TAMPA - Rio Palmas - Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Farm to Table foods! Quiet outdoor patio dining. The service can be a little slow so plan to go when you are not rushed.
Chuck's Natural Fields Marketplace Temple Terrace
6870 N 56th StFarm to Table foods! Quiet outdoor patio dining. The service can be a little slow so plan to go when you are not rushed.
Good breakfast foods and pleasant atmosphere includes outdoor eating too. THIS SHOPPING CENTER HAS A HUGE VARIETY OF FOOD CHOICES! This area is almost always easy to get to from here.
16 locals recommend
First Watch
2726 E Fowler AveGood breakfast foods and pleasant atmosphere includes outdoor eating too. THIS SHOPPING CENTER HAS A HUGE VARIETY OF FOOD CHOICES! This area is almost always easy to get to from here.
This area is almost always easy to get to from here. Yummy food plus a sauce bar. THIS SHOPPING CENTER HAS A HUGE VARIETY OF FOOD CHOICES! Mostly the university patrons so large variety of eateries and many with outdoor eating.
6 locals recommend
Tijuana Flats
10019 N Dale Mabry HwyThis area is almost always easy to get to from here. Yummy food plus a sauce bar. THIS SHOPPING CENTER HAS A HUGE VARIETY OF FOOD CHOICES! Mostly the university patrons so large variety of eateries and many with outdoor eating.
Fabulous food! Great GLUTEN FREE selections. Outdoor patio dining is available. Wonderful wines. Wine Tasting Bar. The restaurant includes many delicious GLUTEN FREE foods too.
53 locals recommend
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 W Boy Scout BlvdFabulous food! Great GLUTEN FREE selections. Outdoor patio dining is available. Wonderful wines. Wine Tasting Bar. The restaurant includes many delicious GLUTEN FREE foods too.
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveReserve for the Flamenco show.
Make your reservations now. Tampa favorite! Dessert Room is no reservation needed but for dining reservations must be in advance. People come from far away to experience this fabulous place which includes a Wine Cellar.
384 locals recommend
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveMake your reservations now. Tampa favorite! Dessert Room is no reservation needed but for dining reservations must be in advance. People come from far away to experience this fabulous place which includes a Wine Cellar.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5515 E Fowler AveVery nearby! Delivery to our waterfront home.
bartaco
1601 W Snow AveFun covered outdoor eating area.
Unique shop with a cafe and quaint atmosphere. If you are in that area of town it is worth trying to park and go in.
199 locals recommend
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdUnique shop with a cafe and quaint atmosphere. If you are in that area of town it is worth trying to park and go in.
Starbucks
5006 E Fowler AveStarbucks enthusiasts need to know.
Recommended by Jess & her friends while staying.
2928 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612-6209
+1 813-631-0040
9 locals recommend
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10720 Park Blvd NRecommended by Jess & her friends while staying.
2928 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612-6209
+1 813-631-0040
T N Crab Shack
2120 E Sligh AveBella's Italian Café
1413 S Howard AveTaco Bus
913 E Hillsborough AveZeko's Mediterranean Grill
3609 E Busch BlvdGrillsmith- Carrollwood
14303 N Dale Mabry HwyHappy hour all night Wednesdays
Shells Seafood Restaurant North Tampa
2101 E Fowler AveSoFresh North Tampa
2774 E Fowler AvePinchers
28330 Paseo DriveKids eat free - call them for details.
Lupton’s Fat Man’s BBQ & Country Cooking
5025 East Fowler AvenueSawatdee Thai Cuisine
10938 N 56th StNorth 30th Sports Pub & Grille
11402 N 30th StUlele
1810 N Highland AveRecommended by several guests.
Waterfront - On the Bay. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommended by several guests!
228 locals recommend
Whiskey Joe's
7720 W Courtney Campbell CausewayWaterfront - On the Bay. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommended by several guests!
Bahama Breeze
3045 N Rocky Point Dr EWaterfront on a Tampa Bay canal.
BEACH DAy - BEACHFRONT dining & bar. Has live music some days, Check their website.
104 locals recommend
Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar
10 Bay EsplanadeBEACH DAy - BEACHFRONT dining & bar. Has live music some days, Check their website.
BEACH DAY - BEACHFRONT dining! Clearwater Beach. To get a convenient parking spot you must arrive before 10 am (even on weekdays during the summer). Restaurant offers Cabanas and chairs for fee per day coming mid July.
The PARKING AREA- at PUBLIC BEACH has pay for parking & public restrooms. Lots of shops nearby too.
262 locals recommend
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway StBEACH DAY - BEACHFRONT dining! Clearwater Beach. To get a convenient parking spot you must arrive before 10 am (even on weekdays during the summer). Restaurant offers Cabanas and chairs for fee per day coming mid July.
The PARKING AREA- at PUBLIC BEACH has pay for parking & public restrooms. Lots of shops nearby too.
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveArmature Works
1910 N Ola AveMr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery
14929 Bruce B Downs BlvdGerman food and drink
Schiller's German Delicatessen
4327 W El Prado BlvdGerman deli
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveLocal Fav!! Many dining choices. Riverfront near downtown.
Essentials
Chuck's Natural Fields Marketplace Temple Terrace
6870 N 56th StNatural foods, smoothies and teas.
Winn-Dixie
8775 Temple Terrace HwyClean and well supplied.
Also includes large GLUTEN FREE selection. Not the cutest spot and not a cafe but has huge variety of fresh baked goods baked on site.
Sami's Bakery
2399 E Busch BlvdAlso includes large GLUTEN FREE selection. Not the cutest spot and not a cafe but has huge variety of fresh baked goods baked on site.
Publix Pharmacy at Terrace Ridge Plaza
11502 N 53rd StGroceries
Parks & Nature
Lettuce Lake Park Boardwalk and Nature Trail Observation Tower
Lettuce Lake Park TrailFlorida Wildlife
USF Botanical Gardens
12210 USF Pine DriveBeautiful
entertainment & Activities
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrRides and Zoo
Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler AveWonderful Zoo. Our grandkids of all ages love to go here. Check out their schedule for the Macau flyover and various feedings. Free kiddie rides and fun splash pad included in admission. Large aquarium too.
903 locals recommend
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveWonderful Zoo. Our grandkids of all ages love to go here. Check out their schedule for the Macau flyover and various feedings. Free kiddie rides and fun splash pad included in admission. Large aquarium too.
Uber to Front door and skip the parking fees and the time in lines to trolley to entrance. Also a Zoo at Busch Gardens.
13 locals recommend
Busch Gardens Main Entrance
10165 McKinley DrUber to Front door and skip the parking fees and the time in lines to trolley to entrance. Also a Zoo at Busch Gardens.
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrWater Park
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrCheck out their schedule!
George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner DrSpring Training!
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry HwyFootball
Adventure Island
10001 McKinley DrShopping
Target
13658 University Plaza StHuge variety includes a grocery store too.
Tampa Premium Outlets
2300 Grand Cypress DrOutlet Mall on I-75. Great outdoor eating.
Around this mall is lots of eating choices too. Burlington, Dillards Clearance Center.
31 locals recommend
University Mall
Around this mall is lots of eating choices too. Burlington, Dillards Clearance Center.
$$$ Fancy shops $$$ Includes several nice restaurants and some outdoor eating too.
283 locals recommend
Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow Ave$$$ Fancy shops $$$ Includes several nice restaurants and some outdoor eating too.
Good food, nice shops and Market Weekends (check their website for dates and times)
102 locals recommend
The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo DriveGood food, nice shops and Market Weekends (check their website for dates and times)
Drinks & Nightlife
Food, Music, Drinks. FREE music on Thursday nights. Interesting eclectic style.
30 locals recommend
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper RdFood, Music, Drinks. FREE music on Thursday nights. Interesting eclectic style.
Ybor City
Cigar City with unusual shops.
Also has good food too. The blackened shrimp is yummy. Popular kitschy atmosphere. Covered outdoor dining. (They say they are the longest happy hour in Tampa Bay)
13 locals recommend
Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grill
8448 N 56th StAlso has good food too. The blackened shrimp is yummy. Popular kitschy atmosphere. Covered outdoor dining. (They say they are the longest happy hour in Tampa Bay)
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkSkipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper RdSightseeing
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkIf you are going to the Aquarium it could be a nice stop.
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueLocal favorite. live music riverfront nearer downtown.