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25 essential restaurants in downtown Tampa everyone should've tried by now

By CL Staff on Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 6:59 pm

With a flurry of new eateries and trendy hot spots, downtown Tampa is quickly becoming one of the area's best foodie zones. Over the past 12 months, downtown Tampa has become a buffet of new and classic restaurants, from 80s-themed bars, to local fish shacks favorites, to high-end elevated fare. Here are a handful of restaurants worth getting to know in the downtown area.

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Hattricks

107 S Franklin St, Tampa, 813-225-4288
Hopefully the food isn’t as bad as the Lightning‘s performances in the playoffs, but if you decide to go make sure to say hey to Larry the bar manager. Their shake and bake wings are also worth a try.

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Si-Am Thai

713 N Franklin St, Tampa, 813-229-9710
If you just got done watching an event at the Tampa Theatre, Si-Am is right there to satisfy all of your Thai food cravings. The menu features many different dishes, including an extensive list of stir fries.

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Hooch and Hive

1001 W Cass St, Tampa, 813-251-1234
If the frozen brambles and $3 wings don’t entice you, the live music might. Despite it being a bar and live music venue, they still have some vegetarian options on the menu.

Photo via Brian Mahar

Anchor Bar

514 N Franklin St, Tampa, 813-223-6050
While their menu may only have standard bar fare, they are known for their dry rub jerk wings. In addition to the traditional appetizers served, they also have homemade chips and chili.

Photo via Anchor Bar/https://www.anchorbartampa.com/