42nd Street Ice Cream 4202 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619, 813-980-0580, Stop by this old-fashioned ice cream parlor that is open daily for lunch and enjoy homemade ice cream, fountain drinks, freshly baked cookies, and soft pretzels. 

Roadhouse Grill 13151 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, 813-269-9904, Featuring great steaks, fresh seafood, and market fresh salads and vegetables, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and all of their delicious dishes are fired over pecan and oak wood in an open, professionally trained kitchen. 

Kojaks House of Ribs 2808 Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611, 813-837-3774, "A South Tampa institution since 1978," this family owned and operated barbecue restaurant offers a wide array of delicious barbecue ribs, pork, and chicken, complemented by delicious homemade sides and desserts. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays. more... 

Jackson's Bistro 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-277-0112, A quaint and charming bistro that is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers prime aged steaks, fresh seafood, and sushi on their menu, complemented by delicious drinks and a breathtaking view of the Tampa skyline. more... 

Mise En Place 442 West Kennedy Boulevard, #110, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-254-5373, A cutting edge New American bistro that offers a superb menu of chef driven New American cuisine complemented by an eclectic wine list. They are open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. Reservations are suggested. more... 

Las Palmas Cafe 19651 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Suite C3, Tampa, FL 33647, 813-907-1333, Cafe offering Ybor style food. A blend of Spanish and Italian sandwiches and meals. Offering dine-in, take-out or party platters.

P.F. Chang's 219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609, Westshore Plaza, 813-289-8400, The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.  more... 

Cino Grille 8002 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, FL 33625, 813-926-8800, New American cuisine influenced by the colors, styles, and flavors of California, Arizona, and New Mexico is the specialty of this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and makes everything from scratch daily. 

Cafe Creole 1330 Ninth Avenue East, Tampa, FL 33605, 813-247-6283, Enjoy great Louisiana oysters, crawfish, jambalaya, Creole crab cakes, and delicious gumbo while at this New Orleans style restaurant that has a tropical courtyard and serves New Orleans's own Dixie Beer. They are open nightly for dinner and live music is performed on the weekends. 

La Tropicana Cafe 1822 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605, Located in Ybor City, 813-247-4040, Enjoy such Cuban delights as Cuban cheese toast, the Egg Cuban, guava pastries, and sandwiches.

Pipo's Latin Cafe & Catering 238 East Davis Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-887-3227, Located on picturesque Davis Islands, minutes from downtown and the Convention Center. Features homemade traditional Cuban cuisine including "Best of the Bay" Roast Pork, Herb Baked Chicken, Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, Palomilla Steak, Sangria, Mojitos and more. They also feature outdoor entertainment in their picturesque courtyard every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 

Samba Room 1610 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-254-5870, An upscale Cuban bar and Latin cafe that offers an extensive menu of Latin Fusion cuisine and features a high energy serpentine bar. The music format is a combination of Afro-Cuban jazz and Brazilian rhythms and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Lucky Dill Deli 477 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-222-3455, This authentic New York style delicatessen offers diners a taste of the Big Apple and features gourmet sandwiches such as hot corned beef, hot pastrami, Manhattan clubs, and reubens on their menu. They are open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch and open on Saturday for lunch only; closed on Sundays. 

SideBern's 2208 West Morrison Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-258-2233, A sophisticated menu with cutting edge cuisine is served at this fine dining restaurant including Asian, European, Mediterranean, and Latin American cuisine. Dishes on the menu include a dim sum appetizer, tempura battered tuna and salmon, tender curried veal dumplings, and Pacific Rim Caesar salad. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays.  more... 

Barley Hopper's International Alehouse & Grill 1600 East Eighth Avenue, E-200, Tampa, FL 33605, 813-242-6680, This fun and energetic restaurant celebrates beers, ales, and spirits from around the world plus serves an international food menu with dishes from over 11 countries, including Asia, Jamaica, Britain, Cuba, and India, daily for lunch and dinner. 

MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant 405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-251-8999, A friendly Irish staff serves authentic Irish fare such as traditional corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd's Pie, fish and chips, baked brie, and pear salad at this unique Irish pub and restaurant that is open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. more... 

Caffe Italia Ristorante 3114 West Bay to Bay Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33629, 813-831-0600, Conveniently located five minutes from the convention center in downtown Tampa, this casual dining restaurant serves wonderful Northern Italian cuisine in a relaxed European atmosphere. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. 

Donatello Restaurant 232 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33609, 813-875-6660, Enjoy exiting live nightly music while dining on elegant Northern Italian cuisine at this first class restaurant that offers specialties such as ossobuco, linguine with crab, and oysters gratinee. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. more... 

Gino's Italian Restaurant 501 West 124th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619, 813-931-8041, A wonderful selection of rich Italian dishes, daily specials, and an extensive supply of imported beers and wines is featured at this traditional Italian restaurant which is open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Spaghetti Warehouse 1911 Thirteenth Street North, Tampa, FL 33605, Located in Historic Ybor Square, 813-248-1720, This family dining Italian restaurant features house specialties such as lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, grilled shrimp, chicken tetrazini, manicotti, fettuccini alfredo, and veal and chicken parmigiana. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Arigato Japanese Steak House 13755 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, 813-960-5050, Japanese dishes with an American flair, including entrees like hibachi scallops, chicken, shrimp, lobster, and steak, are prepared at your table at this fun Japanese restaurant that is open nightly for dinner. 

Todai Restaurant 2223 North Westshore Boulevard, #187, Tampa, FL 33607, Located at International Plaza, 813-872-8725, 888-55-TODAI, An upscale, all-you-can-eat Japanese seafood buffet restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features over 160 dishes on the buffet, as well as a sushi bar with over 40 varieties, a large salad bar, and a dessert bar with over 20 different cakes and fruits. more... 

Toki Japanese Restaurant 14313 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, 813-968-7371, Chef Chris Kajimoto prepares Japanese cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere at this restaurant that also features the best sushi bar in town. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Byblos Cafe 2832 South Macdill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629, 813-805-7977, A wide range of authentic Mediterranean dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list and desserts, is served at this restaurant that is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for dinner only. more... 

Green Iguana Bar & Grill 1708 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605, Located in Historic Ybor City, 813-248-9555, This unique restaurant offers an extensive Florida and Caribbean style menu, as well as live entertainment nightly, and they have been voted as being Tampa Bay's Best Bar & Ybor's Best Club. A sidewalk cafe is also on site and they are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. more... 

Skipper's Smokehouse and Oyster Bar 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613, 813-971-0666, Enjoy an extensive Floribbean menu with Caribbean and Louisiana influences while at this casual dining restaurant that has a wonderful Key West atmosphere and offers specialties such as farm raised catfish, award-winning blackbean gator chili, alligator ribs, and fresh catches-of-the-day. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Columbia Restaurant 2117 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605, Located in Historic Ybor City, 813-248-4961, "A Florida tradition since 1905," this award-winning restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers a full menu of wonderful Spanish and Cuban cuisine, as well as flamenco dance performances twice a night every night except on Sundays. Live jazz is also performed Thursdays through Saturdays and a gift shop is on site. Reservations are suggested.  more... 

Tapas Spanish Cafe 1202 Tech Boulevard, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33619, 813-621-8666, Home made cooking with special spanish flair. Tapas Spanish Cafe offers daily Specials, catering and deliveries.

Tinatapas 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-514-8462, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this Tapas restaurant blends Spanish and Caribbean flavors on their menu and offers an array of freshly made Sangria, Margaritas, and Mojitos. 

Hattricks 107 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-225-4288, A downtown Irish and hockey themed neighborhood tavern that is filled with hockey jerseys and pennants plus features great food, fine spirits, a ten foot big screen TV, two other big screen TVs, and six 36 inch TVs broadcasting your favorite sports. They are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. 

Colonnade Restaurant, The 3401 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33629, 813-839-7558, "Tampa's favorite seafood restaurant," this restaurant overlooks the beautiful Tampa Bay and has been serving fresh, delicious seafood since 1935. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  more... 

Newk's Cafe 514 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, 813-307-6395, A casual seafood restaurant that features one of the largest covered outdoor decks in Tampa and offers a menu full of delicious seafood such as seafood gumbo, clam chowder, grouper, tuna, salmon, and Maryland crab. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and live music is provided on Friday evenings. more... 

Lee Roy Selmon's 4302 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607, 813-871-EATS, An extensive menu of genuine, authentic Southern dishes are served at this restaurant that stands as a tribute to NFL Hall of Famer and former Buccaneer, Lee Roy Selmon. An open dining room, a screened in back porch, and an expansive bar are featured and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Bern's Steak House 1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-251-2421, Internationally known for their perfectly aged steaks, this elegant, world-class steakhouse has been providing wonderful steaks, a vast collection of wines, and an upstairs dessert room since 1956. They are open nightly for dinner. more... 

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 4322 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607, 813-874-9463, Open nightly for dinner, this restaurant offers the best in steakhouse dining with a menu that features prime meats and chops, fresh grilled fish and poultry, generous salads, and side orders, all complemented by over 100 fine wines by the glass.  

Sam Seltzer's Steak House 4744 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614, 813-873-7267, "The Biggest Steakhouse in Tampa," this steakhouse is renowned for their excellent steaks, prime rib, lamb, and seafood, as well as an array of extraordinary desserts. A retail butcher shop is also on site and they are open nightly for dinner plus serve a brunch on Sunday. more... 

House of Two Sisters Tea Room 204 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-258-8220, Step back in time in one of the cozy and charming tea rooms available at this lovely site that features French Country, Victorian, and Garden Rooms, as well as an antique, collectible, and gift shop. Delicious tea, sandwiches, and finger foods are served Tuesdays through Saturday for lunch only. more... 

Sukhothai Restaurant 8201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33619, 813-933-7990, This charming restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine with dishes such as spicy poultry, seafood, beef, pork, and vegetarian dishes on the menu. A Khan-toke room is available and they are open nightly for dinner.