Tampa Bay’s massive amounts of growth and development in the last year does not only mean shiny new buildings and clogged highways — it also means new food.

With an apparent outburst of breweries popping up in Seminole Heights, a Bay-Area-turned-chicken-tender-heaven and much more, here are some of the more exciting new eats coming to the greater Tampa in the coming months. 

Blackbrick 4812 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa With ample success at its Miami location, modern chinese-fusion restaurant, Blackbrick, plans to open a Tampa location this August. Featuring more traditional dim sum like dumplings as well as modern dishes like pork and grits, Blackbrick’s chef Richard Hale has received perhaps the most important accolade of them all: the Guy Fieri seal of approval. Photo via Photo via Blackbrick Chinese/Facebook
Dave’s Hot Chicken Multiple locations It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Area is becoming a haven for chicken lovers, and L.A.-based Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to hop in on the action. Signing a deal to open eight locations in the greater Tampa area in the coming years, the chicken spot carries something for all eaters with spice levels ranging from “no spice” to “the reaper”. Photo via Photo via Dave’s Hot Chicken/Website Credit: Dave's Hot Chicken
Crisp & Green Multiple locations To accommodate its growing population of young urban professionals, Tampa Bay is a prime location for this fast-casual spot. This health-forward Minnesota-based chain is all about bowls. From salads to acai, Crisp & Green has something for everyone. According to their website, there are three locations expected to open up in the Tampa Bay Area. Photo via Crisp & Green/Facebook Credit: Crisp and Green. / Facebook
Boulon Brasserie 1001 Water St., Tampa Want French food without the flight? Look no further than Boulon Brasserie. This French bistro-style restaurant boasts an upscale experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a bar, cafe and dining space brought to you by Next Level Brands, the minds behind Hyde Park’s Forbici. Photo via @wulfavenbrewing/Instagram
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille 8790 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg A St. Pete Pier favorite, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille will open its fourth location this summer in St. Pete’s Jungle Terrace neighborhood near Seminole. The Florida-based chain offers Caribbean-inspired dishes, a wide assortment of cocktails and a view of Boca Ciega Bay. Photo via Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille/Facebook Credit: Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille / Facebook
Yard House 450 Channelside Dr., Tampa The large indoor sports-bar chain, Yard House, is coming to Channelside. Boasting a menu with over 100 beers on tap, a large selection of bar bites and plant-based options, Yard House joins the list of developments as part of the $3.5 billion Water Street development project near the Lightning’s Amalie Arena. Photo via Credit: Photo via Yard House/Facebook
Late Start Brewing Co. 1018 E Cass St., Tampa Swapping Channelside for Cass Street, Late Start Brewing Co. will soon occupy a 2,500 square-foot space in downtown Tampa. The craft brewery’s new spot will feature a bar, dining space, outdoor seating and in-house food service. Until its new location opens this year, patrons can enjoy Late Start at its current location inside of Pour House. Photo via Credit: Photo via Late Start Brewing / Facebook
Crumbl Cookies 1902-A S Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa With multiple locations in surrounding areas, it’s about time that Crumbl Cookies comes to Tampa. Known for its rotating menu of unique and decadent cookie flavors, this week includes s’mores and walnut fudge brownie, alongside classic menu favorites like milk chocolate chip. Cookies not enough for you? Crumbl serves ice cream as well. Photo via Photo via Crumbl Cookies/Facebook Credit: Crumbl Cookies / Facebook
Ology Brewing Co. 6401 N Florida Ave., Tampa This year, Tallahassee-based brewery, Ology Brewing Co., will join the growing number of boozy joints in Seminole Heights. Taking over Angry Chair Brewing’s old location, Ology is known for its expansive menu from hazy IPAs to imperial stouts with innovative flavor notes and catchy titles. Photo via Photo via Ology Brewing Company/Facebook Credit: Photo via ologybrewingco/Facebook
Lord Hobo Brewing Co. 2304 N Florida Ave., Tampa Opening its first location outside of its homebase in Boston, Lord Hobo Brewing Co. will also take part in Seminole Heights’ brewing boom. Permitting is still up in the air, so it’ll be awhile until its doors open complete with outdoor biergarten, a kid-friendly recreation area, an in-house kitchen and a rooftop bar. Photo via Photo via Lord Hobo Brewing Company/Facebook
Good Night John Boy 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg For those craving ‘70s nostalgia, Good Night John Boy has answered your prayers. The 4,000-square-foot ‘70s themed nightclub will take over Ringside Cafe in downtown St. Pete but has not announced an opening date. While sticking to the era’s classic hits like ABBA and Bee Gees, Good Night John Boy will also play modern music reminiscent of the period like Silk Sonic and Dua Lipa. Photo via Good Night John Boy/Facebook
Halelife Bistro 2460 5th Ave. S, St. Petersburg As the brainchild of the minds behind HaleLife Bakery, HaleLife Bistro boasts a sit-down experience free of dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. Planning to open this summer in a 3,200 square-foot space in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District, the bistro will seat up to 60 patrons and carry its beloved bakery classics on premises. Rendering by AIC Collaborative Inc. Credit: Rendering by AIC Collaborative Inc.
Pacific Counter 160 W Tyler St., Tampa Award-winner for Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay’s “Best Poke Bowls”, Pacific Counter, is coming to Tampa. The long awaited third location of the St. Pete-based poke bowl and hotdog joint will be located in the Modera Apartment building in downtown and plans to open this summer. As per usual, the spot will allow patrons to create their own bowls, sushi burritos and hotdog combos. Photo via Photo via Pacific Counter/Facebook Credit: PacificCounter/Facebook
Peach Cobbler Factory 15241 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa With its first Florida location opening in Tampa, Bay Area a-la-mode lovers will get the first taste of what Peach Cobbler Factory has to offer. With an assortment of cobblers, cinnamon rolls and banana puddings topped with ice cream and syrups, this decadent dessert spot plans to open this summer. Photo via Photo via @thepeachcobblerfactory/Instagram
Good Intentions 1900 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg In the past, it’s been difficult to find upscale, evening dining options for plant-based eaters. Good Intentions is the next spot to prove this notion wrong. In collaboration with other Bay Area vegan spots like Black Radish Grocer, Golden Dinosaurs Deli and Nah Dogs, Good Intentions plans to open this summer in St. Pete’s Grand Central District. Photo via Good Intentions/Instagram
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Predalina 1011 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa Predalina, the next project coming from the Tampa-based hospitality group behind Oxford Exchange and The Library, will be on the first floor of Water Street’s Cora building . Expected to open in the coming months, Predalina will serve upscale Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and fresh seafood. Photo via Strategic Property Partners Credit: c/o Strategic Property Partners
Wulfhaven Brewing Co. 10828 Perez Dr., Tampa As the Carrollwood region’s first microbrewery, Wulfhaven promises a tap list with juicy and bitter IPAs and pale ales as well as other boozy options like wine and seltzers. The family-owned brewery will have a patio for your pups and will allow kids to hang around until 8:30. While there won’t be a kitchen onsight, Wulfhaven expects to host food trucks regularly. Photo via @wulfavenbrewing/Instagram
Raising Cane’s 2525 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater With a Raising Cane’s coming to Clearwater, the Chick-fil-A across the street from the chain’s new spot is expected to have some competition. Known for its chicken tender baskets, Texas toast and signature Cane’s dipping sauce,it is unclear when the highly anticipated, Louisiana-based chicken spot is expected to open. Photo via @raisingcanes/Twitter
Central Park Food Hall 551 Central Ave., St Petersburg For those wanting to skip out on cross-bridge traffic going to Armature Works, an upscale food hall is coming to downtown St. Pete. Hoping to host 11 concepts, Central Park Food Hall will also feature a rooftop bar, a dining space, private dining and event spaces. Although the opening date is unclear, Central Park hopes to open by the end of 2022. Photo via Central Park St. Pete/Website
Zoie’s 2245 Central Ave., St. Petersburg Joining the growing number of LGBTQ+ friendly restaurants in St. Pete, Zoie’s bar and restaurant is the next to hit the Grand Central District. Working to turn the former AC and heating shop into an inclusive space for all, Zoie’s plans to host a wide assortment of entertainment like sing-alongs and drag shows. Though not open yet, the spot hopes to open before St. Pete’s pride celebration this month. Photo via Zoie’s/Facebook
Trellis Brewpub 1910 E 7th Ave., Ybor City When one Fermented Reality Biergarten closes in Sparkman Wharf, a Trellis Brewpub opens in Ybor City. Expected to open later this month, Trellis will be a beer-driven restaurant that will serve upscale American fare and, of course, an extensive collection of local and imported beers.The new space also anticipates seating up to 100 patrons. Photo via @trellisbrewpub/Instagram
La Setima Club 1724 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa From the people behind Jug & Bottle, another spot for natural wines and craft beers is coming to Seminole Heights. Approved by the Barrio Latino Commision, the new bar, La Setima, will restore a historic storefront where restaurants and pool halls previously stood. Although the opening is unclear, the bar’s buildout is currently in progress. Photo via @lasetimaclub/Instagram
Union New American 1111 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa Another one from the Forbici and Boulon Brasserie crew, Union New American is a two-story event and dining space coming to Westshore City Center. The nearly 10,000 square-foot space will host lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with dishes inspired from cuisines all over the world and is expected to open later this year. Photo Franklin Street
Bamboozle 7107 N Florida Ave.,Tampa After 14 years at its flagship location in downtown Tampa, health-focused Vietnamese restaurant Bamboozle will be moving to Seminole Heights. Known for its pho, spring rolls and vegetarian friendly menu, the new location will be right next to classic ice cream spot Bo’s and will offer ample parking for its patrons. Photo via @eatbamboozle/Instagram Credit: Bamboozle / Facebook