Food scene
Santoro's Pizzeria
1329 West Cass StreetAmazing jersey shore style pizza.
Great brunch spot. Make reservations 1-2 days in advance if you are planning to go on the weekend.
10 locals recommend
Willa's
1700 West Fig StreetGreat brunch spot. Make reservations 1-2 days in advance if you are planning to go on the weekend.
psomi
701 N Howard AvePhenomenal greek food especially great for brunch and lunchtime snacks.
Phenomenal TURKISH FOOD. I recommend you try the LAMB DONER PLATTER or THE ADANA KEBAB. Call ahead for reservation!
11 locals recommend
Bayshore Mediterranean Grill
6102 S MacDill AvePhenomenal TURKISH FOOD. I recommend you try the LAMB DONER PLATTER or THE ADANA KEBAB. Call ahead for reservation!
This place is open until 5am Friday-Sunday and 4am Monday-Thursday. Appears sketchy on the outside, I don't recommend dining in, just go to the drive through the food is GREAT for late night MUNCHIES. I personally LOVE the phillysteak all the way OR the curly fries with a side of buffalo sauce!
Sgyros.com
2618 W Kennedy BlvdThis place is open until 5am Friday-Sunday and 4am Monday-Thursday. Appears sketchy on the outside, I don't recommend dining in, just go to the drive through the food is GREAT for late night MUNCHIES. I personally LOVE the phillysteak all the way OR the curly fries with a side of buffalo sauce!
Sightseeing
Eden Downtown
912 North Franklin StreetIf you're into nightclubs and hip-hop music, this is a great spot.
Great bar if you want to meet the young, hip, local crowd. Lots of college students from University of Tampa and young professionals. Great place to drink and jam out to pop music. Not too fancy, not too wild.
102 locals recommend
MacDinton's Irish Pub
405 S Howard AveGreat bar if you want to meet the young, hip, local crowd. Lots of college students from University of Tampa and young professionals. Great place to drink and jam out to pop music. Not too fancy, not too wild.
You need to call ahead and get the "secret code" for entry. This place is super cool, great for an intimate date (they have some nice bites) or some fancy cocktails. The DUCK FAT FRIES and POCKET BURGERS TRIO is phenomenal. Upscale vibes. Once you are done dining or drinking, take a walk outside at Bayshore boulevard and enjoy the views of the water. Then get your car from valet!
85 locals recommend
Ciro's Tampa
2109 Bayshore BlvdYou need to call ahead and get the "secret code" for entry. This place is super cool, great for an intimate date (they have some nice bites) or some fancy cocktails. The DUCK FAT FRIES and POCKET BURGERS TRIO is phenomenal. Upscale vibes. Once you are done dining or drinking, take a walk outside at Bayshore boulevard and enjoy the views of the water. Then get your car from valet!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous public park with views of the river and downtown skyline. Just a 5-7 minute walk from the Airbnb. Here you can catch the "pirate water taxi" which can take you to many of Tampa downtown Tampa's hotspots... but on a boat!
54 locals recommend
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N BlvdGorgeous public park with views of the river and downtown skyline. Just a 5-7 minute walk from the Airbnb. Here you can catch the "pirate water taxi" which can take you to many of Tampa downtown Tampa's hotspots... but on a boat!
Neighborhoods
This is a great family walking spot anytime before sunset. Lots of historic architecture, charming buildings, cuban food and cigars. After sunset especially on Fridays and Weekends, turns into a wild nightlife scene great for bar-hopping, clubbing, and karaoke. A Tampa GEM that hasn't been turned BOUGIE.
247 locals recommend
Ybor City Historic District
This is a great family walking spot anytime before sunset. Lots of historic architecture, charming buildings, cuban food and cigars. After sunset especially on Fridays and Weekends, turns into a wild nightlife scene great for bar-hopping, clubbing, and karaoke. A Tampa GEM that hasn't been turned BOUGIE.