West Central Florida Dining

West Central Florida Restaurants

Featured Dining in West Central Florida

Spain Restaurant

Enjoy Mediterranean atmosphere in Tampa’s most unique, modern, urban setting complimented by excellent Spanish cuisine at affordable prices.

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Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar

$15 for $30 Worth of Tapas and Spanish Fare for Dinner at Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar

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Fish Tales Seafood & Steak House

Steak and Seafood at Fish Tales Seafood & Steak House (Up to 52% Off). Two Options Available.

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Dale 1891

$12 for $25 Worth of Gastropub Food at Dale 1891

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King Fish Grill & Tap House

Seafood for Lunch or Dinner at King Fish Grill & Tap House (Up to 53% Off)

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Villa Verde Café

$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Cuisine for Two or More People at Villa Verde Café

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Flight Restaurant & Lounge

International Brunch and Bloody Mary Bar for Two or Four at Flight Restaurant & Lounge (Up to 55% Off)

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La Cote Basque

Continental Dinner Cuisine and Drinks for Two or Four at La Cote Basque (Up to 53% Off)

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Vizcaya Restaurante and Tapas Bar

$25 for $50 Worth of Spanish Cuisine, Tapas, and Drinks for Dinner at Vizcaya Restaurante and Tapas Bar

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La Cote Basque

Continental Dinner Cuisine and Drinks for Two or Four at La Cote Basque (Up to 53% Off)

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West Central Dining Reviews

Vizcaya Restaurante & Tapas Bar by Creative Loafing Berenjena con queso de cabra’s caramelized eggplant slices are rolled with a mixture of cheeses and topped with a piqu... Vizcaya Restaurante & Tapas Bar 10905 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (813) 968-7400	Taco Fusion by Tampa Tribune Taco Fusion may keep controversial lion tacos on menu Taco Fusion 3409 West Bay To Bay Boulevard, Tampa (813) 902-8226	Taco Fusion by Tampa Tribune Michael Fortunato is now a fan of the lion taco, and considers his $35 well spent on lunch Tuesday. “I don’t see why p... Taco Fusion 3409 West Bay To Bay Boulevard, Tampa (813) 902-8226	ABC Seafood by Creative Loafing The broth is complex and the huge wontons are lusciously filled with a yummy stuffing that seems a pork-shrimp combo. ... ABC Seafood 2705 54th Ave N, St Petersburg (727) 522-1888
Fire Bar & Grill by Creative Loafing We opt for the house-made maple miso cured pork belly with cream cheese grits and crispy chicharrón. Unfortunately, th... Fire Bar & Grill 3023 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa (813) 870-3473	Clásico Cafe by Sarasota Magazine There are salads and sides and daily desserts and a quartet of entrées, too: steak frites (the gremolata that garnishe... Clásico Cafe 1341 Main St, Sarasota (941) 957-0700	Casita Taqueria by Tampa Tribune While many "authentic" taco shops don't put cheese on tacos, the queso fresco used here is a welcome touch, especially... Casita Taqueria 2706 4th St. N, St Petersburg (727) 820-4365	TacoSon by Tampa Tribune In addition to serving some of the best chips and salsa around, as well as their moist, full tamales, TacoSon, which ... TacoSon 7521 N. 56th Street, Tampa (813) 989-2080
Acapulco Mexican Grocery by Tampa Tribune It doesn't get more authentic than this without crossing a border. In the back of a tiny grocery store, you'll find th... Acapulco Mexican Grocery 1001 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813) 873-3665	German Bistro 2 by Creative Loafing Warm potato salad is a quintessential example of the German variation on this ubiquitous dish: sliced warm potatoes wi... German Bistro 2 1300 East Bay Dr, Largo (727) 216-6519	Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet by Tampa Bay Times After sitting empty for three years, the former Social Security office at 391 34th St. N will soon open as the Teppany... Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet 391 34th St N, St Petersburg (727) 327-8886	Datz Tampa by Creative Loafing Datz is like a comfort food theme park. There’s a sense of excitement, energy to spare, lots of social media urging yo... Datz Tampa 2616 S Macdill Ave, Tampa (813) 831-7000
Datz Dough by Creative Loafing Datz is like a comfort food theme park. There’s a sense of excitement, energy to spare, lots of social media urging yo... Datz Dough 2602 South Macdill Ave, Tampa (813) 902-1979	Leafy Greens Cafe by Creative Loafing Leafy Greens Café’s menu will please vegans and carnivores alike. Leafy Greens Cafe 17001 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach (727) 289-7087	Datz Dough by Tampa Bay Times In a building that is pure whimsy, part MacKenzie-Childs fanciful design, part Alice in Wonderland, there are trays of... Datz Dough 2602 South Macdill Ave, Tampa (813) 902-1979	The Refinery by Creative Loafing The Refinery is led by Chef Greg Baker, who was recently named for the second consecutive year a semi-finalist for the... The Refinery 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813) 237-2000
Independent Bar & Cafe by Creative Loafing The Independent Bar and Café offers a world-class selection of beer in a modern comfortable “beer hall” fashioned from... Independent Bar & Cafe 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa (813) 341-4883	Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe by Creative Loafing Ella’s offers an eclectic cuisine, intriguing art and live music Fridays and during soul food Sundays (“Praise the Lar... Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe 5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa (813) 234-1000	Datz Dough by Tampa Tribune For more refined palates, there are French gateaus, profiteroles and opera cakes as well as smaller petit fours and t... Datz Dough 2602 South Macdill Ave, Tampa (813) 902-1979	Sage Biscuit Cafe by Sarasota Magazine Our favorite is a freshly grated cole slaw kicked up with slivers of Granny Smith apple. Even the dill pickle spear th... Sage Biscuit Cafe 6656 Cortez Blvd, Bradenton (941) 792-3970
Jack Dusty's by Sarasota Magazine With the dreamy caviar we shared a platter of excellent fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat and a garnish ... Jack Dusty's 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota (941) 309-2000	Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club by Creative Loafing I’m in love with Ciro’s menu. It not only includes my favorite food groups of caviar, foie gras, and truffles, it’s al... Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club 2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa (813) 251-0022	Fresh Bites by Tampa Tribune the Lebanese restaurant offers top-quality healthy, nourishing food that tastes heavenly. Fresh Bites 11665 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa (813) 336-4936	Banyan Coffee and Tea by Creative Loafing this particular coffee and sandwich shop pays real attention to detail, with an expressed emphasis on local produce a... Banyan Coffee and Tea 689 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg (727) 896-6100
The Refinery by Tampa Bay Metro When 'Eclectic' Equals Brilliance The Refinery 5137 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813) 237-2000	Harrys Continental Kitchens by Sarasota Magazine Colette chose to begin her dinner with an appetizer called shrimp-cargot ($9), which bathes small shrimp in the same s... Harrys Continental Kitchens 5600 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key (941) 383-0777	Tryst Gastro Lounge by Tampa Bay Metro ...sought to create a modern lounge with an emphasis on food too. Kaba describes the food as "International Modern cre... Tryst Gastro Lounge 240 Beach Drive NE, St Petersburg (727) 821-4567	Boca Kitchen Bar Market by Tampa Bay Metro Try the Rustic Italian topped with Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Wild Mushrooms, Black Mission Fig Jam and Dolce Gorgonzola.... Boca Kitchen Bar Market 901 W. Platt St., Tampa (813) 254-7070
Grille One Sixteen by Tampa Bay Metro "We take classic American dishes and update them to today's taste profiles," said Terenzi. "All of the steaks are orga... Grille One Sixteen 15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa (813) 265-0116	Grille One Sixteen by Tampa Bay Metro "We take classic American dishes and update them to today's taste profiles," said Terenzi. "All of the steaks are orga... Grille One Sixteen 612 North Dale Mabry, Tampa (813) 350-0216	Samba Room by Tampa Bay Metro It's a crispy fish served with coconut white rice topped with a tomato and ginger broth. The green beans topped with p... Samba Room 1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa (813) 251-4022	Flight Restaurant and Lounge by Tampa Tribune Flight takes its name and concept to extremes. All signage is in icons found in airports around the world, the canned ... Flight Restaurant and Lounge 15463 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813) 963-0471
Hattie's Cafe and Beanery by Tampa Tribune Aunt Hattie's, a landmark restaurant known for chicken and dumplings, oddball promotions and a treasure chest filled w... Hattie's Cafe and Beanery 17695 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz (813) 898-2777	Whiskey Joe's by Tampa Tribune If you're in a more festive mood — and want to get your groove on — the restaurant offers great live music inside and ... Whiskey Joe's 7720 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa (813) 281-0770	O Bistro by Creative Loafing Neighborhood hangout, martini bar, a taste of Brooklyn — O’Bistro does them all. O Bistro 6661 Central Ave, St Petersburg (727) 381-1212	220 East by Creative Loafing The friendly atmosphere makes this Davis Islands hotspot worth a visit. 220 East 220 E Davis Blvd, Tampa (813) 259-1220
Zen Bistro by Tampa Tribune Zen Bistro is a family-owned business and that philosophy goes into the food. All of the recipes are straight from the... Zen Bistro 9620 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa (813) 792-8665	Flight Restaurant and Lounge by Tampa Tribune The restaurant — Flight Restaurant and Lounge— deserves to stick around longer than some of its predecessors. Flight Restaurant and Lounge 15463 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813) 963-0471	Marchand's Bar & Grill by Creative Loafing Marchand’s delivers an unforgettable dining experience. Marchand's Bar & Grill 501 5th Ave NE, St Petersburg (727) 894-1000	Nancy's Bar-B-Q by Sarasota Magazine For $6.95 the servers on the line will fill two soft flour tortillas with Nancy’s mouthwatering pig meat and embellish... Nancy's Bar-B-Q 301 S. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 366-2271
Yummy House by Sarasota Magazine We tried the sautéed grouper with asparagus and shiitake mushrooms in a fine and subtle garlic sauce ($9.99) and were ... Yummy House 3232 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 351-1688	Fresh Bites by Tampa Bay Times Mujaddara ($5.59) is among my favorite dishes at Fresh Bites, the kind of wholesome, nurturing combination that feels ... Fresh Bites 11665 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa (813) 336-4936	Courtside Grille by Tampa Bay Times Firecracker oysters ($12.95) brought what looked like potato skins, broiled oysters under a heavy mantle of yellow, ch... Courtside Grille 110 Fountain Pkwy N, St Petersburg (727) 561-7433	Riviera Supper Club by Creative Loafing The menu touts an internationally inspired market fresh cuisine. The appetizers are presented as Riviera’s tasting pla... Riviera Supper Club 250 75th Ave, St Pete Beach (727) 367-2582
Red Fork Cafe by Tampa Tribune ... offers Caribbean cuisine with flavors from Haiti, the Bahamas and Martinique. Etienne is particularly proud of th... Red Fork Cafe 715 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon (813) 685-4290	Maestro's at the Straz Center by Creative Loafing Not only is Chef Benito D’Azzo’s food terrific, the room is airy and inviting and the value for money is exceptional. Maestro's at the Straz Center 1010 W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa (813) 229-7827	Sakana by Creative Loafing Not only is the food terrific, but the space — despite being part of a nondescript strip on Gandy — is inviting. Sakana 2908 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa (813) 837-8744	Flippers Pizzeria by Tampa Bay Times And then the pizza. I preferred the thinner, more Neopolitan style crust option to the puffier traditional version, bu... Flippers Pizzeria 1054 4th St North, St Petersburg (727) 822-9866
Piquant by Tampa Tribune For chefs Ricardo Castro and Rosana Rivera, a recipe for Duck Confit that takes three days to prepare is perfectly rea... Piquant 1633 W Snow Ave, Tampa (813) 251-1777	Cafe Ponte by Creative Loafing Cafe Ponte continues to serve world-class cuisine from its Clearwater kitchen. Cafe Ponte 13505 Icot Blvd, Clearwater (727) 538-5768

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