Guidebook for Tampa
Food Scene
Owned by a local who loves Tampa and the food and atmosphere is always incredible! One of the host’s favorites!
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveOwned by a local who loves Tampa and the food and atmosphere is always incredible! One of the host’s favorites!
This is another favorite spot because again the food is amazing! They know how to pour a drink, the service is great and they always remember their customers. Last bit certainly not least, if you can get a table in the bar when the band plays, you won’t be sorry!
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Roy's Restaurant
4342 W Boy Scout BlvdThis is another favorite spot because again the food is amazing! They know how to pour a drink, the service is great and they always remember their customers. Last bit certainly not least, if you can get a table in the bar when the band plays, you won’t be sorry!
There aren’t enough good things to say about this interesting and eclectic spot with fantastic, creative, farm to table dishes and friendly service! The decor is folk art and other super interesting pieces, always something new to see.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveThere aren’t enough good things to say about this interesting and eclectic spot with fantastic, creative, farm to table dishes and friendly service! The decor is folk art and other super interesting pieces, always something new to see.
Top Choice
There’s not another steakhouse in the entire world like Bern’s! Ask anyone who’s been! I can’t tell you, just hit google. Makes you think it’s unaffordable but it is and it’s amazing! Just the story behind the restaurant, the building, the founders and the family is impressive. The quality remains since the beginning! If you want one nice meal in Tampa, make it Bern’s and definitely don’t forget to make your reservation waaaayyyy ahead of time and also book the dessert room for after dinner. It doesn’t matter if you’re full, its a separate experience all its own!
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveTop Choice
There’s not another steakhouse in the entire world like Bern’s! Ask anyone who’s been! I can’t tell you, just hit google. Makes you think it’s unaffordable but it is and it’s amazing! Just the story behind the restaurant, the building, the founders and the family is impressive. The quality remains since the beginning! If you want one nice meal in Tampa, make it Bern’s and definitely don’t forget to make your reservation waaaayyyy ahead of time and also book the dessert room for after dinner. It doesn’t matter if you’re full, its a separate experience all its own!
Has a coffee shop and gift shop, another local favorite
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdHas a coffee shop and gift shop, another local favorite
Lee Roy Selmon's
2424 Tyrone Blvd NRusty Pelican Tampa Restaurant
2425 N Rocky Point DrAwesome spot on the water!
Really a beach bar but happens to have pretty good food! It’s right in the sand on Clearwater Beach!
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Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar
10 Bay EsplanadeReally a beach bar but happens to have pretty good food! It’s right in the sand on Clearwater Beach!
They have hot food, soups, sandwiches and salads and coffee as well. They will also cater and deliver to your home for larger orders. They are one of our family favorites and they are a local, family business.
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Alessi Bakery
2909 W Cypress StThey have hot food, soups, sandwiches and salads and coffee as well. They will also cater and deliver to your home for larger orders. They are one of our family favorites and they are a local, family business.
Small menu and great coffee bar but the food is amazing, service is great, people are personable and friendly with their customers. Cool atmosphere to hang out and eat, chat, refuel or work and study with WiFi available.
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Mortar & Pestle
6310 North Florida AvenueSmall menu and great coffee bar but the food is amazing, service is great, people are personable and friendly with their customers. Cool atmosphere to hang out and eat, chat, refuel or work and study with WiFi available.
Arts & Culture
I-Theatre ye-Tampa
711 N Franklin StParks & Nature
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S Suncoast BlvdLettuce Lake Park Trail
Lettuce Lake Park TrailThis is one of many neighborhood parks. This one has a great playground and a ton of open space for running around!
Plymouth Park
3351 N Kinyon AveThis is one of many neighborhood parks. This one has a great playground and a ton of open space for running around!
Another Host’s Favorite! This beach has just the right balance of locals and tourists to be fun! Seriously a beautiful beach and tons of things to do, places to eat and shop and dotted with little watering holes. Great for families and singles.
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Treasure Island
Another Host’s Favorite! This beach has just the right balance of locals and tourists to be fun! Seriously a beautiful beach and tons of things to do, places to eat and shop and dotted with little watering holes. Great for families and singles.
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrGorgeous beaches and tons of shopping and food!
I-Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveBeach for miles and tons of stuff to do!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1202 N Franklin StAnise Global Gastrobar
777 N Ashley DrSeminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdGambling, Bars, Dining, etc.....
This is a pretty chill bar where the locals hang out with rock n roll music and friendly bar tenders!
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Red Star Rock Bar
5210 N Florida AveThis is a pretty chill bar where the locals hang out with rock n roll music and friendly bar tenders!
Shopping
The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo DriveWestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaInternational Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdHuge selection of organic, non-gmo and gluten free products, groceries, beauty supplies and prepared foods.
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Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
1021 N Macdill AveHuge selection of organic, non-gmo and gluten free products, groceries, beauty supplies and prepared foods.
Entertainment & Activities
This is only a once a year treat in the first week and a half of March. This year the dates are March 1-11th, 2018
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Florida Strawberry Festival
303 BerryFest PlaceThis is only a once a year treat in the first week and a half of March. This year the dates are March 1-11th, 2018
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrIsiqithi saseMbonisweni
10001 McKinley DrWater Park!!!!!
I-Aquarium ye-Florida
701 Channelside DrZooTampa eLowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveIziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
4801 E Fowler AveI-Glazer Children's Museum
110 W Gasparilla PlazaSeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrEpcot
200 Epcot Center DrUniversal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdEssentials
Publix Super Market on Bayshore
243 Bayshore BlvdWinn-Dixie
8438 N Armenia AveWhole Foods Market
3740 Midtown DrMore organic and clean eating selections.
Target
1544 N Dale Mabry HwyWalmart Supercenter
1505 N Dale Mabry HwyThis is a small store, not a large chain grocery. Inside you can also find a healthy and delicious lunch or baked goods made by our town favorites, Chef Brian, Misty & Franks, owners/operators or Clementine Cafe! You will not regret anything made by Clementine that you can sink your teeth into!
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Duckweed Urban Grocery
803 N Tampa StThis is a small store, not a large chain grocery. Inside you can also find a healthy and delicious lunch or baked goods made by our town favorites, Chef Brian, Misty & Franks, owners/operators or Clementine Cafe! You will not regret anything made by Clementine that you can sink your teeth into!