Tampa Bay's best restaurants, food and drink of 2023, according to our readers

There's a lot to love about Tampa Bay's dining scene, but not everything can be "the best."

After weeks of polling and nearly a million votes, Creative Loafing readers let us know what they love most about Tampa Bay eats, and now, the results are finally in.

What follows are the best Tampa Bay restaurants, bars, chefs, bartenders, and more of 2023, according to you and your neighbors.
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Best Acai Bowl	
SOHO Juice Co.
Finalists:	Grain and Berry, Raining Berries
Photo via SOHO Juice Co.

Best Acai Bowl

SOHO Juice Co.
Finalists: Grain and Berry, Raining Berries
Best All-Around Restaurant
Red Mesa Restaurant
Finalists: Olivia, Rocca
Photo via Red Mesa

Best All-Around Restaurant

Red Mesa Restaurant
Finalists: Olivia, Rocca
Best Asian Restaurant
Yummy House China Bistro
Finalists: Hawkers Asian Street Food, Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen
Photo via Yummy House China Bistro

Best Asian Restaurant

Yummy House China Bistro
Finalists: Hawkers Asian Street Food, Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen
Best Bagels
St. Pete Bagel Co.
Finalists: Pete’s Bagels and General Store, Clearwater Bagels
Photo via St. Pete Bagel Co.

Best Bagels

St. Pete Bagel Co.
Finalists: Pete’s Bagels and General Store, Clearwater Bagels
Best Bakery (Bread)
Mazzaro's Italian Market
Finalists: La Segunda Bakery, Alessi Bakery
Photo via Mazzaro's Italian Market/Yelp

Best Bakery (Bread)

Mazzaro's Italian Market
Finalists: La Segunda Bakery, Alessi Bakery

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