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Restaurants in Tampa

43 restaurants in Tampa recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Lilac

    3 guides · 500 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602

    Chef John Fraser's modern Mediterranean restaurant inside The Tampa EDITION earns Forbes Four-Star recognition for bold seasonal flavors and tableside craft.

  2. Bern's Steak House

    2 guides · 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Since 1956, Bern's Steak House in Tampa has set the standard for prime dry-aged beef and one of the world's largest wine collections.

  3. Haven

    2 guides · 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Haven on Tampa's Morrison Ave serves American cuisine with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence-recognized wine program.

  4. Barcelona Wine Bar

    1 guide · 2907 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    Spanish tapas shaped by Mediterranean and South American influences, nearly 400 wines, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in Tampa.

  5. Big Ray's Fish Camp

    1 guide · 6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33611, USA

    Chef Raymond "Nick" Cruz serves the freshest seafood in Tampa's Ballast Point neighborhood, earning a Michelin Recommended award.

  6. Bistro BT

    1 guide · 4267 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33629, USA

    Chef BT Nguyen’s South Tampa bistro blends French and Vietnamese flavors. Casual neighborhood spot for Coq Au Vin, Pho, Banh Mi, and more.

  7. Boulon Brasserie

    1 guide · 1001 Water St., Tampa, Florida

    Boulon Brasserie brings classic French brasserie spirit to Tampa's Water Street, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine program.

  8. Charley's Steak House

    1 guide · 4444 W. Cypress St., Tampa, Florida

    Tampa's acclaimed steakhouse cooking over citrus & oak wood for 40+ years. USDA Prime beef, fresh seafood, and a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.

  9. Cipresso

    1 guide · 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, Florida

    Cipresso brings Italian-American fine dining to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, with a wine list honored by Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence.

  10. Columbia Restaurant

    1 guide · 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Florida's oldest restaurant, serving Spanish-Cuban cuisine in Tampa's Ybor City since 1905. Five generations of family ownership, flamenco shows, and an award-winning wine list.

  11. Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

    1 guide · 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, Florida

    Tampa's premier steakhouse and seafood destination inside Seminole Hard Rock, honored with Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence.

  12. Cousin Vinny's Sandwich Co.

    1 guide · 1331 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    New York natives bring Italian-American sandwiches to Tampa. Made-from-scratch schiaccata, cutlets, and more at this Michelin Recommended spot.

  13. Del Frisco's Grille

    1 guide · 4138 Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    Del Frisco's Grille in Tampa elevates the American bar and grill with hand-crafted cocktails, bold flavors, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

  14. Driftlight Steakhouse

    1 guide · 510 Water St., Tampa, Florida

    Upscale steakhouse and seafood destination in Tampa's Water Street district, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  15. Ebbe

    1 guide · 1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Discover Ebbe in Tampa, FL, a Michelin-starred restaurant offering contemporary cuisine rooted in global techniques and local ingredients.

  16. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    1 guide · 4400 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Tampa brings refined coastal dining to West Boy Scout Blvd, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  17. Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

    1 guide · 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar brings bold, seasonally inspired cuisine to Tampa's SoHo district — honored with Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

  18. Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

    1 guide · 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    At Élevage in Tampa, executive chefs Jonathan Atanacio and Chad Johnson craft elevated international cuisine rooted in Bern’s Steak House traditions. Michelin Recommended.

  19. Fisk

    1 guide · 1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Chef Ebbe and Chef Naree bring balanced, modern flavors to Fisk, a Michelin Recommended seafood spot in Tampa.

  20. Kōsen

    1 guide · 307 W. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Executive Chef Andrew Huang presents a 20+ course omakase at a 12-seat chef's counter, blending tradition and innovation in Tampa Heights.

  21. Koya

    1 guide · 807 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    At this 8-seat counter in Tampa, a hyper-seasonal tasting menu honors Japanese shun with ingredients flown from Toyosu Market. Michelin One Star.

  22. Mad Dogs & Englishmen

    1 guide · 4914 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL, 33611, USA

    Mad Dogs & Englishmen brings British eccentricity and excellence to South Tampa. A Michelin-recommended gastropub founded in 1991.

  23. Meat Market

    1 guide · 1606 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Meat Market in Tampa offers a glamorous take on the classic steakhouse, with prime cuts, seafood, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

  24. Mise en Place

    1 guide · 442 W. Grand Central Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    Mise en Place brings nearly 40 years of modern, French-rooted cuisine to Tampa's Ybor City. A Michelin Recommended spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

  25. Noble Rice

    1 guide · 615 Channelside Dr., Ste. 112, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Noble Rice in Tampa offers a lively izakaya and sushi menu with an omakase counter. Discover this Michelin Recommended spot in Channelside.

  26. Olivia

    1 guide · 3601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL, 33609, USA

    Olivia in Tampa, Florida, offers Italian cuisine and has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026. A refined dining experience in the heart of the city.

  27. Ponte

    1 guide · 1010 Gramercy Ln., Tampa, FL, 33607, USA

    Discover Ponte in Tampa, a Michelin-recommended restaurant serving refined American contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting.

  28. Predalina

    1 guide · 1001 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Predalina brings bold Mediterranean flavors and Portuguese tradition to Tampa's Water Street. A Michelin-recommended escape with late-night lounge vibes.

  29. Psomi

    1 guide · 701 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    Psomi brings fresh Greek brunch to Tampa's Howard Avenue, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for quality, value, and welcoming hospitality.

  30. Restaurant BT

    1 guide · 2507 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL, 33629, USA

    Chef BT Nguyen’s intimate South Tampa restaurant blends French technique with Vietnamese flavors. Michelin Recommended.

  31. Rocca

    1 guide · 323 W. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    Chef Bryce Bonsack’s Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Tampa Heights serves handmade pastas, tableside mozzarella, and refined classics inspired by tradition and modern technique.

  32. Rooster and the Till

    1 guide · 6500 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL, 33604, USA

    Rooster and the Till in Seminole Heights serves bold, inventive international cuisine from a James Beard-nominated chef. A Michelin Bib Gourmand winner.

  33. Seasons 52

    1 guide · 204 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    Seasons 52 in Tampa brings seasonally inspired American cuisine and a wine list honored with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

  34. Steelbach

    1 guide · 1902 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    A Southern-inspired chophouse in Armature Works, serving grass-fed beef grilled over oak and mesquite. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  35. Streetlight Taco

    1 guide · 4004 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33629, USA

    At Streetlight Taco in Tampa, heirloom corn is nixtamalized in-house, hand-pressed into tortillas, earning a 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand.

  36. Supernatural Food & Wine

    1 guide · 305 E. Polk St., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    A downtown Tampa favorite hailed for sourdough donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and a curated natural wine selection. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  37. The Capital Grille

    1 guide · 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    The Capital Grille in Tampa brings refined American dining to Westshore, recognized by Wine Spectator for an exceptional wine program.

  38. The Pearl

    1 guide · 823 Water St., Tampa, FL, 33602, USA

    A restaurant, tavern and oyster room on Tampa's Water Street, The Pearl serves chef-inspired American cuisine and seasonal oysters. Michelin Recommended.

  39. The Rez Grill

    1 guide · 5223 Orient Road, Tampa, Florida

    Fine American dining at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, recognized by Wine Spectator for its award-winning wine list.

  40. Timpano

    1 guide · 1610 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606, USA

    Michelin Recommended Italian-American restaurant in Tampa's Hyde Park. Air conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

  41. Ulele

    1 guide · 1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa, Florida

    Ulele (You-lay-lee) brings native-inspired Floridian seafood and spirits to Tampa's Riverwalk, cooking over a 10-foot barbacoa grill in a storied Tampa Heights building.

  42. Union New American

    1 guide · 1111 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, Florida

    Union New American in Tampa blends American steakhouse tradition with a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

  43. Yummy House

    1 guide · 2620 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL, 33610, USA

    Yummy House in Tampa offers Michelin Recommended Chinese cuisine and dim sum. A go-to for authentic flavors in a welcoming setting.