There’s never been a better time to be hungry in Tampa Bay. Over the last year, the region has witnessed a surge of new restaurants, bars, breweries, food trucks and more.
But while there’s plenty to celebrate, not everything can be “the best.” After weeks of polling and more than a million votes, Creative Loafing readers let us know what they love most about Tampa Bay eats, and now, the results are finally in.
What follows are the best Tampa Bay restaurants, bars, chefs, bartenders, and more of 2024, according to you and your neighbors.
Best Acai Bowl
SOHO Juice Co. Finalists: Grain & Berry, Kaia Bowls Credit: Photo via SOHO Juice Co./Facebook
Best All-Around Restaurant
Fortu Finalists: Bern’s Steakhouse, Noble CrustCredit: Fortu / InstagramCredit: Photo via Fortu/InstagramBest Sandwich That’s Not Chicken, Cuban or Grouper Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions, Golden Dinosaurs Credit: Photo via Mazzaro's Italian Market/YelpBest Bakery (Pastries)
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: Alessi Bakery, Valhalla Bakery Credit: Photo via Mazzaro's Italian Market
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
The Original Crabby Bill’s, Caddy’sCredit: Photo via Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill/Website
Best Beer Selection
House of Beer Dunedin
Beerbusters Movie Bar, Green Bench BrewingCredit: Photo via House of Beer Dunedin/Instagram
Best Bloody Mary
Gigglewaters
The Living Room, Good IntentionsCredit: Photo via Shutterstock
Best Bottle Shoppe
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
Rollin Oats Tampa, Book + BottleCredit: Photo via Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe/Facebook
Best Brandon Restaurant
Acropolis Greek Taverna
Finalists: Jesse’s Steakhouse, The Stein & VineCredit: Photo via Acropolis Taverna/Google49. Lenny’s Restaurant
21220 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, (727) 799-0402
“Doesn’t look like much from the road but the line around the entrance should be a clue that there is GREAT FOOD inside.” Amy M. Credit: Photo via Lenny’s Restaurant/Yelp
Best Breakfast Sandwich
St. Pete Bagel Co.
Finalists: Bassano Cheesecake, Bacon Street DinerCredit: Photo via St. Pete Bagel Co./FacebookBest Beer Selection
3 Daughters Brewing
Finalists: World of Beer (WOB Bar & Kitchen), Florida Avenue Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via City of St. PetersburgBest Brewery, Hillsborough
TBBC
Finalists: Coppertail, Magnanimous Brewing Credit: TBBC/ FACEBOOK
Best Brewery, Pasco
Dade City Brewhouse
Finalists: Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Escape Brewing CoCredit: Photo via Dade City Brewhouse/FacebookBest Brewery, Pinellas
3 Daughters Brewing
Finalists: 7venth Sun Brewing Company, Green Bench Brewing Company Credit: Photo via 3 Daughters BrewingBest St. Pete Restaurant
Noble Crust
Finalists: Good Intentions, The Lure Credit: Photo via Amy PezzicaraBest Brunch for Boozing
The Living Room on Main
Finalists: Noble Crust, Red Mesa Cantina Credit: Photo via The Living Room on Main
Best Buffet
Jerk Hut
Finalists: Island Way Grill, Fred’s Market
Credit: Jenna RimensnyderBest Burgers
Gigglewaters
Finalists: Engine No. 9, El Cap Restaurant Credit: Photo via Gigglewaters
Best Cajun Dish
Shrimp & Grits – The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
Finalists: Bayou Pasta- Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux, Crawfish Etouffee – Cajun CafeCredit: Photo via Visit St.Pete/ClearwaterBest Cupcakes
Winner: The Cake Girl
Runners-up: Mazzaro’s Italian Market, Valhalla Bakery
Photo via torchystacos.com Credit: Photo via Cake Girl/website
Best Carrollwood Restaurant
Noble Crust
Finalists:The Sacred Pepper, Iavarone’s Steakhouse
Credit: Photo via Noble Crust/websiteBest Charcuterie
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: SoCuterie FL, On Swann Credit: Photo via Mazzaro's Italian MarketBest Desserts
Winner: Bassano Cheesecake
Runners-up: Mazzaro’s Italian Market, Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern’s Steak House
Photo via Bassano Cheesecake/Facebook Credit: Photo via Bassano Cheesecake/Facebook
Best Chef
Fortu – Chef Nathan Howey
Finalists: Chef Christopher Atrip – The Black Pearl, Chef Chris Ponte
Credit: Photo via Fortu/FacebookBest Chicken Sandwich
PDQ
Finalists: King of the Coop, The Brinehouse Credit: Photo via PDQBest Chinese Restaurant
Yummy House China Bistro Tampa
Finalists: Zom Hee Chinese Restaurant, Ha Long Bay Restaurant Credit: Photo via Yummy House China Bistro Tampa
Best Clearwater Restaurant
Clear Sky on Cleveland
Finalists: Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill, Lenny’s RestaurantCredit: Photo via Clear Sky on Cleveland/FacebookThe Saint Credit: Photo via The Saint/Facebook
Best Coffee
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: Kahwa Coffee, White Duck EspressoCredit: Photo via Mazzaro's Italian Market/Facebook
Best Coffee Roaster
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: Kahwa Coffee, Bonsai Beverage Co., Hogg Batch Coffee Roasters (tie for third)
Credit: Photo via ShutterstockBest Coffee Shop
Kahwa Coffee
Finalists: The Blend (Central Ave) Coffee and Cocktails, Bandit Credit: KAHWA/ FACEBOOKBest Cookies
Bake’n Babes
Finalists: Valhalla Bakery, Bassano Cheesecake Credit: Photo via Bake’n Babes
Best Craft Beer Event
Bad Ass Beer Fest (Tampa Bay Brewing Co.)
Finalists:Dunedin Craft Beer Festival, Green Bench OktoberfestCredit: Photo via Tampa Bay Brewing Co.La Segunda Bakery
Multiple Locations
La Segunda Bakery, the world’s largest producer of Cuban bread, is a staple in the Tampa community. Besides baking up arguably the best Cuban bread in the area, the restaurant’s menu also features salads, empanadas, and cafe con leche.
Photo via La Segunda Bakery/Facebook Credit: Photo via La SegundaBest Cuban Restaurant
The Columbia Restaurant
Finalists: La Teresita Restaurant, Bodega on Central Credit: Photo via Columbia Restaurant
Best Cuban Sandwich
La Segunda
Finalists: Bodega on Central, La Segunda BakeryCredit: Photo via La Segunda/FacebookBest Cupcakes
Wright’s Gourmet House
Finalists: Valhalla Bakery St Pete, The Cake Girl Credit: Photo via Wright's Gourmet HouseCW’s Gin Joint
4 out 5 stars, 402 reviews
633 N Franklin St. Tampa
”My first time in this place and I am absolutely in love! My group of 6 stopped here after dinner for some drinks and had the pleasure of being waited on by Joey. He was amazing and very in tune with his customers wants. I told him that I wanted something using a bourbon, a little sweet but not overly sweet and with a nice strong kick. Joey came back with a Bar hill tomcat vaspa martini and omg it was exactly what I needed! I will definitely be a frequent flier! Over all the ambiance was giving
Photo via CW’s Gin Joint/Website Credit: Photo via CW's Gin Joint/FacebookWright’s Gourmet House
1200 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, 813-253-3838
A South Tampa institution, Wrights has been serving up their sandwiches, salads and cakes with gourmet ingredients for more than half a century. If you’re in a hurry, beware, Wright’s popularity might have you waiting in line.
Photo via Wright’s Gourmet House/Facebook Credit: Photo via Wright's Gourmet House/FacebookCredit: Photo via BernsSteakHouse/FacebookBest Devil Crab
Brocato’s Sandwich Shop
Finalists: Carmine’s Restaurant & Bar – Ybor, Happy’s Bayou Bites Credit: Photo via Brocato's Sandwich Shop
St. Petersburg Distillery
Finalists: Tarpon Distillery, Cotherman Distilling CompanyCredit: Photo via stpetersburgdistillery.comBest Dive Bar
Bauser’s
Finalists: The Hub, Mahuffer’s Credit: Photo via Google Street
Picture it: You’re at a bar surrounded by adorable dogs jumping into kiddie pools and tackling each other. Life is good. Then you take a shot of Malort, immediately wondering why you chose this path. A beagle licks your leg before ensuing chaos with four-legged pals, and suddenly all is OK again.
2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Photo via Photo via DogBarStPete/FacebookCredit: Photo via DogBarStPete/Facebook
Best Doughnuts
Fray’s Donut House
Finalists: Hole in One, St. Pete Bagel Co.Credit: Photo via Fray's Donut House/website
Best Dunedin Restaurant
The Living Room
Finalists: Clear Sky Draught House, Casa Tina’s Authentic Mexican
Credit: Photo via The Living Room/Google
Best Eggs Benedict
Oxford Exchange
Finalists: American Social, The Living Room
Credit: Photo via Oxford Exchange/Facebook
Best Espresso Martini
Sonder Social Club
Finalists: Fortu, The Living RoomCredit: Photo via Sonder Social Club/Facebook
Best Fish & Chips
The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
Finalists: Jack’s London Grill, CricketeersCredit: Photo via The Tides Seafood Market & ProvisionsTed Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, 727-381-7931
Since 1951, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and serves its classic fish spread and German potato salad. According to Ted, people are most interested in the smoking process where the famous fish bakes over a smoldering fire of red oak for four to six hours.
Photo via Google Maps Credit: Photo via Google Street
Nah Dogs
Finalists: Memphis BBQ, Chef’s Table by Lolita’s
Credit: nahdogsstpete/Facebook
Best Food Truck
Taco Bus
Finalists: Shiso Crispy, Nah Dogs
Credit: Photo via Taco Bus/Facebook
Best Foodie Influencer
@thisbabeeats
Finalists: @pandemicfoodie, @eatlocalflorida
Credit: Photo via @thisbabeeats/Instagram
Best French Restaurant
The Black Pearl
Finalists: Mise en Place, The Left Bank BistroCredit: Photo via The Black PearlBest Fried Chicken
King of the Coop
Finalists: Southern Fresh, Noble Crust Credit: Photo via King of the Coop/FacebookBest Charcuterie
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Finalists: SoCuterie FL, On Swann Credit: Photo via Mazzaro's Italian MarketBest Greek Restaurant
Acropolis Greek Taverna
Finalists: Hellas Restaurant & Bakery, Psomi Credit: Photo via AcropolisTavernaYborCity/Facebook
Best Grilled Cheese
Gigglewaters Finalists: Fo’ Cheezy, Bacon Street DinerCredit: Photo via Gigglewaters/FacebookBest Seafood Restaurant
The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
Finalists: Hookin’ Ain’t Easy, Oystercatcher’s Credit: Photo via The Tides Seafood Market & ProvisionsBest St. Pete Restaurant
Winner: Red Mesa Restaurant
Runners-up: BellaBrava, Social Roost
Photo via Red Mesa Restaurant/Facebook Credit: Photo via Red Mesa/FacebookCredit:Photo via Pia’s Trattoria/FacebookBest Happy Hour
Winner: COCKTail St. Pete
Runners-up: Haven, Gigglewaters
Photo via COCKtail St. Pete/Facebook Credit: Photo via COCKtail St. Pete/Facebook
Best Health Food Market
Rollin’ Oats Market Finalists: Nature’s Food Patch, Abby’s Health & NutritionCredit: Photo via RollinOatsTampa/FacebookBest Health Food Market
Winner: Nature’s Food Patch
Runners-up: Rollin’ Oats, Earth Origins Market
Photo via Nature’s Food Patch/Facebook Credit: Photo via Nature's Food Patch/FacebookBest Hot Dogs
Winner: Mel’s Hot Dogs
Runners-up: Valhalla Bakery, Kookie Krums
Photo via Mel’s Hot Dogs/Facebook Credit: Photo via Mel's Hot Dogs/FacebookDunedin Smokehouse
471 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 736-2227
Dunedin Smokehouse has necessities for a good pub; live music, large beer selection, trivia nights and lots of TVs. But they also have an extensive menu, including various barbecue offerings that they’re particularly proud of.
Photo via Dunedin Smokehouse/Facebook Credit: Photo via Dunedin Smokehouse/Facebook
Best Hotel Bar
COCKtail St. Pete Finalists:Birch & Vine, Hi-Fi Rooftop BarCredit: Photo via CocktailSt.Pete/Facebook
Best Hotel Restaurant
Sal Rosa Finalists:Bluefin Waterfront Grill, Casa CamiCredit: Photo by Sal Rosa
Dairy Rich
Dairy Rich Finalists: Sal Rosa, Chill Bros.
Credit: Photo via DairyRich1959/FacebookCredit: Photo via curryleavestampa/FacebookBest Irish Pub
Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Finalists: Four Green Fields, O’Keefe’s Tavern Credit: Photo via Flanagan's Irish Pub
Best Italian Restaurant
Pia’s Trattoria Finalists: Frankie’s Italian Chophouse, Bella’s Italian CafeCredit: Photo via Pia's Trattoria/FacebookBest Juice
Soho Juice Co
Finalists: Squeeze Juice Works, Escape Root Juicery Credit: Photo via Soho Juice Co.
Best Kava Bar
UniTea Kava Lounge Finalists:The Zen Den, Bonsai Beverage Co.Credit: Photo via UniTeaKava/Facebook
Best Key Lime Pie
Mike’s Pies Finalists:JJ Gandy’s, Bern’s Steak House, Harry Waugh Dessert RoomCredit: Photo via Mikespiesinc/Facebook
Best Kombucha
Mother Kombucha
Finalists: Bonsai Beverage Co., Beech KombuchaCredit: Photo via Mother KombuchaTaco Bus
Food Sampling Credit: Photo via Taco Bus
Best LGBTQ Bar
COCKtail St. Pete Finalists:Blur, EnigmaCredit: Photo via COCKtail St. PeteBest Liquor Store
Winner: Luekens Liquors
Runners-up: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines
Photo via Luekens Liquors/Facebook Credit: Photo via Luekensliquors/FacebookBest Lobster Roll
Winner: Got Lobstah
Runners-up: Lucky Lobster Co., Ulele
Photo via Got Lobstah/Facebook Credit: Photo via gotlobstah/Facebook
Best Locally-Made Beer
3 Daughters Brewing
Finalists: HOB Dunedin, Reef Donkey (TBBC)Credit: Photo via 3 Daughters BrewingBest Locally-Made Liquor
St. Petersburg Distillery
Runners-up: Dark Door Spirits, Tarpon Springs Distillery
Photo via St. Petersburg Distillery/Facebook Credit: Photo via StPetersburgDistillery/Facebook
Best Locally-Made Seltzer
3 Daughters Brewing Finalists:Sour Apple- If I Brewed The World, GrindhausCredit: Photo via 3DaughtersBrewing/Facebook
Best Lunch Item ($12 & Under)
The Brinehouse-Half Sandwich & Soup or Salad Finalists:Mama J’s Jollijeep, Bacon Street Diner
Credit: Photo via thebrinehousesh/FacebookCredit: Cathy SalustriThe Brisket Shoppe
3501 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
tampabayrestaurantweek.com/the-brisket-shoppe Credit: Photo via Michel Dupre
Best Margarita
Casa Tina’s Authentic Mexican Finalists:VIP Mexican American Cuisine T.I., Red Mesa CantinaCredit: Photo via Casa Tina's Authentic Mexican/Facebook
Best Martini
Fortu Finalists:Sonder Social Club, Bern’s Steak HouseCredit: Photo via forturestaurants.com
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Acropolis Greek Taverna Finalists:The Pearl Restaurant, Luna LuxCredit: Photo via DineGreekInTampa/FacebookBest Mexican Restaurant
Winner: Casa Tina ‘Fresh Healthy Authentic Mexican’
Runners-up: Red Mesa Cantina, Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant
Photo via casatinadunedin/Facebook Credit: Photo via casatinadunedin/Facebook
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Nana Street Food Finalists: Baba, ByblosCredit: Photo via NanaStreetFoodTampa/Facebook
Best Neighborhood Bar, Hillsborough
Thunder Bay Bar & Grill
Finalists: Independent, The Rollin’ MulletCredit: Photo via ThunderBayBar/FacebookBest St. Pete Restaurant
Noble Crust
Finalists: Good Intentions, The Lure Credit: Photo via Amy PezzicaraBest Neighborhood Bar, Pinellas
Harvey’s 4th Street Grill
Finalists:Bauser’s, Rosie’s Tavern Credit: Photo via HarveysStPete/FacebookShiso Crispy
Ronicca Whaley
6901 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, 727-732-7350
Celebrated St. Pete food truck Shiso Crispy was featured on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” twice, and features a unique twist on Asian fusions. Don’t skip the french onion soup dumplings, short rib bao buns or tofu gyoza.
Photo via Google Maps Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Best New Restaurant
Frankie’s Italian Chophouse
Finalists:Fortu, Sal RosaCredit: Photo via frankieschop.comThe Saint Credit: Photo via The Saint/FacebookBest Brunch for Boozing
The Living Room on Main
Finalists: Noble Crust, Red Mesa Cantina Credit: Photo via The Living Room on MainBest Thai Restaurant
Winner: Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen
Runners-up: Nitally’s Thai Mex, Si-am Thai Restaurant
Photo via lemongrassbestthai.biz Credit: Photo via lemongrassbestthai.biz
Best Palm Harbor Restaurant
Mystic Fish Finalists:Ozona Blue, The Lucky DillCredit: Photo via mysticfishrestaurant/FacebookBest Eggs Benedict
Winner: Noble Crust
Runners-up: Clear Sky Draught Haus, Daydreamers Cafe and Grill
Photo via noble-crust.com Credit: Photo via noblecrust.comBest Pizza
Madison Avenue Pizza
Finalists: Cappy’s Pizza, The NONA Slice House Credit: Photo via Madison Avenue Pizza
Pacific Counter Finalists:The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Doodle Noodle BarCredit: PacificCounter/FacebookIkki Woo Woo’s Tiki Hut
10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island (727) 367-1961
Located on Treasure Island at the Thunderbird Beach Resort, Ikki Woo Woo’s is a beachside eatery and bar serving island-inspired drinks and bar food.
Photo via kki Woo Woo’s Tiki Hut/Facebook Credit: Photo via Thunderbirdtikibar/FacebookBest Ramen
Buya Ramen
Finalists: Wooden ladle, Doodle Noodle Bar Credit: Photo via Buya RamenEdge District
The Edge District, literally on the edge of downtown St.Pete, features bars and restaurants that host family-friendly activities like live music and outdoor movies. Favorites in the extremely walkable, and pedal pub-friendly, district include Green Bench Brewing Co., Bodega sandwich shop, Buya Ramen and Ferg’s sports bar.
Photo via Edge District Credit: Photo via The Edge District
Best Ribs
The Dunedin Smokehouse Finalists:The Brisket Shoppe, Ozona PigCredit: Photo via TheDunedinSmokehouse/Facebook
Best Rooftop Bar
The Canopy at the Birchwood
Finalists:Sal y Mar, Level 11 at The Bellwether Beach ResortCredit: Photo via The BirchwoodBest Grilled Cheese
Winner: Gigglewaters
Runners-up: The Stone Soup Cafe, Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz
Photo via Gigglewaters/Facebook Credit: Photo via Gigglewaters/FacebookBest Salad Bar
Nature’s Food Patch Market & Café
Finalists: Best Salad Bar Crisp & Green, Fred’s Market Credit: Photo via Nature's Food Patch Market & Café
Best Sandwich That’s Not Chicken, Cuban or Grouper
Mazzaro’s Italian Market Finalists:Wright’s Gourmet House,The Tides Seafood Market & ProvisionsCredit: Mazzaro's Italian Market via FacebookBest Ybor City Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant
Finalists: La Setima Club, TBBC Credit: Photo via Columbia Restaurant/Facebook
Best Fish & Chips
The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions
Finalists: Jack’s London Grill, CricketeersCredit: Photo via The Tides Seafood Market & ProvisionsRooster & The Till
6500 N Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-374-8940
Proper House Group’s Rooster & the Till, which has maintained Michelin’s Bib Gourmand status since 2022, has been an innovator in the Tampa dining scene since its launch in 2013. James Beard nominated chef Ferrell Alvarez keeps it fresh with a rotating, seasonal menu in this small but thoughtful 72-seat institution that regularly books guest chef dinners featuring some of the country’s brightest culinary stars.
Photo via Rooster & The Till/Facebook Credit: Photo via Rooster & The Till/FacebookBest Sushi Restaurant
Winner: Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro
Runners-up: Zukku Sushi, Rock ‘N Raw Sushi Joint
Photo via Pisces Sushi/Facebook Credit: Photo via PiscesSushiBistro/FacebookBest Smoothies
Rollin’ Oats Market & Cafe
Finalists: SOHO Juice Co., Nature’s Food Patch Credit: Photo via Rollin' Oats Market & Cafe
Best Sommelier
Jayme Kosar Finalists:Sophie Moss, Ryan McSwiggin – LilacCredit: Photo via Jayme Kosar/Instagram
Best Soup
The Brinehouse Finalists:Bern’s Steak House, The Columbia RestaurantCredit: Photo via thebrinehousesh/FacebookBest Tampa Restaurant
Winner: On Swann
Runners-up: Bern’s Steak House, Ulele
Photo via onswann.comBest Southern Cooking
Southern Fresh
Finalists: Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, Fred’s Market Restaurant Credit: Photo via Southern FreshCredit: Photo via BernsSteakHouse/FacebookIf you’re attending a Rays game, 13th Street is your stop to walk to Tropicana Field. Drop into Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill on your way for the ultimate pregaming experience. Ferg’s has been around since 1992 and has grown from what was once a small gas station to a lively venue with over 70 TVs that spans nearly two city blocks. Credit: FERG'S/ FACEBOOK
Best St. Pete Restaurant
Fortu Finalists: Frankie’s Italian Chophouse, Red Mesa RestaurantCredit: Photo via Fortu/Facebook
Best Steakhouse
Bern’s Steak House
Finalists:Council Oak, FortuCredit: Photo via Bern’s Steak House/InstagramBest Sushi Restaurant
Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro
Finalists: The Lure, Hook’s on 9th Credit: Photo via Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro
Best Tacos
Red Mesa Restaurant Finalists:Casita Taqueria, Taco BusCredit: Photo via Redmesarestaurant/Facebook
Best Tampa Heights Restaurant
Oak & Ola
Finalists: Rocca, Lee’s GroceryCredit: Photo via Oak & Ola
Best Tampa Restaurant
Bern’s Steak House Finalists:Mise en Place, Sal RosaCredit: Photo via Bern's Steak House
Best Tapas/Small Plates
Fortu Finalists: Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant,The Living RoomCredit: Photo via Fortu/Facebook
Best Tea Shop
UniTea Kava Lounge
Finalists: The Zen Den, Bonsai Beverage Co.Credit: Photo via UniTeaKava/FacebookBig John’s Alabama BBQ
5707 N 40th St., Tampa
Big John’s Barbeque is known for its signature sauce and open pit-style barbequing using oak wood. Using a 40 year-old technique, the meat forward menu includes center cut, thin end, and sausage. Side dishes include macaroni and cheese, baked beans, collard greens, potato salad and cornbread. Say hey to pitmaster Corey Miller (L) when you stop in.
Photo via Ray Roa Credit: Photo by Ray RoaBest Margarita
Red Mesa Cantina
Finalists: Casa Tina, VIP Mexican American Cuisine T.I. Credit: Photo via Red Mesa Cantina
Thunderbird’s Ikki Woo-Woo’s Tiki Hut
Finalists:The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Pier TeakiCredit: Photo via Thunderbirdtikibar/FacebookBest Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Good Intentions
Finalists: The Saint, Herban Flow Credit: Photo via Good IntentionsBest Banh Mi
La V – Vietnamese Fusion
Finalists: Saigon Deli, Bamboozle Credit: Photo via La V – Vietnamese Fusion
Best Waitstaff
Bern’s Steak House Finalists:Fortu, Acropolis Greek TavernaCredit: Photo via BernsSteakHouse/FacebookBest Waterfront Dining
Winner: Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro
Runners-up: Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Salt Shack on the Bay
Photo via Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro/Facebook Credit: Photo via Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro/FacebookThe Living Room at Wiregrass
2001 Piazza Ave. No. 100, Wesley Chapel, 813-934-7911
Inspired by the lively murals that lined the streets of Miami, Zach and Christina Feinstein decided to put a new spin on the popular fine dining Dunedin restaurant, The Living Room, at its new Wesley Chapel location at The Shops at Wiregrass. Still preparing for its grand opening in October, The Living Room soft opened with limited seating during lunch and dinner hours in early August.
Photo via The Living Room at Wiregrass/Facebook Credit: Photo via The Living Room at Wiregrass/Facebook
