Tampa Restaurants

Everyone freaks out over Bern’s Steakhouse. I thought it was ok, but in fairness I’m not a steakhouse person.

If you are into steakhouses that’s probably an option.

Rooster and the till

Solid recommendations thus far…

Chinese - Yummy House Michelin Bib Gourmand winner

Deli - Wright’s Gourmet House

Best Cuban Sandwich - La Segunda Ybor

Argentinian - El Puerto Ybor

Cuban - Arco Iris, La Teresita

Italian - Rocca, Donatello or Piccola. Three very different vibes and price points here.

Bern’s gets a lot of hate or high praise depending on who you ask. I like it; it’s old school cool and a level of table service you seldom see in this day and age. Is it the best steak in Tampa? No…. but it’s priced very fairly and the dessert room experience is second to none. The best steak is actually at Charley’s.

I’ll second the nod to Oak & Ola.

Finally; the Columbia in Ybor is solid Cuban/Spanish cuisine. It’s also a bit of a tourist trap. That said; restaurants don’t survive 120+ years unless they are doing something right.