Joey's Guidebook
Food scene
Music venue, art gallery, and restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Everything made from scratch so we recommend going on weekdays or on Sundays.
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska AveMusic venue, art gallery, and restaurant. Walking distance from our place. Everything made from scratch so we recommend going on weekdays or on Sundays.
Local bakery. Menu highlights include Flyby’s and cinnamon rolls.
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Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
6703 North Florida AvenueLocal bakery. Menu highlights include Flyby’s and cinnamon rolls.
Fresh and delicious sushi. Service is great, within walking distance from our place.
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Ebisu Sushi Shack
5116 N Nebraska AveFresh and delicious sushi. Service is great, within walking distance from our place.
" Located in an 1898 Victorian House, we have inside dining, outside seating on the porch and downstairs you will find Bart's Tavern where we feature live music every weekend.Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole, a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great libations and great times."
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Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
5924 N Florida Ave" Located in an 1898 Victorian House, we have inside dining, outside seating on the porch and downstairs you will find Bart's Tavern where we feature live music every weekend.Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole, a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great libations and great times."
"The C House, proudly located in the historic (and cool!) Seminole Heights district of Tampa, is a purveyor of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake, and other consciously-curated goods that all start with the letter C. Everything that we sell, from the cookies and the cupcakes and the cheeseburgers and the ceviche, to the craft beer and the cocktails and the California Cab and the Canadian Bacon, starts with the letter C."
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The C House
6005 N Florida Ave"The C House, proudly located in the historic (and cool!) Seminole Heights district of Tampa, is a purveyor of fine champagne, charcuterie, cheesecake, and other consciously-curated goods that all start with the letter C. Everything that we sell, from the cookies and the cupcakes and the cheeseburgers and the ceviche, to the craft beer and the cocktails and the California Cab and the Canadian Bacon, starts with the letter C."
" The Independent is proud to have been a pioneer of the craft beer movement in the Tampa Bay area and the future of craft beer has never been better. Along with those that venture to seek both classic and new tastes in the current craft beer renaissance the Independent continues to be one-step-ahead, offering rare and unique beers and wines from around the world, as well as a cafe’ open daily where we serve quality, “Best Of The Bay” award-winning European full café fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner."
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Independent Bar and Cafe
5016 N Florida Ave" The Independent is proud to have been a pioneer of the craft beer movement in the Tampa Bay area and the future of craft beer has never been better. Along with those that venture to seek both classic and new tastes in the current craft beer renaissance the Independent continues to be one-step-ahead, offering rare and unique beers and wines from around the world, as well as a cafe’ open daily where we serve quality, “Best Of The Bay” award-winning European full café fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner."
Harvest bowl eatery and market
6109 N Florida AveDelicious and healthy food bowls.
"Tampa's FIRST Nashville hot chicken restaurant
Winner of Creative Loafing Best of The Bay 2019 for Best Fried Chicken"
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King of the Coop
5910 N Florida Ave"Tampa's FIRST Nashville hot chicken restaurant
Winner of Creative Loafing Best of The Bay 2019 for Best Fried Chicken"
"Of course we have Delicious Pizza, but we are also know for awesome Wings! Hampton Station Y'all."
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Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N Nebraska Ave"Of course we have Delicious Pizza, but we are also know for awesome Wings! Hampton Station Y'all."
"Ramen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room." A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
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Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida Ave"Ramen, rice bowls & buns are paired with cocktails & sake in a contemporary, stylish dining room." A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
"Modern fast-food establishment offering build-your-own Asian-style bowls & unique burgers."
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Chop Chop Shop
4603 N Florida Ave"Modern fast-food establishment offering build-your-own Asian-style bowls & unique burgers."
"Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905" Gorgeous historic restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special celebrations.
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave"Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905" Gorgeous historic restaurant. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special celebrations.
Milkin' it
1000 Channelside DrOwner is very friendly. Cookies and coffee are amazing!
"Craft brews, diverse wines & eclectic fare served in a hip, nautical-themed setting with DJ nights."
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Mermaid Tavern
6719 N Nebraska Ave"Craft brews, diverse wines & eclectic fare served in a hip, nautical-themed setting with DJ nights."
"Charming outpost for coffee & sandwiches, plus pantry items & gifts, in a country-chic atmosphere."
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Seminole Heights General Store
5420 N Florida Ave"Charming outpost for coffee & sandwiches, plus pantry items & gifts, in a country-chic atmosphere."
"Wicked Oak is renowned for its slow smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage, and 813 wings served with guava BBQ sauce."
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Wicked Oak BarbeQue
6607 N Florida Ave"Wicked Oak is renowned for its slow smoked pulled pork, smoked sausage, and 813 wings served with guava BBQ sauce."
"Xtreme Tacos brings Mexican-American fusion with Westcoast flair to the Tampa Bay Area. All our corn tortillas are handmade!"
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Xtreme Tacos
5609 N Nebraska Ave"Xtreme Tacos brings Mexican-American fusion with Westcoast flair to the Tampa Bay Area. All our corn tortillas are handmade!"
This place opened up during the pandemic and deserves all the business they can get. The staff is extremely sweet and accommodating. Food is delicious, fresh, authentic, and well-priced. Perfect no-frills/ non-chain Italian food restaurant.
Amaretto Italian restaurant Tampa
2501 West Tampa Bay BoulevardThis place opened up during the pandemic and deserves all the business they can get. The staff is extremely sweet and accommodating. Food is delicious, fresh, authentic, and well-priced. Perfect no-frills/ non-chain Italian food restaurant.
Several different restaurants to choose from inside the hotel.
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Hard Rock Cafe
5223 Orient RdSeveral different restaurants to choose from inside the hotel.
"Local chain pizzeria serving Chicago & N.Y.-style pies, plus salads & calzones amid nostalgic decor."
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Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida Ave"Local chain pizzeria serving Chicago & N.Y.-style pies, plus salads & calzones amid nostalgic decor."
The Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters is committed to our mission of roasting exceptional coffee and serving exquisite flavors. In true speakeasy fashion, we roast coffee so good it should be illegal.
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The Blind Tiger Cafe - Seminole Heights - Coffee Shop
4304 N Florida AveThe Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters is committed to our mission of roasting exceptional coffee and serving exquisite flavors. In true speakeasy fashion, we roast coffee so good it should be illegal.
Gangchu Chicken & Beer
6618 North Nebraska AvenueKorean food, beer, and cocktails.
Airy, expansive taproom & boutique brewery pouring house-brewed sour beers, saisons & IPAs.
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7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska AveAiry, expansive taproom & boutique brewery pouring house-brewed sour beers, saisons & IPAs.
Angry Chair Brewing
4101 N Florida AveLocal brewery.
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
4500 N Nebraska AveBrew Bus Brewing
Brewery that does brew bus tours around town.
Woven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus DrGreat spot for drinks and to catch the sunset.Gorgeous view of the bay! Within walking distance to Hula Bay,another great spot by the water with food and drinks.
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Salt Shack On The Bay
5415 W Tyson AveGreat spot for drinks and to catch the sunset.Gorgeous view of the bay! Within walking distance to Hula Bay,another great spot by the water with food and drinks.
Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Featured on "Best Thing I️ Ever Ate" on the Food Channel.
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveRustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers. Featured on "Best Thing I️ Ever Ate" on the Food Channel.
American Social
601 S Harbour Island BlvdWaterfront.
Down-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
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Trip's Diner
6416 N Florida AveDown-to-earth diner for breakfast favorites, sandwiches & salads, plus homestyle American mains.
“Like Ybor City, Flor Fina is a place where cultures and people come together for a culinary experience full of local stories and global inspiration.”
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Flor Fina
1412 East 7th Avenue“Like Ybor City, Flor Fina is a place where cultures and people come together for a culinary experience full of local stories and global inspiration.”
The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines.
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Casa Santo Stefano
1607 North 22nd StreetThe lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines.
Tacos Las Californias LLc
7007 North Armenia AvenueQuesabirria tacos and ramen
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
1606 W Snow AveLocal steakhouse
Bake'n Babes
1910 N Ola AveThe Dessert Spot at Toffee to Go
3251 W Bay to Bay BlvdGreen Lemon
915 S Howard AveFood is delicious. Club like vibe at night.
Bulla Gastrobar
930 S Howard AveGreat atmosphere. Rooftop bar is great at night.
Awful Waffle
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveMr Pepito Tampa Bay
4105 North Florida AvenueVenezuelan street food. Tequeños are a must try.
Hidden gem in Tampa but loved by all of the Seminole Heights locals. Food is DELICIOUS, made with quality ingredients and cooked by an Italian and Japanese chef. The service is as personalized and charming as you can get.
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Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N Nebraska AveHidden gem in Tampa but loved by all of the Seminole Heights locals. Food is DELICIOUS, made with quality ingredients and cooked by an Italian and Japanese chef. The service is as personalized and charming as you can get.
Vegan Italian food that gives any regular Italian restaurant a run for its money.
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Ground Foods Cafe
6428 N Florida AveVegan Italian food that gives any regular Italian restaurant a run for its money.
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdOne of Tampa’s daytime hot spots
Sprinkles Tampa
717 S Dakota AveSea Maid's Creamery
4230 N Florida AveTampa’s most renowned local steakhouse. If you don’t go for the steaks, definitely go for the dessert room.
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Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveTampa’s most renowned local steakhouse. If you don’t go for the steaks, definitely go for the dessert room.
Closest place Tampa has to a Michelin star restaurant. A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
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Rooster & the Till
6500 N Florida AveClosest place Tampa has to a Michelin star restaurant. A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant.
Old school lunch counter. From the same restaurant group as Rooster & the Till so it is a gourmet twist on breakfast and lunch dishes.
Pickford's Counter
2606 West Hillsborough AvenueOld school lunch counter. From the same restaurant group as Rooster & the Till so it is a gourmet twist on breakfast and lunch dishes.
Cool place to get a beer, burgers, and play outdoor games.
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Nebraska Mini Mart
4815 N Nebraska AveCool place to get a beer, burgers, and play outdoor games.
Sightseeing
Large food hall with variety of food options. M Bird rooftop bar is a local favorite to visit at night. Check their calendar for events, place host drive-in movies, fairs, etc. Pro tip, park in the residential streets. Usually there are spots available and at no cost. Tampa Riverwalk begins/ends here.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveLarge food hall with variety of food options. M Bird rooftop bar is a local favorite to visit at night. Check their calendar for events, place host drive-in movies, fairs, etc. Pro tip, park in the residential streets. Usually there are spots available and at no cost. Tampa Riverwalk begins/ends here.
Our local zoo has its own show, you can catch it on National Geographic or Disney+.
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ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveOur local zoo has its own show, you can catch it on National Geographic or Disney+.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrAdventure Island
10001 McKinley DrBeautiful views of Tampa. Perfect for walking, jogging,bike riding, and rollerblading. Restaurants, bars, and sitting areas along the Riverwalk.
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkBeautiful views of Tampa. Perfect for walking, jogging,bike riding, and rollerblading. Restaurants, bars, and sitting areas along the Riverwalk.
Bike rentals and electric scooters available to explore Riverwalk. Great views and some great restaurants and low key bars along the way.
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
600 N Ashley DrBike rentals and electric scooters available to explore Riverwalk. Great views and some great restaurants and low key bars along the way.
More upscale vibe. Parking garages across movie theater is free.
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveMore upscale vibe. Parking garages across movie theater is free.
Outdoor food court and Biergarten. Bowling alley is here, next to water. Cool place to go after sun goes down or when temperatures are cooler.
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrOutdoor food court and Biergarten. Bowling alley is here, next to water. Cool place to go after sun goes down or when temperatures are cooler.
Very walkable and easy to find parking. Streetcar trolley is free and runs from Ybor to Downtown Tampa.
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Ybor City Historic District
Very walkable and easy to find parking. Streetcar trolley is free and runs from Ybor to Downtown Tampa.
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrAmalie Arena
401 Channelside DrCatch concerts and hockey games!
Clearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveWaterworks Park
1701 N Highland AveFun for kids and pups.
Nature reserve with hiking and walking trails. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Bird watching and picnicking.
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Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveNature reserve with hiking and walking trails. Canoe and kayak rentals available. Bird watching and picnicking.
Fishing pier, playground, water play area, and picnicking.
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Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay BlvdFishing pier, playground, water play area, and picnicking.
Cute little park. Perfect for a picnic or for kids to run around and play. Found in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Tampa.
Seminole Garden Center
5800 N Central AveCute little park. Perfect for a picnic or for kids to run around and play. Found in one of the most charming neighborhoods in Tampa.
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N BlvdPark & Rec TPA
290 S Meridian AvePlayground and bar for adults.
Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi
601 S Harbour Island BlvdGood food and gorgeous views.
Treasure Island
Perfect if you want to take a bike ride by the beach.
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Courtney Campbell Causeway
Courtney Campbell CausewayPerfect if you want to take a bike ride by the beach.
Neighborhoods
Historic and famous neighborhood in Tampa. You'll find bars, local restaurants, cigar lounges, and shops. Less than a 10 minute drive from our place.
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Ybor City Historic District
Historic and famous neighborhood in Tampa. You'll find bars, local restaurants, cigar lounges, and shops. Less than a 10 minute drive from our place.
Shopping and business district. International Plaza and Westshore Plaza malls are in this neighborhood.
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Westshore
Shopping and business district. International Plaza and Westshore Plaza malls are in this neighborhood.
South Tampa
Even more food options!
On Channelside you'll find restaurants, Sparkman Wharf, Amalie Arena, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium and more.
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Channelside Drive
Channelside DriveOn Channelside you'll find restaurants, Sparkman Wharf, Amalie Arena, Port of Tampa, Florida Aquarium and more.
Also known as SoHo. You'll find lots of nightlife, food spots, and bars. Some local favorites are MacDinton’s, Bar HWRD, Hyde Park Café, Edge, SoHo Saloon.
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South Howard Avenue
South Howard AvenueAlso known as SoHo. You'll find lots of nightlife, food spots, and bars. Some local favorites are MacDinton’s, Bar HWRD, Hyde Park Café, Edge, SoHo Saloon.
Rivercrest Park
4802 N BlvdCity/town information
Downtown St.Pete is a foodie paradise , great for bars, breweries, and museums. Atmosphere on Central Ave is very walkable, always lively and artistic. You can find live music almost on every corner. Drive without traffic from our place is usually around 30 minutes. There is a ferry service available that takes you from Downtown Tampa to downtown St.Pete. Very good option for people looking to visit both cities and get the best views of the bay during the journey.
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St. Petersburg
Downtown St.Pete is a foodie paradise , great for bars, breweries, and museums. Atmosphere on Central Ave is very walkable, always lively and artistic. You can find live music almost on every corner. Drive without traffic from our place is usually around 30 minutes. There is a ferry service available that takes you from Downtown Tampa to downtown St.Pete. Very good option for people looking to visit both cities and get the best views of the bay during the journey.
Disney, Universal, shopping, need we say more? Drive is usually under 2 hours or so if you don’t get stuck in rush hour traffic
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Orlando
Disney, Universal, shopping, need we say more? Drive is usually under 2 hours or so if you don’t get stuck in rush hour traffic
Beautiful blue water and white sanded beaches. Drive from our place can be around 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
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Clearwater
Beautiful blue water and white sanded beaches. Drive from our place can be around 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
Wesley Chapel
Shopping, restaurants, Topgolf, indoor skydiving.
Beautiful oceanic views, has a riverwalk, awesome food spots and breweries.
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Bradenton
Beautiful oceanic views, has a riverwalk, awesome food spots and breweries.
"Dunedin is a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s known for the beaches, pine forest and ospreys of Honeymoon Island State Park. " Drive is usually under an hour without traffic.
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Dunedin
"Dunedin is a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s known for the beaches, pine forest and ospreys of Honeymoon Island State Park. " Drive is usually under an hour without traffic.