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The Best Steakhouse
The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Tampa (2026)
№ 1 · Bern's Steak House
By Corinne Ashford · 5 rooms · Updated July 2026
Delis & Sandwiches in Clearwater, FL
Delis & Sandwiches in Clearwater, FL: Local Favorites (2026)
№ 1 · Lenny’s Restaurant
By Jenna Kalouris · 6 rooms · Updated August 2026
Cuban Sandwiches
Best Cuban Sandwiches in Tampa (2026)
№ 1 · Columbia Restaurant
By Rafael Dominguez · 12 rooms · Updated August 2026
Brunch
Brunch in Tampa: Local Favorites (2026)
№ 1 · Mangos Southern Kitchen and Bar
By Jenna Kalouris · 11 rooms · Updated August 2026
Pastrami
Best Pastrami in Tampa (2026)
№ 1 · Brocato's Sandwich Shop
By Jenna Kalouris · 8 rooms · Updated August 2026
Asian Fusion
Best Asian Fusion Restaurants in Tampa Bay (2026)
№ 1 · Liang's Bistro Asian Cuisine
By Jenna Kalouris · 7 rooms · Updated July 2026
Around town
Day trips, seasons and nights out, written by the people who do the thing. Every piece ends at a restaurant from The List.
Gardens
Holiday Lights at the Florida Botanical Gardens, Sunken Gardens, and where to eat
By Botanical Garden Near Me · October 23, 2026
Day trip
Three state parks within 25 miles of Tampa, and where to eat after
By State Park Near Me · October 22, 2026
Veterans Day
Veterans Day in Tampa: the parade is gone, the free meals, and where to eat after
By Jenna Kalouris · September 18, 2026
Halloween
Haunted houses and Halloween nights in Tampa, and where to eat after
By Mr. Fear · September 15, 2026
Day trip
Fishing Fort De Soto's Gulf Pier, and where to eat after
By Ray Dodson · September 12, 2026
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