Columbia Restaurant

2117 E. 7th Ave, Tampa FL

(813) 248-4961

columbiarestaurant.com

Tampa's oldest continually operated restaurant, since 1905. Specializes in Spanish/Cuban food. Great sangria and the best Cuban bread and famous 1905 salad.

Casa Santo Stefano

1607 N. 22nd St., Tampa

(813) 248-1925

casasantostefano.com

Italian food. Operated by the Columbia restaurant family. Has a nice rooftop deck.

Acropolis Greek Taverna

1833 E. 7th Ave., Tampa

(813) 242 – 4545

acropolistaverna.com

Greek food. Lively atmosphere on weekends.

Carmine's Restaurant & Eatery

1802 E. 7th Ave., Tampa

(813) 248 – 3834

carminesybor.com

Cuban/Spanish food in a long – time location. Famous for their deviled crabs.

Tabanero Cigars / Taba Brew

1601 E. 7th Ave., Tampa

(813) 402 – 6316

tabanerocigars.com

Hand rolled cigars and good selection of boxed cigars. In the back, there is a great spot to get Cuban coffee, Café con Leche and other coffee options.

Coppertail Brewing Co. tasting room

2601 E. 2nd Ave., Tampa

(813) 247-1500

coppertailbrewing.com

Excellent beer brewed on premises and light bar food.

James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery

1724 E. 8th Ave., Tampa

(813) 247 – 1896

jamesjoyceybor.com

No-frills Irish pub.

*Accessible by trolley from Ybor City

Noble Rice

615 Channelside Dr., Suite 112 Tampa

(813) 542 – 2021

noblericeco.com

Excellent Japanese food/sushi.

Boulon Brasserie and Bakery

1001 Water St., Tampa

(813) 768 – 9988

boulontampa.com

French brasserie and great bar scene.

Predalina

1001 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa

(813) 344 – 3442

predalina.com

Excellent Mediterranean food with lively bar scene.

The Pearl Tampa

823 Water St., Tampa

(813) 709 – 7776

thepearlrestaurant.com

Restaurant, Tavern, and oyster room. Good bar.

Ash

420 S. Nebraska Ave., Tampa

(813) 221 – 9191

ashtampa.com

Diverse high-end menu with tasting menu and nice bar

Alter Ego

420 S. Nebraska Ave., Tampa

(813) 221 – 9193

Next door to Ash. Cocktail bar.

Lilac

500 Channelside Dr., Tampa

(813) 771 – 8022

lilacrestauranttampa.com

Michelin - star Mediterranean restaurant. Great four - course prix fixe menu in beautiful space.

Columbia Restaurant riverwalk

smaller version of the Ybor City classic. Try the mahi grouper sandwich on Cuban bread with a glass of sangria.

Sparkman Wharf

615 Channelside Dr., Tampa.

(813) 618 – 5844

sparkmanwharf.com

Casual outdoor dining and beer garden featuring dining options in shipping containers. Nice open air spot to gather with a large group.

Malio's

400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa

(813) 223 – 7746

maliosprime.com

Excellent steakhouse in a refined atmosphere.

Four Green Fields

702 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa

(813) 254-4444

fourgreenfields.com

Irish pub at Curtis Hixon Park / The Riverwalk.

Mainsail Pavillion / Big Ray's Fish Camp

333 S. Franklin St. Tampa

(813) 274 – 8954

No-frills waterfront bar/restaurant in front of the convention center and across from Harbour Island.

Rocca

323 W. Palm Ave., Tampa

(813) 906 – 5445

roccatampa.com

Excellent Italian restaurant. Make reservations in advance.

Ulele

1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa

(813) 999 – 4952

ulele.com

Part of the Columbia restaurant family of restaurants. Specializes in Florida seafood and other entrées. House brewed beers in a great space/location on the riverwalk.

Steelbach

1902 N. Ola Ave. Tampa

(813) 693 – 5478

steelbach.com

Wide selection of entrée options.