is supplied locally, and the restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian options.