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Flordia Gulf coast to Tampa

Posted on 4/10/16 at 11:01 am
Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2769 posts
Posted on 4/10/16 at 11:01 am
Going to be driving from Pcola to Tampa next week. Trying to stay off of I10 and as close to the coast as possible. Does anyone have a recommendation on a should not miss eatery? Seafood, BBQ or just about anything would do. tia
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
42480 posts
Posted on 4/10/16 at 2:15 pm to
If you're taking US19, stop at Barbecue Bills in Chiefland. My favorite BBQ joint. When you're in Tampa go to the West Tampa Sandwich Shop. Best food in the state of FL.
This post was edited on 4/10/16 at 2:15 pm
Posted by Lee Chatelain
I love the OT!
Member since Oct 2008
11342 posts
Posted on 4/10/16 at 3:34 pm to
Yes....definitely a pressed Cuban
Posted by mworld938
Jax Beach
Member since Sep 2008
1626 posts
Posted on 4/10/16 at 4:48 pm to
When last visiting my sister in St. Pete, I did the Cigar City Brewery tour then slid over to the nearby West Tampa Sandwich Shop. It was outstanding. I would debate the "best food in the state", but it has my highest recommendation for an authentic Cuban lunch counter.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
16430 posts
Posted on 4/10/16 at 7:35 pm to
Eat lots of grilled grouper sandwiches. I would think most seafood restaurants along your route would serve them.
Posted by WhoDatTigahsTampa
S.E.LA2WestFL
Member since Oct 2013
2281 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 11:03 am to
If you're in Tampa and craving a good shrimp po-boy, hit The Tampa Tap Room on Dale Mabry. One of the best po-boy I've ever had, New Orleans included. If you're in the Brandon area (right outside of Tampa) The Stein and Vein is a MUST-DO!! THAT is the best restaurant in all of Tampa. You would never know it because it's in an underwhelming strip mall and just says "PUB" on top the building. VERY EXCELLENT food though.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20444 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 2:43 pm to
Explain off of I-10?

As in hwy 20 or hwy 98 through the panhandle? going to take you 2-3 times as long to truly hug the coast. Id stop for a night in Appalachicola if you are truly hugging the coast and eat some oysters.
Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2769 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:47 pm to
Taking an RV to the Spring game then to Orlando by Tuesday. We have done I10 dozens of times over the years and did the Jacksonville/Daytona route the last few times. Thought we would meander along the gulf coast this time. So some of 98 and others if there is a spot to take in. Thanks.
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50117 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:54 pm to
Café Tango for dinner on 30A if you aren't moving too fast. never miss hitting it if in the area.
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
16924 posts
Posted on 4/12/16 at 10:31 pm to
Indian pass raw bar and hole in the wall seafood in apalachicola area. Will take several hours more but I've done it, I prefer back roads and small towns than interstate too and will often go the scenic route to avoid interstate.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
16430 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 9:06 am to
Since you're "meandering" you could take a break at Wakulla State Park. It's about 15 miles south of Tallahassee. Beautiful park and has a boat tour (30 -60 min). Not too different from the swamps in LA but there are manatees. And unlike so much of FL, it hasn't been overrun with plastic tourism.

Wakulla Springs
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 10:16 am to
Time travel 40 years and eat at Oysters 606 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429. I like the grouper sandwich. Insane portions and low prices. Yes, the decor is at least 40 years old. :)

For the freshest seafood ever, go to Cedar Key Fish and crab 5590 S Boulevard Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448. Cheap fresh shrimp and stone crab straight from the waters.
Posted by sstig
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
2769 posts
Posted on 4/13/16 at 10:21 am to
Can always depend on the Food and Drink Board!!
Thank you!!!
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