Tampa Bay’s dining scene is always evolving.
Why it matters: As we head into fall, new concepts are entering the market, old favorites are reinventing themselves, and sleepy downtowns are seeing some food-and-bev action.
Keep reading for a roundup of newly opened and announced restaurants around the bay.
- And don’t forget: It’s been a tough summer for local restaurants, so show some love to your old standbys.
Largo fills key storefronts: St. Pete dive Dead Bob’s Bar & Restaurant is set to launch its fourth location in Horizon West Bay, the downtown district’s $85 million retail complex anchored by City Hall.
- It’s expected to open next year as Live at Dead Bob’s in a 2,000-square-foot space next to Horizon’s outdoor stage, where owner Chris Scherlis told St. Pete Rising he’ll program regular live music.
- A 6,400-square-foot space facing West Bay Drive will be home to South Tampa restaurant Bocelli Modern Italian’s second location, the city announced.
Tastes of the Northeast: Just down the road, a golf-themed “Northeast-inspired” pub called Bogey’s Tavern opened last week across from Largo Central Park.
- And grab a taste of Philly with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks at the University Square Mall in Tampa, which held its grand opening over the weekend.
Downtown Clearwater’smomentum continues: Ukrainian bakery Nubo Café opened in mid-August on Cleveland Street as part of a wave of development ushered in by a Church of Scientology-tied group.
- It’ll eventually be joined by Streetlight Taco and Rippers, two concepts under the Michelin-adjacent Tastes Pretty Good umbrella.
Tampa transformation: 20-year South Tampa staple diner Daily Eats reopened as Meeting House, offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch…