Emily's Guidebook
Food scene
Food hall type experience with other sit down restaurant options and rooftop bar. There’s something for everyone here!
It is situated right on the riverwalk!
You are able to walk here from the Airbnb, it’s a little over a mile away. We often take a Lyft or Uber here because the parking situation can be a little difficult on the busy weekends.
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Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveFood hall type experience with other sit down restaurant options and rooftop bar. There’s something for everyone here!
It is situated right on the riverwalk!
You are able to walk here from the Airbnb, it’s a little over a mile away. We often take a Lyft or Uber here because the parking situation can be a little difficult on the busy weekends.
An upscale restaurant located right next to armature works on the riverwalk. We love the food here!
You can dine inside or out!
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Ulele
1810 N Highland AveAn upscale restaurant located right next to armature works on the riverwalk. We love the food here!
You can dine inside or out!
Inexpensive counter service burger shop that is delicious! They have a variety or burgers and loaded fries. Very close to our Airbnb, we often pick up food and bring it home to enjoy! Definitely a local favorite.
They also do DoorDash/Uber eats!
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Thee Burger Spot
3917 N Tampa StInexpensive counter service burger shop that is delicious! They have a variety or burgers and loaded fries. Very close to our Airbnb, we often pick up food and bring it home to enjoy! Definitely a local favorite.
They also do DoorDash/Uber eats!
Outdoor dining, bars, live entertainment, and indoor bowling. This place is really fun in the evenings with lots of outdoor seating. There is a parking lot there, use the park mobile app!
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Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrOutdoor dining, bars, live entertainment, and indoor bowling. This place is really fun in the evenings with lots of outdoor seating. There is a parking lot there, use the park mobile app!
The C House
6005 N Florida AveEverything on the menu starts with the letter “C”!
Ichicoro Ramen
5229 N Florida AveVery popular ramen restaurant, it’s delicious!
West Tampa Sandwich Shop
3904 N Armenia AveAmazing prices, huge Cuban sandwiches!
Oak & Ola
1910 N Ola AveSit down restaurant inside Armature works
Steelbach
1902 N Ola AveUpscale sit down restaurant inside Armature works, amazing food.
“Hipster” restaurant with comfort food and brunch. They also have comedy shows and other events!
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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe
5119 N Nebraska Ave“Hipster” restaurant with comfort food and brunch. They also have comedy shows and other events!
The largest Spanish restaurant in the world and Florida’s oldest restaurant. This place is one of a kind. It has 15 dining rooms, 1,700 seats and takes up an entire city block. Great for a date night!
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Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThe largest Spanish restaurant in the world and Florida’s oldest restaurant. This place is one of a kind. It has 15 dining rooms, 1,700 seats and takes up an entire city block. Great for a date night!
This place is one of my favorites. The food is delicious, it has a gift shop, and a buddy brew coffee inside. It also has a champagne bar and a stunning dining area! This place is very busy for brunch, definitely book ahead online or the wait will be long. They also offer high tea on certain days!
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Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy BlvdThis place is one of my favorites. The food is delicious, it has a gift shop, and a buddy brew coffee inside. It also has a champagne bar and a stunning dining area! This place is very busy for brunch, definitely book ahead online or the wait will be long. They also offer high tea on certain days!
They have a delicious weekend brunch and they also have burgers with Mac and cheese buns!
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Datz - South Tampa
2616 S MacDill AveThey have a delicious weekend brunch and they also have burgers with Mac and cheese buns!
Bars/Brewery’s
This Brewery is just down the street from our place (a little over half a mile). It’s new as of late 2020 and offers a large variety of beer and unique seltzer’s. They often have food trucks for a bite to eat! You can check out their Instagram for up to date info!
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Woven Water Brewing Company
456 W Columbus DrThis Brewery is just down the street from our place (a little over half a mile). It’s new as of late 2020 and offers a large variety of beer and unique seltzer’s. They often have food trucks for a bite to eat! You can check out their Instagram for up to date info!
They have so many different beers to choose from, indoor/outdoor seating, and they often have a food truck (visit their Instagram). We visit this brewery the most!
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7venth Sun Brewery
6809 N Nebraska AveThey have so many different beers to choose from, indoor/outdoor seating, and they often have a food truck (visit their Instagram). We visit this brewery the most!
Cigar City Brewing
3924 W Spruce StCoppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd AveThey have a full menu also! Great for families.
Magnanimous Brewing
1420 N Florida AveJust outside of Armature works, located on the riverwalk. You can get drinks to go and walk along the river front
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Stones Throw
304 W 7th AveJust outside of Armature works, located on the riverwalk. You can get drinks to go and walk along the river front
More upscale rooftop bar, located on top of armature works. They usually have a DJ and picture worthy cocktails. The views from the rooftop are beautiful, you can see downtown and the river. 21 and over only.
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M. Bird
1903 Market StMore upscale rooftop bar, located on top of armature works. They usually have a DJ and picture worthy cocktails. The views from the rooftop are beautiful, you can see downtown and the river. 21 and over only.
If you’re looking for nightlife and bar hopping, Ybor is the place to go. All of the bars/restaurants are right off of 7th Ave. Parking is difficult, definitely recommend Uber/Lyft! It’s very historic and a fun place to see!
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Ybor City
If you’re looking for nightlife and bar hopping, Ybor is the place to go. All of the bars/restaurants are right off of 7th Ave. Parking is difficult, definitely recommend Uber/Lyft! It’s very historic and a fun place to see!
Sightseeing
Street Parking right by this perfect place to take a photo! There are so many local murals all around town.
Tampa Postcard Mural
1102 N Florida AveStreet Parking right by this perfect place to take a photo! There are so many local murals all around town.
Great ~3 mile walk along the river!
You can rent kayaks, bikes, scooter, boats close by. Lots of food options and bars along the way, and sometimes live music too. You can drive and park at armature works, walk, or scooter here. It’s about a mile from the Airbnb. We go here all the time!
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Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkGreat ~3 mile walk along the river!
You can rent kayaks, bikes, scooter, boats close by. Lots of food options and bars along the way, and sometimes live music too. You can drive and park at armature works, walk, or scooter here. It’s about a mile from the Airbnb. We go here all the time!
Check out the sponge docks of Tarim Springs! Lots of Greek food, souvenirs shops and boat tours.
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdCheck out the sponge docks of Tarim Springs! Lots of Greek food, souvenirs shops and boat tours.
Neighborhoods
Our neighborhood is great! We feel very safe living here and have had zero issues. There are many historic homes and many of the roads (including ours) are historic red brick roads. There are a few parks in our neighborhood too.
Lots of street parking!
Riverside Heights
Our neighborhood is great! We feel very safe living here and have had zero issues. There are many historic homes and many of the roads (including ours) are historic red brick roads. There are a few parks in our neighborhood too.
Lots of street parking!
Known for its nightlife and fresh rolled cigars. Lots of great restaurants too! Only a 15 min drive or Uber from our Airbnb. There is a free streetcar that runs in this area too.
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Ybor City
Known for its nightlife and fresh rolled cigars. Lots of great restaurants too! Only a 15 min drive or Uber from our Airbnb. There is a free streetcar that runs in this area too.
Known for many restaurants located on Florida Ave. Only a 5 min drive from our home, the food options are endless.
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Seminole Heights
Known for many restaurants located on Florida Ave. Only a 5 min drive from our home, the food options are endless.
The more upscale part of Tampa. There’s an outdoor shopping center with many restaurants and Bayshore Blvd close by!
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Hyde Park
The more upscale part of Tampa. There’s an outdoor shopping center with many restaurants and Bayshore Blvd close by!
Dessert
Easily our favorite ice cream spot, my favorite flavor is Guava and Cheese!
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Chill Bros Scoop Shop
1910 E 7th AveEasily our favorite ice cream spot, my favorite flavor is Guava and Cheese!
A huge local favorite. They sell basic soft serve and milkshakes for low prices. They also have a convenient drive thru!
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Bo's Ice Cream
7101 N Florida AveA huge local favorite. They sell basic soft serve and milkshakes for low prices. They also have a convenient drive thru!
Small ice cream shop that serves really unique flavors!
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The Revolution Ice Cream Co.
6701 N Florida AveSmall ice cream shop that serves really unique flavors!
This ice cream shop is our go-to. It’s only a 3 minute drive! The menu is in English and Spanish. They have a big ice cream selection, homemade cones, homemade ice cream bars/popsicles, and mango/tamarind. Also, their prices are the best in town!
La Dulce Michoacana Ice Cream Shop
1710 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis ice cream shop is our go-to. It’s only a 3 minute drive! The menu is in English and Spanish. They have a big ice cream selection, homemade cones, homemade ice cream bars/popsicles, and mango/tamarind. Also, their prices are the best in town!
Smoothies
We go here all the time! They have $5 large Fridays and bogo later on Sundays. Best smoothies ever.
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Xtreme Juice | Tampa Smoothies & Juice Bar
619 S Dale Mabry HwyWe go here all the time! They have $5 large Fridays and bogo later on Sundays. Best smoothies ever.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10720 Park Blvd NSmoothie King
2205 W Swann AveShopping
Outdoor shopping center with upscale stores and many restaurants to choose from. There is a FREE parking garage here and we never have a problem parking.
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Hyde Park Village
1602 W Snow AveOutdoor shopping center with upscale stores and many restaurants to choose from. There is a FREE parking garage here and we never have a problem parking.
WestShore Plaza
250 Westshore PlazaHuge indoor shopping mall by the Tampa airport.