Highest-rated restaurants in Tampa, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated restaurants in Tampa, according to Tripadvisor
With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tampa using rankings from Tripadvisor. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. Besito Mexican
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 205 Westshore Plz, Tampa, FL 33609-1810
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#29. Bahama Breeze
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Caribbean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa, FL 33607-5802
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#28. Shells Seafood North Tampa
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2101 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-5505
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#27. Edison: Food+Drink Lab
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 912 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1934
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#26. Tampa Bay Brewing Company
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Kojak's House of Ribs
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2808 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611-2822
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#24. Bern's Steak House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-3197
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#23. Seasons 52
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 204 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#22. Haven
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2208 W Morrison Ave corner of Howard & Morrison, Tampa, FL 33606-2436
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#21. Datz Tampa
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2616 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629-7220
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Oxford Exchange
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1413
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#19. Charley’s Steak House & Market Fresh Fish
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4444 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607-4007
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#18. Bella's Italian Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1413 S Howard Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33606-3176
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#17. Daily Eats
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 908 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2419
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#16. Pane Rustica
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3225 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629-8171
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. First Watch
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 520 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602-4806
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#14. Green Lemon
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2418
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#13. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4322 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607-5717
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#12. Samaria Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 502 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602-4806
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#11. Mr. Dunderbak's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613-2860
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Eddie V's Prime Seafood
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4400 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#9. On Swann
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1501 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2553
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#8. Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Temple
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $
- Address: 5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619-3746
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#7. Fresh Kitchen
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fast Food
- Price: $
- Address: 1350 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-3125
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#6. Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1609 Angel Oliva Senior St, Tampa, FL 33605-5133
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Happy Fish
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Peruvian, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4046 N Armenia Ave Fiesta Plaza, Tampa, FL 33607-1002
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#4. La Terrazza Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1727 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3805
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#3. Wright's Gourmet House
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Deli
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1200 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629-5009
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#2. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1108 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629-5007
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#1. Vino E Pasta
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3603 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611-2607
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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