So far, this has been a great year for new Tampa Bay restaurants. From taco joints to new hole-in-the-wall sushi spots, it’s easy to expand your palate with these new eateries. Here’s every brand-spanking new restaurant that’s opened so far this year.
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Pineapple Espresso
3045 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Pete, 727-202-8862
Pineapple Espresso isn’t what happens when you mix caffeine with juice from the spiky fruit. But it is St. Petersburg’s newest drive-thru coffee shop.
Photo via Pineapple Espresso/FacebookLucy’s Vegan Corner
1113 Central Ave, St. Pete
Baum Ave Market welcomes new plant-based cuisine purveyor, Lucy’s Vegan Corner, to their team of vegan-friendly eateries!
Photo by Jenna RimensnyderM. Bird at Armature Works
1903 Market Street, Tampa, 813-296-2702
Seating at the bar is first come, first served — so make sure you get the crew there early and lock a spot down.
Photo via Armtature Works/FacebookOak & Ola
1327 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, 813-247-1785
Oak & Ola has been awarded 4 ½ stars by our food critic, and is so far setting the bar for new fine dining in Tampa Bay.
Photo via Oak & Ola/FacebookWine & Wood
614 S Howard Ave, Unit C, Tampa, 813-284-7346
With a veggie-forward fare, Wine & Wood has an extensive wine bar, and also carries two cocktail-y options, red sangria and mimosas, plus draft beer.
Photo via Wine & Wood/FacebookNo Vacancy
937 Central Ave, St Petersburg, 727-308-7878
Indoor and outdoor full-liquor bars and a patio lounge area are highlights of No Vacancy, which draws inspiration from Lisa Gilmore Design and Wax & Hive.
Photo via No Vacancy/FacebookSocial House
6310 N. Florida Ave. Tampa
Seminole Heights’ very first sports bar, Social House, opened to the public this week. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, as well.
Photo via Social House/InstagramAlto Mare Fish Bar
300 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete, 727-873-3427
Debuting in late January, Alto Mare, the third concept by Kurt and Mary Cuccaro, has been supplying locals with Italian-inspired seafood dishes.
Photo via Alto Mare Fish Bar/FacebookBuddy Brew
400 N. Tampa St. #110, Tampa, 813-258-2739
Buddy Brew has opened its newest craft coffee shop in downtown Tampa – and it is something you do not want to miss.
Photo via Buddy Brew/FacebookMole Y Abuela
1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-370-1000
Mole y Abuela is the next local venture from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani and Nocturnal Hospitality Group founders David Anderson and Lanfranco Pescante.
Photo via Mole y Abuela/FacebookPlant + Love Ice Cream
953 Central Ave, St Petersburg, 727- 900-6744
St. Petersburg’s EDGE District just keeps on growing. The newest addition to the popular hub for both bites and beverages is an artist collective with vegan ice cream.
Photo via Plant + Love Ice Cream/Facebook3 Dot Dash
6203 N Florida Ave, Tampa, 813-675-4522
3 Dot Dash — a vegan kitchen that’s been popping up on both sides of the bay, features a popular fried “chicken” cutlet sandwich, among other plant-based delights.
Photo via 3 Dot Dash/FacebookWhiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
2223 N Westshore Blvd B207, Tampa, 813-535-9955
Whiskey Cake offers just over 500 bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes — making it one of the largest whiskey libraries in the country.
Photo via Whiskey Cake Bar & KitchenBluwave
122 S Howard Ave, Tampa, 813-841-5121
In Tampa’s SoHo district, a bar and grill has rolled into the sleek space most recently home to Bar Asia.
Photo via Bluwave/FacebookCaracara
730 Broadway Suite 4, Dunedin, 727- 221-5444
Traci and Kurt Ferguson brought the Old World street food of Coattails Kitchen to Woodwright Brewing Co. last year. But now, the wife-and-husband team behind NINA Hospitality Co. have a couple of new downtown Dunedin eateries up their sleeves.
Photo via Caracara/FacebookThe Oyster Shucker Craft & Draft
650 Corey Ave., St. Pete, 727-256-1882
St. Pete Beach’s Oyster Shucker has reopened as Oyster Shucker Craft & Draft! They’re serving up everything in an atmosphere that’s more sophisticated than what came before it.
Photo via Clearwater Oyster Company/FacebookDaily Dose
4817 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa, 813-533-3814
The coffeehouse and eatery’s new home is just five minutes away from its old digs, and still serves up breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Photo via Daily Dose/FacebookFlatbread & Butter
497 Seventh Ave. N., St. Pete
Flatbread & Butter cafe is serving local pastries and cups of specialty coffee from community-focused businesses.
Photo via Flatbread & Butter/FacebookGrain & Berry
Multiple locations
So far, the popular bowl purveyors have opened new outposts in Carollwood, Brandon Mall and South Tampa.
Photo via Jenna RimensnyderHarpoon Harry’s Crab House
225 S Franklin St, Tampa, 813-321-4040
Extensive fresh seafood menu with a wild layout including a mezzanines and roll up doors along Franklin Street. There’s even a stylized bar area themed around a 1926 truck.
Photo via Harpoon Harry’s Crab House/FacebookHole in One Donuts
39024 U.S. Highway 19 N., Tarpon Springs, 727-935-4282
Hole In One Donuts opened its doors in Tarpon Springs last March, and there’s plenty of glazed carbs we’re excited about.
Photo via Chris FasickHopscotch
1006 Broadway St, Dunedin, 727-223-5227
HopScotch Cafe has skipped its way into downtown Dunedin with travel-inspired sandwiches.
Photo via Hopscotch/FacebookLucky Dill
4606 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, 813- 444-5188
Featuring a large outdoor patio and decor inspired by the Big Apple, the restaurant specializes in menu items like corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, which are enjoyed during lunch or dinner.
Photo via Lucky Dill/FacebookMirro’s Pizza
2307 South Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-605-0669
Mirro’s offers a solid beer list ranging from PBR to Peroni, and a wine selection that can be ordered by the glass or bottle.
Photo by Jenna RimensnyderMr. & Mrs. Crab Fowler
7550 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, 727-541-2722
Mr. & Mrs. Crab guests are encouraged to eat with their hands. The casual, rustic restaurant’s Cajun-style seafood is sold by weight and cooked in a one-of-a-kind blend of spices, then served in a plastic steam bag.
Photo via Mr. & Mrs. Crab Fowler/FacebookThe Oyster Shucker Craft & Draft
650 Corey Ave., St. Pete, 727-256-1882
St. Pete Beach’s Oyster Shucker has reopened as Oyster Shucker Craft & Draft! They’re serving up everything in an atmosphere that’s more sophisticated than what came before it.
Photo via Oyster Shucker/FacebookRise Kitchen & Deli
5223 N. Orient Rd., Tampa, 813-627-7625
On the casino floor featuring 9,681 square feet of space, Rise Kitchen & Deli went through a total rebrand and offers breakfast and all-day fare across two dining areas that include Pullman-style booths.
Photo via Rise Kitchen & Deli/FacebookSekushi on the Beach
524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, 727-474-2453
This brand new sushi bar launched with a limited menu, and within the first few weeks will present its six-page offering list of rolls, dumplings and noodle bowls!
Photo via Sekushi on the Beach/FacebookSea Hags Bar
9555 Blind Pass Rd, St Petersburg, 727-360-2800
Known for serving everything from smoked fish spread to steaks, Sea Hags Bar & Grill’s latest outpost — and third overall —opened last December in St. Pete.
Photo via Sea Hags Bar/FacebookBabbaluci
3671 S. Westshore Blvd, Tampa, 813-493-6975
There’s a new upscale Italian restaurant in town, Tampa, and it’s called Babbaluci Cucina Italiana & Lounge. Babbaluci, for the uninitiated, are a Sicilian specialty of tiny snails. The food tradition is even referenced in the restaurant’s logo.
Photo via Babbaluci/FacebookSouth Tampa Society Wine Bar
3219 W Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, 813-999-4966
Another destination for fine wine, food and craft beer joined the Ybor City Wine Bar family, and carries 200 wines by the glass and 100 brews, in addition to small plates.
Photo via South Tampa Society Wine Bar/FacebookTaco Baby
235 Main St, Dunedin
Its official, Dunedin is now home to the tiniest taco stand in Florida! People are lining up to grab a bite at Taco Baby, a renovated standalone ATM stand.
Photo via Taco Baby/InstagramThe Forge
109 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, 813-548-7090
Every weekday, guests can pour heavy from The Forge’s full liquor bar, and enjoy offerings like fish & chips, beef stew and an Irish poutine.
Photo via The Forge/InstagramThe Mill South Tampa
2500 W Azeele St, Tampa, 813-603-8786
Fans of The Mill in St. Pete can expect a similar food menu in Tampa, and can take advantage of a revamped wine, cocktail and beer list.
Photo via The Mill/FacebookWEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico
2149 3rd Ave S Unit #6, St. Pete, 727-420-7832
At WEPA!, each dish is made to order; some street food offerings include roasted pork with plantain mofongo, arroz con gandules, paella and chicharrones de pollo.
Photo via WEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico/FacebookThe Raft
1901 W. Platt St., Tampa, 813-439-2714
Craving some Cuban eats in Tampa? Hit up the ultra-casual red cafe that’s been hard to miss since it opened.
Photo via The Raft/FacebookThe Wine Shoppe
11724 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 813-374-4422
Launched in December in Tampa’s Carrollwood neighborhood this intimate wine bar has been a welcomed addition to the Bay’s wine scene.
Photo via The Wine Shoppe/FacebookUmami Sushi Hibachi
3942 Tyrone Blvd N, St. Pete, 727-800-2799
This spot is already serving up premium rolls, but don’t miss the grand opening on Wednesday, April 24th.
Photo via Umami Sushi Hibachi/FacebookDio Modern Mediterranean
519 N Franklin St, Tampa, 813-341-2525
Who could’ve predicted that a menu update would result in a new restaurant? Not owners Mary and Joe Khabbaz of Dio Modern Mediterranean, formerly known as downtown Tampa panini spot Paninoteca.
Photo via George KhabbazGarrison Tavern
700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, 813-221-4900
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina has joined forces with a renowned chef and restaurateur to give its food and beverage offerings a makeover.
Photo via RS Hospitality