Favorite places to eat in Tampa Bay area (Brandon, Pinellas Park: houses, price)

[TampaKaren]

tampaguy03, Wow, so sorry to hear about Crawdaddy's, thanks for the update. OMG, no more beer cheese soup! It's too bad about Whiskey Joe's, too. I used to enjoy the happy hour on the outside deck with cheap drinks, decent food and entertainment. DH said they've had an "under renovations" sign up for about a year now. I hope it re-opens and doesn't lose way to more condos!

SuziSu, Landry's Seafood is OTW near Rocky Point as well. I have a friend from Manhattan that loves their Manhattans. ha!

[bb1980]

if u go to st pete beach area on pass a grille beach we love the wharf and genarro's pizza..on st pete beach we love pj's

[Suncoast Guy]

I really like the Sbarro's in the Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg. Good food and the staff & management are good too.

[BJS1981]

What are the best foods of Tampa, what foods does Tampa specialize in? I liked the grouper the last time I was there. Thoughts?

[tampaguy03]

Originally Posted by BJS1981

What are the best foods of Tampa, what foods does Tampa specialize in? I liked the grouper the last time I was there. Thoughts?

I think a Tampa specialty is the Cuban Sandwhich, Grouper Sandwhich, and the 1905 Salad from the Columbia restaurant in Ybor.

[Davachka]

Any places in town offer Tres Leche? I've had it in Puerto Rico & Mexico, not sure as to the exact country of origin, maybe its made at the Cuban spots?

[gypsychic]

I LOVE Rusty Pelican - have had several meals there, and all have been FABULOUS - the lobster is to die for! And you just can't beat the beautiful setting - great waterfront ambiance.

I also love Grillsmith, they just opened one up here in Lakeland in our beautiful Lakeside Village mall. Love their Marsala steak!

[Jimrob1]

I like the sandwiches at Crispers on Dale Mabry when I am in Tampa. I also liked that Italian restaurant at Westshore Plaza, but I can't think of the name of it.

[Floridaobserver]

For Eastern Hillsborough County, my votes go to:

Thai - Simply Thai at Bloomingdale and Bell Shoals, Brandon (wonderfully fresh)
BBQ - Grandpa Johnson's in Plant City (the sweet potato casserole is awesome!)
Irish - O'Toole's Irish Pub on Highway 60 (delicious!)
Italian - Italian Kitchen in Riverview
Mexican - Estella's on Highway 60
Pizza - Babe's Pizza on Highway 60

[Kathleen1971]

Originally Posted by Floridaobserver

For Eastern Hillsborough County, my votes go to:

Thai - Simply Thai at Bloomingdale and Bell Shoals, Brandon (wonderfully fresh)
BBQ - Grandpa Johnson's in Plant City (the sweet potato casserole is awesome!)
Irish - O'Toole's Irish Pub on Highway 60 (delicious!)
Italian - Italian Kitchen in Riverview
Mexican - Estella's on Highway 60
Pizza - Babe's Pizza on Highway 60

I actually like Woodys in Plant City for BBQ. I was so sad when they shut down the Valrico one. Do agree with you on Irish & Mexican but I would say Pizza Haven on 60 is way better than Babe's. I have never been to either of those Thai places as my friend owns Ban Thai in Tampa and I am pretty loyal to them.