Oak Tree Cottage Guidebook for Tampa
Shopping
D & D Antiques and more
4709 N Florida AveGreat selection of antiques and collectibles.
Frolic Exchange
4626 N Florida AveVintage and current clothing for men and women.
Vintage Post Market Place
5206 N Florida AveSmoke Signals
5128 N Florida AveJug & Bottle Dept.
6203 N Florida AveVélo Champ Cycle Sport
6809 North Nebraska AvenueMicrogroove
4906 N Florida AveCleanse Apothecary
6500 N Florida AveValhalla Resale
6112 N Central AveHealth Mutt
5023 N Central AveThe Goods
6500 N Florida AveEcclectic shopping
Earth Angel Gifts LLC
4259 N Florida AveUnique metaphysical supply store
The Disco Dolls Studio
4220 N Florida AveHair salon & clothing
Seminole Heights Antiques
4713 N Florida AveAntiques & decor
Specilizes in choral, vocal & keybord - band & orchestra music as well. Open by appointment only.
Head's House of Music
5507 N Florida AveSpecilizes in choral, vocal & keybord - band & orchestra music as well. Open by appointment only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer, great food and live music. A neighborhood favorite!
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida AveCraft beer, great food and live music. A neighborhood favorite!
Indoor and outdoor venue. A gathering place for locals. Very popular.
53 locals recommend
Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveIndoor and outdoor venue. A gathering place for locals. Very popular.
Social House
6310 N Florida AveNeighborhood sports bar & restaurant
Mandarin Heights
5901 N Florida AveSpeakeasy. Stewards of the cocktail culture.
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveA brewery and taking room to break away from the monotony
Over 200 wines by the glass and over 100 craft beers. Also a Small Plate Menu featuring cheese boards and gourmet desserts.
14 locals recommend
Seminole Heights City Wine Bar
6703 N Florida AveOver 200 wines by the glass and over 100 craft beers. Also a Small Plate Menu featuring cheese boards and gourmet desserts.
Homebrew & winemaking supply store, as well as a brewpub with an open tasing room
66 locals recommend
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska AveHomebrew & winemaking supply store, as well as a brewpub with an open tasing room
Craft brews, diverse wines and eclectic fare. Indoor and outdoor seating.
114 locals recommend
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska AveCraft brews, diverse wines and eclectic fare. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Belgian style eer, IPAs, second use spirit barrel aged beer and oak aged sour beer.
69 locals recommend
7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska AveBelgian style eer, IPAs, second use spirit barrel aged beer and oak aged sour beer.
The first craft rum distillery in Tampa, was founded with a passion for craft distilling, a dedication to the heritage of rum, and expertly-combined natural ingredients.
7 locals recommend
82° West Distilling
6430 N Florida AveThe first craft rum distillery in Tampa, was founded with a passion for craft distilling, a dedication to the heritage of rum, and expertly-combined natural ingredients.
An adult playground that offers a great fresh burger menu (and chicken sandwich), regulations sized bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, a custom ping pong table, and indoor dining.
41 locals recommend
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveAn adult playground that offers a great fresh burger menu (and chicken sandwich), regulations sized bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, a custom ping pong table, and indoor dining.
Food Scene
Mauricio Faedo's Bakery
5150 N Florida AveHot, fresh baked Cuban bread!
Outdoor coffee shop. A favorite in the neighborhood.
63 locals recommend
Spaddy's Coffee Co. - Seminole Heights
5206 N Florida AveOutdoor coffee shop. A favorite in the neighborhood.
Starbucks
1508 N Westshore BlvdA favorite in any city!
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveUnique decor, full bar and delicious bowls.
Favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating. Live music. Eclectic menu.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveFavorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating. Live music. Eclectic menu.
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveFavorite restaurant in Tampa near the Riverwalk. Reservations required.
Mel's Hot Dogs
4136 E Busch BlvdGreat Chicago style hot dogs and more.
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveGreat food. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Huge selection of menu items...something for everyone. Outdoor seating available. Family run business.
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveHuge selection of menu items...something for everyone. Outdoor seating available. Family run business.
Popular pizza place in the Heights with vintage decor. Fun for the family.
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AvePopular pizza place in the Heights with vintage decor. Fun for the family.
Purveyors of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake and other consciously curated goods - all start with the letter "c". Indoor and outdoor seating.
102 locals recommend
The C House
6005 N Florida AvePurveyors of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake and other consciously curated goods - all start with the letter "c". Indoor and outdoor seating.
Heights Seafood Co
6421 N Florida AveSeafood market and restaurant
Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida AveSoup & Sandwich shop. Quick bite. Quiet.
Bodega Seminole Heights
1180 Central AvenueRustic, Spanish food with fresh ingredients
3 Dot Dash Vegan Kitchen
6203 N Florida AveVegan kitchen - take out
Gourmet Ice Pops, Acai bowls, coffee, tea, gelato and more.
22 locals recommend
Whatever Pops and Bowls
5127 N Florida AveGourmet Ice Pops, Acai bowls, coffee, tea, gelato and more.
Fresh brewed coffee and tea. Quick bite.
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida AveFresh brewed coffee and tea. Quick bite.
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida AveAsian fusion restaurant
Casual bar & grill set inside an old home offering American food from steaks to burgers, plus pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating.
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida AveCasual bar & grill set inside an old home offering American food from steaks to burgers, plus pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Dinner destination for inventive, locally sourced New American small plates in a rustic-chic space.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveDinner destination for inventive, locally sourced New American small plates in a rustic-chic space.
Time honored recipes and authentic Mexican cuisine with table side service and a full bar.
44 locals recommend
Mekenita Cantina
6707 N Florida AveTime honored recipes and authentic Mexican cuisine with table side service and a full bar.
Hand dipped ice cream on a mission to free your taste buds and your mind.
54 locals recommend
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveHand dipped ice cream on a mission to free your taste buds and your mind.
Bo's Ice Cream
7101 N Florida AveSoft serve ice cream. Outdoor seating only.
Small bistro offering seafood, sushi & grilled meats, plus beer and wine.
24 locals recommend
Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska AveSmall bistro offering seafood, sushi & grilled meats, plus beer and wine.
Tasty sushi rolls and homemade Japanese dishes in a casual dining atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Ebisu Sushi Shack
5116 N Nebraska AveTasty sushi rolls and homemade Japanese dishes in a casual dining atmosphere.
Blue Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant
7110 N Nebraska AveSeafood market and restaurant
Local favorite. Good food at a great price, friendly service and open 24 hours. Daily homemade specials.
53 locals recommend
Three Coins Diner
7410 N Nebraska AveLocal favorite. Good food at a great price, friendly service and open 24 hours. Daily homemade specials.
Burgers . Local sourcing, big flavor, creative topping and secret recipe items
19 locals recommend
Thee Burger Spot
3917 N Tampa StBurgers . Local sourcing, big flavor, creative topping and secret recipe items
Charley's Steak House
4444 West Cypress StreetPickford's Counter
2606 West Hillsborough AvenueUnique menu and shopping experience. Locally owned.
Locally owned, 6 blocks from cottage, great ice cream, fresh baked goodies and other creations.
6 locals recommend
Sea Maid's Creamery
4230 N Florida AveLocally owned, 6 blocks from cottage, great ice cream, fresh baked goodies and other creations.
Modern eatery with options for all taste buds. Ambiance detailed with Greenery, marble walls and industrial flooring; perfect for a relaxed hangout spot over lunch or takeaway!
19 locals recommend
Harvest bowl eatery and market
6109 N Florida AveModern eatery with options for all taste buds. Ambiance detailed with Greenery, marble walls and industrial flooring; perfect for a relaxed hangout spot over lunch or takeaway!
Vegan Italian take out concept. We focus on serving high quality plant based, Italian food and wine + beer in a quick service, order at the counter setting.
12 locals recommend
Ground Foods Cafe
6428 N Florida AveVegan Italian take out concept. We focus on serving high quality plant based, Italian food and wine + beer in a quick service, order at the counter setting.
King of the Coop
5910 N Florida AveTampa’s very FIRST Nashville Hot Chicken Joint
Features noble Kava from the South Pacific Islands, fine coffee and tea, in addition to a variety of unique herbal tonic elixirs. Enjoy the cozy, alcohol-free atmosphere for socializing and as a work space
8 locals recommend
Bula Kavananda Kava Bar & Coffee House
5803 N Florida AveFeatures noble Kava from the South Pacific Islands, fine coffee and tea, in addition to a variety of unique herbal tonic elixirs. Enjoy the cozy, alcohol-free atmosphere for socializing and as a work space
Artisan bakery specializing in desserts, cakes, confections and coffee
12 locals recommend
Chocolate Pi
5207 North Florida AvenueArtisan bakery specializing in desserts, cakes, confections and coffee
Artisan bakery specializing in breads and wonderful sandwich creations. Pizza on Friday nights.
16 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
6703 North Florida AvenueArtisan bakery specializing in breads and wonderful sandwich creations. Pizza on Friday nights.
Eclectic pub with New York-style pizza & ample craft beers, plus an outdoor patio, TVs & live music.
32 locals recommend
Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N Nebraska AveEclectic pub with New York-style pizza & ample craft beers, plus an outdoor patio, TVs & live music.
Isaac's World Famous Burgers
442 West Columbus DriveFamily owned and operated. Best burgers around. Outdoor seating.
Experience the culture of Ybor City and visit this restaurant for excellent Spanish dishes. Flamenco dancing in the show room.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveExperience the culture of Ybor City and visit this restaurant for excellent Spanish dishes. Flamenco dancing in the show room.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme park offering the best of everything: shows, animals, rides, gardens, etc.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrTheme park offering the best of everything: shows, animals, rides, gardens, etc.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrA tourist destination in Channelside District
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveA wonderful place to spend the day.
IMAC Theater, interactive exhibits, unusual gift shop. Experience it!
310 locals recommend
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveIMAC Theater, interactive exhibits, unusual gift shop. Experience it!
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveShuffleboard, Boche ball, food and drink.
St Pete Beach
3300 Gulf BlvdTampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana Dr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 Buccaneer PlNew York Yankees Training Camp
1 Steinbrenner Dr
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGreat outdoor walkway with parks and restaurants along the way.
Spacious club offering shuffleboard alongside a full bar & kitchen serving bar snacks & brunches.
30 locals recommend
Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StSpacious club offering shuffleboard alongside a full bar & kitchen serving bar snacks & brunches.
Sightseeing
Relaxing way to spend an afternoon or evening along the Hillsborough River.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkRelaxing way to spend an afternoon or evening along the Hillsborough River.
Ybor City was originally founded by Cuban immigrants. Lots of history here as well as shops, restaurants, and bars.
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Ybor City was originally founded by Cuban immigrants. Lots of history here as well as shops, restaurants, and bars.
Home to Winter the Dolphin and other rescued dolphins, sea turtles and more!
714 locals recommend
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageHome to Winter the Dolphin and other rescued dolphins, sea turtles and more!
Essentials
The very best grocery store chain in Tampa!
32 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Hillsboro Plaza
2724 W Hillsborough AveThe very best grocery store chain in Tampa!
Publix Super Market
6001 N Nebraska AveLocated in Seminole Heights. Locally owned grocery stores.
CVS
625 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPharmacy and essential shopping stop. Blocks from The Oak Tree Cottage.
Start machines with your credit card using our mobile phone app or coins. New washers, clean, & friendly laundromat plus free WiFi . Less than a mile from The Oak Tree Cottage.
Seminole Heights Laundromat
103 W Osborne AveStart machines with your credit card using our mobile phone app or coins. New washers, clean, & friendly laundromat plus free WiFi . Less than a mile from The Oak Tree Cottage.
Winn-Dixie
2100 W Swann AveGrocery and liquor store in one stop.
Parks & Nature
A taste of old Florida. Walking trails, picnic & play areas, canoe rental, concession building, Hillsborough River.
89 locals recommend
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US-301A taste of old Florida. Walking trails, picnic & play areas, canoe rental, concession building, Hillsborough River.
Great place to see our flora & fauna. Quiet pathways and boardwalk. See Florida creatures in their own habitat. Picnic & play areas.
49 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk and Nature Trail Observation Tower
Lettuce Lake Park TrailGreat place to see our flora & fauna. Quiet pathways and boardwalk. See Florida creatures in their own habitat. Picnic & play areas.