Don't get us wrong, kid's love Chuck E. Cheese, aka a child casino that sells pizza and beer. But you can't eat…

Your favorite tequila battle is back! Join Creative Loafing for a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by more than a dozen…

From surf-and-turf to pizza and beer, Clearwater has an extensive offering of unique restaurants. Pair your beach day with a meal at…

Falling between breakfast and whenever they kick you out, brunch is that beautiful boozy meal best enjoyed on lazy weekends. Whether it…

Tampa Bay may not be known for pizza, but that's starting to change. Recently, the area was ranked among the top pizza…

Sometimes the best street tacos require a bit of a scavenger hunt. Throughout this list you'll find plenty of hole-in-the-wall spots with…

Tampa Bay is a melting pot of cuisines and flavors from all around the world, but you don't have to be a…

The suburbs of Hillsborough County hold a lot more than fast-food chains and never-ending real estate construction. Whether you're searching for a…

Pasco County is blowin' up. The area has experienced an insane amount of growth over the last decade, with a 21% spike…

Square-footage is not an issue with these Tampa Bay institutions. In fact, being small is part of the charm. Here are a…

Live every day like it's Taco Tuesday during Tampa Bay Taco Week, with ten straight days of exclusive dine-in and takeout specials.…

Rooftop views, ocean views, skyline views, Tampa Bay restaurants and bars really do have some top-notch patios. Here you'll fine some of…

It's spring break, and with a house full of guests, feeding everyone can be tough. However, Tampa Bay has something for everyone.…

It's easy to see why Tampa Bay's women-owned restaurants are making a huge mark on an otherwise male-dominated history.  Since March is…

Tampa Bay has plenty of great tiki huts, waterfront bars, and fish shacks, but not all of them are directly on the…

The vibe shift was evident this weekend at Brunched 2022. Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's annual celebration of the day's best meal went…

A few of Tampa Bay's essential brunch spots joined forces to celebrate the best meal between breakfast and lunch. On Saturday,  Feb.…

From Chicago-style glizzies, to new karaoke bars and tasting rooms, Tampa Bay has a lot to look forward to this spring. Here…

Look, we've already told you our picks for Tampa Bay's top 50 restaurants, but sometimes it helps to have  another perspective. Here are…

Forget "peak hours," most of these Tampa Bay hot spots always have a wait, and it's understandable,  they're all really great. From…

Saturdays are for brunch, and Creative Loafing has an absolutely irresistible invitation for you: a unique opportunity to sample unlimited brunch bites…

As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest to find the perfect place to bring your significant other begins, and the deadline to make…

Tampa Bay restaurants get plenty of local and national accolades. But any thorough examination of our dining scene isn't complete without recognizing…

With expansive sprawl, comes near never-ending strip malls, and Tampa Bay has quite a few.  And while standalone restaurants often get a…

The Florida State Fair is nearly two weeks away and the highly-anticipated menu has officially debuted. Outside of the trademark deep-fried Oreos…

From speakeasies where a password is always required, to laundromats that are actually great watering holes, and no-frills lounges that are way…

[image-4] Busch Gardens brought Big Easy cuisine and entertainment to Tampa a little early with Mardi Gras. But the beads and bites…

[image-51] In spite of the last two years taking so many beloved restaurants away, some local chefs and restaurateurs have found ways…

The past two years have been incredibly tough for local restaurants and bars, and while many have survived, adapted, or even completely…

Well, 2021 was a great year for new eats in Tampa Bay, and it looks like 2022 might top it.  From more…