Food & Restaurants in Tampa Bay, Florida
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Guides to St. Petersburg and Tampa
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I’m Dawn, the creator of this website and social media accounts. As a food and restaurant reviewer, food photographer, and retired restaurant owner, I love to showcase the highlights of Tampa Bay. There are so many great restaurants and fun things to do here. Tampa Bay also offers great sunny weather, arts and culture, sports, outdoor recreation, and some of the nation’s top-ranked beaches. Thanks for joining me!
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The Restaurant Guide – Our Favorite Places in Tampa
We”re really excited to announce that our Tampa guide is out! Co-authored with seasoned reviewer Sara Schwabe of Instagram’s @tampabay_foodiefinds, we offer the best spots in the Tampa area. We focus on many different types of cuisines, locally-owned restaurants, and hidden gems. We offer colored photos throughout and maps with links.
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We Won Best of the Bay! Best Foodie Influencer by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.
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The Best New St. Pete Restaurants: A Local’s Guide for 2025
Best New Restaurants in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2025
Restaurant Guides
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Our Restaurant Guides to St. Petersburg and Tampa are offered in three ways: (1) a PDF document for you to download or print from your phone, iPad, or computer, (2) a hard copy book, and (3) both. Our guides contain information on 300 food shops, cafes, and restaurants. We specialize in providing trustworthy insights in our experiences as a local native. We have been to every food shop, cafe, and restaurant listed.
Support Local Businesses. The Restaurant Guide helps to support local businesses. We rarely report on chains, unless a local franchise is involved.
Easy to Use. The Restaurant Guide is comprehensive but also easy to use. Included is a chart of the restaurants divided by categories, original maps, and map location links.
Hidden Gems. You will discover hidden gems. There are so many small, special places that many locals have never heard of. Additionally, we review new restaurants as they open.