tampa Florida hotels and accommodations
HomeHotel and City Blogs › United States Blogs › Florida Blogs › Tampa Blog › Tampa Restaurants

Restaurants in Tampa

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

Hudson Beach - another hidden treasure...


Hudson Beach

Hudson Beach, just North of SR52 @ Bayonet Point is another hidden treasure for those who don't like the hustle & bustle of a large tourist-laden beach. Located in Pasco County, Hudson Beach has a boardwalk, a restaurant, and an area for swimmers. There are also covered picnic tables for those who want to enjoy their lunch by the Gulf of Mexico. There is ...

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

The Friendly Fisherman



One of the best places to eat in the Tampa Bay area The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant.

This restaurant is very down-to-earth with some of the most delicious food to be found in this area - and very affordable.

The Friendly Fisherman Restaurant is located at John's Pass Boardwalk in Madiera Beach, Florida.

The easiest way to get there from Tampa is via 275-S to exit 23-B (Treasure Island) (Link leads ...

Friday, May 11th, 2007

Charley's Steakhouse and MarketFresh Fish



If you are in Tampa and want to make an impression, take your friends to Charley's Steakhouse and Market Fresh Fish Restaurant. Everyone at your table will find something just perfect for them. The menu boasts of perfectly ages steaks and even alligator. Order up a sizzling filet mignon, N.Y. strip, a juicy bone-in sirloin and plump flavorful pork chops! Seafood lovers can enjoy ...

Monday, April 9th, 2007

Classic Florida Food



Molly GoodheadDriving down Alt-19 in Palm, Harbor, you can't miss the sign: a topless mermaid flaunting strategically placed locks of long blonde hair, framed with the cutely suggestive name.

Once you turn, though, you almost wonder if you've gone the right way: the street turns immediately residential. A couple blocks in, however, it opens up to a little collection of restaurants and shops, including a gallery and ...

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Authentic Italian in Downtown Clearwater



Despite the name, anyone who stops in to Tony's Pizzeria just for the pizza is shortchanging themselves. The restaurant's repertoire includes a full range of Italian specialties including fried calamari, pasta with vodka sauce and many others. Their sauces are all made on-site from fiercely guarded recipes, although inside sources tell me that the red sauce includes a variety of hand ground vegetables and takes over a day to ...

Friday, March 16th, 2007

Happy Hour Destinations



There are many options for the after work crowd, yet none have been as much fun as Bar Louie. Located in Bay Street at International Plaza, this bar is the place for happy hour.

Large flat screen televisions line the inside and outside patio seating ...

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Xtremely Excellent


logo.gif

Xtreme Juice - Tampa is one of the city's best smoothie places, and you'll come to the same conclusion on your first visit. Voted "Best Smoothie" by the Weekly Planet in 2000 and 2001, Xtreme Juice still has a fine reputation. Everything is made to order, fresh on-site, and the service is fast and courteous.

Serving all types of smoothies: Berry Smoothies made from strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries ...

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Tampa's Affordable Steakhouse that Doesn't Compromise on Quality


LongHorn Steakhouse is a favorite for great steaks at an affordable price, excellent service and a comfortable atmosphere. LongHornhas many locations not only in the Tampa Bay area but elsewhere in Florida, up and down the eastern seaboard and as far west as Kansas.

The LongHorn Steakhouse that is most convenient to Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, the St. Pete Times Forum, Raymond James Stadium and Legends Fieldis located at on North Dale Mabry ...

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Market Fresh


For a local but gourmet market pop on over to the Fresh Market. A favorite in Carrollwood for years, located on Dale Mabry they have recently opened a South Tampa location as well, this one on Henderson. Last night I stopped in during the after-work rush and picked up a smattering of to-go tubs. All fresh food, hence the name, with good variety each day. We got egg rolls, BBQ wings, ...

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Champps - Tampa: A Sports Bar for Everyone


Talk about a fun atmosphere! Champps-Tampa has got it! Located at Bay Street of International Plaza, Champps is the place for great times, terrific food and sports, sports, sports.

It's not a typical sports bar that's dark and dreary. Champps is a spacious, cheery place, and it's a restaurant that incorporates sports. There are televisions everywhere, not only in the bar area, so you won't miss a moment of your favorite team's battles. The ...