TAMPA
PrePlate covers 40 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.
Explore dining options
- Casual Dining: AL'S FINGER LICKING GOOD BARBECUE, THE INDEPENDENT, YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO TAMPA.
- Fine Dining: MEAT MARKET TAMPA, PONTE, MISE EN PLACE.
- Cafe/Bakery: CAFE HEY, PICKFORD'S SUNDRIES, FAT BEET FARM KITCHEN & BAKERY.
- Bar/Tavern: HATTRICKS, BAR TERROIR.
- Fast Casual: SUPERNATURAL FOOD & WINE, THE BRISKET SHOPPE.
- Quick Service: THEE BURGER SPOT, COUSIN VINNY'S SANDWICH CO..
Restaurants in TAMPA
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…
THE HARRY WAUGH DESSERT ROOM AT 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
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…
