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If you are a foodie and you haven’t considered Ybor for dinner, you are missing out because Ybor City is definitely underrated as a food landmark.
With so many cuisines to offer–from Asian to Italian, innovative to traditional–there is a place to check out every night of the week!
Since the restaurants are located near all of the best bars, we recommend using these spots as a meetup spot before your night out with friends. Check out this guide for the top Ybor City restaurants to help you pick your first destination!
Driven by their values, you can see the Barterhouse’s devotion to sustainability and local fare.
All of their ingredients come from local farmers and suppliers, showing their attention to detail for their menu. The Barterhouse menu features elevated American cuisine and innovative drinks.
When you enter this upscale but cozy restaurant, you’ll be greeted by their warm atmosphere and sounds from their open chef’s kitchen.
We recommend getting the local oysters as your appetizers! Finish off the night with drinks and live music after by visiting Rock Brothers Brewing right across the street. After enjoying a meal here, you’ll agree with us that this is one of the top Ybor city restaurants.
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 4:30pm-10:00pm
Thursday | 4:30pm-10:00pm
Friday | 4:30pm-10:00pm
Saturday | 4:30pm-10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-3:00pm
? 1811 N 15th St STE A, Tampa, FL 33605
If you have not heard of the Columbia, we’re sorry to say that you’re late to the game–about a hundred years late. As the oldest restaurant in Florida, this spot will transport you through time into fancy, 1900s-era Florida with their indoor and outdoor architecture.
Get ready to enjoy classic Spanish and Cuban food far beyond your regular Cuban. This Ybor City restaurant is a great spot for celebrations and special dates because of its high-class feel.
We recommend ordering the 1905 salad as a starter and the seafood paella as your main course–both of which are served tableside.
Monday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–9:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–9:00pm
? 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
This is an old-world, family-operated, fast-casual Italian restaurant in Ybor City. Started over 25 years ago, this spot has perfected Italian food here in Tampa.
They even ship their tomatoes from Italy and source sea salt from the Sicilian coast! That sort of attention to detail makes their dishes high-quality and memorable.
What makes this Ybor City restaurant super interesting is that they are open super late, in order to serve the hungry party crowd. We recommend visiting during your night out as a last-stop destination for some late-night pizza!
Monday | 9:00am–3:00am
Tuesday | 9:00am–3:00am
Wednesday | 9:00am–3:00am
Thursday | 9:00am–3:00am
Friday | 9:00am–3:00am
Saturday | 9:00am–3:00am
Sunday | 9:00am–3:00am
? 1724 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
There are not many places in Tampa that serve crepes, so we’re so lucky to have La Creperia with us!
La Creperia is a quaint cafe in Ybor City, perfect for a lunch date or for meeting up with friends. Their menu offers sweet and savory crepes and French-style sandwiches like Croque Monsieur.
We recommend sharing one sweet and one savory crepe with a friend–especially the decadent La Bechamel crepe with cheese, chicken, and broccoli.
If you’re a coffee fan as well, definitely stop by for a cup as they serve Gavina coffee which originates from Southern Cuba!
Monday | 10:00am–3:00pm
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | Closed
Thursday | 10:00am–3:00pm
Friday | 10:00am–3:00pm
Saturday | 9:00am–4:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am–4:00pm
? 1729 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
This is an Ybor classic, known as “Tampa’s Notorious Pirate Bar & Restaurant.” Locals know that Gaspar’s is a must when you’re looking for a fun brunch, with an all you can eat and drink menu.
This pirate-themed restaurant has a great nightlife feel with three bars in one venue. If you’re visiting for dinner, we recommend getting their wings with their Moonshine Barbecue Sauce or the Jagermeister Sticky Wings.
If you’re looking for Ybor City restaurants that serve the best weekday breakfast meal, we recommend the Cuban French Toast at Gaspar/s Grotto!
Clearly, Gaspar’s Grotto seeks to please the need to celebrate with friends at any time of day.
Monday | 7:00am–2:00am
Tuesday | 7:00am–2:00am
Wednesday | 7:00am–2:00am
Thursday | 7:00am–2:00am
Friday | 7:00am–2:00am
Saturday | 7:00am–2:00am
Sunday | 11:00am–2:00am
? 1805 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
? Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar
If you’re checking the Ybor City restaurants out, this spot will become your next favorite sushi bar for a night out. With an LA-type sushi restaurant vibe, their atmosphere is almost as amazing as their sushi, featuring a glowing sushi bar and gorgeous high ceilings.
Not only do their sushi rolls taste amazing but their gorgeous plating is perfect for your next Instagram story.
They also have great cocktails, so we see this as the perfect girl’s night out! It’s also a great date night spot because after, you can stop by Tampa Improv to laugh off some of the calories.
We recommend sharing a couple of rolls like the Samurai Roll with their specialty spicy tuna.
Monday | 11:30am–2:00pm |5:00pm–11:00pm
Tuesday | 11:30am–2:00pm | 5:00pm–11:00pm
Wednesday | 11:30am–2:00pm | 5:00pm–12:00am
Thursday | 11:30am–2:00pm | 5:00pm–12:00am
Friday | 11:30am–2:00pm | 5:00pm–1:00am
Saturday | 5:00pm–1:00am
Sunday | 5:00pm–11:00pm
? 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
? Asiatic Streetfood & Noodle Bar
Staying on the Asian food theme, mark Asiatic down as a must-visit on your list of top Ybor City restaurants. With authentic Asian food in a luxury modern setting, Asiatic’s food blows us away because every item on the menu is a home run.
Definitely check out their yummy appetizers like deep-fried pork belly and grilled calamari.
Located in the heart of Centro Ybor, Asiatic is a perfect dinner spot before a bar hopping night. We recommend getting their Thai Tea…which you may be ordering two of!
Monday | 11:30am–9:30pm
Tuesday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Thursday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Friday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:30am–9:30pm
? 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
This is a bistro-style eatery specializing in innovating your favorite Italian dishes and amazing wood-fired pizza.
We recommend ordering the beef carpaccio and pork osso buco, with a saffron risotto. They also may have one of the best happy hour specials on the Ybor strip.
Definitely check out their brunch menu for a fun Italian twist on your Sunday Funday brunch routine.
Monday | 11:30am–9:00pm
Tuesday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Thursday | 11:30am–10:00pm
Friday | 11:30am–11:00pm
Saturday | 11:30am–11:00pm
Sunday | 11:30am–9:00pm
? 1702 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Get ready for a culinary experience full of local stories and global inspiration at Flor Fina. You’ll love getting a taste of their Latin American, Mediterranean, and Gulf Coast cuisines. Enjoy their delicious ceviches, Blue Sweet Potatoe Gnocchi, or one of their shareable platters.
Ybor restaurants are known to be fantastic and this is one of the best!
Monday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–11:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–12:00am
Saturday | 11:00am–12:00am
Sunday | 11:00am–10:00pm
? 1412 E 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605
If you love Columbia Restaurant, you’ll love their Sicilian sister restaurant. This is one of the restaurants in Ybor City that stays authentic by importing a lot of what they serve from family businesses in Sicily. We love the colorful backsplashes and vintage pictures scattered throughout the restaurant. We highly recommend their Calamari Fritti and Casarecce Bolognese.
Monday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Friday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am–10:00pm
? 1607 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33605
You just can’t go wrong with these restaurants in Ybor City. For more things to do in the area, check out our Best of Ybor blog.
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