Tampa Native Guidebook/Tropical Oasis
Restaurants
My favorite food for dine in and take-out.
Food hall with nice views on The Riverwalk. My favorite places to eat here are Oak & Ola and Steelbach.
845 molta ag muintir na háite
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveFood hall with nice views on The Riverwalk. My favorite places to eat here are Oak & Ola and Steelbach.
Barterhouse Ybor
1811 N 15th StGood food in Historic Ybor City
Fancy steak house, take the tour and visit the desert room. This is for a special occasion. Reservations recommended.
384 molta ag muintir na háite
Bern's Steak House
1208 S Howard AveFancy steak house, take the tour and visit the desert room. This is for a special occasion. Reservations recommended.
Boulon Brasserie and Bakery
Pretty restaurant and surroundings
Chicago & NY Style Pizza and good Greek salad. Indoor & outside seating & good 'to go'.
93 molta ag muintir na háite
Cappys Pizzeria
4910 N Florida AveChicago & NY Style Pizza and good Greek salad. Indoor & outside seating & good 'to go'.
Order the Deviled Crab & make sure you douse it in hot sauce! In Historic Ybor City.
19 molta ag muintir na háite
Carmine's Restaurant & Bar - Ybor
1802 E 7th AveOrder the Deviled Crab & make sure you douse it in hot sauce! In Historic Ybor City.
The C House
6005 N Florida AveGood burgers and home made pickles. Nice outdoor patio.
Florida's oldest restaurant. Order the 1905 Salad and a Cuban Sandwich.
365 molta ag muintir na háite
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveFlorida's oldest restaurant. Order the 1905 Salad and a Cuban Sandwich.
Tasty steaks, located in The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood (in Seminole Hard Rock)
5223 Orient RdTasty steaks, located in The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Authentic Argentinean restaurant in Historic Ybor City. Order to go or eat in, worth the wait! Order the El Tipico or Peruvian Chicken Stew and the Dolce Tres Leche.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
El Puerto Restaurant & Grill
1623 E 5th AveAuthentic Argentinean restaurant in Historic Ybor City. Order to go or eat in, worth the wait! Order the El Tipico or Peruvian Chicken Stew and the Dolce Tres Leche.
King State
520 E Floribraska AveCasual and close to The Bungalow
Casual Cuban restaurant just a few minutes from the house, order the yellow rice, pork & black beans.
77 molta ag muintir na háite
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrCasual Cuban restaurant just a few minutes from the house, order the yellow rice, pork & black beans.
Hip spot for pizza, chicken wings & craft beer. Nice little outside seating area.
52 molta ag muintir na háite
Lee's Grocery
2210 N Central AveHip spot for pizza, chicken wings & craft beer. Nice little outside seating area.
On Swann
1501 W Swann AveGood food in trendy Hyde Park.
Cute spot for breakfast and brunch by U.T., try to get a table in the courtyard.
199 molta ag muintir na háite
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdCute spot for breakfast and brunch by U.T., try to get a table in the courtyard.
My favorite restaurant, even though it's located in a strip mall;) Lunch or dinner. Check their hours before you head out!
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Pane Rustica
3225 S MacDill AveMy favorite restaurant, even though it's located in a strip mall;) Lunch or dinner. Check their hours before you head out!
The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveHomemade ice cream in Seminole Heights
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueCasual spot close to The Bungalow.
Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar
1600 E 8th AveSushi in Historic Ybor City
Outdoor dining in Historic Ybor, order the cheese ale dip!
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
1600 E 8th AveOutdoor dining in Historic Ybor, order the cheese ale dip!
Sit at the outside bar for a Froze and make sure you check out the Fairyland Characters.
384 molta ag muintir na háite
Ulele
1810 N Highland AveSit at the outside bar for a Froze and make sure you check out the Fairyland Characters.
Outdoor spot on The Riverwalk, tasty small-ish bites (blacked shrimp tacos, burger, tentacles and tots) and (pricey) but good oysters.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Stones Throw
304 W 7th AveOutdoor spot on The Riverwalk, tasty small-ish bites (blacked shrimp tacos, burger, tentacles and tots) and (pricey) but good oysters.
Taqueria Emanuel
2800 N Macdill AveCasual inexpensive Mexican food, great to-go. Try the Al Pastor Tostada.
Chinese food, family style. Must try the salt-n-pepper calamari or salt-n-pepper porkchops. Great TO GO choice.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Yummy House South China Bistro
302 North Dale Mabry HighwayChinese food, family style. Must try the salt-n-pepper calamari or salt-n-pepper porkchops. Great TO GO choice.
My favorite restaurant near The Townhome. Peruvian Cuisine in a cute atmosphere.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Terra Sur Cafe
5330 Ehrlich RdMy favorite restaurant near The Townhome. Peruvian Cuisine in a cute atmosphere.
N. Dale Mabry location for The Townhome, S. Dale Mabry location for The Bungalow. Pizza and wings! Eat in or order delivery through Uber Eats.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
N. Dale Mabry location for The Townhome, S. Dale Mabry location for The Bungalow. Pizza and wings! Eat in or order delivery through Uber Eats.
Places to go & things to do
My favorite neighborhoods and things to see around Tampa and nearby parks & beaches.
Drive down Bayshore to this park for great views of Tampa.
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Ballast Point Park
5300 Interbay BlvdDrive down Bayshore to this park for great views of Tampa.
4 mile long sidewalk with water views and historic homes.
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Bayshore Boulevard
Bayshore Boulevard4 mile long sidewalk with water views and historic homes.
Cool spot to pick a ceramic to paint, pottery wheel and more. BYOB.
DRIP YBOR, Do Really Inspirational Projects. Pottery memberships, Wheel thowing, Ceramic painting, Mosaic art, & T-shirts
Cool spot to pick a ceramic to paint, pottery wheel and more. BYOB.
Canoe the Hillsborough River, good chance to see some alligators and other wildlife.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Canoe Escape
12702 US-301Canoe the Hillsborough River, good chance to see some alligators and other wildlife.
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy BlvdJulian B Lane Riverfront Park
1001 N BlvdSmall boardwalk and observation tower on the river, lots of gators (usually).
88 molta ag muintir na háite
Lettuce Lake Regional Park
6920 E Fletcher AveSmall boardwalk and observation tower on the river, lots of gators (usually).
Open November through April, see up to hundreds of manatees and other wildlife such as Tarpon & Spinner Sharks.
183 molta ag muintir na háite
Manatee Viewing Center
6990 Dickman RdOpen November through April, see up to hundreds of manatees and other wildlife such as Tarpon & Spinner Sharks.
Pirate Water Taxi
333 S Franklin StSeminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdCasino with bars and restaurants
Shuffle
2612 N Tampa StShuffleboard, food & drinks
Cross the Skyway Bridge if you are brave;)
55 molta ag muintir na háite
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Interstate 275Cross the Skyway Bridge if you are brave;)
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrOutdoor area for shipping container eats & drinks
Tampa Bay Fun Boat
Dolphin and sunset cruises!
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Water StWalk to The Riverwalk from The Bungalow and spend your day strolling along the river to Channelside and Sparkman Wharf.
620 molta ag muintir na háite
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkWalk to The Riverwalk from The Bungalow and spend your day strolling along the river to Channelside and Sparkman Wharf.
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StGo for a tour or a show.
TECO Line Streetcar System
Start in Ybor & hop off in Channelside.
Tiki Boat Tampa LLC
Pack the cooler and go for a tiki boat ride down the river with all your friends
Páirc Uisce
1701 N Highland AveRent a SUP and enjoy the crystal clear river. There's also a small water park and the popular Mermaid show.
23 molta ag muintir na háite
Weeki Wachee River
Rent a SUP and enjoy the crystal clear river. There's also a small water park and the popular Mermaid show.
Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Dr NEYbor City
My favorite!
Bars & Breweries
The Bad Monkey
1717 E 7th AveLocal bar in Ybor.
The Brew Bus - Tampa Bay
4005 W Spruce StCoppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveGood food and beer.
The Castle
2004 N 16th StTampa's longest standing nightclub, don't forget your goth gear!
29 molta ag muintir na háite
The Castle
2004 N 16th StTampa's longest standing nightclub, don't forget your goth gear!
CW's Gin Joint
633 N Franklin StSwanky spot with live entertainment. Make reservations.
Gaspars Grotto's Sand Bar
1805 E 7th AveYbor bar
Hidden Springs Ale Works
1631 N Franklin StHotel Bar
200 N Tampa StCozy spot in downtown.
Rock Brothers Brewing
1901 N 15th StLively country-ish bar with a mechanical bull on 7th Avenue in historic Ybor City
Southern Belle - Country Bar & Grill
Lively country-ish bar with a mechanical bull on 7th Avenue in historic Ybor City
Stones Throw
304 W 7th AveCool spot on The Riverwalk with tasty bites.
Nice outdoor patio in Historic Ybor City. Must order the cheese ale dip!
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
1600 E 8th AveNice outdoor patio in Historic Ybor City. Must order the cheese ale dip!
Woven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus DrWalk here!
Beaches & nearby restaurants
Tour the fort, hang at the beach or rent kayaks to explore the mangroves.
153 molta ag muintir na háite
Fort DeSoto State Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway SouthTour the fort, hang at the beach or rent kayaks to explore the mangroves.
Rochtain ar Indian Rocks Beach
1700 Gulf BlvdResidential and walkable
Redington Beach
Wide beach with lots of restaurants and bars close by
St. Pete Beach, 6500 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
Wide beach with lots of restaurants and bars close by
Treasure Island Beach
Wide beach with lots to do nearby.
My favorite place to eat on the beach, sit out back on the water. Faves: fried shrimp, coconut shrimp & fish dip
39 molta ag muintir na háite
Wahoo's Waterside Pub and Patio
17801 Gulf BlvdMy favorite place to eat on the beach, sit out back on the water. Faves: fried shrimp, coconut shrimp & fish dip
Grocery Stores
Fresco
4056 N Armenia Ave1.4 miles away
Heights Meat Market
4001 N Florida AveBeef/steak/Wagyu hot dogs.
Lots of Asian choices and nice fresh veggies, very inexpensive. Near Arnature Works.
Oceanic Oriental Supermarket
1609 N Tampa StLots of Asian choices and nice fresh veggies, very inexpensive. Near Arnature Works.
3.1 miles away, near Sparkman's Wharf. Dine in options galore.
Publix GreenWise Market at Water Street Tampa
555 Channelside Drive3.1 miles away, near Sparkman's Wharf. Dine in options galore.
2.5 miles away, near Channelside and Ybor.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Publix Super Market at Channel Club
1105 E Twiggs St2.5 miles away, near Channelside and Ybor.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1.2 miles away, next to Armature Works
Trader Joe's
3.9 miles away
Whole Foods Market
3740 Midtown Dr3.2 miles away
Dollar General
Closest store to The Bungalow
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Ybor City Historic Walking Tours
For reservations or more information, call 813-505-6779, or send an email at lonnie@YborWalkingTours.com
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Pirate Water Taxi
HOP ON, HOP OFF
Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with 14 stops near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks! Simply buy tickets at the home dock (Stop #7 – Convention Center), online or after boarding the taxi at any of the stops located throughout Downtown Tampa. Once purchased, you will receive a Pirate Water Taxi wristband which allows you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides – all day! These wristbands also give you discounts with a number of venues located on the route as part of the Pirate Perks Program.
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Getting around Tampa
I recommend a car since Tampa is a spread out city and not pedestrian friendly. If it's a quick trip and you don't want to deal with a car, Uber works perfectly from The Bungalow's location. There's also Ebikes and E-scooters and the Pirate Water Taxi will take you up and down Riverwalk.
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Free Parking for Amature Works/The Riverwalk
GPS to Gaze Hot Yoga for free street parking or to Cruis A Cade for free parking in the grassy area.