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Must eat places near Tampa?
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Must eat places near Tampa?


Jan 4, 2017, 7:41 PM

Appreciate any suggestions.

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Re: Must eat places near Tampa?


Jan 4, 2017, 8:03 PM

http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/dining_entertainment


My favorite, Capital Grille (bring your $$$, they like it)

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Re: Must eat places near Tampa?


Jan 4, 2017, 8:34 PM

Bern's Steakhouse (if you can get a reservation) Its a Tampa staple!

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be sure to reserve the dessert room for after dinner when


Jan 4, 2017, 9:43 PM

You check in

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Bern's is absolutely a staple, but it is highly over rated.


Jan 5, 2017, 5:43 PM [ in reply to Re: Must eat places near Tampa? ]

If you are looking for the best steak, this is not the place. It is a staple and the ambience in interesting.

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Jan 4, 2017, 8:41 PM

Is this where Hulk Hogan's restaurant is? If so, maybe try it out. I've heard it may have slipped a bit in quality but man was it good when I went. Pretty neat memorabilia everywhere. Ever since the racist comments, I think it went a little South. But hey, good food is good food.

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Jan 4, 2017, 9:10 PM

WestShore Pizza (located right off Westshore Blvd) also known as "Bobby V's". They serve all kinds of food and have cheap beer and wine!


4802 W Bay Ct Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
Westshore

Phone number (813) 832-5331
Business website westshorepizza.com

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Jan 4, 2017, 9:50 PM

I moved to Tampa after graduating in May and although it is not a foodie scene there are certainly some good spots to get some grub.
-For breakfast Daily Eats on South Howard is a quality start. Fresh food in a renovated diner, usually has a decent wait outside.
-If you are looking for sandwiches then Datz café will have you covered. Great spot with awesome homemade chips topped with gorgonzola sauce as their main side.
-You are in Tampa so Hispanic food is always a go to. Loli's Mexican cravings has excellent tacos and tamales. A real hole in the wall joint located in an old house just north of the stadium.
-Go to West Tampa Sandwich shop to get an authentic Cuban and some coffee. Really inexpensive, but also a little confusing when you walk in. Just go in and sit down if a spot is available.
-Bern's is a steakhouse classic, definitely do the tour and the dessert room afterward. Reservations will be hard to come by.
-If you need a pick me up then head to Buddy Brew coffee. It is a bit of a coffee snob haven, but its like that for a reason. There is another Buddy Brew in a place called Oxford Exchange that is nearby. It is a gorgeous building with a wonderfully executed interior. There is a brunch spot, a little bookstore and a gift shop all located within the OE.

I am sure I am leaving a few deserving spots off the list, so I'll reply if they come to mind.
Have fun!!

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Jan 9, 2017, 7:59 AM

Went to Datz last night. It was wonderful. Suggest folks try it if they have time. Go hungry or share a plate though....huge portions.

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Jan 4, 2017, 9:50 PM

Lemon Grass the best Thai

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Jan 4, 2017, 10:15 PM

In no particular order:

Berns Steakhouse - agree its a legend . must do it once
La Teresita - most authentic Cuban in Tampa
Columbia Restaurant Ybor City- great food, Sangria and Flamenco dancers... need I say more
Ulele- currently most popular restaurant in Tampa- Native American cuisine (yes Buffalo Steak)
Oystercatchers- amazing Flori-beean seafood
Armanis= Best Italian. Where The Godfather would eat
Seasons 52- right off Westshore. Great food and scenery
Council Oak Steaks- inside the Hard Rock Casino. Amazing steaks. Get the bone in ribeye
El Caps- Best burger on the planet in St Pete
Hurricane - Pass a grille beach. Lobster bisque. Watch the best sunset from the top deck
Snappers Sea Grille- St Pete beach. So many people don.t know about this place

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Jan 4, 2017, 10:19 PM

Thanks to everyone! I will try to check a couple of these out.

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frenchy's original


Jan 4, 2017, 10:28 PM

www.frenchysonline.com

best fresh grouper. They can make it about 50 different ways.

Tee shirt environment, great atmosphere, cold beer and grouper. Very small space.

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Jan 4, 2017, 11:01 PM

Ocean Prime is pretty good. Steaks it's pricy tho.

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Re: Must eat places near Tampa?


Jan 4, 2017, 11:10 PM

Don't go to the trendy places. Find something new and different.

Start at Ella's in Seminole Heights for a drink then head to The Refinery for dinner.

When you wake up the next morning DO NOT miss Datz in Tampa for Brunch. If you've hung out in the area to check out any of the anitque stores, etc. you should get a drink at Boca Kitchen Bar Market later that day.

How many days are you in town?

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Jan 5, 2017, 7:24 AM

I get there Saturday and leave Tuesday. Thank you all for the suggestions! I am hungry now looking at all these great options!

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Jan 4, 2017, 11:18 PM

As many have said Berns is a must, but reservations will be hard to come by.

I love the fish spread at Ted Peters in St. Petersburg.

If you are a hockey fan, or just love a good burger, Engine No.9 also in St. Pete is probably my favorite restaurant in the state of Florida.

You have to get a good Cuban sandwich while you are down here.

If you are in the mood for Sushi I recommend Hooks in St. Pete. I grew up knowing the owner and after he passed his wife took over the business and has continued to run it in his memory very well.

Datz is also a fantastic restaurant in Tampa.

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Engine No. 9 is good but I like "Avenue" even more..


Jan 5, 2017, 7:54 AM

Both are in downtown St. Petersburg where there are tons of little restaurants, very trendy spot. Those on a budget can go to the 5 Buck Drinkery, nothing more than 5.99 on the menu.

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Mons Venus


Jan 5, 2017, 12:09 AM

Tasty breakfast buffet, worth the price of admission.

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Your telling this gal to go to a strip club?*****


Jan 5, 2017, 7:58 AM



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Re: Your telling this gal to go to a strip club?*****


Jan 5, 2017, 5:31 PM

Lol....thanks for the heads up. I sure my Dad might have enjoyed it. Mom....not so much.

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Bern's Steakhouse


Jan 5, 2017, 3:16 AM

One of the best steak houses in the nation and they all boast one of the best/largest wine cellar's in the nation. If you're looking for something like that you can't go wrong.

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They may be booked, but here is a link.


Jan 5, 2017, 3:19 AM

http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/

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Jan 5, 2017, 7:30 AM

I just requested a reservation. Fingers crossed!

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Jan 5, 2017, 7:28 AM

If you're coming to Tampa, the must has to be the Columbia, then everything else. There is a lot of great food here, but The Columbia in Ybor City is the center of it all. It may not be the best, but it's the one you have go to when in Tampa.

Sandwhich/Lunch
Brocato's
Mazzaro's (Closed Sunday)
Datz
Daily Eats
West Tampa Sandwhich Shop
Yeomans
Frenchy's

Dinner/Fine Dining
Charlies Steakhouse
Bern's (good luck getting in there, Charlies is better)
Ulele
The Columbia
Mise en Place
Council Oaks
Salt Rock Grille
Island Way


BBQ - 1. Jazzy's 2. Holy Hog 3. 4 Rivers 4. First Choice

Burgers- Engine 9, El Cap

So many others too, just don't have all day to type.

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La Teresita


Jan 5, 2017, 5:44 PM

Best late night Cuban comfort food. Think of it as a Cuban Waffle House. There are several parts to it. You want to enter the part that looks like a diner bar top. I eat here all the time whenever I land late in Tampa for work.

La Teresita Restaurant

https://goo.gl/maps/TBjjNjwVxRo

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Jan 5, 2017, 7:26 PM

Being a SC transplant that now lives in Tampa Holy Hog is really good. It gets me through the tough times being away from SC BBQ. Particularly the location on Armenia Ave. Great brisket and summer sausage

http://www.holyhogbbq.com

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