Favorite places to eat in Tampa Bay area (Brandon, Gandy: how much, house)

[SuziSu]

Where do you love to eat when you are in Tampa?

I just moved here almost two years ago now and have only found a few so far. I'm kind of bummed because I am a huge food lover. Just want to see if I can get any ideas off of you guys.

So far I like:

*The Lime in New Tampa (great atmosphere, great staff, yummy yummy food!)

*Timpano in Tampa (great atmosphere, food is good... not AWESOME but I would definitely eat there again)



I really hate having to succumb to corporate restaurants but my roommate and I keep finding ourselves at Ruby tuesday and Mac Grill alot. I need some orginality here. HELP!

[TheCaptain]

Try Iavarones, in Tampa - EXCELLENT food. Pricey, but worth it when you're in the mood to celebrate.

I like Cuban Breezes for a quick, casual meal. They're a smaller chain, but very good. And they have the best fries!

Four Green Fields in South Tampa. It's an Irish bar, but don't be deterred by the whole "bar food" wrap. They have FANTASTIC FOOD, and the atmosphere is great.

Hattricks is another bar in South Tampa, and they have excellent food as well. As the name implies, it's a sports bar. But it too has great atmosphere, brick walls, wooden floors, etc.

Hope that helps!

[Spree]

Ciccio and Tony's, on Howard Ave (SoHo area), just north of Bern's Steakhouse
Welcome to Ciccio And Tony's Restaurants (broken link)

Estela's for Mexican (we would go to the Brandon location) Estelas Mexican Restaurant

There's some good restaurants in Ybor, The Columbia is one Columbia Restaurant - Locations

There's a good Thai food place called Thailand Restaurant that's on Dale Mabry, just south of Gandy.

For BBQ, Kojacks House of Ribs :::: Kojaks House Of Ribs ::::

[SuziSu]

Yeah I've been to Hattricks before. Didn't eat there but the place was awesome. I would def go there again. And now I guess I'll have to bring an empty stomach!

I've heard of four green fields but I don't think I have been there yet.

[SuziSu]

Originally Posted by Spree

Ciccio and Tony's, on Howard Ave (SoHo area), just north of Bern's Steakhouse
Welcome to Ciccio And Tony's Restaurants (broken link)

Yeah, there is one right next door to The Lime in New Tampa that I mentioned. I haven't been there yet but all I keep hearing are great things about that place. Do they serve alcohol there or is it more like a grab a bite and leave kind of a place?-----------> Sorry, just clicked on the link and saw the martini's. Nevermind!

Originally Posted by Spree

Estela's for Mexican (we would go to the Brandon location) Estelas Mexican Restaurant

Well I'm very picky about my Mexican so that's good to know. Authentic enough?

Originally Posted by Spree

There's some good restaurants in Ybor, The Columbia is one Columbia Restaurant - Locations

Is this Cuban? Also, what's it called.... Bernini's is it? In Ybor? That was pretty good.

Originally Posted by Spree

There's a good Thai food place called Thailand Restaurant that's on Dale Mabry, just south of Gandy.

For BBQ, Kojacks House of Ribs :::: Kojaks House Of Ribs ::::

MMM I love Thai. I'll have to check it out. Have you been to Thai Tani in Channelside yet? Awesome awesome food and sushi and a really cute place inside. Thanks for all of the links too! Great info! Big ol' fresh cookies for you!!!

[SuziSu]

Btw, that Columbia restaurant looks awesome. My dad is Chilean and we used to go see Flamenco dancing alot when I was younger. I'll have to take my parents when they come to town. I bet they'll love it!

[mquintana]

Believe it or not, I love to go to the Buddist Temple off of Palm River Rd. It's a Thai Temple and every Sunday afternoon they serve the best, most authentic Thai food...Thai beef soup, papaya salad, fried sweet potatoe-banana-taro, sticky rice, deserts, and sometimes more than that. You eat outside and it's also very inexpensive.

[MarketingGuy]

Anything in SoHo.

Jazzy's BBQ in North Tampa for the best smack yo momma BBQ in town.

[SuziSu]

Originally Posted by MarketingGuy

Anything in SoHo.

Jazzy's BBQ in North Tampa for the best smack yo momma BBQ in town.

LOL! K... thanks for that

[SuziSu]

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Try Iavarones, in Tampa - EXCELLENT food. Pricey, but worth it when you're in the mood to celebrate.

I like Cuban Breezes for a quick, casual meal. They're a smaller chain, but very good. And they have the best fries!

Four Green Fields in South Tampa. It's an Irish bar, but don't be deterred by the whole "bar food" wrap. They have FANTASTIC FOOD, and the atmosphere is great.

Hattricks is another bar in South Tampa, and they have excellent food as well. As the name implies, it's a sports bar. But it too has great atmosphere, brick walls, wooden floors, etc.

Hope that helps!

So this Iavarones looks pretty good! What am I expecting price wise when I go? The website doesn't really say much. Just wanting to know how much I should be bringing?