Tampa Bay residents are serious about their restaurants, whether it takes standing in a line out the door for “the best breakfast sandwich ever,” or fighting Rob Gronkowski for reservations months ahead for to-die-for pasta.
Since we first posted this list, the Michelin Guide has given infamous stars to some, one has closed (RIP King State), and a few have changed ownership.
Mise en Place
442 W Grand Central Ave., Tampa
Bella’s Italian Cafe
1413 S Howard Ave. #100 , Tampa, 813-254-3355
Koya
807 W Platt St., Tampa, (813) 284-7423
910 Skipper Rd., Tampa, 813-971-0666
Photo via Skipper’s Smokehouse/Facebook
3858 W Waters Ave., Tampa, 813-887-3888 …