More than just a restaurant, the Columbia is a Tampa institution. Since 1905, this living history lesson has been serving some of the most authentic Cuban food in Tampa Bay, as well... Read more »
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You wouldn’t be wrong if you came to Tampa expecting authentic Cuban food and incredible seafood, but the Bay area has a lot more to offer than just those two cuisines. From cosmopolitan, trendy, experimental fare to Italian to barbecue, we have something for everyone. This list is where the locals take their family and friends when they are visiting from other locales and these restaurants have all produced a memorable dining experience again and again.
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Visited by refreshing ocean breezes off the Gulf of Mexico, pleasant patios and sidewalk tables are a huge draw at many of Tampa's restaurants. The popular historic district of Ybor City bustles with hungry travelers who dig the city's selection of fresh seafood and flavorful Latin American eats. Serving the neighborhood for over 100 years, Columbia Restaurant delivers scrumptious paella and Spanish wines in an airy Mediterranean-style dining room. Away from the tourist crowds, the Hyde Park neighborhood offers a plethora of interesting choices, especially along the trendy S. Howard Avenue stretch, known as "SoHo," where uber-stylish establishments tempt clientele with inventive, internationally influenced menus. At Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant, patrons sip wine and nibble on Northern Spanish delicacies on a lovely covered terrace, while the sophisticated eatery known as Water serves up hip cocktails and unusual presentations of sushi.
- Tampa Expert Scott Sterling
