Joey's Guidebook

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Food scene

Music venue, art gallery, and restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Everything made from scratch so we recommend going on weekdays or on Sundays.
201 locals recommend
Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave
201 locals recommend
Music venue, art gallery, and restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Everything made from scratch so we recommend going on weekdays or on Sundays.
Local bakery. Menu highlights include Flyby’s and cinnamon rolls.
16 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
6703 North Florida Avenue
16 locals recommend
Local bakery. Menu highlights include Flyby’s and cinnamon rolls.
Fresh and delicious sushi. Service is great, within walking distance from our place.
32 locals recommend
Ebisu Sushi Shack
5116 N Nebraska Ave
32 locals recommend
Fresh and delicious sushi. Service is great, within walking distance from our place.
" Located in an 1898 Victorian House, we have inside dining, outside seating on the porch and downstairs you will find Bart's Tavern where we feature live music every weekend.Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole, a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great libations and great times."
96 locals recommend
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida Ave
96 locals recommend
" Located in an 1898 Victorian House, we have inside dining, outside seating on the porch and downstairs you will find Bart's Tavern where we feature live music every weekend.Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole, a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great libations and great times."
"The C House, proudly located in the historic (and cool!) Seminole Heights district of Tampa, is a purveyor of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake, and other consciously-curated goods that all start with the letter C. Everything that we sell, from the cookies and the cupcakes and the cheeseburgers and the ceviche, to the craft beer and the cocktails and the California Cab and the Canadian Bacon, starts with the letter C."
102 locals recommend
The C House
6005 N Florida Ave
102 locals recommend
"The C House, proudly located in the historic (and cool!) Seminole Heights district of Tampa, is a purveyor of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake, and other consciously-curated goods that all start with the letter C. Everything that we sell, from the cookies and the cupcakes and the cheeseburgers and the ceviche, to the craft beer and the cocktails and the California Cab and the Canadian Bacon, starts with the letter C."
" The Independent is proud to have been a pioneer of the craft beer movement in the Tampa Bay area and the future of craft beer has never been better. Along with those that venture to seek both classic and new tastes in the current craft beer renaissance the Independent continues to be one-step-ahead, offering rare and unique beers and wines from around the world, as well as a cafe’ open daily where we serve quality, “Best Of The Bay” award-winning European full café fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner."
153 locals recommend
Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave
153 locals recommend
" The Independent is proud to have been a pioneer of the craft beer movement in the Tampa Bay area and the future of craft beer has never been better. Along with those that venture to seek both classic and new tastes in the current craft beer renaissance the Independent continues to be one-step-ahead, offering rare and unique beers and wines from around the world, as well as a cafe’ open daily where we serve quality, “Best Of The Bay” award-winning European full café fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner."
Delicious and healthy food bowls.
19 locals recommend
Harvest bowl eatery and market
6109 N Florida Ave
19 locals recommend
Delicious and healthy food bowls.
"Tampa's FIRST Nashville hot chicken restaurant Winner of Creative Loafing Best of The Bay 2019 for Best Fried Chicken"
30 locals recommend
King of the Coop
5910 N Florida Ave
30 locals recommend
"Tampa's FIRST Nashville hot chicken restaurant Winner of Creative Loafing Best of The Bay 2019 for Best Fried Chicken"
"Of course we have Delicious Pizza, but we are also know for awesome Wings! Hampton Station Y'all."
32 locals recommend
Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N Nebraska Ave
32 locals recommend
"Of course we have Delicious Pizza, but we are also know for awesome Wings! Hampton Station Y'all."
"Ramen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room." A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
136 locals recommend
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave
136 locals recommend
"Ramen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room." A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
"Modern fast-food establishment offering build-your-own Asian-style bowls & unique burgers."
56 locals recommend
Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida Ave
56 locals recommend
"Modern fast-food establishment offering build-your-own Asian-style bowls & unique burgers."
"Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905" Gorgeous historic restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special celebrations.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave
365 locals recommend
"Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905" Gorgeous historic restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special celebrations.
Owner is very friendly. Cookies and coffee are amazing!
Milkin' it
1000 Channelside Dr
Owner is very friendly. Cookies and coffee are amazing!
"Craft brews, diverse wines & eclectic fare served in a hip, nautical-themed setting with DJ nights."
114 locals recommend
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave
114 locals recommend
"Craft brews, diverse wines & eclectic fare served in a hip, nautical-themed setting with DJ nights."
"Charming outpost for coffee & sandwiches, plus pantry items & gifts, in a country-chic atmosphere."
29 locals recommend
Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida Ave
29 locals recommend
"Charming outpost for coffee & sandwiches, plus pantry items & gifts, in a country-chic atmosphere."
"Wicked Oak is renowned for its slow smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage, and 813 wings served with guava BBQ sauce."
8 locals recommend
Wicked Oak BarbeQue
6607 N Florida Ave
8 locals recommend
"Wicked Oak is renowned for its slow smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage, and 813 wings served with guava BBQ sauce."
"Xtreme Tacos brings Mexican-American fusion with Westcoast flair to the Tampa Bay Area. All our corn tortillas are handmade!"
20 locals recommend
Xtreme Tacos
5609 N Nebraska Ave
20 locals recommend
"Xtreme Tacos brings Mexican-American fusion with Westcoast flair to the Tampa Bay Area. All our corn tortillas are handmade!"
This place opened up during the pandemic and deserves all the business they can get. The staff is extremely sweet and accommodating. Food is delicious, fresh, authentic, and well-priced. Perfect no-frills/ non-chain Italian food restaurant.
Amaretto Italian restaurant Tampa
2501 West Tampa Bay Boulevard
This place opened up during the pandemic and deserves all the business they can get. The staff is extremely sweet and accommodating. Food is delicious, fresh, authentic, and well-priced. Perfect no-frills/ non-chain Italian food restaurant.
Several different restaurants to choose from inside the hotel.
76 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
5223 Orient Rd
76 locals recommend
Several different restaurants to choose from inside the hotel.
"Local chain pizzeria serving Chicago & N.Y.-style pies, plus salads & calzones amid nostalgic decor."
93 locals recommend
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave
93 locals recommend
"Local chain pizzeria serving Chicago & N.Y.-style pies, plus salads & calzones amid nostalgic decor."
The Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters is committed to our mission of roasting exceptional coffee and serving exquisite flavors. In true speakeasy fashion, we roast coffee so good it should be illegal.
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida Ave
42 locals recommend
The Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters is committed to our mission of roasting exceptional coffee and serving exquisite flavors. In true speakeasy fashion, we roast coffee so good it should be illegal.
Korean food, beer, and cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Gangchu Chicken & Beer
6618 North Nebraska Avenue
15 locals recommend
Korean food, beer, and cocktails.
Airy, expansive taproom & boutique brewery pouring house-brewed sour beers, saisons & IPAs.
69 locals recommend
7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska Ave
69 locals recommend
Airy, expansive taproom & boutique brewery pouring house-brewed sour beers, saisons & IPAs.
Local brewery.
105 locals recommend
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida Ave
105 locals recommend
Local brewery.
66 locals recommend
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska Ave
66 locals recommend
Brewery that does brew bus tours around town.
71 locals recommend
Brew Bus Brewing
71 locals recommend
Brewery that does brew bus tours around town.
29 locals recommend
Woven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus Dr
29 locals recommend
Great spot for drinks and to catch the sunset.Gorgeous view of the bay! Within walking distance to Hula Bay,another great spot by the water with food and drinks.
97 locals recommend
Salt Shack On The Bay
5415 W Tyson Ave
97 locals recommend
Great spot for drinks and to catch the sunset.Gorgeous view of the bay! Within walking distance to Hula Bay,another great spot by the water with food and drinks.
Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Featured on "Best Thing I️ Ever Ate" on the Food Channel.
384 locals recommend
Ulele
1810 N Highland Ave
384 locals recommend
Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Featured on "Best Thing I️ Ever Ate" on the Food Channel.
Waterfront.
108 locals recommend
American Social
601 S Harbour Island Blvd
108 locals recommend
Waterfront.
Down-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
95 locals recommend
Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida Ave
95 locals recommend
Down-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
“Like Ybor City, Flor Fina is a place where cultures and people come together for a culinary experience full of local stories and global inspiration.”
7 locals recommend
Flor Fina
1412 East 7th Avenue
7 locals recommend
“Like Ybor City, Flor Fina is a place where cultures and people come together for a culinary experience full of local stories and global inspiration.”
The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines.
14 locals recommend
Casa Santo Stefano
1607 North 22nd Street
14 locals recommend
The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines.
Quesabirria tacos and ramen
10 locals recommend
Tacos Las Californias LLc
7007 North Armenia Avenue
10 locals recommend
Quesabirria tacos and ramen
Local steakhouse
74 locals recommend
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow Ave
74 locals recommend
Local steakhouse
Bake'n Babes
1910 N Ola Ave
8 locals recommend
The Dessert Spot at Toffee to Go
3251 W Bay to Bay Blvd
8 locals recommend
Food is delicious. Club like vibe at night.
85 locals recommend
Green Lemon
915 S Howard Ave
85 locals recommend
Food is delicious. Club like vibe at night.
Great atmosphere. Rooftop bar is great at night.
52 locals recommend
Bulla Gastrobar
930 S Howard Ave
52 locals recommend
Great atmosphere. Rooftop bar is great at night.
Awful Waffle
54 locals recommend
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida Ave
54 locals recommend
Venezuelan street food. Tequeños are a must try.
Mr Pepito Tampa Bay
4105 North Florida Avenue
Venezuelan street food. Tequeños are a must try.
Hidden gem in Tampa but loved by all of the Seminole Heights locals. Food is DELICIOUS, made with quality ingredients and cooked by an Italian and Japanese chef. The service is as personalized and charming as you can get.
24 locals recommend
Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska Ave
24 locals recommend
Hidden gem in Tampa but loved by all of the Seminole Heights locals. Food is DELICIOUS, made with quality ingredients and cooked by an Italian and Japanese chef. The service is as personalized and charming as you can get.
Vegan Italian food that gives any regular Italian restaurant a run for its money.
12 locals recommend
Ground Foods Cafe
6428 N Florida Ave
12 locals recommend
Vegan Italian food that gives any regular Italian restaurant a run for its money.
One of Tampa’s daytime hot spots
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd
199 locals recommend
One of Tampa’s daytime hot spots
20 locals recommend
Sprinkles Tampa
717 S Dakota Ave
20 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Sea Maid's Creamery
4230 N Florida Ave
6 locals recommend
Tampa’s most renowned local steakhouse. If you don’t go for the steaks, definitely go for the dessert room.
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard Ave
384 locals recommend
Tampa’s most renowned local steakhouse. If you don’t go for the steaks, definitely go for the dessert room.
Closest place Tampa has to a Michelin star restaurant. A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
144 locals recommend
Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida Ave
144 locals recommend
Closest place Tampa has to a Michelin star restaurant. A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
Old school lunch counter. From the same restaurant group as Rooster & the Till so it is a gourmet twist on breakfast and lunch dishes.
Pickford's Counter
2606 West Hillsborough Avenue
Old school lunch counter. From the same restaurant group as Rooster & the Till so it is a gourmet twist on breakfast and lunch dishes.
Cool place to get a beer, burgers, and play outdoor games.
41 locals recommend
Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska Ave
41 locals recommend
Cool place to get a beer, burgers, and play outdoor games.

Sightseeing

Large food hall with variety of food options. M Bird rooftop bar is a local favorite to visit at night. Check their calendar for events, place host drive-in movies, fairs, etc. Pro tip, park in the residential streets. Usually there are spots available and at no cost. Tampa Riverwalk begins/ends here.
845 locals recommend
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave
845 locals recommend
Large food hall with variety of food options. M Bird rooftop bar is a local favorite to visit at night. Check their calendar for events, place host drive-in movies, fairs, etc. Pro tip, park in the residential streets. Usually there are spots available and at no cost. Tampa Riverwalk begins/ends here.
Our local zoo has its own show, you can catch it on National Geographic or Disney+.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Ave
903 locals recommend
Our local zoo has its own show, you can catch it on National Geographic or Disney+.
2168 locals recommend
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley Dr
2168 locals recommend
628 locals recommend
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley Dr
628 locals recommend
Beautiful views of Tampa. Perfect for walking, jogging,bike riding, and rollerblading. Restaurants, bars, and sitting areas along the Riverwalk.
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa Riverwalk
620 locals recommend
Beautiful views of Tampa. Perfect for walking, jogging,bike riding, and rollerblading. Restaurants, bars, and sitting areas along the Riverwalk.
Bike rentals and electric scooters available to explore Riverwalk. Great views and some great restaurants and low key bars along the way.
237 locals recommend
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley Dr
237 locals recommend
Bike rentals and electric scooters available to explore Riverwalk. Great views and some great restaurants and low key bars along the way.
More upscale vibe. Parking garages across movie theater is free.
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow Ave
283 locals recommend
More upscale vibe. Parking garages across movie theater is free.
Outdoor food court and Biergarten. Bowling alley is here, next to water. Cool place to go after sun goes down or when temperatures are cooler.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
359 locals recommend
Outdoor food court and Biergarten. Bowling alley is here, next to water. Cool place to go after sun goes down or when temperatures are cooler.
Very walkable and easy to find parking. Streetcar trolley is free and runs from Ybor to Downtown Tampa.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
247 locals recommend
Very walkable and easy to find parking. Streetcar trolley is free and runs from Ybor to Downtown Tampa.
848 locals recommend
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr
848 locals recommend
Catch concerts and hockey games!
442 locals recommend
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside Dr
442 locals recommend
Catch concerts and hockey games!
1870 locals recommend
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico Drive
1870 locals recommend
Fun for kids and pups.
94 locals recommend
Waterworks Park
1701 N Highland Ave
94 locals recommend
Fun for kids and pups.
Nature reserve with hiking and walking trails. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Bird watching and picnicking.
88 locals recommend
Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher Ave
88 locals recommend
Nature reserve with hiking and walking trails. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Bird watching and picnicking.
Fishing pier, playground, water play area, and picnicking.
86 locals recommend
Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay Blvd
86 locals recommend
Fishing pier, playground, water play area, and picnicking.
Cute little park. Perfect for a picnic or for kids to run around and play. Found in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Tampa.
Seminole Garden Center
5800 N Central Ave
Cute little park. Perfect for a picnic or for kids to run around and play. Found in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Tampa.
54 locals recommend
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N Blvd
54 locals recommend
Playground and bar for adults.
20 locals recommend
Park & Rec TPA
290 S Meridian Ave
20 locals recommend
Playground and bar for adults.
Good food and gorgeous views.
145 locals recommend
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island Blvd
145 locals recommend
Good food and gorgeous views.
236 locals recommend
Treasure Island
236 locals recommend
Perfect if you want to take a bike ride by the beach.
31 locals recommend
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Courtney Campbell Causeway
31 locals recommend
Perfect if you want to take a bike ride by the beach.

Neighborhoods

Historic and famous neighborhood in Tampa. You'll find bars, local restaurants, cigar lounges, and shops. Less than a 10 minute drive from our place.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
247 locals recommend
Historic and famous neighborhood in Tampa. You'll find bars, local restaurants, cigar lounges, and shops. Less than a 10 minute drive from our place.
Shopping and business district. International Plaza and Westshore Plaza malls are in this neighborhood.
10 locals recommend
Westshore
10 locals recommend
Shopping and business district. International Plaza and Westshore Plaza malls are in this neighborhood.
Even more food options!
21 locals recommend
South Tampa
21 locals recommend
Even more food options!
On Channelside you'll find restaurants, Sparkman Wharf, Amalie Arena, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium and more.
69 locals recommend
Channelside Drive
Channelside Drive
69 locals recommend
On Channelside you'll find restaurants, Sparkman Wharf, Amalie Arena, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium and more.
Also known as SoHo. You'll find lots of nightlife, food spots, and bars. Some local favorites are MacDinton’s, Bar HWRD, Hyde Park Café, Edge, SoHo Saloon.
24 locals recommend
South Howard Avenue
South Howard Avenue
24 locals recommend
Also known as SoHo. You'll find lots of nightlife, food spots, and bars. Some local favorites are MacDinton’s, Bar HWRD, Hyde Park Café, Edge, SoHo Saloon.
24 locals recommend
Rivercrest Park
4802 N Blvd
24 locals recommend

City/town information

Downtown St.Pete is a foodie paradise , great for bars, breweries, and museums. Atmosphere on Central Ave is very walkable, always lively and artistic. You can find live music almost on every corner. Drive without traffic from our place is usually around 30 minutes. There is a ferry service available that takes you from Downtown Tampa to downtown St.Pete. Very good option for people looking to visit both cities and get the best views of the bay during the journey.
443 locals recommend
St. Petersburg
443 locals recommend
Downtown St.Pete is a foodie paradise , great for bars, breweries, and museums. Atmosphere on Central Ave is very walkable, always lively and artistic. You can find live music almost on every corner. Drive without traffic from our place is usually around 30 minutes. There is a ferry service available that takes you from Downtown Tampa to downtown St.Pete. Very good option for people looking to visit both cities and get the best views of the bay during the journey.
Disney, Universal, shopping, need we say more? Drive is usually under 2 hours or so if you don’t get stuck in rush hour traffic
349 locals recommend
Orlando
349 locals recommend
Disney, Universal, shopping, need we say more? Drive is usually under 2 hours or so if you don’t get stuck in rush hour traffic
Beautiful blue water and white sanded beaches. Drive from our place can be around 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
335 locals recommend
Clearwater
335 locals recommend
Beautiful blue water and white sanded beaches. Drive from our place can be around 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
Shopping, restaurants, Topgolf, indoor skydiving.
8 locals recommend
Wesley Chapel
8 locals recommend
Shopping, restaurants, Topgolf, indoor skydiving.
Beautiful oceanic views, has a riverwalk, awesome food spots and breweries.
28 locals recommend
Bradenton
28 locals recommend
Beautiful oceanic views, has a riverwalk, awesome food spots and breweries.
"Dunedin is a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s known for the beaches, pine forest and ospreys of Honeymoon Island State Park. " Drive is usually under an hour without traffic.
347 locals recommend
Dunedin
347 locals recommend
"Dunedin is a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s known for the beaches, pine forest and ospreys of Honeymoon Island State Park. " Drive is usually under an hour without traffic.