Dining in Tampa

42nd Street Ice Cream
4202 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619, 813-980-0580, Stop by this old-fashioned ice cream parlor that is open daily for lunch and enjoy homemade ice cream, fountain drinks, freshly baked cookies, and soft pretzels.

Roadhouse Grill
13151 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, 813-269-9904, Featuring great steaks, fresh seafood, and market fresh salads and vegetables, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and all of their delicious dishes are fired over pecan and oak wood in an open, professionally trained kitchen.

Kojaks House of Ribs
2808 Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611, 813-837-3774, "A South Tampa institution since 1978," this family owned and operated barbecue restaurant offers a wide array of delicious barbecue ribs, pork, and chicken, complemented by delicious homemade sides and desserts. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays. more...

Jackson's Bistro
601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-277-0112, A quaint and charming bistro that is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, and sushi on their menu, complemented by delicious drinks and a breathtaking view of the Tampa skyline.

Mise En Place
442 West Kennedy Boulevard, #110, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-254-5373, A cutting edge New American bistro that offers a superb menu of chef driven New American cuisine complemented by an eclectic wine list. They are open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. Reservations are suggested.

Toasted Pheasant Bistro
14445 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618, 813-265-6700, Offers casual bistro dining.

Las Palmas Cafe
19651 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Suite C3, Tampa, FL 33647, 813-907-1333, Cafe offering Ybor style food. A blend of Spanish and Italian sandwiches and meals. Offering dine-in, take-out or party platters.

Mimi's Cafe
11702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618, 813-265-4460, Mimi's is open all day, with tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature fresh, quality ingredients with seasonal offerings and healthy options. Fresh baked muffins, omelets, oatmeal, fresh green salads with fruit, chicken pot pies, pot roast with brown gravy - Mimi's offers fresh cooked comfort food. 

P.F. Chang's
219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609, Westshore Plaza, 813-289-8400, The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. 

Cino Grille
8002 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, FL 33625, 813-926-8800, New American cuisine influenced by the colors, styles, and flavors of California, Arizona, and New Mexico is the specialty of this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and makes everything from scratch daily.

Cafe Creole
1330 Ninth Avenue East, Tampa, FL 33605, 813-247-6283, Enjoy great Louisiana oysters, crawfish, jambalaya, Creole crab cakes, and delicious gumbo while at this New Orleans style restaurant that has a tropical courtyard and serves New Orleans's own Dixie Beer. They are open nightly for dinner and live music is performed on the weekends.