Highest-rated restaurants in Tampa by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tampa, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Hole In One Donut

- Rating: 4.8/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14406 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. K-Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11840 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Moon Frog Arepas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 412 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Healthy N Fresh Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3648 Henderson Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Mangomix

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 6804 North Armenia Ave. Ste 6 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Ravioli Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5130 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Viet Haus Taste of Saigon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1000 West Waters Ave. Unit 6 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Liberty Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6918 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Danny's Coffee & Friends

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6800 North Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 188 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Craft Kafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 442 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. La Semilla Bakery Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4429 Gunn Hwy Ste B Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Empanadas, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. CoffeeMe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1457 West Busch Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Cousin Vinny's Sandwich

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1331 West Cass St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Poke Paradise

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4644 West Gandy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Hawaiian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Gulf Coast Sourdough & Wild Yeast Breads

- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6703 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. 10&10 Enoteca

- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2223 North Westshore Blvd. B217 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Specialty Food, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Sal's Bodega Charcuterie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Ice Spice Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 20304 Trout Creek Drive Ste 101 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mighty Fine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1018 East Cass St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mickey's Subs

- Rating: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 5230 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Sandrita's Latin Eatery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1412 West Waters Ave. Ste 105 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Coffee & Tea, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Chicago Paulies

- Rating: 4.9/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 North Howard Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pure Kitchen Organic Vegan

- Rating: 4.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3214 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Ranchero Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4901 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Royal Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5011 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Mediterranean Chickpea

- Rating: 4.9/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3217 South Macdill Ave. Ste C Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Galata Food Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 East Fletcher Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Grocery, Breakfast & Brunch, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Luis's Garden Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4502 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: American, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Black Radish Grocer

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2923 North 12th St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. DRNK Coffee + Tea and QWENCH Juice Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5240 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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