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Tampa Dining
Tampa Bay's dining scene in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and surrounding communities is among Florida's most diverse, distinctive, and historic. From waterfront bistros specializing in fresh catch to Spanish dishes served at family-owned eateries, there's unlimited potential for memorable meals. Cuban bread with café con leche, spicy paella, black beans, and other ethnic specialties are readily available, as are savory pastas and vegetarian cuisine. Burger joints and pizza places thrive, too, and outdoor dining options are popping up all over, thanks to influence from European visitors eager to soak up Florida sun.
Some of the best food experiences are to be found in one of the following places:
Oystercatchers
6200 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
+1 813 281 9116
Honoring its waterside location, contemporary seafood is the centerpiece of this restaurant. Scan the horizon of Tampa Bay from the crisp, seaside-style decor. Sweeping vistas of the bay and beach enhance the menu and are reminiscent of Key West. Meet friends for lunch on the outdoor deck. Catch a glimpse of snowy egrets and terns as they swoop down on the bay. Watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail. Come and experience seafood at its freshest.
Rusty Pelican
2425 North Rocky Pointe Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
+1 813 281 1943
This seafooder, located at Rocky Point, serves up fresh-from-the-water fare that does for the taste buds what the restaurant's panoramic bayside views do for the eyes - leaves them wanting more and more. Yes, the Rusty Pelican makes a memorable first impression. But what truly keeps folks coming back is the food, and you'll understand why once you've had the Rocky Point Grouper topped with fresh asparagus, Beggars Salmon wrapped in phylo and stuffed with crab, or Shrimp Scampi Rustico with angel hair pasta. Even the steaks, a handful of which are prepared tableside, garner high praise!
Armani's
6200 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
+1 813 281 9165
Take in breathtaking views, while indulging in Northern Italian cuisine that has garnered accolades from the most discriminating palates. Located on the 14th floor of Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Armani's has been recognized as Distinguished Restaurant of North America. This Tampa fine dining establishment boasts magnificent views of the bay and city skyline through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Quiet sophistication and a subdued decor set the tone for a relaxing and memorable meal.
First Choice Southern BBQ
10113 Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619
+1 813 621 7434
The real deal in Southern BBQ. This is a very casual place but, get ready to eat the best beef, pork or chicken sandwiches, great slabs or ribs with all the fixings. Order out or eat in at southern style tables, casual dining. Lines at lunch & Dinner.
Bern's Steak House
1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
+1 813 251 2451 / +1 813 253 0358
Since 1956 Bern's Steak House has provided thousands of guests with a world-class dining experience based on Bern Laxer's belief that the "guest must always come back."
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