Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Just a few short blocks, a Seminole Heights' favorite! Impressive selection of local, rare, and limited draft and bottle beer, wine, outdoor seating and tasty sandwiches and snacks.
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveJust a few short blocks, a Seminole Heights' favorite! Impressive selection of local, rare, and limited draft and bottle beer, wine, outdoor seating and tasty sandwiches and snacks.
Pizza!! NY handtossed and Chicago deep dish pizzas, pitchers of beer and fun decor. Cappys is a local favorite. CASH ONLY!
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AvePizza!! NY handtossed and Chicago deep dish pizzas, pitchers of beer and fun decor. Cappys is a local favorite. CASH ONLY!
An oldscool diner. Quick, cheap breakfast right next to the apartment. Elvis ate here.
14 locals recommend
Nicko's Fine Foods
4603 N Florida AveAn oldscool diner. Quick, cheap breakfast right next to the apartment. Elvis ate here.
Fine coffee, cute baristas, baked goods. Also one located right across the stree from the apt: 4304 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida AveFine coffee, cute baristas, baked goods. Also one located right across the stree from the apt: 4304 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Blind Tiger's smaller location across the street from the apartment. Fine coffee, cute baristas, baked goods.
4304 N Florida Ave
4304 North Florida AvenueBlind Tiger's smaller location across the street from the apartment. Fine coffee, cute baristas, baked goods.
Oh so good! Great menu everything from porkchops and meatloaf to curry, burgers and pizza, full bar and good beer selection. Super funky decor. Soulfood Sundays.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveOh so good! Great menu everything from porkchops and meatloaf to curry, burgers and pizza, full bar and good beer selection. Super funky decor. Soulfood Sundays.
Locally sourced, inspired, farm-to-table and deliciously creative food. They have a lovely rooftop balcony.
73 locals recommend
The Refinery
5910 N Florida AveLocally sourced, inspired, farm-to-table and deliciously creative food. They have a lovely rooftop balcony.
My personal favorite. The menu changes regularly. Small plates, raw oysters and such, cheese and charcuterie, nice wine list. Perfect for adventurous tastebuds.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveMy personal favorite. The menu changes regularly. Small plates, raw oysters and such, cheese and charcuterie, nice wine list. Perfect for adventurous tastebuds.
Locally sourced Southern comfort fare, craft beer & cocktails in modern, country-inspired digs.
39 locals recommend
Fodder & Shine
5910 North Florida AvenueLocally sourced Southern comfort fare, craft beer & cocktails in modern, country-inspired digs.
Cute, cozy coffee cafe with delicious coffee, handmade scones and lots of yummy healthy treats, and a very nice staff.
33 locals recommend
Jet City Espresso Seminole Heights
5803 N Florida AveCute, cozy coffee cafe with delicious coffee, handmade scones and lots of yummy healthy treats, and a very nice staff.
Ramen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room.
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveRamen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room.
OMG so good! Korean fusion takeout - pick one of several glorious proteins, a noodle, a small batch insanely tasty sauce, and a side like pickled ’shrooms or sesame mean greens. Die happy.
56 locals recommend
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveOMG so good! Korean fusion takeout - pick one of several glorious proteins, a noodle, a small batch insanely tasty sauce, and a side like pickled ’shrooms or sesame mean greens. Die happy.
Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Make reservations on the weekends.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveRustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Make reservations on the weekends.
Really, really, really good wings. And draft beer. Enough said.
32 locals recommend
Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N Nebraska AveReally, really, really good wings. And draft beer. Enough said.
New American/Asian fusion fare, beer, wine, and cocktails in a quaint Seminole Heights bungalow.
7 locals recommend
The Ox Tampa
7701 North Nebraska AvenueNew American/Asian fusion fare, beer, wine, and cocktails in a quaint Seminole Heights bungalow.
Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdStarbucks Drive-Thru.
Aesthetically pleasing coffee shop with a lovely, peaceful outdoor space. Specialty craft coffee.
24 locals recommend
Foundation Coffee Co.
1907 N Franklin StAesthetically pleasing coffee shop with a lovely, peaceful outdoor space. Specialty craft coffee.
Creative New American cuisine prepared in an open-concept kitchen of this chic, lofty eatery. Make reservations!
108 locals recommend
On Swann
1501 W Swann AveCreative New American cuisine prepared in an open-concept kitchen of this chic, lofty eatery. Make reservations!
Industrial gastropub serving inventive American plates inspired by the chef's daily experiments.
51 locals recommend
Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy BlvdIndustrial gastropub serving inventive American plates inspired by the chef's daily experiments.
Pizza and beer! My favorite pizza in all of Tampa and amazing wings and draft beer. They are also a package store with a wide selection of bottled beers. Cozy outdoor patio.
52 locals recommend
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AvePizza and beer! My favorite pizza in all of Tampa and amazing wings and draft beer. They are also a package store with a wide selection of bottled beers. Cozy outdoor patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chill neighborhood haunt with a rock 'n' roll motif & live music, plus karaoke & TVs showing sports. Nice outdoor patio.
53 locals recommend
Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveChill neighborhood haunt with a rock 'n' roll motif & live music, plus karaoke & TVs showing sports. Nice outdoor patio.
A great local tap room. They also sell beer and wine supplies so there are barrels of hops and barley in the tap room. Great outdoor garden patio and food trucks most days. Try their West Side IPA.
66 locals recommend
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska AveA great local tap room. They also sell beer and wine supplies so there are barrels of hops and barley in the tap room. Great outdoor garden patio and food trucks most days. Try their West Side IPA.
Right down the street, bring a growler for beer to go! A big fun tasting room, friendly bartenders, and they do brewery tours. They don't call it Brew Bus for nothin'!
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing
Right down the street, bring a growler for beer to go! A big fun tasting room, friendly bartenders, and they do brewery tours. They don't call it Brew Bus for nothin'!
Another Seminole Heights favorite. Hip brewery and tap room. They seem to prefer brewing funky dark beers but usually have a wide range available. Don't park on Fern.
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveAnother Seminole Heights favorite. Hip brewery and tap room. They seem to prefer brewing funky dark beers but usually have a wide range available. Don't park on Fern.
My favorite tasting room and serving some of my favorite beers. Coppertail is a bit further away but worth the trip. Their huge brewery is impressive. Inquire about a tour!
92 locals recommend
Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveMy favorite tasting room and serving some of my favorite beers. Coppertail is a bit further away but worth the trip. Their huge brewery is impressive. Inquire about a tour!
Iconic Tampa craft brewery. Cigar City's Jai Alai is sold all over the country but you can go have it fresh from the source.
97 locals recommend
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StIconic Tampa craft brewery. Cigar City's Jai Alai is sold all over the country but you can go have it fresh from the source.
Hotel Bar
200 N Tampa StCool new bar downtown! Check it out!
Dark and nautical gastro tavern with craft beer and wine. Mermaid has been rated Tampa's best bar food since they've been open. Order at the bar.
114 locals recommend
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveDark and nautical gastro tavern with craft beer and wine. Mermaid has been rated Tampa's best bar food since they've been open. Order at the bar.
Laid-back 1940s-vintage bar attracts a diverse clientele with strong drinks & an acclaimed jukebox.
13 locals recommend
The Hub Bar
719 N Franklin StLaid-back 1940s-vintage bar attracts a diverse clientele with strong drinks & an acclaimed jukebox.
Tampa Heights' craft brewery. Cool art, trivia, great beer, friendly beertenders.
49 locals recommend
Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StTampa Heights' craft brewery. Cool art, trivia, great beer, friendly beertenders.
Video game nerd bar with lots of arcade games and a nice selection of craft beer.
24 locals recommend
Lowry Parcade & Tavern
1213 W Waters AveVideo game nerd bar with lots of arcade games and a nice selection of craft beer.
Entertainment & Activities
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrLet's go Lightning! Home to Tampa's Stanley Cup champs!
A National Historic Landmark District founded in 1880 by cigar manufacturers, a hub for events, dining, drinking, entertainment, art, museums, shopping, and a hoppin nightlife scene.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
A National Historic Landmark District founded in 1880 by cigar manufacturers, a hub for events, dining, drinking, entertainment, art, museums, shopping, and a hoppin nightlife scene.
Visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, a globally recognized accredited zoological society. The 56-acre zoo offers rides, animals and fun.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveVisit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, a globally recognized accredited zoological society. The 56-acre zoo offers rides, animals and fun.
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrAquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground.
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrVenerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions.
eBoats Tampa is an ecologically friendly way to experience the downtown Tampa waterways in relaxing comfort. Each boat is a quiet, comfortable and peaceful experience for up to 12 people. Enjoy the ride and see Tampa in a whole new way.
27 locals recommend
eBoats Tampa
333 S Franklin SteBoats Tampa is an ecologically friendly way to experience the downtown Tampa waterways in relaxing comfort. Each boat is a quiet, comfortable and peaceful experience for up to 12 people. Enjoy the ride and see Tampa in a whole new way.
Sightseeing
Take a nice stroll down the Hillsborough River. A great view of downtown, dragon boats on the river, lovely jogging path, and Curtis Hixson Park.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkTake a nice stroll down the Hillsborough River. A great view of downtown, dragon boats on the river, lovely jogging path, and Curtis Hixson Park.
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts Center downtown. Check out their calendar for shows.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlPerforming Arts Center downtown. Check out their calendar for shows.
Stunning, historic theatre built in 1926. A must see. They play a variety of movies depending on the season and offer tours.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StStunning, historic theatre built in 1926. A must see. They play a variety of movies depending on the season and offer tours.
Parks & Nature
A lovely local park with a nice path along the river. The sunrise is usually quite magical.
24 locals recommend
Rivercrest Park
4802 N BlvdA lovely local park with a nice path along the river. The sunrise is usually quite magical.
Essentials
This Publix was opened in the 50s and the art deco building hasn't changed. It's small but gets the job done.
82 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveThis Publix was opened in the 50s and the art deco building hasn't changed. It's small but gets the job done.