TAMPA
PrePlate covers 47 restaurants in TAMPA, with a scene that leans toward Casual Dining and Fine Dining. Prices span from $ to $$$$, so there's room for both a quick bite and a bigger night out. 12 of them take online reservations. That lineup includes 28 carrying MICHELIN Guide recognition and 1 with a James Beard Award nod. 3 more restaurants are in the pipeline here, tracked before they even open. PrePlate has also covered TAMPA in recent news, including "La Segunda or Columbia Restaurant: Which Tampa Institution Fits Your Day?".
Explore dining options
- Casual Dining: BARONDA, LAVO, OYSTERCATCHERS.
- Fine Dining: MEAT MARKET TAMPA, PONTE, MISE EN PLACE.
- Cafe/Bakery: SOCOTRA YEMENI COFFEE, CAFE HEY, PICKFORD'S SUNDRIES.
- Fast Casual: RREAL TACOS, SUPERNATURAL FOOD & WINE, THE BRISKET SHOPPE.
- Bar/Tavern: HATTRICKS, BAR TERROIR.
- Quick Service: THEE BURGER SPOT, COUSIN VINNY'S SANDWICH CO..
News in TAMPA
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La Segunda or Columbia Restaurant: Which Tampa Institution Fits Your Day?
Choose La Segunda Bakery and Cafe for an early or midday Cuban sandwich, or Columbia Restaurant for a longer lunch or dinner with Spanish and Cuban food, tableside service and flamenco.
Koya, Kōsen or Ebbe? Match Tampa’s 2026 Michelin-Starred Dinners to Your Night
Choose Koya for an eight-seat seasonal tasting, Kōsen for a 20-plus-course omakase or Ebbe for a lower published starting price and broader documented schedule.
How Oystercatchers’ 40-Year Refresh Changes Its Tampa Bayfront Experience
Oystercatchers marks 40 years in Tampa with a renovated coastal interior and a menu emphasizing seafood and locally sourced ingredients.
Restaurants in TAMPA
MATILDE
Matilde is planned to open in spring 2027. Matilde is planned for AER Tampa at 300 W. Tyler St. in Downtown Tampa. Matilde is described as an elevated coastal Mexican steakhouse. Matilde’s menu is built around live-fire…
MEAT MARKET TAMPA
Meat Market Tampa in Tampa brings a polished steakhouse experience to Hyde Park Village, pairing classic fine-dining cues with a lively, contemporary energy. Expect prime steaks alongside seafood, sushi, crudo, and…
HATTRICKS
HATTRICKS in Tampa is a downtown sports bar and Irish pub that leans into big-game energy, pub comfort, and a lively, social pace. The kitchen pairs classic bar favorites with a few heartier Irish-leaning touches, so…
CAFE HEY
Cafe Hey in Tampa is a relaxed cafe-and-bakery stop centered on coffee, casual bites, and easy daytime dining. Expect a counter-service feel with a welcoming, come-as-you-are atmosphere that suits breakfast, lunch, or a…
AL'S FINGER LICKING GOOD BARBECUE
Al’s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que in Tampa serves the kind of barbecue experience diners seek out for bold smoke, generous portions, and straightforward Southern comfort. Expect a casual, laid-back setting where the…
THEE BURGER SPOT
Thee Burger Spot in Tampa serves the kind of quick-service burger experience that feels lively, unfussy, and deeply satisfying. Expect a menu centered on burgers with bold, indulgent add-ons, along with classic sides…
THE INDEPENDENT
THE INDEPENDENT in Tampa is a casual dining spot with the relaxed energy of a neighborhood café-bar, where diners can settle in for an easygoing meal in a social, unfussy setting. Expect a menu and service style that…
PICKFORD'S SUNDRIES
PICKFORD'S SUNDRIES, Tampa, is a cheerful breakfast-and-brunch cafe with a nostalgic, old-school spirit and a menu built around comforting morning favorites. Expect coffee drinks, egg sandwiches, burritos, waffles, and…
FAT BEET FARM KITCHEN & BAKERY
Fat Beet Farm Kitchen & Bakery in Tampa brings a thoughtful farm-to-table sensibility to a cafe-bakery setting, with a focus on sustainability and ingredients shaped by the Curcis’ farm-driven vision. Diners can expect…
YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO TAMPA
YUMMY HOUSE in Tampa serves Chinese and Cantonese favorites in a spacious, no-frills setting that puts the focus squarely on the food. Diners can expect a broad menu with familiar crowd-pleasers alongside regional…
BISTRO BT
BISTRO BT in Tampa is a casual yet charming bistro that blends French-Vietnamese flavors with a welcoming, polished dining room feel. The experience is shaped by gracious service and an inviting atmosphere, making it a…
BIG RAY'S FISH CAMP
Big Ray’s Fish Camp in Tampa serves up a relaxed seafood-shack experience with a distinctly Gulf-coast feel. The setting is casual and unfussy, with the kind of come-as-you-are atmosphere that suits a menu centered on…
COUSIN VINNY'S SANDWICH CO.
Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. in Tampa serves Italian-leaning quick-service sandwiches in a casual NoHo setting, with the kind of no-frills energy that keeps the focus on the food. Expect a fast-moving counter-service…
SUPERNATURAL FOOD & WINE
SUPERNATURAL FOOD & WINE serves fast casual in TAMPA. It carries a Michelin Guide Recommended distinction.
FLAMING MOUNTAIN CHINESE GRILL & SKEWER BAR
Flaming Mountain Chinese Grill & Skewer Bar in Tampa brings a lively, grill-forward take on Chinese cooking to a casual dining setting. The kitchen leans into bold, savory flavors and the kind of smoky, freshly cooked…
THE BRISKET SHOPPE
The Brisket Shoppe in Tampa blends Texas-style barbecue with a Cuban-leaning Tampa twist, offering a fast-casual experience centered on smoky, sliced-to-order brisket and the bold, savory flavors that define the city’s…
NOBLE RICE
Noble Rice in Tampa brings a polished Japanese dining experience to Channelside, with a menu that leans into the precision, balance, and clean flavors diners expect from a serious sushi and izakaya-minded kitchen. The…
THE PEARL
The Pearl in Tampa brings a polished seafood-forward dining experience to the Water Street district, pairing a contemporary setting with an inviting mix of indoor and outdoor tables. The room feels well suited to a…
PREDALINA
Predalina in Tampa brings a polished coastal Mediterranean sensibility to the Channelside District, with a menu shaped by the flavors of the sunlit shoreline. Drawing on Greek and broader coastal traditions, the…
PONTE
PONTE in Tampa presents a polished fine-dining experience with a graceful, cream-and-white setting that immediately signals a sense of occasion. Under Chef Christopher Ponte, the restaurant leans into an elegant,…
OLIVIA
OLIVIA in Tampa serves Italian-inspired dining with a polished, energetic feel and an emphasis on thoughtful, carefully prepared cooking. Expect a full-service experience that leans into the warmth and generosity of…
MISE EN PLACE
Mise En Place in Tampa is a polished fine-dining destination with a refined, contemporary spirit shaped by a long-running commitment to thoughtful food and gracious hospitality. Drawing on its elevated American base…
BAR TERROIR
Bar Terroir in Tampa is a French-inspired bistro and wine bar that leans into a moody, intimate atmosphere, with a dimly lit dining room, leather booths, and black-and-white marbled floors that evoke a Parisian night…
RESTAURANT BT
RESTAURANT BT in Tampa is an intimate, serene fine-dining room built around Chef BT Nguyen’s eclectic, genre-crossing approach to cooking. Guided by the spirit of “eat local, think global,” the menu invites diners into…
KINJO
KINJO in Tampa offers a polished take on Itameshi, the Japanese-Italian fusion style, in a warm, welcoming dining room centered around an open kitchen. The experience feels refined but approachable, with creative small…
GORKHALI KITCHEN
Gorkhali Kitchen in Tampa serves Himalayan cuisine with a warm, inviting casual-dining feel that brings together the flavors of Nepal and neighboring regions. Michelin highlights the restaurant as a worthwhile stop for…
MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN
MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN in Tampa serves a British pub-inspired casual dining experience with a relaxed, convivial energy. Expect hearty comfort food, a drinks-forward pub rhythm, and a setting that feels made for…
BERN'S STEAK HOUSE
The Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House in Tampa offers a distinctly theatrical finish to a classic fine-dining evening, pairing an elegant dessert-focused experience with the old-school glamour that defines…
HALES BLACKBRICK
Hales Blackbrick in Tampa brings a polished modern Chinese-leaning fine-dining experience to Hyde Park, with a menu that leans into bold Asian flavors, precise technique, and a more elevated pace of service. Diners can…
STREETLIGHT TACO
STREETLIGHT TACO in Tampa brings a lively South Tampa taqueria experience with a polished, design-forward edge. Michelin highlights the stylish room, from the black-painted finishes and exposed ductwork to the…
ULELE
ULELE in Tampa serves a distinctly Floridian seafood-forward dining experience with a Gulf Coast spirit. Expect a menu shaped around fresh seafood, regional ingredients, and housemade touches, presented in a polished…
LA SEGUNDA BAKERY AND CAFE
La Segunda, Tampa serves the kind of Cuban bakery-and-cafe experience that feels inseparable from the city’s Ybor City food culture. Expect warm, fresh-baked Cuban bread, pastries, café con leche, and classic…
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT, Tampa brings Spanish-Cuban cooking to Ybor City with a grand, festive dining-room feel and a menu rooted in family tradition. The experience is built around classic flavors, generous plates, and a…
ROOSTER & THE TILL
Rooster & the Till in Tampa brings a polished, adventurous fine-dining experience to Seminole Heights, with a menu built around creative, globally influenced flavors and an ever-evolving tasting-menu format. The kitchen…
PSOMI
PSOMI in Tampa is a Greek-inspired daytime café and bakery that leans into breakfast, lunch, and pastry-driven comfort. Expect a welcoming, come-as-you-are setting where the counter-to-table rhythm keeps things relaxed,…
ROCCA
ROCCA in Tampa brings a polished Italian dining experience with a chef-driven sensibility and a contemporary, city-styled energy. Guided by housemade pastas and thoughtful Italian technique, the menu leans into the kind…
KŌSEN
Kōsen in Tampa offers an intimate fine-dining omakase experience shaped around precision, restraint, and a strong sense of visual calm. With its minimalist design and moody, dark-toned setting, the room puts the focus…
EBBE
EBBE in Tampa is a sleek, contemporary fine-dining experience centered on a focused tasting-menu format. Chef Ebbe Vollmer’s restaurant brings a precise, highly composed approach to the table, with guests often taking…
ASH
ASH in Tampa serves contemporary Italian with a modern, polished edge, rooted in the Proper House Group’s approach to hospitality. The experience leans into elevated comfort: a dining room made for date nights and…
