Grab a quick bite or a cocktail before your flight!
Dive into the delicious offerings at Ducky’s Sports Lounge in Airside A – from appetizers, sliders, and wraps, to bowls. Elevate your meal with handcrafted cocktails or local Tampa Bay brews.
Our recommendation: Catch some game action before your departure or visit their West Kennedy Boulevard location for more sports-filled moments!
Near Gate A10
Are you craving a NY-style pizza before your flight and need a place to eat at the Tampa International Airport? New York New York Pizza has authentic NY-style pizza. If you’re on the go, you can quickly pick up a slice of pizza, pie, pasta, or salad to take with you!
Our recommendation: If you’re visiting Tampa Bay and need a good pizza joint, there are multiple NYNY Pizza locations outside Tampa International Airport!
Near Gate A12
If you’re an Italian food lover, Bavaro’s has all the right combinations to fill you up before or after a flight out of TPA. Bavaro’s is known for their Neapolitan wood-fired brick oven pizza, homemade pasta, delicious desserts, and authentic culinary experience.
Our recommendation: You can even buy their famous Italian sauces at any grocery store outside of the Tampa Airport!
Near Gate C34
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Pies, fries, shakes, and juicy burgers…oh my! Goody Goody is one of the places to eat at the Tampa International Airport, with all the comfort foods to fill you up.
Our recommendation: Not only do they serve burgers, but the breakfast sandwiches and shakes are also a fan-favorite – perfect for when you need to catch a plane early morning!
Near Gate C34
This gem extends its charm to Tampa International Airport, located in Airside C. Whether arriving or departing, savor the local flair while awaiting your next flight.
Our recommendation: Try native-inspired cuisine and spirits from a menu featuring beloved options like Gulf Grouper, okra fries, and burgers.
Near Gate C34
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Enjoy fresh seafood, great cocktails, and their signature grouper sandwich. Located near gate C37, you’ll be able to spot Rumfish Grill from a distance with its aquarium right out front.
Our recommendation: Try the Lobster Mac and Cheese – it’s a local favorite! You NEED to visit their location outside of the Tampa Airport as well (they have a 33,500-gallon dining room aquarium).
Near Gate C37
This Brewpub is a haven for travelers seeking a unique experience steps away from Gate C 43. Sip on handcrafted ales and lagers brewed right on-site by skilled brewers in a 3-barrel brewhouse.
Our recommendation: Enjoy Latin-inspired cuisine at the bar or their full-service dining room.
Near Gate C43
Four Green Fields is an Irish pub located near Gate E64 that is widely popular around the Tampa Bay area—known as one of the best Irish pubs in the world with Guinness beer and the traditional Irish atmosphere all around.
Our recommendation: Stop by and grab a Guinness on the way to your next destination! Pair your Guinness with their Guinness meatballs or stew.
Near Gate E64
As the oldest restaurant in Florida since 1905, Columbia Café holds to its Spanish roots with its perfect Spanish cuisine. Columbia Café in TPA is a grab-and-go market that is easy to access if you’re in a hurry.
Our recommendation: Sitting down for a bite to eat? Pair their homemade sangria with your meal. Get the 1905 salad – thank us later!
Near Gate E68
Open for the first flight of the day, The Cafe by Mise En Place is the Tampa airport food you’ll want to stop at when flying out of Terminal F! The menu is chef-inspired with a focus on traditional American food, highlighting breakfast and gourmet food all day long.
Our recommendation: Pair a meal with tea, a cocktail, or a glass of wine from their selection.
Near Gate F85
At the taproom, you can enjoy a local Tampa Bay brew, sandwiches, and appetizers while you catch a breath before or between flights.
Our recommendation: Order the popular local brew called “Jai Lai,” an IPA with notes of orange peel, clementine, and caramel. Talk about Florida sunshine all in one sip!
Near Gate F88
Find this perfect bar in the middle of the terminal and enjoy some drinks or food without missing any flight announcements.
Our recommendation: While you wait for your flight, order a mimosa! If you’re hungry, we recommend their paninis or the bacon cheese melt – yum!
Near Gate F85
Savor the exceptional brews of Buddy Brew Coffee, Tampa’s beloved coffee haven, now conveniently located at Tampa International Airport (Terminal F, near Gate F85)! Buddy Brew is your ideal cup of caffeine comfort, perfect for enjoying while awaiting your journey to the next destination!
Near Gate F85
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