Things To Do In Tampa
Drinks/Happy Hour Near Campus:
World of Beer - 2815 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 Mr. Dunderbak’s Biergarten and Brewery - 14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613 Miller’s Ale House - 2108 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 Cigar City Brewery - 3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, FL 33607 Coppertail Brewing Company - 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Beach Day: Caddy’s on Treasure Island, Ana Maria Island, Johns Pass Madeira Beach, Fort Desoto, Pass-a- Grille, Clearwater Beach (Frenchy’s)
Outdoors/Activities: Tampa Riverwalk (downtown Tampa), Kayaking at Weeden Island, Kayaking Hillsborough River, Davis Island Yacht Club (free sailing/races on Thursday during daylight savings time), Paddle Boarding on Hillsborough River, The Sail (you can rent water bikes, boats, and paddle boards)
Museums: Dali Museum, Chihuly Glass Museum, Glazer Children’s Museum, Museum of Science & industry (MOSI), Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Photography Arts, Tampa Bay History Center, HB Plant Museum
Sports: Rays, Lightning, Bucs, Rowdies
Animals: Big Cat Rescue, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Manatee watching in Crystal River
Restaurants USF: Mr. Dunderbak’s: 14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
Acropolis Greek Taverna: 14947 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
Miller’s Ale House: 2108 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
World of Beer: 2815 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Soho: Elevage (Epicurean Hotel): 1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Great place for outdoor drinks, dinner is pricey; Modern American; also with rooftop bar (Edge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge) Boca Kitchen Bar Market: 901 W Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606 Ask for the specials! Nice happy hour; Modern America
Ciccio’s Water: 1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa FL 33606 California fare & creative sushi rolls
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Things To Do In Tampa Green Lemon: 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Good beer specials / tequila drinks; Mexican Petit
Soho Sushi: 3218 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Ava: 718 South Howard Ave, Tampa FL — 33606 Great Italian! All homemade.
Dosunco Ramen: 3310 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33609 Great Japanese ramen
Hyde Park – Lots of fun shops and restaurants, great atmosphere. Restaurants include: Timpano’s, Irish 31, Bar Taco, Meat Market, Wine Exchange, On Swann, Forbici Modern Italian, Goody Goody Burgers,
Seminole Heights:
The Refinery: 5137 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 Menu changes weekly; Modern American
The C House: 6005 N Florida Ave, Tampa FL 33604 Vibrant outpost with a patio; American plates, cocktails and wine
Rooster and the Till: 6500 C N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 Ask to talk to the chef (he may give you free tasting items). Portions on smaller size but you will be full; Modern American
Yummy House: 2620 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL or 2202 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL Great Din sum; If you go to Waters (original location) ask for “special menu” where you get 3 entrees for $22 or $26
Ella’s: 5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 333603 Soul Food Sundays do the grills, sausage, gravy, and chicken and waffles; Hand crafted drinks / liqueurs; Ask for specials! Pizzas / calzones are monstrous and delicious; American
Mermaid Tavern: 6719 N Nebraska, Tampa, FL 33604 Great veggie items and burgers! A little on the louder side; Bar food
Taco Bus: 913 East Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 (Multiple locations) Great tacos & burritos, this makes a great meal anytime and is open late
The Independent: 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 Good food and a large beer selection. Great place to just relax inside or outside and catch up with friends.
Ichicoro Ramen: 5229 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL 33603 Best ramen place in Tampa – a bit of a wait but worth it! They serve frozen beer!
South Tampa: Haven: 2208 W Morrison Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Favorite Happy Hour! Modern American / Wine Bar
Restaurant BT: 2507 S MacDill Ave, Tamp, FL 33629 Edited: 11/7/19
Things To Do In Tampa More sophisticated Asian food with some French influence; Go for lunch which is more economical; Vietnamese
Anaar: 4110 Henderson Blvd., Ste. B. Tampa, FL 33629 Go for lamb and eggplant dishes. Rice is amazing! Afghan
Oxford Exchange: 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606 Great coffee and nice place to chill. Very hipster. Teas are my personal favorite. Will definitely give you a major boost to your day. American/Italian
Edison Food + Drink Lab: 912 W Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606 Very interesting drinks/foods; Very eclectic combo od flavors that just work. Good place for adventurous food eaters; Good portion size for price; uses molecular gastronomy; Gastropub
Nakaya: 301 W Platt St Ste C Tampa, FL 33606 One of the only places to get authentic ramen; I think they use pork tenderloin for their ramen which is pretty dry so ask if you can substitute if possible. Very close to the hospital; They have a secret menu just ask your waiter to translate; Japanese
Pane Rustica: 3225 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Take a risk and try the mystery dish. Haven’t had a bad dish yet. Great flatbreads; much more affordable during lunch; nighttime turns into nice sit down place; Italian, American
Cheese Please: 3225 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Great for wines and cheese boards
Datz: 2616 S MacDill Ave. Tampa, FL 33629 Haven’t had a bad dish yet; Dough (dessert) has some inventive desserts / gelato Café
Paradiso: 4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Flames Indian Cuisine: 2601 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Cru Cellars: 2506 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Wine bar and food
The Lure: 2402 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Sushi, tacos, small plates, flatbreads; tiki cocktails, craft beer
Byblos Café: 2832 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Great Lamb and veggies dishes; Dough (dessert) has some inventive desserts / gelato and Roux (NoLA style food); Bar food
Cappys: 3200 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 Amazing deep dish, but also good NY style; Cash only; Pizza
Bern’s: 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 A must when you are in Tampa. This is a 5 Star steak house and one of the best in the US. A great place to celebrate or bring guests for a nice dinner. Recommend doing dinner, tour of the kitchen and then the desert room, but be prepared as there is not rush so plan for 4-5 hrs. You can also do just dinner or just dessert and the front bar is also great for drinks and appetizers. Dress code is enforced and reservations are recommended. Edited: 11/7/19
Things To Do In Tampa
Mad Dogs & Englishman: 4115 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 British pub food including fish & chips and Bangers & Mash, but also has food with an Indian flair like many British Pubs. Great beer selection and a great local hangout. Enjoy some old movies playing on the wall while you wait.
Ciro’s Speakeasy & Supper Club: 2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 Great place for drinks & the food is great too. Make sure you call ahead for the password & check out online descriptions as it is meant to be hard to find.
Queen of Sheba: 3636 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 The place to go for Ethiopian food! Recommend the Queens Eight platter if it is your first try to get a variety. Be prepared to eat with your hands.
Sally O’ Neals: 1319 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Great gourmet pizza but a little pricy.
Pinky’s: 3203 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 Great brunch but get there early or prepare to wait as it is one of the top brunch locations in S. Tampa
The Brunchery: 3225 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 Good breakfast and brunch.
Yoko’s Sushi: 3217 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33629 Great sushi rolls
Osteria Natalina: 3215 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33629 Small authentic Italian place – great food!
Roux: 4205 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33611 New Orleans Cajun style food – great for brunch and dinner (however, dinner can be pricy)
Big Ray’s Fish Camp: 6116 Interbay Blvd Tampa, FL 33611 Amazing grouper sandwich, lobster corn dog, and garlic fries
Downtown Tampa: Armature Works: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 Food court dining at the West end of Tampa Riverwalk. Frequent events and plenty of choice for everyone.
Ulele: 1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 Native-inspired food and spirits served overlooking the Hillsborough River. Take a beverage to go and enjoy a legal spirit along the Riverwalk
Sparkman Wharf: 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 Dining garden with choices from burgers to oysters and Whatever Pops. Splitsville for bowling and other games.
Garrison Tavern (in downtown Marriott Hotel): 505 Water Street, Tampa FL 33602 Gastropub with good food and drinks; also with 2 TopGolf Swing Suites
Anchor & Brine (in downtown Marriott Hotel): 505 Water Street, Tampa FL 33602 Seafood & cocktail restaurant with great outdoor seating on the water; great location for outdoor bar
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Things To Do In Tampa Big Ray’s Fish Camp: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 Located at the Sail Plaza, ‘bay to belly’ seafood
Cena: 1208 E Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 Amazing fresh pasta. Parking is kind of terrible. Oxtail gnocchi is the dish to get; Italian
Inside the Box: 505 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, 33602 If you buy a meal, one goes to the homeless; Sandwich/Salad
Bamboozle Café: 516 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 Good Pho / Viet food for the area
Café Dufrain: 707 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 Much more economical for lunch; short rib mac and cheese is the dish to get.
Mise En Place: 442 W Kennedy Blvd #110, Tampa, FL 33606 Very good portions for the price but on the higher end (participated in restaurant week); simple food done well; French
Ricks on the River: 2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607 Relax and enjoy the view on the Hillsborough River just north of UT. Casual atmosphere and good food & drinks.
Jackson’s: 601 S Harbor Island Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33602 Great food and brunch. Also a great place to grab happy hour on the water. Beautiful view of Downtown Tampa and on the water.
American Social: 601 S Harbour Island Blvd, #107, Tampa FL 33602 Lively atmosphere for food and drinks, good weekday Happy Hour specials, beautiful view
Ybor: Tampa Bay Brewing Company: 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 Beer cheese! Burgers are terrible. Beer selection slightly more extensive than cigar city; bar food.
Columbia Restaurant: 2117 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605
Blue Samurai Sushi: 1600 E 8th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
Other Tampa Areas: Saigon Deli: 3858 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614 Place to try Viet subs but also other good food as well; for the more adventurous try the dac biet. Has a special if you buy a certain number you get one fee; Vietnamese
Thai Gourmet Market: 5831 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615 Able to buy premade Thai food; very authentic; very good portions and very nicely presented; Thai
Cooper’s Hawk: 4110 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 Great happy hour! Wine bar
Armani’s (at top of Grand Hyatt Hotel, near Tampa Int’l Airport): 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL 33607 Beautiful view of Tampa Bay; good location for drink, can be pricey for dinner
Oystercatchers: 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 Edited: 11/7/19
Things To Do In Tampa Great view of the bay on the water. Amazing buffet brunch on weekends, including unlimited drinks. Great place to take out of town guests due to location and great food.
Ocean Prime: 2205 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 Great for happy hour or dinner.
The Pub: 2223 N West Shore Blvd Ste B212, Tampa, FL 33607 Great place for Happy Hour and watching sports. Excellent beer section.
Bar Louie: 2223 N West Shore Blvd Ste B202, Tampa, FL 33607 Great place for Happy Hour and sporting events.
Chef Thai and Sushi: 1155 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33602
Edited: 11/7/19