Guidebook for Ruskin
Food Scene
Apollo's Bistro
6520 Richies WayGreat food and wine. Bistro ambiance.
The Dog House And More
106 N U.S. Hwy 41Great barbecue and outside seating
Ybor Grille
339 19th Ave NEReally good Cuban food
Massimos Pizza Subs and Salads
6146 N U.S. Hwy 41Gourmet pizza to die for! Delivery and take out.
Great ice cream and flavored coffees too! Open 7 days a week 12pm to 9pm
11 locals recommend
Kimi's Ice Cream and Sweets
143 Harbor Village LaneGreat ice cream and flavored coffees too! Open 7 days a week 12pm to 9pm
Julie's Fish House
1902 W Shell Point RdFresh caught seafood. Open weekends only.
Best Home Made Chips ever, and a Reuben sandwich to die for! All food cooked fresh to order.
15 locals recommend
Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill
2002 US-41Best Home Made Chips ever, and a Reuben sandwich to die for! All food cooked fresh to order.
Great seafood with a sunset view next to the Gulf of Mexico.
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveGreat seafood with a sunset view next to the Gulf of Mexico.
Drinks & Nightlife
Latitudes Apollo
131 Harbor Village LaneGreat food, good service and live music.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park on the bay! Hiking, boating, dogs allowed. Only $2 per car entry fee, maintained by Hillsborough County.
Eg Simmons Park Drive
Beautiful park on the bay! Hiking, boating, dogs allowed. Only $2 per car entry fee, maintained by Hillsborough County.
November through April only, the manatees swarm around the power plant, gravitating to the warmer water.
183 locals recommend
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdNovember through April only, the manatees swarm around the power plant, gravitating to the warmer water.
Entertainment & Activities
Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
13910 Seminole TrailNonprofit sanctuary for endangered animals.
One of last few remaining Drive In Theaters. This one offers first run movies!
32 locals recommend
Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre
5011 US-41One of last few remaining Drive In Theaters. This one offers first run movies!
Arts & Culture
Nonprofit offers the Firehouse Pub series of entertainment, music, comedy, live shows. Snacks, beer and wine available. Very affordable venue in downtown Ruskin.
Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NENonprofit offers the Firehouse Pub series of entertainment, music, comedy, live shows. Snacks, beer and wine available. Very affordable venue in downtown Ruskin.
Ruskin Branch Library
26 Dickman Dr SEThe Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailLive performances in all genres.
Ringling Museum station
Unique
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
1023 S Tamiami TrailAnd Pharmacy.
Family Dollar
850-A 3rd Ave SPublix Super Market at Southshore Village
5052 US-41Great bakery!
Shopping
Shell Point Cottage
102 West Shell Point RoadHandcrafted gifts, clothes, jewelry, decor and furniture, made by local artists.
Ellenton Premium Outlets
5461 Factory Shops BlvdGreat deals on designer merchandise!