restaurants in Ybor City Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

An exterior corner view of The Bricks in Ybor City under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The two-story historic red brick building features large windows at street level, red awnings, and American flags mounted above the entrance. The restaurant sits at a quiet intersection with white crosswalks, power lines overhead, and a row of historic buildings and palm trees extending down the sunlit street.

New owner of The Bricks in Ybor City shares plans for the restaurant and venue’s future

Joshua Pardue’s firm acquired the building and business last January.

by Ray Roa March 21, 2026March 23, 2026

After buying the property in January, the new owner of The Bricks has shared plans to keep the Ybor City staple open and invest in updating the concept. As previously reported by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, records from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector show that the deed for the property at 1327 E 7th Ave. […]

A wide-angle street view of a two-story historic red brick building on a corner, identified by a black sign as "THE BRICKS." The sidewalk in front features a yellow fire hydrant and two bright orange diamond-shaped construction signs that read "ROAD WORK AHEAD" and "ROAD CLOSED AHEAD." The scene is captured on a clear day with a blue sky and tall palm trees visible further down the street.

Property that’s home to Ybor City restaurant The Bricks has been sold

Plans for the restaurant are still unclear after the property transferred ownership in January.

by Ray Roa February 1, 2026February 9, 2026

A modern restaurant interior with a long marble bar lined with dark upholstered stools, neatly set dining tables, and large windows letting in natural light. Shelves of liquor bottles line the back bar, with contemporary lighting and artwork throughout the space.

Mise en Place’s new Ybor City location is now open

A ribbon-cutting is set for Friday, Jan. 9.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Retro House reopens in Ybor City with full coffee menu and brand new dining room

The cafe and restaurant is known for its Cantonese dishes and specialty coffee.

by Kyla Fields April 8, 2025August 2, 2025

The Barterhouse, Ybor City’s newest bar and restaurant, will open next weekend

Serving up an elevated, yet cozy, hideaway in Ybor.

by Jenna Rimensnyder November 2, 2019November 25, 2025