Where To Eat
Best Ice Cream (first things first...)
Chill Bros - 6 min walk from Airbnb @ChillBrosIceCream
Local ice cream shop located in Armature Works Building. AMAZING homemade flavors with amazing gluten free and vegan options as well.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream - 4 min walk from Airbnb @jenisicecreams
The ice cream chain everyone knows and loves. They are located so close to the airbnb!
Dairy Joy - 16 min drive from Airbnb @dairyjoytampa
Local soft serve ice cream shop. It has a cute Elvis themed outdoor seating area.
Sea Maids Creamery - 8 min drive from Airbnb @seamaidscreamery
Local, family-owned (mother-daughter duo) ice cream shop known for huge, delicious shakes. Homey, joyful, mermaid themed ice cream shop.
Best Local Coffee Shops
Buddy Brew - 5 min walk from Airbnb @buddybrewcoffee
Local coffee shop with several locations. Located in Armature Works building. This is probably the most popular/well-known local coffee roaster in Tampa.
King State - 5 min drive from Airbnb @k1ngst8
Simple, local coffee shop/bar. They have amazing breakfast items as well.
DI Coffee Bar -10 minute drive from Airbnb - @dicoffeebar
Cute, local indoor/outdoor coffee shop on Davis Island! They have great food options here as well. Grab a coffee, and take a walk around the island!
Best Local Breakfast Spots
Himes Breakfast House -14 min drive from airbnb - @himesbreakfasthouse
Daily Eats - 14 min drive from airbnb - @ilovedailyeats
Metro Diner - 14 min drive from airbnb - @metrodiner
Oxford Exchange - 9 min drive from airbnb - @oxfordexchange
Upscale for sit down breakfast/lunch, adorable atmosphere and vibe, tons of tea and coffee options.
The Attic - 11 min drive from airbnb - @atticcafetpa
Pete’s Bagel - 11 min drive from airbnb - @petesgeneral
Newer local fresh bagel shop in the fun Ybor district. Serves coffee, tea and delicious fresh from scratch bagel sandwiches. Has indoor and outdoor seating and a cute dog park next door.
Best Pizza
Eddie & Sams - 6 min drive from Airbnb @eddieandsamsnypizza
Delicious NY style pizza available by the slice or pie! They have so many amazing, different kinds of pizza available in downtown Tampa.
Forbici - 12 min drive from Airbnb @eatforbici
Located in Hyde Park, Forbici is a popular spot for pizza, but they also have lots of other food and bar options! We love the “Cup and Char” pizza.
Santoro’s - 5 min drive from Airbnb @santorospizzariatpa
Famously known by Tiktok and great enough pizza for Dave Portnoy to come review! Great local pizza joint!
Cappy’s - 10 min drive from Airbnb @cappysseminoleheights
A Tampa favorite of many. They have different styles of pizza, including a really good gluten free crust!
Overall Favorite “Nice Dinner Out” Restaurants
This is a hard one! There are so many great restaurants that you could eat at a different new restaurant every night of the year. Here are just a few of our personal favs.
On Swann - 12 minute drive from Airbnb - @onswann
Upscale american and craft cocktails in the Hyde Park shopping district. Reservations recommended.
Rocca - 3 min walk from Airbnb - @roccatampa
Michelin star italian restaurant just steps from the Airbnb. Get the table-side fresh mozzarella they make before your eyes! Reservations recommended.
Oak & Ola- 2 min drive from Airbnb - @oak_ola
Great atmosphere with city and river views steps from the Airbnb. Modern twist on European courses. Don;t leave without having their life altering Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake.
Haven (Owned by Berns Steak House) - @haventampa
Foodies will love this ever changing upscale american menu by the infamous Bern’s Restaurant group.
Boulon Brasserie - 11 min drive from Airbnb - @boulontampa
French meets new-american in this upscale gorgeous restaurant in the heart of the new Midtown district. Waiters are knowledgeable and friendly and will ensure a delicious culinary experience. Indoor and outdoor seating. This is a fav of ours for sure.
Predalina - 11 min drive from Airbnb - @predalinawaterstreet
Brand new modern Mediterranean restaurant with a beautiful ambiance in the Water Street District. Make sure to start with the Crudite & Pita appetizer and beautiful craft cocktails!
Ulele - 8 min walk from Airbnb - @uleletampa
Upscale southern comfort food and brewery with a beautiful riverside lawn. Perfect place to grab a drink and watch people walk along riverwalk before or after your meal.
Counter Culture - 12 minute drive from Airbnb - @counter_culture_tampa
A unique setup for an upscale pallet, thanks to Chef Pierola!
Edison:Food+Drink Lab - 6 minute drive from Airbnb - @edison_food_drink_lab
They’ve won awards from top cocktails in America to #1 restaurant in Tampa Bay. A must-try, for sure!
Best Italian Food
Trattoria Pasquale - 18 min drive from Airbnb @trattoriapasquales
Authentic Italian food. This restaurant is as if Italy came to America in restaurant form. Live piano music as well.
Forbici - 12 min drive from Airbnb - @eatforbici
Modern Italian food. More of a wide range of foods with their own Italian twists on the food. Great pizza and pasta, but they also have great wings!
Donatello Italian Restaurant - 13 min drive from Airbnb - @donatellotampa
Classic Italian food since 1984. Live music 7 nights a week. Fun fact: Drake ate here.
Oggi Italian - 12 min drive from Airbnb - @oggiitalian
Bellas Italian Cafe - 8 minute drive from Airbnb - @bellastampa
Casual Italian restaurant with a cozy and lively atmosphere. They are noted for their eggplant meatball, butternut squash ravioli, and pistachio chicken.
Best Asian Food
Sunda New Asian - 11 min drive from Airbnb - @sundanewasian
New restaurant in Midtown Tampa that is supposed to be amazing. They have indoor-outdoor seating.
Izakya Tori - 12 min drive from Airbnb; Ramen, Sushi - @izakaya_tori
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Specialize in sushi, sashimi, skewers and ramen.
Shanghai Chinese - 15 min drive from Airbnb
Authentic Chinese food, family owned. This is a take-out Chinese restaurant. Do not be scared by the vibes/look…that means the food is good.
Hales Blackbrick - 11 min drive from Airbnb - @halesblackbrick
Elevated Chinese food. They are a Tampa best of 2024, and they were on the Food Network.
Best Taco’s
Streetlight Tacos - 13 min drive from Airbnb- @streetlighttaco
New casual taco joint in Tampa that is receiving a michelin star! AMAZING tacos and chorizo queso. Family owned and operated authentic tacos. Food is made from scratch daily from generations of family recipes.
Muchachas - 6 min walk from Airbnb - @hola.muchachas
Located inside the Armature Works building. They have delicious birria tacos.
Green Lemon -11 min drive from Airbnb - @eatgreenlemon
Upbeat atmosphere with a DJ in the evenings and 90s/2000’s playlist during the day; American-Mexican food items and delicious margaritas.
Favorite Quick Food Spots
Sweetgreen - 1 min drive from AirBnb - @sweetgreen
Fresh, fast, and super yummy bowl spot you can walk to!
Dave's Hot Chicken - 9 min drive from Airbnb - @daveshotchicken
Nashville style chicken!
Nebraska Mini Mart - 9 min drive from Airbnb - @nebraskaminimart
Best burger in Tampa by far! They have fun outdoor hangs including, bocce ball shuffleboard, and indoor and outdoor seating options.
Cali - 10 min drive from airbnb - @eatatcali
Naked Farmer - 10 min drive from Airbnb - @eatnakedfarmer
Taco Dirty - 10 min drive from airbnb - @tacodirty
Cava - 11 min drive from Airbnb - @cava
The mediterranean version of Chipotle concept
Best Sushi
Ebisu Sushi Shack - 10 min drive from Airbnb -
SoHo Sushi - 10 min drive from airbnb - @thesohosushi
Noble Rice - 10 min drive from airbnb - @noblerice
Sushi Ninja - 9 min drive from Airbnb - @sushininjatampa
Koya - 6 min drive from Airbnb - @koya_tampa
Michelin star restaurant with an intimate 8 seat tasting menu only.
Best place to get a drink - think speakeasy’s etc.
Jekyll - 10 min drive from AirBnb @jekyllhydepark
Hidden speakeasy inside of the Sesame bagel shop in Hyde Park. Crazy cool drinks and dark moody vibe.
CW’s Gin Joint - 6 min drive from airbnb - @cwginjoint
Upscale bar that has a dress code.
Beacon Rooftop Bar - 10 min drive from Airbnb (rooftop of the JW Marriott) - @beacontampa
Casa Cami - 14 min drive from Airbnb - @casacamitampa
MBird - 4 min walk (located at Armature’s rooftop) m.bird_tampa
Great outdoor views of downtown and the river.
The Edition - 10 minute drive from Airbnb - @editiontampa
Upscale bars with a dress code. Choose from The Punch room, Poolside bar, Rooftop bar or an indoor vibe with lush greenery and dreamy social media backdrop.
