Guidebook: Fun places to visit
Food Scene
Pita Kebob
3028 E College AveMiddle Eastern cuisine, with American presentation.
Sonny's BBQ
2250 Seminole BlvdDown home authentic Southern BBQ !! BBQ Ribs & more!
Upscale Restaurant
https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/tampa
101 residents recomanen
Ocean Prime
2205 N Westshore BlvdUpscale Restaurant
https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/tampa
BRIO Tuscan Grille
190 University Town Center DrUpscale dining: Brunch or dinner
The Capital Grille
2223 N Westshore BlvdP.F. Chang's
27001 US Hwy 19 NAsian/American fusion restaurant.
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf BlvdUpscale dining in one of most historic hotels in USA
Pho Mai
13025 US-301Authentic Asian Cuisine. Best Pho in the area! Enjoy!
Pita Kebob
3028 E College AveGyros, Mediterranean pitas, salads, wraps & skewers.
Upscale Steakhouse: Opened in 1956, features dry-aged steaks, huge wine list. Reservations required, call in advance (813) 251-2421
384 residents recomanen
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveUpscale Steakhouse: Opened in 1956, features dry-aged steaks, huge wine list. Reservations required, call in advance (813) 251-2421
Upscale sophisticated decor, huge wine list, classic steak & seafood menu.
101 residents recomanen
Ocean Prime
2205 N Westshore BlvdUpscale sophisticated decor, huge wine list, classic steak & seafood menu.
Authentic latin cuisine! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
11 residents recomanen
Mi Viejo Latin Cafe’ And Catering
6002 N 41 HwyAuthentic latin cuisine! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Florida's Annual Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over half a million visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, live music, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. Fun, fun, fun! Family friendly!
18 residents recomanen
Florida Strawberry Festival
303 BerryFest PlaceFlorida's Annual Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over half a million visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, live music, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. Fun, fun, fun! Family friendly!
Apollo Beach Diner
6048 N U.S. Hwy 41Great location! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Mi Viejo Latin Cafe’ And Catering
6002 N 41 HwyAuthentic Latin Cuisine
The Riverhouse Waterfront is one location with multiple waterfront dining experiences. It is located at the end of the pier at Regatta Pointe Marina. On the ground level we have the Reef & Grill. This local favorite has a casual atmosphere featuring indoor and outdoor seating, full liquor sit down bar, weekly specials, daily happy hour, and a large menu featuring seafood, burgers, vegetarian options and more. Great for kids, groups, and date nights. Located on the second floor of the Riverhouse, just above the long established Reef & Grill, the Second Floor is an elevated coastal kitchen delivering a gourmet, abbreviated menu in a warm, historically inspired space inviting you to sit down & stay awhile. Experience something decadent; a place to relax and share conversation over cocktails, coffees & confections. Our Second Floor is open Thursday thru Saturday evenings. Make reservations for the Reef & Grill or the Second Floor by calling 941.729.0616.
54 residents recomanen
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside DrThe Riverhouse Waterfront is one location with multiple waterfront dining experiences. It is located at the end of the pier at Regatta Pointe Marina. On the ground level we have the Reef & Grill. This local favorite has a casual atmosphere featuring indoor and outdoor seating, full liquor sit down bar, weekly specials, daily happy hour, and a large menu featuring seafood, burgers, vegetarian options and more. Great for kids, groups, and date nights. Located on the second floor of the Riverhouse, just above the long established Reef & Grill, the Second Floor is an elevated coastal kitchen delivering a gourmet, abbreviated menu in a warm, historically inspired space inviting you to sit down & stay awhile. Experience something decadent; a place to relax and share conversation over cocktails, coffees & confections. Our Second Floor is open Thursday thru Saturday evenings. Make reservations for the Reef & Grill or the Second Floor by calling 941.729.0616.
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Food
1114 12th Street WestMultilevel, upscale-casual seafood restaurant ON THE WATER with water views, dockside tables & bar.
54 residents recomanen
Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant
995 Riverside DrMultilevel, upscale-casual seafood restaurant ON THE WATER with water views, dockside tables & bar.
One of the most famous restaurants in Manatee County, Star Fish Co. places diners right on the docks where you can enjoy an amazing meal while watching commercial fishing boats return to A.P. Bell seafood distributor next door. Established in 1940, A.P. Bell supplies fresh seafood to Star Fish, which also has an adjacent market, and various other local, as well as international, restaurants and businesses. It’s run by Karen Bell, who opened Star Fish in the ’90s and is also co-owner of Tide Tables, which is also located on the water in Cortez.
102 residents recomanen
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave WOne of the most famous restaurants in Manatee County, Star Fish Co. places diners right on the docks where you can enjoy an amazing meal while watching commercial fishing boats return to A.P. Bell seafood distributor next door. Established in 1940, A.P. Bell supplies fresh seafood to Star Fish, which also has an adjacent market, and various other local, as well as international, restaurants and businesses. It’s run by Karen Bell, who opened Star Fish in the ’90s and is also co-owner of Tide Tables, which is also located on the water in Cortez.
The most famous seafood restaurant in Sarasota is Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2018. Yes, choosing a seafood purveyor with a century of experience is also wise.
150 residents recomanen
Walt's Fish Market Restaurant
4144 S Tamiami TrailThe most famous seafood restaurant in Sarasota is Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2018. Yes, choosing a seafood purveyor with a century of experience is also wise.
Dry Dock might just serve the best grouper sandwich in Southwest Florida. Seriously, think about that the next time you are entertaining out-of-towners." So, yeah, about eight months after my review ran, Dry Dock was sold. Gecko’s Hospitality Group bought the waterfront gem on Longboat Key, which overlooks Sarasota Bay, from longtime owners Eric and Cindy Hammersand. Luckily, new owners Mike Quillen and Mike Gowan have done very little to change the local landmark that opened in 1989. And that grouper sandwich is still excellent.
74 residents recomanen
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrDry Dock might just serve the best grouper sandwich in Southwest Florida. Seriously, think about that the next time you are entertaining out-of-towners." So, yeah, about eight months after my review ran, Dry Dock was sold. Gecko’s Hospitality Group bought the waterfront gem on Longboat Key, which overlooks Sarasota Bay, from longtime owners Eric and Cindy Hammersand. Luckily, new owners Mike Quillen and Mike Gowan have done very little to change the local landmark that opened in 1989. And that grouper sandwich is still excellent.
Owen's Fish Camp. Opened in 2010 and located at 516 Burns Lane, this fabulous Old Florida seafood joint occupies a 1920s fishing cottage constructed by Owen Burns, one of Sarasota's most important developers. A top spot for fresh local catches as well as lobster and other New England faves, the Caragiulos have announced plans to open a second Owen's Fish Camp, which will be in Lakewood Ranch's new Center Point district.
260 residents recomanen
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtOwen's Fish Camp. Opened in 2010 and located at 516 Burns Lane, this fabulous Old Florida seafood joint occupies a 1920s fishing cottage constructed by Owen Burns, one of Sarasota's most important developers. A top spot for fresh local catches as well as lobster and other New England faves, the Caragiulos have announced plans to open a second Owen's Fish Camp, which will be in Lakewood Ranch's new Center Point district.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale restaurant / bar right on the water! There's also a tiki-hut bar in back of restaurant, with Live music.
97 residents recomanen
Circles Waterfront Restaurant
1212 Apollo Beach BlvdUpscale restaurant / bar right on the water! There's also a tiki-hut bar in back of restaurant, with Live music.
Old Castle Restaurant
3830 Sun City Center BlvdAuthentic German cuisine & beer imported from Germany.
Local sports bar with several flatscreen TV's showing your favorite sporting event. Enjoy cold beer, wine, & hot food.
21 residents recomanen
Beef 'O' Brady's
723 Cypress Village BlvdLocal sports bar with several flatscreen TV's showing your favorite sporting event. Enjoy cold beer, wine, & hot food.
Sports bar / restaurant. Enjoy hot wings & cold drinks while watching your favorite sporting event on BWW's huge flatscreen TV's.
25 residents recomanen
Buffalo Wild Wings
4058 Tampa RdSports bar / restaurant. Enjoy hot wings & cold drinks while watching your favorite sporting event on BWW's huge flatscreen TV's.
Great food, drinks, bar, restaurant. Great prices, great value, for entire family. CALL FIRST 813-489-5552, MAKE RESERVATION, AVOID LONG WAIT LINES.
17 residents recomanen
Texas Roadhouse
13006 US-301Great food, drinks, bar, restaurant. Great prices, great value, for entire family. CALL FIRST 813-489-5552, MAKE RESERVATION, AVOID LONG WAIT LINES.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdHard Rock Casino & Restaurants
Brewery / restaurant.
Brews large selection of microbrew craft beers.
6 residents recomanen
Brew Hub - Lakeland
3900 Frontage Rd SBrewery / restaurant.
Brews large selection of microbrew craft beers.
Latitudes Apollo
131 Harbor Village LaneRestaurant, Drinks, Bar, & Grill
Old-school, family-run tavern featuring hearty American eats & drinks, flatscreen TVs & sports memorabilia.
15 residents recomanen
Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill
2002 US-41Old-school, family-run tavern featuring hearty American eats & drinks, flatscreen TVs & sports memorabilia.
Fun waterfront restaurant overlooking Manatee River
58 residents recomanen
Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WFun waterfront restaurant overlooking Manatee River
Caddy's Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr EMattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront BlvdRooftop restaurant/microbrewery, right on the water! Panoramic views while rooftop dining/drinking.
58 residents recomanen
Oak and Stone downtown Bradenton
1201 14th St WRooftop restaurant/microbrewery, right on the water! Panoramic views while rooftop dining/drinking.
Château 13
535 13th St WChateau Restaurant & Wine Bar
Join us at The Bar at O'bricks for a fabulous cocktail or an ice-cold beer. You can even grab a bite, as we also offer full lunch or dinner service in The Bar. Tables are on a first-come, first-served basis, so get here soon!
61 residents recomanen
O'bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar
427 12th St WJoin us at The Bar at O'bricks for a fabulous cocktail or an ice-cold beer. You can even grab a bite, as we also offer full lunch or dinner service in The Bar. Tables are on a first-come, first-served basis, so get here soon!
Parks & Nature
The Resort & Club at Little Harbor
536 Bahia Beach BlvdEnjoy the beach at Little Harbor, just 15 minutes away!
Enjoy Anna Marie Island, one of the top rated beaches in the world! White sandy beach, blue ocean, palm trees, & tiki-hut right on the beach.
374 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Island Chamber
5313 Gulf DrEnjoy Anna Marie Island, one of the top rated beaches in the world! White sandy beach, blue ocean, palm trees, & tiki-hut right on the beach.
Enjoy Clearwater Beach, one of the top rated beaches in the world.
1870 residents recomanen
Platja de Clearwater
Gulf of Mexico DriveEnjoy Clearwater Beach, one of the top rated beaches in the world.
Apollo Beach Preserve
6760 Surfside BlvdPublic Beach, Fishing
AMENITIES:
Basketball Court, Biking, Dog Park, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Public Parking, Restrooms, Volleyball Court/net, Skate Park, & Tennis Courts.
15 residents recomanen
Apollo Beach Park
664 Golf and Sea BlvdAMENITIES:
Basketball Court, Biking, Dog Park, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Public Parking, Restrooms, Volleyball Court/net, Skate Park, & Tennis Courts.
Beach, 2-acres of sand, right on the water, Apollo Beach, FL. Pets allowed. Family friendly. Located near Circles Waterfront Restaurant.
69 residents recomanen
Apollo Beach Preserve
6760 Surfside BlvdBeach, 2-acres of sand, right on the water, Apollo Beach, FL. Pets allowed. Family friendly. Located near Circles Waterfront Restaurant.
Bradenton Beach
1 of Florida's best beaches!
Siesta Key
USA's #1 Highest Rated Beach!!
Anna Maria Beach
1 of Florida's best beaches!
Bradenton Beach
One of Florida's top-rated beaches!
Holmes Beach
One of Florida's top-rated beaches!
Coquina Beach station
One of Florida's top-rated beaches!
Accés a la platja de Siesta Key 2
41 Beach Rd#1 Rated Beach in entire USA !!
Arts & Culture
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaEnjoy one of the best Art Museums in Tampa / St Pete.
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí.
1381 residents recomanen
El Dalí (Museu Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdExtensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí.
Shopping
Enjoy shopping in one of the largest shopping malls in Florida! Upscale restaurants & bars nearby, located right in the UTC Mall to serve you.
326 residents recomanen
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrEnjoy shopping in one of the largest shopping malls in Florida! Upscale restaurants & bars nearby, located right in the UTC Mall to serve you.
Enjoy shopping in this large Westfield shopping mall. Upscale & casual restaurants & bars located right in the Westfield Mall to serve you.
Invicta Store at Westfield Brandon Mall
541 Brandon Town Center DrEnjoy shopping in this large Westfield shopping mall. Upscale & casual restaurants & bars located right in the Westfield Mall to serve you.
Walmart offers everything from a grocery store, clothing, electronics, automotive, & much more. Located across street from Publix & Aldi.
83 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter
23106 US Hwy 19 NWalmart offers everything from a grocery store, clothing, electronics, automotive, & much more. Located across street from Publix & Aldi.
Great Shopping Mall, only 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport
16 residents recomanen
Westshore Plaza
Westshore PlazaGreat Shopping Mall, only 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport
Essentials
Publix is nearest grocery store. Publix is located across the street from Walmart & Aldi.
Publix Super Market at Kings Crossing
4854 Sun City Center BlvdPublix is nearest grocery store. Publix is located across the street from Walmart & Aldi.
ALDI
4897 Sun City Center BlvdAldi offer great prices on popular food items. Located across street from Publix & Walmart.
Winn-Dixie
1023 S Tamiami TrailGrocery Store
Walgreens
705 N Pebble Beach BlvdCVS
6202 N U.S. Hwy 41If you grill this is #1 BEST place to buy your Custom Cuts, Specialty Meats, Poultry, Seafood, & more! Phone# 813-645-2379
6 residents recomanen
Apollo Meats
226 Apollo Beach BlvdIf you grill this is #1 BEST place to buy your Custom Cuts, Specialty Meats, Poultry, Seafood, & more! Phone# 813-645-2379
Everything Else
Amazon (Ruskin FL)
3350 Laurel Ridge AveLegal medical marijuana dispensary. (Located near Circles Waterfront Restaurant).
MUV Medical Cannabis Dispensary
5045 Fruitville RdLegal medical marijuana dispensary. (Located near Circles Waterfront Restaurant).