Tampa Bay restaurants have welcomed the Food Network to their tables many times over throughout the years. (Especially the spiky-haired host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.) But the local food scene has also received its share of shout-outs from other culinary channels. From Gulfport to Clearwater Beach to Tampa, here’s a look at the eateries that’re no stranger to screen time. We even added a few from other popular food channels, because why not?
Bodega
Beach Bites with Katie Lee (Cooking Channel)
Various locations, Tampa Bay.
Photo via Arielle StevensonMaritana Grille
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. 727-360-1882.
Photo via The Don CeSarCafe Ponte
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
13505 Icot Blvd. #214, Clearwater. 727-538-5768.
Photo via Shanna GilletteDatz
Food Paradise (Travel Channel)
2616 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-831-7000.
Photo via Datz Restaurant GroupGoody Goody
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Hyde Park Village, 1601 W. Swann Ave., Tampa. 813-308-1925.
Photo via Julio RamosTangelo’s Grille
Beach Bites with Katie Lee (Cooking Channel)
3121 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-894-1695.
Photo via Shanna GilletteThe Birchwood
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
340 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-896-1080.
Photo via The BirchwoodLocale Market
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Sundial, 179 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-523-6300.
Photo via Locale MarketEat at Bern’s
No, we’re not kidding. Head to the bar and get the steak sandwich. It’s the best-kept secret everyone in SoHo knows.
Photo via Todd BatesGaspar’s Grotto
Food Paradise (Travel Channel)
1805 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-248-5900.
Photo via Gaspar’s GrottoDough
Donut Showdown (Food Network Canada)
2602 S MacDill Ave, Tampa. 813-902-1979.
Photo via Datz Restaurant GroupKings Street Food Counter
Beach Bites with Katie Lee (Cooking Channel)
Permanently closed.
Photo via Hunger + Thirst GroupTaco Bus
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Various locations, Tampa Bay.
Photo via Taco BusColumbia Restaurant
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Various locations, Tampa Bay.
Photo via Columbia RestaurantCaretta on the Gulf
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Sandpearl Resort, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach. 727-674-4171.
Photo via Sandpearl ResortStella’s
Beach Bites with Katie Lee (Cooking Channel)
3119 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-498-8950.
Photo via David WarnerRed Mesa Cantina
Cheap Eats (Cooking Channel)
V128 Third St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-896-8226.
Photo via Angelina BrunoNitally’s
Heat Seekers (Food Network)
6800 Gulfport Blvd. S. #111, South Pasadena. 727-289-3695.
Photo via James Ostrand(swah-rey)
Cheap Eats (Cooking Channel)
Various locations, Tampa Bay.
Photo via Joe SicilianoBizou Brasserie
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Le Méridien, 601 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-227-9555.
Photo via FacebookBrooklyn South
Cheap Eats (Cooking Channel)
1437 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-914-4967
Photo via Brooklyn SouthCassis
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
170 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727-827-2927.
Photo via FacebookUlele
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
1810 N. Highland Ave., Tampa. 813-999-4952.
Photo via FacebookSkipper’s Smokehouse
Man v. Food Nation (Travel Channel)
910 Skipper Road, Tampa. 813-971-0666.
Photo via FacebookThe Wooden Rooster
Cheap Eats (Cooking Channel)
104 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. 727-822-7373.
Photo via FacebookCalifornia Tacos To Go
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Various locations, Tampa Bay.
Photo via FacebookFive Bucks Drinkery
Food Paradise (Travel Channel)
247 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-896-5118.
Photo via FacebookFrenchy’s Rockaway Grill
Food Paradise (Travel Channel)
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater. 727-446-4844.
Photo via David WarnerRooster & the Till
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
6500 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-374-8940.
Photo via FacebookMise en Place
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Grand Central Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd. #110, Tampa. 813-254-5373.
Photo via FacebookAguila Sandwich Shop
Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America (Travel Channel)
3200 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. 813-876-4022.
Photo via Meaghan HabudaHurricane Seafood Restaurant
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach. 727-360-9558.
Photo via Meaghan HabudaPalm Pavilion
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
18 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. 727-446-2642.
Photo via FacebookTampa Bay Brewing Co.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
Centro Ybor, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa. 813-247-1422.
Photo via Joey NeillZ Grille
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Permanently closed.
Photo via FacebookBuya Ramen
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
911 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-202-7010.
Photo via FacebookEATS! American Grill
Heat Seekers (Food Network)
4502 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-835-3287.
Photo via FacebookEl Puerto
Eden Eats (Cooking Channel)
10006 N. 30th St., Tampa. 813-866-8272.
Photo via FacebookKeegan’s Seafood Grille
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
1519 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. 727-596-2477.
Photo via FacebookOn Swann
Emeril’s Florida (Cooking Channel)
Hyde Park Village, 1501 W. Swann Ave., Tampa. 813-251-0110.
Photo via Meaghan HabudaRumFish Grill
6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-392-1428
Featuring a 33,500 gallon aquarium with dozens of vibrantly-colored fish, RumFish is the ultimate aquatic dining experience. The beachside grill is fun for the whole family and offers menu specials like fresh shucked oysters, chilled shellfish, charred octopus, blue crab dip and steamed mussels and clams. You’ll also find some happy hour specials like $3 drafts and $5 wines.
Photo via RumFish/FacebookGerman Bistro
Eden Eats (Cooking Channel)
Permanently closed.
Photo via YelpLa Guaguita
Eat St. (Food Network)
Permanently closed.
Photo via YelpEl Chuzo B.B.Q.
Eden Eats (Cooking Channel)
1623 E. Fifth Ave., Tampa. 813-248-8222.
Photo via FacebookSmitty’s Restaurant
Restaurant: Impossible (Food Network)
Permanently closed.
Photo via YelpTara’s Roti Shop
Eden Eats (Cooking Channel)
10006 N. 30th St., Tampa. 813-866-8272.
Photo via FacebookDanny’s All-American Diner & Dairy Bar
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
4406 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa. 813-740-0606.
Photo via FacebookTed Peters Famous Smoked Fish
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network)
1350 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 727-381-7931.
Photo via Facebook
