Top Ten (10) Restaurants in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida is well known for its amazing restaurants that serve variety of delicious
dishes from pizza, Cuban delicacies, tasty steaks, desserts, seafood, Italian favorites,
Mexican dishes, and Creole food. Tampa restaurants serve dishes from different parts
of the world. Tampa, Florida offers lots of amazing restaurants to dine with friends and
families. Here are the top 10 restaurants in Tampa.
10. Armani’s
Armani’s restaurant is a chic place to dine. This place gives a wide clear view of Tampa
as it lies on the top of Hyatt Regency. The menu served here is great and it centers on
pasta, steaks, seafood, veal and poultry. Out of the variety on the antipasti bar, guests
can pick appetizers for the 1st course meal. This restaurant has gotten many awards
for its classic and creative menu. Often visited by celebrities, this restaurant is the
perfect place for special occasions and romantic dinners. You are required to make
reservations.
9. Ulele
Another well known restaurant set up at the northern end of the Riverwalk Tampa is
Ulele. The menu served here is a combination of local and fresh ingredients. If you
choose to enjoy the outdoor dining experience, then this restaurant is the perfect spot
as it provide options that include rooftop lounge, patio and beer gardens. A variety of
house brewed beers and hand-crafted signature cocktails are made available
alongside the tasty dishes served at this restaurant.
8. The Refinery
This refinery opened in 2010 by the owner/Chef Greg Baker, is a pleasant and small
restaurant harbored in a stylish bungalow, serving exquisite dishes, beers and wines
at an affordable price. The restaurant is an award winning one as voted by the
residents of Tampa, and each week, brand new flavors & additional menus are added.
7. Rooster & the Till
This restaurant located in Seminole Heights is popular for its amazing service,
sumptuous cuisine, nice flavors and creativity. Dishes served in this restaurant are
usually made with local and fresh ingredients. Find a seat at the bar and enjoy the view
of the chefs at work creating their masterpieces.
6. Edison Food + Drink Lab
This restaurant with a beautiful décor opened in 2012 by Chef Jeannie Pierola, is
located Close to the University of Tampa at the West Riverfront. This food + drink lab
serves amazing dishes with different combinations of flavor, beer, wine, and Craft
cocktails.
5. Columbia Restaurant
This restaurant located in Tampa Bay’s, Ybor City was founded in 1905; this is the
oldest restaurant in Florida and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. The menu
has varieties of wonderful dishes to choose from some of which includes pork, seafood,
and beef. Cocktails, spirits and wine are also available. Over the years, this restaurant
has added and has different locations in the city of Florida.
4. Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Tampa Bay Brewing Company an award-winning company was founded in 1995 by
John G. Doble. This restaurant serves one of the best Famous cheese & Ale dip, Wild
Warthog Spice Curry Mussels, Beer Battered Cod Sandwich and other exquisite
dishes.
3. Mise En Place
Mise en Place is one of the most popular Tampa’s restaurants known for its Modern
American Cuisine. The founder of this restaurant is Chef Marty Blitz and was opened
in 1986. This place can be found just across the University of Tampa. The restaurant
boasts creative dishes like mustard pecan crusted rack of lamb, Seared pork belly,
molten chocolate beignet, and the best of various wine selections.
2. Oystercatchers
This seafood restaurant founded by Chef de Cuisine Adam Schaffer is located at the
edge of the Bay. Because of its prime location, this restaurant boasts an amazing view.
Foods served here are fresh, expertly prepared, and inventive. Dishes served here
include grilled fish, sautéed or blackened, Golden Calamari Fries appetizer, Coconut
Key lime Mussels, Salmon Tartare Tacos.
1. Bern’s Steak House
If you’re looking to get one of the best meat & Steaks, then Bern’s Steak House is the
place. It was founded by Bern Laxer and his wife in 1956, now run by David, their son.
This restaurant is well known in the whole of Tampa for its exquisitely & expertly
prepared dishes. Most of the produce used in the restaurants kitchen is gotten from
Bern’s Farm. Asides Steak, other dishes such as seafood, Portobello Ravioli, chicken,
Goat Cheese, and even options for vegetarians have been made available. This
restaurant boasts one of the world’s largest wine collections.
