Looking for your next dinner spot? Make your way to Downtown Tampa for some unique options! The restaurants range from sports bars to luxury dining.
Need some help making a choice? Check out our master guide of restaurants in Downtown Tampa, tap on the area you want to explore, and take your pick!
Chow Down at These Restaurants in Channelside
Bamboozle
Monday–Saturday | 11:30am–9:00pm
Sunday | 11:30am–4:00pm
📍109 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
Bamboozle is a modern Vietnamese fast-casual spot in the heart of Channelside. Known for their fresh rolls and amazing Pho, their successful Downtown location has expanded to the Channelside area. It’s hard to find boba in the Downtown Tampa/Channelside area, so you must stop by for their Taro tea boba.
We recommend checking out their online menu before you go to choose from their many delicious selections! Craving Pho? They have Seafood, Shrimp, Vegan, Beef, and Chicken options!
Restaurants at Sparkman Wharf
Whether you’re looking for something easy to enjoy while hanging out with friends or looking for a place to celebrate an anniversary, Sparkman Wharf has a ton of great restaurant options for every occasion!
Some of our favorites include:
• Murph’s BBQ — your stop for delicious BBQ.
• Dang Dude — delicious Asian cuisine, boba teas, sake, and more.
• Splitsville — bowling + delicious southern-inspired food and drinks = a perfect day.
• Jotoro — a perfect place to spend your next taco Tuesday (or any day really).
• BurgerFi — not only are the burgers are fantastic, so are the truffle fries!
• Naked Farmer — good food that’s good for you–need we say more?
For a full list of restaurants at Sparkman Wharf and what to do/enjoy while you’re there, check out our guide!
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Cena
Monday–Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday–Thursday | 5:00pm–9:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Sunday | 5:00pm–9:00pm
📍 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida
Craving some delicious Italian food? Then you’ve got to stop by Cena! This award-winning restaurant is not only one of the best restaurants in Downtown Tampa but one of the best in all of Tampa Bay. And if you want to try something exceptionally tasty, order the Rustic Bolognese or the Truffle Mushroom Risotto–you’ll thank us later.
The elegant ambiance is perfect for a date night or an intimate celebration with friends and family. We recommend making a reservation before you plan to go to guarantee a table before they get too busy.
City Dog Cantina
Monday–Tuesday | 4:00pm–12:00am
Wednesday–Thursday | 11:00am–12:00am
Friday | 11:00am–3:00am
Saturday | 10:00am–3:00am
Sunday | 10:00am–12:00am
📍1208 E Kennedy Blvd. Tampa FL 33602
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District Tavern
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–12:00am
Friday | 11:00am–1:00am
Saturday | 11:00am–1:00am
📍 116 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
This is a local sports bar offering bar-style fare, ranging from buffalo cauliflower to flatbreads. We recommend trying their wings–especially their lemon pepper ones!
We also recommend their Margherita Flatbread, with fresh marinara, mozzarella, and basil. During the weekdays, make use of their happy hours from 3:00pm–7:00pm and get discounted deals on some of your favorite drinks! Snag a seat by the window for front row views of the nearby dog park, featuring lots of furry friends for added entertainment.
Fabrica
Monday | CLOSED
Tuesday–Saturday | 11:30am–9:00pm
Sunday | 1:00pm–9:00pm
📍 142 S Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Fabrica is one of our favorite pizza places in Channelside. They serve Neopolitan-style pizza, with top-quality and unique ingredients. Their pizza crust is burnt perfectly on the edges, making this your next new craving!
We recommend the Verdura pizza with oven-roasted broccolini, whipped ricotta, baby spinach, and extra virgin olive oil. Or try out the Funghi–with oven-roasted mushrooms, rosemary, and sweet & sour onions.
Lala's Sangria Bar
Monday–Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday–Thursday | 7:00pm–2:00am
Friday–Saturday | 7:00pm–3:00am
Sunday | 5:00pm–12:00am
📍 203 N. Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
La La’s Sangria Bar is a delicious and fun addition to the Channelside Tampa area. This fine-dining restaurant serves a mix of hot and chilled tapas to share. Their Spanish fare is known for being super flavorful and handcrafted.
We recommend ordering a couple of their tapas, but especially their cheeseboard. Their quality selection is served with mixed olives, flatbread pieces, and olive oil.
Try this with their sangria flight, and you’ll be set for date night! You can choose three flavors–ranging from classic to tropical or dark cherry chocolate!
📷 Maloney's Local Irish Pub Downtown
Maloney's Local Irish Pub Downtown
Monday–Sunday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Maloney’s is a great sports bar spot, for not only great drinks–but food too! Their daily specials are a reliable choice for a quality dinner.
Visit on Thursdays for their Fish N’ Chips deal or on Tuesdays for discounts on their Shepard’s Pie! Definitely try to make it out to Maloney’s on weekends for live music to accompany your night out.
Farmacy Vegan Kitchen
Sunday–Wednesday | 5:00pm–9:00pm
Thursday–Saturday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
📍 117 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just looking to try something new, Farmacy Vegan Kitchen is a must-try spot for a meat and dairy-free spin on some of the most familiar dishes. From burgers to BLTs, wraps, and more, everything Farmacy serves is 100% plant-based and 100% delicious.
They also have a vegan bakery that will satisfy any sweet tooth! Their selection rotates, so keep stopping by to see what new treats they have available, even if you’ve been before. Your stomach and tastebuds will be thankful.
Zelda's Cafe & Deli
Monday | 7:00am–7:00pm
Tuesday–Friday | 7:00am–9:00pm
Saturday–Sunday | 8:00am–9:00pm
📍 1239 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Are you down for a little hole-in-the-wall place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Zelda’s Cafe & Deli has so much to offer with its American and Jamaican dishes. If you’re in the mood for anything and everything, they’ve got it! Typical breakfast dish with eggs, sausage, and toast–got it. Jerk chicken–got it. Salads, wraps, and sandwiches–got it!
Make sure to go to Zelda’s Cafe hungry because we guarantee that you’ll be stuffed walking out!
Poké Company
Monday–Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | | 11:00am–9:00pm
📍 1208 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Looking for a fresh and tropical twist on your weekly Chipotle visit? Try out The Poké Company–a make-your-own poke bowl spot. Here you can choose from different proteins–ahi tuna, salmon, shrimp, and tofu! Mix them with one of their amazing sauces like Wasabi Aioli or the classic Sesame Shoyu.
You can even order your bowl in the form of a Poké Burrito, which uses crispy seaweed instead of a carb-ridden tortilla! Perfect to photograph for Instagram.
Dig in at These Restaurants in Downtown Tampa
📷 Yeoman's Cask and Lion
Yeoman's Cask and Lion
Sunday–Wednesday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Thursday–Saturday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍202 N Morgan St, Tampa, FL 33602
Yeoman’s Cask and Lion is a British-themed pub known for its amazing drink deals and Brit-inspired dishes. From Fish & Chips to Bangers & Mash, you’ll find all of the popular dishes here!
Also, with bottomless mimosas and bloody marys available all day and every day, any day can be Sunday Funday. They also feature live music to accompany your meal on Thursday and Saturday nights–and during brunch.
Pro tip: check out their special menus–there’s one for lunch deals and one for Sunday brunch!
Urban Cantina
Sunday–Thursday | 11:30am–9:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:30am–10:00pm
📍 200 E. Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602
Urban Cantina is a popular Mexican food and margarita shop in the heart of Downtown Tampa. Their food is perfect for any Mexican food craving since their meals aren’t super heavy but are amazingly flavorful.
We recommend ordering their shrimp tacos–the best in the Tampa Bay area!
But the best part of an Urban Cantina meal is actually free: chips and salsa. Highly addicting, you will likely be asking for 3 baskets just for yourself.
📷 Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza
Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza
Monday–Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday–Thursday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–10:00pm
📍 203 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Eddie & Sam’s is arguably the best pizza shop in Downtown Tampa. From classics to new creations, they nail all their pizzas perfectly.
Showing off their dedication to getting the details right, they ship water from New York to get that chewy NYC pizza crust texture. We recommend their white pizza or buffalo chicken slices–big enough to share with a friend!
Also, if you haven’t been in recent years, make sure to check out their new expanded area with yummy gelato and Italian desserts!
CW's Gin Joint
Monday | Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday | 5:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday | 5:00pm–12:00am
Friday–Sunday | 5:00pm–2:00am
📍633 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
CW’s Gin Joint is a modern speakeasy located in an unassuming office building. Though the valet stand gives it away, you’ll open the doors and be met with a well-dressed bouncer who will give you entry into this luxurious and ambient 1930’s inspired space.
We recommend trying out their octopus appetizer and grabbing one of their many gin drinks.
Quick tip: visit on weekends for some of the best live music in the Downtown area! They will ask if you have a reservation for a dining room table, but we find that if you ask to sit at the bar the wait is much shorter–if any!
📷 Dio Modern Mediterranean
Dio Modern Mediterranean
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–12:00am
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–2:00am
📍 519 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Dio Modern Mediterranean is the spot for some modern Greek eats. Since they have outdoor seating open to the Downtown street views, this is a great spot for lunch or for a chill night with friends. When Tampa has some cool weather, they even open up the restaurant’s garage door walls to let the fresh air in.
Featuring delicious gyros and paninis for lunch, their menu has everything that you’re looking for, so try not to order everything. We recommend sharing their amazing hummus and flavorful roasted garlic feta dip!
Fusion Bowl
Sunday–Saturday | 11:00am–5:00pm
📍 504 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Fusion Bowl is an amazing Vietnamese lunch cafe in the office area of Downtown Tampa. We love their expansive menu – which even features breakfast items! We recommend their signature pho noodle soup or their banh mi sandwich–a Vietnamese classic, with the best bread you’ve ever tasted.
The one thing that you cannot pass on is their unique, muddled teas–black tea infused with mint and berries of your choice!
Lastly, if you are a vegetarian who is looking for the perfect vegetarian restaurant, Fusion Bowl has a full and specialized menu for you!
Haiku
Monday–Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 4:00pm–10:00pm
Thursday | 4:00pm–10:30pm
Friday | 4:00pm–11:30pm
Saturday | 5:00pm–11:30pm
Sunday | 11:00am–3:00pm, 5:00pm–10:00pm
📍 808 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
There’s a new Asian-fusion restaurant in Downtown Tampa and trust us, you’re going to want to check it out. Haiku’s mission revolves around extreme quality, dedicated service, and beautiful presentation so you know you’re always getting the best of the best.
Don’t miss out on their happy hour on Wednesday–Friday from 4:00pm–6:00pm. You can get small bites like Gyoza, Tempura Shrimp, House Sushi Roll, and more all for under $8! It’s the perfect place to wind down after a long workday.
📷 American Social
American Social
Thursday | 11:30am–1:00am
Friday | 11:30am–2:00am
Saturday | 11:00am–2:00am
Sunday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍 601 S Harbour Island Blvd Tampa, FL 33602
American Social is tucked in Harbor Island right on the water. It’s a large restaurant with four full-service bars, TVs, and both indoor and outdoor seating.
AmSo is one of our go-to spots in Downtown Tampa because of the views and the deals. On Monday, they feature delicious burgers for only $5. In addition, enjoy all-you-can-eat tacos every Tuesday. We also love how it transforms when the sun goes down to more of a nightlife vibe!
Butter's Burgers
Monday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Tuesday – Friday| 11:30am–12:00am
Saturday | 11:00am–12:00am
Sunday | 11:00am–10:00pm
📍 777 N Ashley Dr D1, Tampa, FL 33602
Serving up crafted burgers, cocktails, and beers, one glance at the burger menu will make your mouth water–we love the North Ashley Drive, which comes with mushrooms, fried Prosciutto, and Swiss.
All of the burgers are so juicy and are served on caramelized buttered buns. They even have a black bean burger for our vegan friends! It’s the ideal spot to catch a game or two with a group of friends.
Hattrick's
Sunday–Wednesday | 11:00am–12:00am
Thursday–Saturday | 11:00am–1:00am
📍 107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Hattricks is labeled as “The Best Sports Bar in Tampa Bay,” and they live up to that title. Upon entering, you’ll feel the familiar vibe of a sports bar but be surprised by their super high ceilings.
With enough televisions placed at all angles of the restaurant, the whole squad will be able to watch the game.
They don’t skimp on their menu either with its flavorful renditions of all the classic game food. We think they have some of the best wings in Tampa! definitely try them Lightning Shake n’ Bake style, a yummy garlic parmesan flavor!
📷 Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
Sunday–Wednesday | 11:30am–11:00pm
Thursday–Friday | 11:30am–12:00am
Friday–Saturday | 11:30am–2:00am
📍 777 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
What sets aside Taps from all the other restaurants in Downtown Tampa is their extraordinary beer wall. What beer do you like? We will bet you they have it!
In addition, they have impeccable small bites to eat and specialty cocktails to sip on while you watch one of their large TVs. On their menu, you will discover a few different types of bruschetta to try–we suggest the mushroom!
Harpoon Harry's Crab House
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–11:00pm
📍 225 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
This pirate-themed seafood restaurant will put a fun, unique twist on your next outing. From sushi to Cuban eggrolls, you won’t have to go hungry while you’re here–and with a great selection of draft beers and signature cocktails, you won’t go thirst either!
Located just outside the Tampa Convention Center, park in the parking garage for the easiest access.
Explore These Delicious Water Street Restaurants
Garrison's Tavern
Monday–Tuesday | 4:00pm–12:00am
Wednesday | Closed
Thursday–Friday | 4:00pm–12:00am
Saturday–Sunday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍 505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Check out Garrison’s Tavern, located in Tampa’s Marriott Water Street! Enjoy a variety of tasty pub-inspired dishes, like their bourbon & rye BBQ wings paired with your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail.
And if you’re looking for a little extra fun, they also have Topgolf Swing Suites. Play, eat, and catch whatever game is on TV all in one amazing night!
Anchor and Brine
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Anchor and Brine is a gorgeous restaurant, featuring an attached terrace for you to enjoy the beautiful Tampa view and some live music. This is a great spot if you’re looking for a luxurious, but still very Florida vibe restaurant.
Their decor is modern but summery, featuring sophisticated twinkly light fixtures all around the terrace.
We recommend ordering from their raw oyster bar or their packed seafood tower!
Columbia Cafe
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
(Inside Café is closed at 5:00pm with the museum)
📍 801 Water Street Tampa, FL. 33602
The Columbia Cafe, a branch of the oldest restaurant in Florida, is located along the Tampa Riverwalk at Tampa History Museum. The beautiful patio is reminiscent of Cuban decor, mixed with a modern Florida aesthetic. The large patio is perfect for grabbing lunch or dinner before walking with friends.
The iconic 1905 Salad and Cuban Sandwich are a must-order!
Pro-tip: enjoy live music from Al “Coffee” McDaniel on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00pm–9:00pm!
The Sail
Sunday–Thursday| 11:00am–7:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–1:00am
📍 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Located along the Tampa Riverwalk near the Tampa Convention Center, The Sail has tables set all-around their central bar and restaurant, so you get a view of the scenery from every seat in the house.
Whether you’re looking for a spot to grab an ice-cold drink while exploring the Riverwalk or a bite to eat before hopping on one of the many rental boats docked nearby, this is the spot!
Pro-tip: every hour is “yappy hour” at Sail! Treat your four-legged friend to a pup cup.
Driftlight
Sunday–Saturday | 6:00am–11:00am
Tuesday–Thursday | 5:00pm–10:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
📍 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
As JW Marriott’s signature restaurant, Driftlight provided the perfect dining experience–whether you’re staying hotel or not. Start off with drinks over at the Driftlight lounge, then prepare for delightful dinner options like pan-seared grouper, mon and thyme chicken, and more.
SiX
Sunday–Saturday | 11:00am–11:00pm
📍 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
SiX is the newest restaurant at the JW Marriott. Their modern American bistro is the perfect spot for a classy night of drinks and amazing eats.
This is definitely a place to bring your friends to for a night out! This spot features multiple seating options outdoors for you and your group–from dining tables to a lounging area. But just wait until you see that view!
Big Ray's Fish Camp
Sunday–Thursday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Friday–Saturday | 11:00am–1:00pm
📍 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Picture this: you’re sitting on a patio looking out at the water. There’s a steady breeze as you sip your cocktail while listening to live music and waiting for your meal to arrive.
Sounds fun? You don’t have to imagine it–head over to Big Ray’s for a delicious seafood dining experience. Enjoy favorites like a blackened grouper sandwich, shrimp po’boy, and more. For our non-seafood-loving friends, try the Cuban or their Hot Chicken Sandwich.
Note: Scroll down past The Sail’s menu to see Big Ray’s menu.
Explore More in Downtown Tampa
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