The Most Delicious American in Tampa

Wright's Gourmet House

★★★★★ 4.6 (927) • $$

"I'm Dominican and we are extremely picky about cake This things are AMAZING. This is the Hawaiian princess and its definitely in terms of the texture, flavor,filling...uffff extraordinary. The sandwiches are big and full of filling.Love this place"

Crabby's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (963) • $$

"Let me say.. ALL the food was delicious. I can't come to Clearwater Beach and not have seafood. We started with the Crab Cake, it was so fresh and cooked to perfection. Add a littleLemon and their sweet and spicy sauce. Then we had the fresh caught Grouper Sandwich with all the fixings and the Grouper Tacos. You could tell that Grouper was caught just hours before.. so fresh. We had options of seating but, we chose the rooftop deck overlooking the beach. Best decision, the view of the water and sunset view. Our server Sarah was attentive and gave really good suggestions for food. Our service was quick and courteous. I say.. when at Clearwater Beach, stop on by Crabbys and have a YELPING GOOD TIME !"

Bacon Street Diner

★★★★★ 4.6 (665) • $$

"We love this place - for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert! Great service, fresh squeezed oj, hand spun milkshakes, yummy cookies and pies!Shannon is awesome.It is fun when a local diner is available in a mall, Every time we eat here A manager or the owner stops to say hi."

Hattricks

★★★★☆ 3.9 (906) • $$

"You know how sometimes, even if you're grown, you just want really good chicken fingers? Well, the place I always want to go to when I'm craving the BEST chicken fingers is Hattricks! Every time I go there, no matter how much time has passed in between visits, the chicken tenders are always consistently amazing! They are crispy and crunchy on the outside, moist and juicy on the inside. Dipped in their creamy, flavorful Ranch dip, they are on a whole new level. They are exquisite. The fries are solid. The service is so friendly, the atmosphere is just what you expect when you go toHattricks... Sports channels blasting. Good times and good vibes. I love this place.Especially their chicken fingers."

Fresco's Waterfront Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (920) • $$

"Checking in was a little iffy with the hostess lack of customer service and smile...but the vibe quickly got turned around when we found open seating for us and the dogs! We were instantly treated like family and the dogs were immediately provided cold water and treats. The food was down right AMAZING! A little pricy but I promise you it's worth it. This is my new Sunday brunch spot for sure. Would love to work myself through their menu eventually hehe"

Parkshore Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (758) • $$$

"I have been to Parkshore several times now, and I have to say it has not once disappointed.It's in a fantastic location right in downtown St. Pete very close to the pier. Great area to walk around and then come for an equally great meal.Inside the restaurant is pretty upscale and much nicer than you'd expect from the outside. Honestly, between the name and the look from outside this is never a place that would catch my eye, but I'm glad that I decided to try it one fateful day.Everything I've tried has been so high quality. In my most recent visit I got salmon pasta, and the salmon was cooked to perfection, it was marvelous.The service is good and everyone is friendly, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating options. You can make reservations, which is probably recommended for when they get busy. And inside their bar area is pretty cool too. Again, so unexpected from just a glance at the outside, but don't be fooled by this book cover, because the inside is certainly more than meets the eye!"

Frenchys Outpost Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (727) • $$

"Honestly an amazing little Frenchies bar and grill, run and owned by the same people that have serviced the Tampa area 4 years on years! The staff here was insanely friendly and we're very attentive. We were able to walk across the street because we were staying at the hotel right next door. They have some very good drink specials and happy hour snacks. I decided to get a beer, some of the amazing fish dip and a fish sandwich for dinner. The beer was ice cold and served all the way to the top with a very thin head, one of the best pores of beer I've had in a while! The fish dip was just the right amount of fish flavor and was served nice and cold. My favorite thing about this dip is that they don't use too much Mayo and it doesn't take away any of the flavor. It is a very light fish flavor but I do wish you get a little more for the price you're paying. The fish sandwich is the thing I will get no matter what! It is always fried to perfection or blackened depending on what you order. It is a nice size piece of fish and I love the bread that it comes on, the bread always being the perfect amount of breading to fish ratio! My brother got a frozen Daiquiri drink and it was honestly one of the most refreshing drinks I've had. You can really taste the alcohol in this thing and after a couple, you will definitely feel it! Some amazing staff, great food and drinks and some pretty decent prices will get me to come back here every time I am in the area!"

The Avenue DTSP

★★★★☆ 3.6 (827) • $$

"Lexi was amazing!! Our new favorite spot. If you want a good bottomless mimosa place, look no further! Request Lexi!"

Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que

★★★★★ 4.6 (503) • $$

"Best service best bbq! Don't let the place fool you we were driving and wanted bbq it was off the hook insane great !!! The people inside serving make it like a family house!!!! Try the desserts! Finger licking lip smacking!!!"

Shake Station

★★★★☆ 4.4 (501) • $$

"Our Door Dash delivery order was super! Sandwich and quesadilla were delicious, fries were tasty and the slaw yummy. Will order from here again!"

Datz - St. Pete

★★★★☆ 3.8 (657) • $$

"I treated my wonderful wife to a special birthday dinner here at Datz, in downtown St Pete. Our awesome niece's boyfriend told us about the meatloaf filled with mac and cheese so we had to try it!We arrived Saturday at 5pm so we could park easily on the street and avoid the congestion. Ivan, our excellent waiter, got us a drink and me a spectacular mocktail. We ordered apps and mains and just relaxed and took our time. Ivan provided unhurried and great service. The nachos with blue cheese drizzle and brisket were awesome, starting with house made chips. When we commented on the chips, Ivan said they've been working on the chips and perfected them. We agree!The insane mac and meatloaf was as advertised, flavorful, crazy, huge and fun! I ate the rest the next day as we had plenty of leftovers. Life is good with a unique local favorite! Datz!"

Crabby's On The Pass

★★★★☆ 4.2 (533) • $$

"Food service view is amazing You can get almost anything and the seafood is spectacular"

The Dunedin Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (579) • $$

"I always wanted to try this place and after my Sister and I read the menue we had to try the food here.First off the Hostess Maggie and Isabel were extreamly friendly and gracious, added to the fact that they both were wearing high top Converse which reminded me all the cool people in the East Village of my hometown NYC.Our waitress Emily was Fantastic and gave such amazing recommendations that of course we all took her advice.And everything was to perfection.The Best brisket that I've ever had and in NYC there's so many top notch delis.The brisket was very delicious and as requested hardly any fat.The garlic mashed potatoes were to die for as well.A creamy flavor and mouth watering.By 7pm there was a talented duo serenading every from the stage outside.This is a must destination for all my future Florida trip's and my new favorite place in Dunedin."

Sunrise Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (470) • $$

"Pretty Good food. really nice service. And it's 1960s themed and it's pretty nice. Also there's a outside patio to eat and to get ice cream. Food is always good and overall a good time."

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Wesley Chapel Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (505) • $$

"Very good bar food. Better than average for sure. The inside is very nice for a bar but it is very loud (even for a bar). I find it difficult to hold a conversation and even enjoy the game because of the sound level. The service is friendly and even during game time is not too slow. Next time I will probably ask to sit outside and see if that is more comfortable for me. I do see myself coming back as it is a fun place to enjoy college football or a pro game."

Samaria Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (524) • $$

"Met up with a friend downtown and chose this spot for a quick Friday lunch.With the waitress's recommendation, I went for the crepes--no hesitation! And look how pretty they were! The fresh strawberries paired perfectly with the sweet cream, all wrapped in soft, delicate crepes. Perfection!My friend, on the other hand, went the healthy route with a veggie egg roll and tomatoes on the side--definitely too healthy for me!You can sit inside or outside, and the staff brings you hot coffee and cold water to start your meal off right. A cozy, relaxing spot for a casual lunch!"

Frammi, American Grille & Italian Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (420) • $$

"This authentic Italian restaurant has the most exquisite pasta, which is made fresh and served with incredible sauces. Outstanding service. I highly recommend planning a visit here."

E & E Stakeout Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (504) • $$

"Steak is delicious and so were the sides. Service was great, very professional. It reminded me of Bern's."

Toasted Monkey

★★★★☆ 3.6 (585) • $$

"Our waitress Karina was terrific. She had a lot of the food knowledge. Exceptional key lime pie made on location. I'm kind of a key lime pie connoisseur. This is arguably the best key lime pie I've had. Great live music and atmosphere."

Buoy's Waterfront Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (411) • $$

"Good food, view and service!! Solid breakfast spot on the water. We also had a large group of 11! Will be back again"

Swampy's Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 3.8 (471) • $$

"Fun and beautiful, right on the river ambience. Friendly service the food was delicious too. The fish sandwich was huge and very fresh. My sweet potato fries were perfect, and the cinnamon honey butter took them over the top."

Jimmys Fish House & Iguana Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (581) • $$

"I really liked this place!!!!! We chose to sit outside, even though it was a bit windy, and were very happy with our choice. The views are great and the music is at the right level.Our server was excellent. The menu has a nice variety of specialty drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, etc. I started with an Iguana Pina Colada, which was a Pina Colada with a green swirl. It was very good. My husband and I shared the crab dip and the coconut shrimp appetizers. The dip was warm and gooey and served with tortilla chips. Excellent choice. The shrimp were ok, probably cooked a bit too much.Overall, great atmosphere, service and food. Would definitely return."

CanopyRoad Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (406) • $$

"Sat outside for a late breakfast on a Monday morning. Service was great, and it was interesting watching some regulars coming around being very happy with their morning routines. I wasn't in the mood for something sweet so the Italian Toast - Freshly smashed avocado, tomato slices, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, everything bagel seasoning and local micro greens, was an attractive option for me.The food was excellent, the service was great, and the place feels super mom-and-pop like even though it is part of a business with several locations. Sitting outside was great too even with the strip mall type location."

Brunchies

★★★★☆ 3.9 (406) • $$

"I really like the feel of the dinning area. Gives American diner. Love the booth but team spirit flag hides the natural lighting making it feel a bit gloomy on the inside. Service was not bad but it wasn't great either. Waittress was to busy cleaning to properly wait on us. So It was a bit of a wait for our food and We had a little spread and almost all the food was good. I was not thrilled with the berry crepe. But The avocado huevos were pretty good although the eggs had a few too many egg shells. Everything else was great! The guava stuff French toast was delicious. The tenders and home fries were great! Duck bacon was tasty. I def would give this place another shot. Cool spot for brunch."

Three Birds Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (565) • $$

"Great place to grab a casual bite.This was the place my husband and I had our first date 13 years ago, so we came back for our 10 year wedding anniversary. It's not a fancy place, but the food is still good and the drinks were solid. We started with the chicken bites. They were good, not great, but the thai-chili aioli was delicious. My husband really enjoyed it though so he'd probably get it again.I'm a huge fan of their drink list. I got the dirty bird without tabasco, which is just basically a dirty martini with blue cheese olives (vodka) and the cucumber martini. I asked if the espresso martini was sweet and they said yes and recommended the cucumber martini instead. This was a good suggestion and I ended up loving it.For my entree I got a Caesar salad. My husband got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin which came with onion crisps and mashed potatoes. It was pretty good, I would eat it if he gets it again. The Caesar salad was solid.We got the sweet potato fries, because I used to love them, but they are different now. They are still good, but not the same as before, so I'd skip next time.They gave us key lime pie to celebrate our anniversary which I thought was sweet. We brought it home and the next day I thought it was good. It was sweet with a bit of tartness. The graham cracker crust was delicious.They have a parking lot in the back and I bet parking along the street is easy. There really isn't anything else around here, so this is a restaurant you come to just to eat here.I think this is a solid place to grab a bite. It has an interesting menu at reasonable prices and a great drink list. I would come back."

Front Porch & Bart's Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (467) • $$

"The fun vibe is an old house with a wraparound porch that you can dine on outdoors. Inside is a bar with several tables for dining as well. This was a get together with family members that we haven't seen in over 20 years so that conversation with lots of fun! We ordered the sear tuna appetizer that was very good. The quesadilla came out too well done not enjoyable pass. Some of the family members ordered the meatloaf. They said it was very good. Salads very nice as well. I ordered the fish and chips the piece of fish was generous, but very greasy and all the fries were way overdone. This is a fun place decent food. Lots of great specials every day drink specials food specials, funky neighborhood of Seminole Heights"

Ovation Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (373) • $$

"From the outside, not sure what to expect as in the middle of a strip mall. Inside, the decor was nice. We had a great waitress that explained things well. The food was really good. I had brisket and ribs combo that was really tasty. We had a bowl of tomato basil soup that was also good."

The Pint and Brew - Downtown Tampa

★★★★☆ 4.4 (308) • $$

"I had an amazing experience at The Pint and Brew! The Smokehouse Grilled Cheese was absolutely phenomenal--the brisket was incredibly juicy, and the pulled pork was packed with so much flavor. You could tell the bread was freshly made, which really elevated the sandwich. To pair with it, I tried the Sierra Nevada Hoptimum IPA (11%), and it was absolutely delicious--perfect for IPA lovers!Huge shoutout to the bartender, Emily, for recommending both my meal and drink. She nailed it! The atmosphere was fantastic, and the staff were super friendly and laid-back. Can't wait to come back!"

Cracker's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (658) • $$

"We went to this restaurant after my sisters funeral and I was so hungry. I ordered pancakes and eggs with bacon. The 3 ladies with me ordered steak and potatoes and I have to say there wasn't one thing wrong with everything. They were all very delicious. Great waiters too. So I will be giving them a 5 star because they earned it."

Angry Pepper Waterside

★★★★☆ 3.8 (406) • $$

"Really enjoyed the food here! The staff was super friendly, and it was verrrry busy on a Friday evening so we took the last 2 seats at the bar. My friend loves their pulled pork, so we split the pulled pork sliders and he got wings too. The dry rubbed smoked wings were really tasty, and I love when wings aren't greasy. The fries were nice and crispy, and you can't really go wrong with waffle fries! I liked the pulled pork a lot! Their sweet bbq sauce was delicious. Really zero complaints. Prices aren't crazy either. Solid spot for elevated bar food. Bathroom was a little questionable, but once again it was a really busy Friday night."

Dead Bob's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (339) • $$

"Can't say enough good things about my experience at dead Bob's. Was midnight, looking for food after coming back from a show, saw their kitchen was open until 3am. Had the smash burger. Probably the best burger I have ever had. Absolutely incredible, perfectly done. The bill came out to under $20 for a beer and a huge burger. Friendly staff as well. Experience so good came back the next morning for breakfast."

La Mordida Restaurant Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (303) • $$

"We've driven by this restaurant and finally decided to have a bite. The interior is expansive and nicely appointed. We were there for lunch and were the only ones there.Starting off, we ordered their version of Chicha Morada which is a Peruvan purple corn drink. To my taste buds, it tasted like grape juice with a hint of cloves. It was very nice.Being newbies, we asked our waitress for some suggestions. We ordered the New York Steak and Shrimp and the Pascado a lo Macho. The steak was ordered medium rare and came out well done. It's served on a sizzling plate that had totally over cooked it. The steak looked like a broiled round steak. It said on the menu that it came with a House Salad. The House Salad was a bit of shredded lettuces with about teaspoon of dressing. (see pic) The steak was tough and flavorless. The shrimp were tender but also flavorless. I didn't send it back due to time constraints. I wouldn't order it again. The fish dish was much better. It was a fried Swai with a really tasty seafood sauce.As a heads-up, this is not a typical Latin or Mexican food restaurant. There are no chips and salsa or bread service. The meal was very pricey for what was served. FYI, the seating is very hard wooden chair...it was a tough sit."

Paradise Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (317) • $$

"I went with my cousin to enjoy the beautiful view of this place. It is very convenient because it's literally in front of the beach and all the tables have umbrellas. The piña colada's was no good, I didn't even tasted the alcohol, so that was the only thing I regret buying it. I also got the chicken wings in Buffalo wants and they were amazing. My cousins got a hamburger and shrimp, and they said that they were very good."

Mamas Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (312) • $$

"Mamas Kitchen was voted Best Diner in 2022.Here's my vote for 2023! I got a beautiful, warm, traditional and normal( for him) welcome from the lovely Greek owner Elias or Papa as he is affectionately and appropriately addressed. Claudia my server is a sweetheart.Let me tell you something. The sunny side up eggs and the grilled tomatoes are the best I have had in decades. Seriously, the 3 eggs are just right with the delicious and runny yolks and the grilled tomatoes - perfect combo of the smoky char and the garden freshness. The toast is awesome- hot, not overly crisp and with the best butter making it soft and yummy. The coffee is tasty and hot with Claudia ensuring I am being topped off every few minutes. The menu is huge with a lot of Greek specialties, soups, sandwiches and wraps in addition to the tremendous breakfast variety. This is a warm, inviting and spacious diner on a main road with a huge parking lot. Yup, sitting here in my booth and loving every second writing a live review. Claudia - big, infectious smile and bubbling with enthusiasm was very patient with my fickle behind and just stellar with her natural care and customer service. We got to chat about Cuban pastries and cortados in Hialeah."

Surfside Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (411) • $$

"Arrived here with a group of friends about 8 PM, we were fortunate to get the high top to the right of the entrance which is absolutely the prime spot, the open air setting came with a nice breeze, a great view of the street and an elevated view of the interior of the bar and right next to the small stage. Our primary server was Kelce who was amazing all night but really the entire staff here went above and beyond. We ordered a few buckets of beers, I think everyone enjoyed a few crafted cocktails and we also partook in a number of shots before ordering several appetizers and a few orders of their delicious wings.This was our last outing together after a week of conference meetings so everyone was excited to wrap up the week and head home, but not before having a night out on the town. Everyone loved the food and thought the service was outstanding so we settled in for some great conversation and toasted to a great week just as the entertainment started and let me tell you this guy rocked it with selections across all genres - this place on this night was awesome..."