Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Tampa

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Tampa

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Tampa using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#26. Keke's Breakfast Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (181 reviews)
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#25. Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite

- Rating: 4.3/5 (186 reviews)
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#24. Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
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#23. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

- Rating: 4/5 (214 reviews)
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#22. Metro Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
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#21. Brio Italian Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (561 reviews)
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#20. Samaria Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (305 reviews)
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#19. Bernini Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (534 reviews)
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#18. Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

- Rating: 4/5 (1885 reviews)
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#17. Bulla Gastrobar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
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#16. La Teresita Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (501 reviews)
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#15. Rusty Pelican Tampa

- Rating: 4.1/5 (912 reviews)
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#14. Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Temple Sunday Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
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#13. Pane Rustica

- Rating: 4.5/5 (441 reviews)
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#12. Oystercatchers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1131 reviews)
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#11. Nicki's Omlette & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
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#10. Besito Mexican

- Rating: 4.3/5 (558 reviews)
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#9. Armature Works

- Rating: 4.4/5 (348 reviews)
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#8. On Swann

- Rating: 4.5/5 (372 reviews)
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#7. La Segunda Central Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (384 reviews)
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#6. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.4/5 (952 reviews)
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#5. Oxford Exchange

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1064 reviews)
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#4. Ocean Prime

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1077 reviews)
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#3. Daily Eats

- Rating: 4.4/5 (533 reviews)
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#2. Market At EDITION

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
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#1. Bahama Breeze

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3202 reviews)
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