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62 rooms ranked from the full review record across the bay. The Ybor City sandwich counters, the Seminole Heights bungalow kitchens, the Greek tavernas on the Tarpon Springs sponge docks, the smoked-fish houses of Pinellas. Scored by writers who live here, no tourist traps.

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Bacon Street Diner № 01 8.2/10

Bacon Street Diner

Breakfast & Brunch Clearwater Open now
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Lolis Mexican Cravings № 02 8.0/10

Lolis Mexican Cravings

Mexican North Tampa Open now
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Craft Street Kitchen № 03 7.9/10

Craft Street Kitchen

New American Trinity
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Wright's Gourmet House № 04 7.8/10

Wright's Gourmet House

American South Tampa
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On Swann № 05 7.7/10

On Swann

New American Hyde Park Open now
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Pia's Trattoria № 06 7.7/10

Pia's Trattoria

Italian Gulfport
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Lenny’s Restaurant № 07 7.6/10

Lenny’s Restaurant

Breakfast & Brunch Clearwater Open now
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Rusty Bellies № 08 7.4/10

Rusty Bellies

Seafood Tarpon Springs
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Psomi № 09 7.4/10

Psomi

Greek North Hyde Park
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Rocca № 10 7.4/10

Rocca

Italian Tampa Heights
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The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Tampa (2026)
The Best Steakhouse

The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Tampa (2026)

№ 1 · Bern's Steak House
By Corinne Ashford · 5 rooms · Updated July 2026
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Caribbean

Best Caribbean in Tampa: Local Favorites (2026)

№ 1 · Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
By Rafael Dominguez · 7 rooms · Updated August 2026
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Burgers in Largo, FL

Best Burgers in Largo, FL (2026)

№ 1 · Finley's Irish Pub & Eatery
By Jenna Kalouris · 6 rooms · Updated July 2026
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Restaurants in New Port Richey, FL

12 Best Restaurants in New Port Richey, FL (2026)

№ 1 · Melt'd
By Jenna Kalouris · 12 rooms · Updated August 2026
 Best Stone Crab in Clearwater, FL (2026)
Stone Crab in Clearwater, FL

Best Stone Crab in Clearwater, FL (2026)

№ 1 · Crabby's Dockside Clearwater
By Corinne Ashford · 12 rooms · Updated July 2026
 Best Hot Pot in Tampa (2026)
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Best Hot Pot in Tampa (2026)

№ 1 · Tampa China Buffet
By Jenna Kalouris · 9 rooms · Updated August 2026

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