Just as St. Pete has 727 Day as our excuse to celebrate everything we love about the city, so too does Tampa have 813 Day (August 13) to commemorate all things good about the area. While our focus here usually stays on this side of the bay, this is our excuse to cross the bridge for a day.
Kirby, the Tampa native on our team at our sister site That’s So Tampa, has put together a list of the can’t-miss restaurants in the city. These aren’t necessarily the fanciest or the craziest. These are the quintessential spots that make Tampa, Tampa. If you wanted a culinary tour to get to know the city, these would be your stops.
The must-try restaurants in Tampa
7107 N Florida Ave
The healthy Vietnamese spot has become so popular that it had to open a second location, and it’s with good reason. Fresh rolls, pho, noodles, bowls, and banh mi star on the dinner menu, while weekend breakfast has stunners like Pâté Chaud, breakfast bao buns, congee porridge, and even beignets…