Melissa's Guidebook
Food Scene
A few local suggestions and several Downtown Tampa Yum Yums!
JF Kicks, or now known as Jimmy’s is roughly 10 minutes away. It has a great outdoor space/bar with live music, drinks, and food. Inside is also spacious and it is a family friendly place to hang. Lots of locals.
JF Kicks
3345 Lithia Pinecrest RdJF Kicks, or now known as Jimmy’s is roughly 10 minutes away. It has a great outdoor space/bar with live music, drinks, and food. Inside is also spacious and it is a family friendly place to hang. Lots of locals.
Absolute BEST chorizo scotch egg! The brews are great too! Lots of different options.
Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery
4330 Bell Shoals RoadAbsolute BEST chorizo scotch egg! The brews are great too! Lots of different options.
This is a top local favorite! The menu changes daily and they offer a great brew selection in an understated pub scene.
16 residents recomanen
The Stein & Vine
827 W Bloomingdale AveThis is a top local favorite! The menu changes daily and they offer a great brew selection in an understated pub scene.
Stonewood has super yummy steaks and great martinis! A more business casual vibe, but so worth it!
12 residents recomanen
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
612 E Bloomingdale AveStonewood has super yummy steaks and great martinis! A more business casual vibe, but so worth it!
Just go if you love breakfast or brunch! Make sure to get your muffin “grilled” it’s the best way!
Brunchery Restaurant
4389 Lynx Paw TrailJust go if you love breakfast or brunch! Make sure to get your muffin “grilled” it’s the best way!
The Scrambled Egg
15282 Fishhawk BlvdA local favorite and right up the road. The hash brown casserole is so so good!
If you are looking for unique ice cream flavors that are homemade and creamy…this is your go-to!
6 residents recomanen
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
220 W Brandon BlvdIf you are looking for unique ice cream flavors that are homemade and creamy…this is your go-to!
Armature is such a fun food hall! You can also walk straight to the Riverwalk, catch the Pirate Water Taxi, or take the kids to the water park next door.
845 residents recomanen
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveArmature is such a fun food hall! You can also walk straight to the Riverwalk, catch the Pirate Water Taxi, or take the kids to the water park next door.
7th & Grove is total soul food down home comfort; in a trendy and eclectic atmosphere. Lively music and right in YBOR City historic district.
31 residents recomanen
7th + Grove
1930 E 7th Ave7th & Grove is total soul food down home comfort; in a trendy and eclectic atmosphere. Lively music and right in YBOR City historic district.
Business casual wine scene. The food is amazing as well! Nice selection of wines and after dinner drinks.
53 residents recomanen
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 W Boy Scout BlvdBusiness casual wine scene. The food is amazing as well! Nice selection of wines and after dinner drinks.
Just had a name change from “AJ’s On The River” seating inside and outside right on the Alafia river. It is a bar scene, but has great food and kids go as well during the daytime.
7 residents recomanen
Aj's on the river
9808 Vaughn StJust had a name change from “AJ’s On The River” seating inside and outside right on the Alafia river. It is a bar scene, but has great food and kids go as well during the daytime.
Sightseeing
Fantastic way to spend a few hours with children. Majority of the exhibits are hands on and kids love exploring.
310 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
4801 E Fowler AveFantastic way to spend a few hours with children. Majority of the exhibits are hands on and kids love exploring.
The Tampa Riverwalk offers a paved path right along the waterfront. You can run, walk, ride scooters, skate, or ride bikes. Lots of shopping and eats along the way.
620 residents recomanen
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThe Tampa Riverwalk offers a paved path right along the waterfront. You can run, walk, ride scooters, skate, or ride bikes. Lots of shopping and eats along the way.
Taxi aquàtic Pirate
333 S Franklin StYBOR is a wonderful spot to walk, shop, eat, and drink all while taking in historic views. The trolley is free to take as well!
854 residents recomanen
Ybor City
YBOR is a wonderful spot to walk, shop, eat, and drink all while taking in historic views. The trolley is free to take as well!
Our aquarium is pretty darn fantastic. Bring a bathing suit for the littles as they have a waterpark for hot days of play.
848 residents recomanen
Aquari de Florida
701 Channelside DrOur aquarium is pretty darn fantastic. Bring a bathing suit for the littles as they have a waterpark for hot days of play.
Our Tampa Bay Lightning hockey is a blast to check out if you have time and it is hockey season. Great time!
442 residents recomanen
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrOur Tampa Bay Lightning hockey is a blast to check out if you have time and it is hockey season. Great time!
Channelside district is great for views of the water and grabbing bites to eat.
69 residents recomanen
Channelside Drive
Channelside DriveChannelside district is great for views of the water and grabbing bites to eat.
Shopping
This place is a must visit if you enjoy locally owned boutique shops for home decor. They recently added on a wonderful restaurant to eat while visiting.
The White Oak Cottage
10530 County Road 39This place is a must visit if you enjoy locally owned boutique shops for home decor. They recently added on a wonderful restaurant to eat while visiting.
Hyde Park is an absolute favorite of the locals in Tampa. Trendy and a tad upscale. Lots of restaurants. Shopping, outdoor relaxing, and live music.
196 residents recomanen
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is an absolute favorite of the locals in Tampa. Trendy and a tad upscale. Lots of restaurants. Shopping, outdoor relaxing, and live music.
Amusement Park
It’s an amusement park. Kids will love it and makes for a great family day!
2168 residents recomanen
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrIt’s an amusement park. Kids will love it and makes for a great family day!
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Costums i cultura
Car is best; however, you can use UBER or LYFT.
Rideshares work pretty much any time of day here.