Flores guidebook to Tampa
Food scene (our top picks)
This is a Tampa staple for cuban coffee, toast, and cuban sandwiches! Enjoy.
24 locals recommend
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia AveThis is a Tampa staple for cuban coffee, toast, and cuban sandwiches! Enjoy.
Tampa's very own and largest food hall. With over 20 options for food and drinks. Best of all, it's just 3 blocks from our place and right on the river. Enjoy the rooftop bar or simply take in the Downtown views from the outside area. Very family-friendly!
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveTampa's very own and largest food hall. With over 20 options for food and drinks. Best of all, it's just 3 blocks from our place and right on the river. Enjoy the rooftop bar or simply take in the Downtown views from the outside area. Very family-friendly!
Excellent Italian food with in-house pasta and table-side hand-pulled mozzarella. Bib Gourmand award winner!
23 locals recommend
Rocca
323 W Palm AveExcellent Italian food with in-house pasta and table-side hand-pulled mozzarella. Bib Gourmand award winner!
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AveBest pizza and wings in The Heights! This a hidden gem.
Speak easy-inspired restaurant/lounge specializing in gin cocktails with frequent live jazz. (Reservations recommended)
71 locals recommend
CW's Gin Joint
633 N Franklin StSpeak easy-inspired restaurant/lounge specializing in gin cocktails with frequent live jazz. (Reservations recommended)
By the slice or pie, this pizza is made with imported New York water to give you that authentic flavor.
56 locals recommend
Eddie And Sam's N.Y. Pizza
203 E Twiggs StBy the slice or pie, this pizza is made with imported New York water to give you that authentic flavor.
Amazing hidden speakeasy off of Bayshore Blvd. This is one of our favorite places for romantic date nights. (Reservations recommended and you must call ahead for password of the day)
87 locals recommend
Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore BlvdAmazing hidden speakeasy off of Bayshore Blvd. This is one of our favorite places for romantic date nights. (Reservations recommended and you must call ahead for password of the day)
Beer garden style bar with large beer selection and great sandwiches.
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveBeer garden style bar with large beer selection and great sandwiches.
Vibrant restaurant with patio featuring full menu with everything starting with the letter "C". (Parking limited, ride share recommended)
102 locals recommend
The C House
6005 N Florida AveVibrant restaurant with patio featuring full menu with everything starting with the letter "C". (Parking limited, ride share recommended)
Ramen bar featuring great food and great hip-hop. Bib Gourmand award winner!
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveRamen bar featuring great food and great hip-hop. Bib Gourmand award winner!
Winner of a Bib Gourmand award and frequently voted one of Tampa's top restaurants, Rooster offers creative small plates and cocktails. (Reservations recommended)
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveWinner of a Bib Gourmand award and frequently voted one of Tampa's top restaurants, Rooster offers creative small plates and cocktails. (Reservations recommended)
Restaurants and food stalls in repurposed shipping containers, this waterfront food destination has something for everyone. Very family-friendly!
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrRestaurants and food stalls in repurposed shipping containers, this waterfront food destination has something for everyone. Very family-friendly!
Home to one of the largest wine collections in the world, and a true Tampa staple for steaks, this upscale restaurant is great for any special occasion. Don't forget to head upstairs to the dessert room. Ask your server about private tours. (Reservations recommended)
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveHome to one of the largest wine collections in the world, and a true Tampa staple for steaks, this upscale restaurant is great for any special occasion. Don't forget to head upstairs to the dessert room. Ask your server about private tours. (Reservations recommended)
Neighborhoods
One of Tampa's most historic neighborhoods. Perfect for day tours, ghost tours, and eccentric nightlife. Also home to Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia Restaurant.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
One of Tampa's most historic neighborhoods. Perfect for day tours, ghost tours, and eccentric nightlife. Also home to Florida's oldest restaurant, Columbia Restaurant.
Longest continuous sidewalk in all of the United States and right on the water. Great for walks, runs, or driving by.
222 locals recommend
Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore BoulevardLongest continuous sidewalk in all of the United States and right on the water. Great for walks, runs, or driving by.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Village is wonderful for shopping, food, and desserts.
Theme Parks
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrWater park
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrSlides, water sports & an inflatable course at a family leisure park with cabanas & food outlets.
75 locals recommend
Epperson Lagoon
31885 Overpass RdSlides, water sports & an inflatable course at a family leisure park with cabanas & food outlets.
Arts & Culture
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StFlorida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 East 7th AvenueThe Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdGlazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaHenry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdTampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaThe theatre features a wide range of independent, foreign, and documentary films.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StThe theatre features a wide range of independent, foreign, and documentary films.
Beaches
Indian Rocks Beach
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdClearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveOur very own pink palace hotel on the beach. You can enjoy it without having to stay there by purchasing day pass.
112 locals recommend
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf BlvdOur very own pink palace hotel on the beach. You can enjoy it without having to stay there by purchasing day pass.