Tampa food news

White Castle Tampa Bay fans have another reason to watch Florida’s fast-food scene closely. The iconic slider chain just opened its third freestanding Florida restaurant in Kissimmee, but Tampa Bay …

Rocca Tampa continues to be one of the city’s most talked-about dining rooms, and a new local review is putting the Tampa Heights restaurant back in the spotlight. The award-winning …

Matilde Tampa is set to bring a new wave of coastal Mexican dining to downtown, adding another high-profile restaurant to the city’s growing River Arts District. The upcoming steakhouse is …

Joe & The Juice Tampa, SoHo diners, and South Howard Avenue are about to become part of the same story, as the global juice, coffee, and sandwich brand prepares to …

South Tampa’s nightlife scene is getting a fresh jolt of nostalgia as Good Luck Chuck’s Tampa prepares to take over the former SoHo Saloon space on South Howard Avenue, bringing …

Tampa Bay food events are turning up the heat this week, and the local dining scene has a little extra celebrity spice. Guy Fieri, better known as the Mayor of …

The Bahama Breeze Brandon closure is now moving ahead after a surprising reversal, ending hopes that the Brandon restaurant would be converted into another Darden concept instead of shutting down. …

Alessi Bakery Tampa is stepping into a bold new chapter, and for longtime locals, this feels bigger than just another opening. The beloved West Tampa institution is set to debut …

V Modern Italian Tampa is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing restaurant openings on the city’s radar, with the concept slated to open this summer inside Rome …

Tampa’s culinary scene, James Beard, and Michelin star momentum got a major boost this week as Bryce Bonsack of Rocca earned a finalist nomination in the 2026 James Beard Restaurant …