Over 20 Tampa Bay restaurants ranked among Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida 2023' list

Florida has plenty of great places to eat, and according to Yelpers, some of the best spots are here in Tampa Bay.

Today, the online review site released their annual list of the "Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida."

Surprisingly, no local restaurants cracked the top 10. But Tampa Bay restos are still all over this list, with about 20% of Yelp's highest ranked restaurants calling the Tampa Bay area home.

Yelp says it landed on its final list using "a number of factors," including "the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of January 9, 2023."

So with that said, here are all the local restaurants that made the cut (along with their rankings):

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20. Rice & Spice

11625 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, (813) 475-6955
"The food at Rice and Spice is truly outstanding. I had the pleasure of trying the off-menu Tokio Showdown roll, which was absolutely delicious. The roll was bursting with flavor and had the perfect balance of textures. But what really made the roll stand out was the paired sauce, which was simply divine." - Jerimy B.

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22. Fork & Hen

2801 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, (941) 960-1212
"A 5 Star experience. The Spicy Parmesan wings, were the Best wings I have ever had. Love the chicken & waffles. We want to walk thru the menu & try it all. This is the kind of place, which everything is fantastic. We will return soon." - Steve L.

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25. Mazzaro's Italian Market

2909 22nd Ave N, Saint Petersburg, (727) 321-2400
"This location was quite the treat! It's a market, deli, and bakery all in one. It feels like something you'd experience in New York not a place like St. Pete." - Gary F.

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30. OLIVIA

3601 W Swann Ave, Tampa, (813) 328-8866
"Amazing experience. We went there for our anniversary and we made a great choice. The food was amazing and the prices were great. When the bill came it was half the price I expected for the quality of food and service. High end restaurant without high end prices." - James C.

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35. Uptown Eats

689 Dr Mlk Jr St N, Ste D, St. Petersburg, (727) 810-3287
"I can see why people rate this restaurant 5 stars. It's just that good. The most delicious eggs I've ever eaten. Not sure why. Cooked to perfection. Seasoned with a very different seasoning that was outstanding. Fresh made country sausage. I must admit I'm not a biscuit lover, but wtf. Can't wait to go again." - Mark K.