Editorial picks · Local favorites
Restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bars, parks, and hidden gems across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond.
200 places in the guide
Top-rated spots from our editorial rankings.
Doc Ford’s Jungle Terrace is a casual waterfront hangout with inside/outside bar service and big west-facing sunset views. Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Turkish Flame serves authentic Turkish-Mediterranean favorites in Indian Rocks Beach, with standout kebabs, fresh appetizers, and desserts like baklava and kunefe—plus warm, attentive service.
The Copper Kettle is a beloved St. Pete Beach breakfast-and-lunch spot with from-scratch comfort food and exceptionally friendly service. Popular enough to draw waits at peak times.
Bern’s Steak House is Tampa’s iconic dry-aged steakhouse with a huge wine program and the legendary Harry Waugh Dessert Room. Expect a memorable, high-service dining event.
Pizza Box is a St. Pete neighborhood wood-fired pizza spot on Central Ave with a sourdough-style thin crust, great char, and fresh toppings—beloved by locals.
Seafood-forward island comfort food on Siesta Key—popular for fresh chowder, grouper, crab cakes, and key lime pie, with consistently friendly service.
Clearwater’s coal-oven Italian stop for standout pizza, pasta, and house-made gelato. Busy in the best way, with friendly service and patio dining.
Pepe’s Cantina in St. Pete is a lively tex-mex cantina known for birria tacos, table-side guacamole, and strong margaritas. Big crowd, great value, and serious happy hour.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill is a family-owned seafood spot on the Anclote River/working waterfront in Tarpon Springs. Expect fresh, locally influenced seafood, generous portions, and a relaxed waterside atmosphere—especially on the outdoor bar by the water.
Downtown Safety Harbor’s speakeasy-meets-single-screen cinema brings burgers, fried chicken, melts, and creative cocktails with friendly service and cozy patio vibes.
St. Pete’s classic, casual shrimp-and-seafood spot (since 1984) with fresh, flavorful plates, generous portions, and a fun old-school vibe plus happy hour.
St. Pete’s classic smoked-fish landmark serves standout smoked fish, famous fish spread, and generous portions in a classic old-school, open-air roadside setting.
Cozy Bloomingdale breakfast/biscuit spot with scratch-made biscuits, chicken & waffles, and strong coffee. Visitors love the friendly, attentive service and quick turnaround.
Pier Teaki is a tropical rooftop tiki bar at the St. Pete Pier with DJ energy, creative cocktails, and sunset/bay views plus elevated casual bar bites.
Cali | Real Food Only in Brandon is a scratch-made, whole-food counter-serve spot loved for flavorful bowls and sourdough brick-oven pizzas, plus weekend brunch.
