Bodega 5901 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813) 533-3333 and 1120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 623-0942 This Latin American-inspired spot has two locations, one in Seminole Heights and in St. Pete. Both locations offer a walk-up ordering window with outside seating, but if you’re looking for more space–and maybe a shuffleboard area–head to the Seminole Heights location. Photo via Bodega/Facebook

Salt Shack On The Bay 5415 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa (813) 693-9181 Get your seafood fix at Salt Shack On The Bay, where you can sit at one of their outside tables overlooking the Old Tampa Bay. Photo via Salt Shack On The BayFacebook

Nebraska Mini Mart 4815 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 231-9522 Order your burger and fries from a distance at Nebraska Mini Mart’s walk-up window. Guests can stay to eat at one of the outdoor picnic tables or standing tables out front. Photo via Nebraska Mini Mart/Facebook

The Getaway 13090 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg (727)-317-5751 The Getaway offers both outside seating and dockside service to docking boats. Enjoy their Florida-inspired signature cocktails and coastal favorites steps away from the water. Photo via The Getaway/Facebook

Big Ray’s Fish Camp 6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa (813) 605-3615 and 333 S Franklin St., Tampa (813) 274-7778 Open Tuesday through Sunday, Big Ray’s Fish Camp serves up seafood eats like their grouper cheeks and conch fritters, as well as their wings, half-pound burger and “Traditional Cuban Sandwich. You can find spaced out, outside seating at both locations. Photo via Big Ray’s Fish Camp/Facebook

Stone’s Throw 304 W. 7th Ave., Tampa (813) 328- 3910 Stone’s Throw’s outdoor riverfront bar serves oysters, fresh catch seafood and specialty cocktails. You can eat and drink at one of their outdoor tables, or find a spot in the nearby grassy areas looking over the water. Photo via Stone’s Throw/Facebook

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Sparkman Wharf 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa (813) 345-5881 This outdoor food hall is a perfect place to explore some new eateries and bars while staying distant from others. The waterfront area offers several seating areas as well as a grassy lawn to enjoy your food at. Photo via Sparkman Wharf/Facebook

M. Bird 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa (813) 250-3725 M. Bird is an outdoor rooftop bar and eating area sitting above Armature Works. Its 21+ only and serves curated cocktails and high-end small plates and bar eats. Photo via M. Bird/Facebook

Whiskey Joe’s 7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa (813) 281-0770 and 7835 Bayview St., Port Richey (727) 339-6718 With locations in Port Richey and Tampa, Whiskey Joe’s island-inspired eats and ocean views are a perfect way to spend some socially distant time. Photo via Whiskey Joe’s/Facebook

Caddy’s Bradenton 801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton (941) 708-3777 Sit on the sand or under one of the two tiki huts Caddy’s has to offer to enjoy the classic seafood dishes, wings and drinks of this Florida beach bar. Photo via Caddy’s Bradenton/Website

Taco Baby 5921 N .Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114 Florida’s “Tiniest taqueria,” Taco Baby is a walk-up taco spot serving traditional and modern taco creations. There’s not room for more than one person at a time inside this taco hut, but don’t worry, they offer some outdoor seating right behind the building. Photo via Taco Baby/Website

Casita Taqueria 2663 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 800-5469 Just like it says in huge writing on the front of the building, Casita Taqueria specializes in beer and tacos. This Mexican restaurant has tons of outdoor picnic table seating and room to social distance. Photo via Casita Taqueria/Facebook

Taco Bus 913 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa (813) 234-0294 While Taco Bus has several locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, we’re focusing on the Seminole Heights spot, with its abundant outdoor seating and room to eat your tacos far, far away from strangers. Photo via Google Maps

Smokin’ J’s Real Texas BBQ 5145 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport 727-329-8624 If you’re looking for some socially distant BBQ, Smokin’ J’s is the place to go to enjoy your ribs, brisket or pulled pork outdoors. Photo via Smokin’ J’s Real Texas BBQ/Facebook

Paradise Grille 900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach (727) 954-8957 An iconic Pass-A-Grille waterfront dining location, Paradise Grille is a perfect spot to enjoy the beach and some good eats. You can stop by at almost any time of the day for their classic breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items. Photo via Paradise Grille/Website

Caddy’s St. Petersburg Beach 5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach (727) 223-6166 Caddy’s St. Pete guests can enjoy their eats and booze at the outdoor bar, tables or right on the sands of the St. Pete beach itself. Photo via Caddy’s St. Petersburg/Website

Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill 317 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach (727) 953-3084 Set with plenty of distanced rainbow-colored picnic tables, Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill offers an extensive crush menu along with tons of specialty cocktails and beer on tap, not to mention their daily menu deals like $2 Taco Tuesdays. Photo via Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill/Facebook

Paradise Grille 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete (727) 560-5399 Upham Beach’s Paradise Grille serves up the same breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items and beachside service as its Pass-A-Grille location, just at a different beach and with some different socially distant beachside picnic tables. Photo via Google Maps

Rick’s on the River 2305 N. Willow Ave., Tampa (813) 251-0369 Known for their crawfish and wings, this waterfront bar and restaurant has both inside and outside seating, but plenty of room to social distance. Photo via Google Maps

Bongo’s Beach Bar and Grille 801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton (941) 708-3777 At Bongo’s Beach Bar and Grille, you can sit with your toes in the sand under an umbrella-covered table, while enjoying their coconut crusted shrimp, mango-glazed scallops or any of their specialty drinks. Photo via Google Maps

Sab Cafe 111 2nd Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 822-2100 This Asian fusion cafe is located in downtown St. Pete’s Plaza Towers Courtyard and offers plenty of outdoor seating not far from the waterfront. You can try their Thai and Vietnamese dish creations along with one of their sake cocktails. Photo via Google Maps

Girl and a Grill 4330 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 693-9181 You can order your “simply satisfying” breakfast favorites at this colorful building’s walk-up window before sitting at one of the bright pink picnic tables out front. Photo via Colin Wolf

Hampton Station Pizzeria 5921 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114 This casual pizza joint offers New York-style pizzas, calzones, salads and wings you can chow down on either inside or at one of their outdoor tables. But you’re going to have to leave the kids at home, this pizza is 16+ only. Photo via Hampton Station/Website