Yelp’s Picks: 50 Premier Dining Spots in Tampa Bay

Yelp has unveiled its selection of the top 50 dining establishments across the Tampa Bay region.

The compilation of this list took into account several factors, including the aggregate number of ratings and reviews received in the current year compared to the previous year.

Earlier this year, several Tampa Bay restaurants garnered recognition on Yelp’s “Best Places to Eat in 2023” list, which also featured eateries that had been recipients of the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award in the prior year.

Here are the top 50 places to eat in Tampa Bay, according to Yelp.

1. Box of Cubans – 10451 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview
2. Florish – 2307 South Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
3. Mio’s Grille & Cafe – 119 Second St. N, St. Petersburg
4. Mazzaro’s Italian Market – 2909 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg
5. Fork & Hen – 2801 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
6. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill – 412 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
7. Los Chiludos – 3232 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach
8. Max’s Table – 115 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey
9. The Mustard Seed – 1532 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite H, Lutz
10. Cali Cafe – 10010 US-301, Riverview
11. The Porch Restaurant – 9707 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
12. Al Forno Mediterranean Grill & Subs – 83 North Cattleman Road, Sarasota
13. Uptown Eats – 689 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N, Suite D, St. Petersburg
14. Flan Factory – 1718 North Nebraska Ave., Tampa
15. Craft Kafe – 200 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
16. Himes Breakfast House – 3826 South Himes Ave., Tampa
17. OLIVIA – 3601 West Swann Ave., Tampa
18. Rice & Spice – 11625 Sheldon Road, Tampa
19. Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe – 9807 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
20. Isekai Sushi and Cafe – 5717 Gunn Hwy., Tampa
21. Pia’s Trattoria – 3054 Beach Blvd., Gulfport
22. Antojitos Dona Chirris – 2095 North Highland Ave., Clearwater
23. JGoody Cafe Bakery – 3705 Tampa Road, Suite 5, Oldsmar
24. Bayshore Mediterranean Grill – 6102 South MacDill Ave., Tampa
25. Willow’s Cafe – 436 Central Ave., Sarasota
26. Florence and the Spice Boys – 4990 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
27. On Swann – 1501 West Swann Ave., Tampa
28. 10&10 Enoteca – 2223 North Westshore Blvd. B217, Tampa
29. Dolce Italia – 6551 Gateway Ave., Sarasota
30. Turmeric India Bar & Grill – 1001 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota
31. Kojo – 1289 North Palm Ave., Sarasota
32. Fuzion Spice – 13709 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
33. Izakaya Tori – 310 South Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 160, Tampa
34. Pitaluv – 5447 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
35. Kooky Coconut – 760 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
36. Gulf Coast Sourdough & Wild Yeast Breads – 6703 North Florida Ave., Tampa
37. Oxford Exchange – 420 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
38. Craft Street Kitchen – 3216 Little Road, Trinity
39. Clear Sky Cafe – 490 Mandalay Ave., Suite 1, Clearwater
40. The Nona Slice House – 997 Main St., Safety Harbor
41. The Bait House Tackle & Tavern – 45 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach
42. Villa Gallace Italian Restaurant – 109 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
43. Alaturka Mediterranean Grill & Bakery – 36055 US-19, Tampa 
44. Ryan’s Island Cafe – 432 Poinsettia Ave. Suite 5, Clearwater
45. CoffeeMe – 1457 West Busch Blvd., Tampa
46. Ciro’s – 2109 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa
47. La Casa Del Pane – 7110 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
48. Screaming Goat Taqueria – 6566 Gateway Ave., Sarasota
49. Michi Ramen – 18025 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa
50. Vine Vegan – 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon

Yelp is also holding a variety of events to recognize the restaurants listed.