Janice’s guidebook

Janice
Janice’s guidebook

Food Scene

Down home American eatery with a colorful mural serves breakfast-to-dinner food & ice cream floats.
They're open 24 hours
53 locals recommend
Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska Ave
53 locals recommend
They're open 24 hours
This place is frequented by SH locals
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida Ave
96 locals recommend
This place is frequented by SH locals
They may be a little hole in the wall and take-out only but they are big on flavor! If you love seafood, you have to try this place.
Krispy Krab 2
7107 N Nebraska Ave
They may be a little hole in the wall and take-out only but they are big on flavor! If you love seafood, you have to try this place.
Great meeting place for friends
9 locals recommend
London Heights British Pub
7701 N Nebraska Ave
9 locals recommend
Great meeting place for friends
Yum
9 locals recommend
Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop
9000A N Florida Ave
9 locals recommend
Yum
Great local place to satisfy that late night Mexican craving. They're open until 4am Th-Sat
69 locals recommend
Taco Bus
913 E Hillsborough Ave
69 locals recommend
Great local place to satisfy that late night Mexican craving. They're open until 4am Th-Sat
It's a bakery...need I say more? One of the only bakeries that still makes authentic Cuban bread, a Tampa staple the old-fashioned way.
22 locals recommend
Mauricio Faedo's Bakery
5150 N Florida Ave
22 locals recommend
It's a bakery...need I say more? One of the only bakeries that still makes authentic Cuban bread, a Tampa staple the old-fashioned way.
A gastropub with craft beers, diverse wines & eclectic fare, with DJ nights and OMG...the truffle fries!
114 locals recommend
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave
114 locals recommend
A gastropub with craft beers, diverse wines & eclectic fare, with DJ nights and OMG...the truffle fries!
Pizza anyone?
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave
93 locals recommend
Pizza anyone?
American comfort food such as meatloaf or fried catfish at this funky, modern cafe with lots of booze too.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave
201 locals recommend
American comfort food such as meatloaf or fried catfish at this funky, modern cafe with lots of booze too.
They offer a variety of specialty coffees and teas including a variety of local Florida roasters on bar. Enjoy your beverage while relaxing in the quaint courtyard
63 locals recommend
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida Ave
63 locals recommend
They offer a variety of specialty coffees and teas including a variety of local Florida roasters on bar. Enjoy your beverage while relaxing in the quaint courtyard
Seminole Heights premier restaurant for world cuisine and custom culinary creations
24 locals recommend
Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska Ave
24 locals recommend
Seminole Heights premier restaurant for world cuisine and custom culinary creations
Chill indoor-outdoor hangout offering a large beer menu, comfort grub & music/movie nights
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave
153 locals recommend
Chill indoor-outdoor hangout offering a large beer menu, comfort grub & music/movie nights
We don't intend on being a one-note brewery and are constantly pushing ourselves to do more. Our tap list will feature a variety of styles, stouts, and IPA's being more common, but we make a lot of sours and porters as well. We consider our beers forward thinking, and we don't always brew to style. Somehow, we won a gold medal for our pilsner though, so we can follow the rules if we want to.
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave
105 locals recommend
We don't intend on being a one-note brewery and are constantly pushing ourselves to do more. Our tap list will feature a variety of styles, stouts, and IPA's being more common, but we make a lot of sours and porters as well. We consider our beers forward thinking, and we don't always brew to style. Somehow, we won a gold medal for our pilsner though, so we can follow the rules if we want to.
Armature Works breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With it's unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and more.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
845 locals recommend
Armature Works breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With it's unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and more.
Delightful all-natural ice pops made from everything under the sun including unique spices, and over 450 flavors later, they're still going!
The Hyppo Ybor
1600 E 8th Ave
Delightful all-natural ice pops made from everything under the sun including unique spices, and over 450 flavors later, they're still going!
For over 35 years they have provided their diners with the Old World Italian, Cuban, and Spanish flavors this historic city is known for. A Tampa original dish, the Crab Enchilado, is to die for! Only served on Fridays and Saturdays.
19 locals recommend
Carmine's Restaurant & Bar - Ybor
1802 E 7th Ave
19 locals recommend
For over 35 years they have provided their diners with the Old World Italian, Cuban, and Spanish flavors this historic city is known for. A Tampa original dish, the Crab Enchilado, is to die for! Only served on Fridays and Saturdays.
The best Ramen in town!
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave
136 locals recommend
The best Ramen in town!
Ulele located on Tampa's Riverwalk, celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland Ave
384 locals recommend
Ulele located on Tampa's Riverwalk, celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the young princess Ulele. Expect dishes prepared on the 10' diameter barbacoa grill.
Delicious handmade ice cream, friendly service, and creative atmosphere, with flavors like cinnamon roll, bacon/bacon brittle, and pancakes n' syrup.
54 locals recommend
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida Ave
54 locals recommend
Delicious handmade ice cream, friendly service, and creative atmosphere, with flavors like cinnamon roll, bacon/bacon brittle, and pancakes n' syrup.
A locally owned craft rum distillery and tasting room in historic Seminole Heights. Home of Twisted Sun Rum.
7 locals recommend
82° West Distilling
6430 N Florida Ave
7 locals recommend
A locally owned craft rum distillery and tasting room in historic Seminole Heights. Home of Twisted Sun Rum.
Don't let the name fool you. It's a casual, fun, open air hangout and food spot with an eclectic twist on their tasty fare and drinks. Games for small groups include Jenga, Ping Pong, Corn Hole, Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard. They even play hip-hop to get you in a hip mood. "If you can't have fun here then you're just not that fun."
41 locals recommend
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave
41 locals recommend
Don't let the name fool you. It's a casual, fun, open air hangout and food spot with an eclectic twist on their tasty fare and drinks. Games for small groups include Jenga, Ping Pong, Corn Hole, Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard. They even play hip-hop to get you in a hip mood. "If you can't have fun here then you're just not that fun."
Down-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida Ave
95 locals recommend
Down-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
It's not in Seminole Heights, but it is my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Hands down, the best salsa I have ever eaten!
50 locals recommend
Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill
3035 W Kennedy Blvd
50 locals recommend
It's not in Seminole Heights, but it is my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Hands down, the best salsa I have ever eaten!
It may be a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Best sushi in town. Unique and dynamic dishes served in a beautiful, contemporary setting including outdoor seating and fire features. Live happy hour music.
11 locals recommend
Sushi Alive
13234 Race Track Rd
11 locals recommend
It may be a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Best sushi in town. Unique and dynamic dishes served in a beautiful, contemporary setting including outdoor seating and fire features. Live happy hour music.
Enduring European bakery offering a range of treats, cookies, pastries (including the newest crazed cronut), cakes and sandwiches since 1912. If you are new to Tampa, you have to try a Cuban sandwich, you won't be disappointed!
27 locals recommend
Alessi Bakery
2909 W Cypress St
27 locals recommend
Enduring European bakery offering a range of treats, cookies, pastries (including the newest crazed cronut), cakes and sandwiches since 1912. If you are new to Tampa, you have to try a Cuban sandwich, you won't be disappointed!
They are vegetarian friendly and have vegan and gluten-free options available. They have a Sunday Market from 8:30am-1pm where they serve delicious Thai food and have ceremonies. Nice, relaxing afternoon on the Hillsborough River, in a Buddhist Temple. Quite the experience.
49 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolrata Temple
5306 Palm River Rd
49 locals recommend
They are vegetarian friendly and have vegan and gluten-free options available. They have a Sunday Market from 8:30am-1pm where they serve delicious Thai food and have ceremonies. Nice, relaxing afternoon on the Hillsborough River, in a Buddhist Temple. Quite the experience.
9 locals recommend
MAMAS KITCHEN
5524 S Dale Mabry Hwy
9 locals recommend
A cozy place to get a quick bite of comfort food.
30 locals recommend
King of the Coop
5910 N Florida Ave
30 locals recommend
A cozy place to get a quick bite of comfort food.

Entertainment

Casino with slots, table games and an action packed poker room. The Casino showcases some of the greatest pieces of music memorabilia and hosts nightly entertainment.
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient Rd
376 locals recommend
Casino with slots, table games and an action packed poker room. The Casino showcases some of the greatest pieces of music memorabilia and hosts nightly entertainment.
Local theme park with thrilling roller coasters and rides. They even have a Serengeti Safari adventure.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
Local theme park with thrilling roller coasters and rides. They even have a Serengeti Safari adventure.
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Ave, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars and cool shops. Housed in a 1920's bakery, Ybor State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area's immigrant communities.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
854 locals recommend
Lively Ybor City is known for boutiques and vintage shops on 7th Ave, which also hosts Cuban and Latin American eateries. The Centro Ybor mall offers indie fast food, bars and cool shops. Housed in a 1920's bakery, Ybor State Museum has exhibits on the cigar industry and the area's immigrant communities.
This place is literally around the corner :-) Karaoke and pool and 'the coldest beer in town'.
Corner Club Tampa
1502 East Sligh Avenue
This place is literally around the corner :-) Karaoke and pool and 'the coldest beer in town'.
Try something truly unique. You are the pilot. You are the plane. iFLY makes the dream of flight a reality.
43 locals recommend
iFLY - Tampa
10654 Palm River Rd
43 locals recommend
Try something truly unique. You are the pilot. You are the plane. iFLY makes the dream of flight a reality.
MOSI's Sky Trail Rope Course: Conquer your fears on this 36-foot high mutilevel structure., featuring 35 different elements. The course is designed with challenging high-energy feats ideal for all ages.
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler Ave
310 locals recommend
MOSI's Sky Trail Rope Course: Conquer your fears on this 36-foot high mutilevel structure., featuring 35 different elements. The course is designed with challenging high-energy feats ideal for all ages.
Tampa Theater is a historic US theater (opened in Oct 1926) and city landmark that features a wide range of independent, foreign, and documentary films on a daily basis. It even has a reputation of being one of the most haunted buildings in Tampa!
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theater is a historic US theater (opened in Oct 1926) and city landmark that features a wide range of independent, foreign, and documentary films on a daily basis. It even has a reputation of being one of the most haunted buildings in Tampa!

Sightseeing

The Dancing Goat Dairy Farm Tour
ZooTampa is home to more than 1300 animals and famous for having one of the most beautiful, tropical zoological settings in the world. The Zoo cares for the most diverse group of Florida wildlife anywhere, and has won numerous awards for animal preservation and is the only place in Tampa where guests can see Florida manatees year round.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa is home to more than 1300 animals and famous for having one of the most beautiful, tropical zoological settings in the world. The Zoo cares for the most diverse group of Florida wildlife anywhere, and has won numerous awards for animal preservation and is the only place in Tampa where guests can see Florida manatees year round.
Get up close to Florida's aquatic animals & ecosystems.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
Get up close to Florida's aquatic animals & ecosystems.
The Riverwalk is a 2.6 mile-long open space and pedestrian trail development along the Hillsborough River. Things to do: ride the river on a waterbike,cruise the Riverwalk by bicycle, enjoy an open-air concert in the park, take a boat ride along the Riverwalk, dine on the waterfront, visit the museums.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
620 locals recommend
The Riverwalk is a 2.6 mile-long open space and pedestrian trail development along the Hillsborough River. Things to do: ride the river on a waterbike,cruise the Riverwalk by bicycle, enjoy an open-air concert in the park, take a boat ride along the Riverwalk, dine on the waterfront, visit the museums.
Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the country dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats.
102 locals recommend
Big Cat Rescue
12802 Easy St
102 locals recommend
Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the country dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats.
Tampa Bay 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise with Guide. You'll travel out into Tampa Bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins and other local marine wildlife like manatees and more. Just outside Tampa's Downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay's dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away
22 locals recommend
Tampa Water Taxi Company
801 Water St
22 locals recommend
Tampa Bay 1.5-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise with Guide. You'll travel out into Tampa Bay to see pods of friendly Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins and other local marine wildlife like manatees and more. Just outside Tampa's Downtown is the nursery for Tampa Bay's dolphin population where mothers and calves frolic the day away
Brew Loop Bike Tour: Bike through town as you enjoy the warm sunshine and cool breeze, then stop at three fantastic local breweries and tasting rooms. Or, try the City Showcase Tour: You'll explore historical and notable locations throughout the city like Tampa's Riverwalk, Downtown, Old Hyde Park, Beautiful Bayshore Blvd, Harbour Island and more.
8 locals recommend
Tampa By Bike
1120 E Kennedy Blvd
8 locals recommend
Brew Loop Bike Tour: Bike through town as you enjoy the warm sunshine and cool breeze, then stop at three fantastic local breweries and tasting rooms. Or, try the City Showcase Tour: You'll explore historical and notable locations throughout the city like Tampa's Riverwalk, Downtown, Old Hyde Park, Beautiful Bayshore Blvd, Harbour Island and more.
The Dancing Goat
12502 Maverick Ct