Pacific Counter Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Fast-casual concept Pacific Counter to open second St. Pete brick and mortar this month

The local chain is known for its customizable poke bowls, Spam musubi, pineapple ice cream and more.

by Kyla Fields January 17, 2025August 5, 2025

The local chain is known for its customizable poke bowls, Spam musubi, pineapple ice cream and more.

Willa’s celebrates its third birthday, Dunedin’s Taco Baby says goodbye, plus more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, meaty sausage parties, Dave Portnoy’s pizza tour of Tampa Bay and more grand openings.

by Kyla Fields March 8, 2024July 22, 2025

Popular poke spot Pacific Counter opens fifth local location in downtown Tampa

It dishes out Spam musubi, boba teas, and Dole whip, too.

by Kyla Fields March 8, 2024July 20, 2025

Poke concept Pacific Counter will soon open its first Tampa location

The new poke spot is slated to open sometime next month.

by Kyla Fields February 22, 2023January 17, 2025

St. Pete poke bowl favorite Pacific Counter is opening in downtown Tampa this summer

The third location, currently in design stages, is set to open this summer.

by Sofía García Vargas January 28, 2022June 28, 2025

BarrieHaus opening in Ybor, King of the Coop expands to Wesley Chapel and more local foodie news

Oh, and we say goodbye to Le Boudoir Restaurant in Tampa.

by Jenna Rimensnyder December 9, 2019April 22, 2025

St. Pete poké spot Pacific Counter is opening a second location

Pile on the poke, Tampa Bay.

by Jenna Rimensnyder December 5, 2019April 15, 2025

Over 50 local restaurants are offering prix fixe deals in this year’s Tampa Bay Restaurant Week

Let the planning begin!

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 12, 2019June 16, 2025

20 delectable shots of 600 Block newbie Pacific Counter in St. Petersburg

by CL Staff November 20, 2018

St. Petersburg’s Pacific Counter offers fresh, affordable sushi-inspired eats in a sleek setting

Roll (or bowl) with it.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 20, 2018January 17, 2025