Looking for bar or restaurant recommendations and/or things to do in the area - Month of January 08, 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1hwhofn/looking_for_bar_or_restaurant_recommendations/

created by AutoModerator on 08/01/2025 at 11:05 UTC

8 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

The sub usually gets flooded with these types of questions from people visiting the area so if you are looking for a place to drink, eat, or just things to do while in town post your questions here.

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• *Food recommendations**

• Click here for soul food recommendations[1]
• Click here for sushi recommendations[2]
• Click here for wing recommendations[3]
• Click here for cheesecake recommendations[4]
• Click here for sandwich[5] (non-cuban) recommendations[6]
• Click here for Cuban sandwich recommendations[7]
• Click here for best Cuban food recommendations[8]
• Click here for jerk chicken recommendations[9]
• Click here for vegetarian food recommendations[10]
• Click here for pizza recommendations[11]
• Click here for fried chicken recommendations[12]
• Click here for chicken tender recommendations[13]
• Click here for bagel recommendations[14]
• Click here for BBQ recommendations[15]
• Click here for best Chinese buffet recommendations[16]
• Click here for oyster recommendations[17]
• Click here for breakfast recommendations[18]
• Click here for charcuterie recommendations[19]
• Click here for Mexican food recommendations[20]
• Click here for Korean barbecue recommendations[21]
• Click here for Indian food recommendations[22]
• Click here for lobster bisque recommendations[23]
• Click here for Italian food recommendations[24]
• Click here for shawarma[25] recommendations[26]
• Click here for seafood recommendations[27]
• Click here for best southern comfort food recommendations[28]
• Click here for best Gyro recommendations[29]
• Click here for best Ramen recommendations[30]

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1: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xhjren/legit_soul_food/

2: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xgx2pd/best_sushi_in_tampa/

3: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xjjw09/best_wings_in_tampa/

4: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xk3j11/favorite_cheesecake_in_tampa/

5: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1061tgw/best_sandwich_shop/

6: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1061tgw/best_sandwich_shop/

7: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/15wnexs/best_cuban_in_tampa/

8: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/ysp6h9/who_has_best_cuban_food_restaurant_in_tampa_like/

9: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xy1q1z/where_is_the_best_jerk_chicken_and_oxtail/

10: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xywd2y/vegetarian_food/

11: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xzq7fl/best_local_pizza_joint_in_tampa/

12: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xyvn9k/fried_chicken/

13: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/z1gwr0/best_chicken_tenders/

14: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/y23jh2/best_bagel_in_tampa/

15: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/y2jmuy/best_bbq_spot_in_tampa/

16: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/yim1xs/are_there_any_good_chinese_buffets_in_the_tampa/

17: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/yhw0wz/best_oysters_in_tampa/

18: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/ytujj0/whats_a_fantastic_breakfast_spot_thats_not_kekes/

19: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/zbitrc/best_place_for_charcuterie/

20: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/zhhesq/best_mexican_within_an_hour_drive_of_tampa/

21: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/102h4fi/korean_bbq_in_tampa/

22: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/10haan1/indian_restaurant_suggestions_needed/

23: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/116dp3y/where_is_the_best_lobster_bisque_in_tampa/

24: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/11v329q/best_italian_restaurant/

25: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/121wbf7/best_shawarma/

26: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/121wbf7/best_shawarma/

27: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/13rwkr4/best_seafood_restaurants_in_tampa/

28: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/11eo9qv/best_shrimp_n_gritssouthern_comfort_food_spots_in/

29: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/18gbeta/best_gyro_in_tampa/

30: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/182yg0p/best_ramen/

• *Things to do in the area**

• Click here for things to do without a car[31]
• Click here for coffee shops and bookstores in the area[32]
• Click here for more coffee shops[33]
• Click here for natural springs to visit in the area[34]
• Click here for comic book shops in the area[35]
• Click here for walking and/or running trails[36]
• Click here for places that have live music[37]
• Click here for chartered fishing excursions[38]
• Click here for free activity recommendations[39]

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31: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/xz7mcg/traveling_solo_where_are_some_mustgo_places/

32: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/yu2juo/what_are_some_good_coffee_places_or_bookstores/

33: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/18f8j4i/best_coffee_shop_in_tampa/

34: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/102dsja/what_are_the_best_natural_springs_in_the_area_to/

35: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/108evz0/anyone_know_a_good_comic_shop/

36: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/10jsaph/favorite_walking_trailsareas_looking_for_a_more/

37: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/10sjolm/where_can_i_watch_local_live_bands_preferably/

38: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/10s7uwh/fishing_charter_advice/

39: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/10up3xq/free_activities_to_do_around_town/

• *Bars**

• Click here to find the best and current happy hours in the area[40]
• Click here for best sports bars[41]
• Click here for college/mid 20s social bars[42]
• Click here for bars that have board games to play[43]
• Click here for bars where you can smoke hookah[44]
• Click here for breweries with food and outdoor green space[45]

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40: https://tampa.goldenbuzz.social/

41: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/yed9a7/best_sports_bars/

42: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/ym2sf7/social_bars_for_mid_20s_crowd/

43: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/103ga9p/recommendations_for_a_place_in_the_tampa_bay_area/

44: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1063dkd/where_can_you_smoke_hookah_with_cocktails_in_tampa/

45: https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/11b0d02/brewery_with_food_and_outdoorgreen_space/

• *Restaurant recommendations**

• Click here for best graduation/birthday upscale restaurant recommendations[46]
• Click here for restaurants/locations people swear they will never return to[47]
• Click here for best foreign food restaurants recommended by foreigners[48]
• Click here for strip plaza with the [49]greatest variety of restaurants[50]
• Click here for best sunset restaurants with a view[51]
• Click here for best steakhouse restaurants besides Berns[52]
• Click here for best vegan bakeries in the area[53]
• Click here for best regular bakeries in the area[54]

Comments

Comment by HavocHybrid at 12/01/2025 at 06:07 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Where can I get cold smoked mackerel in tampa? I Need to know or bad things will happen to me by the end of the month.

Wasn't able to get a response last time, and i need an answer quick. thank you!

Comment by Fr33brd at 21/01/2025 at 17:04 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thank you for this! I'm in town for the week and literally just got finished googling soul food, sushi and wings...and they're the first three links on your post..lol