The 20 hottest new Tampa Bay bars and restaurants to open so far in 2023

Bouzy

1640 W Snow Ave., Tampa (813) 550-2560
Bouzy, a new cocktail and champagne bar in Hyde Park, features a main dining room, bar and a champagne cellar with over 200 wine selections. The concept comes from ambitious group Cru Hospitality Group and Tampa native Chef Erich Bach runs the kitchen, whipping up small plates and tasting boards inspired by French, European and Asian influences.
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Union New American

1111 N Westshore Blvd. Annex B, Tampa, (813) 768-9989
Union New American, the new two-story concept from Tampa-based restaurant group Next Level Brands, centers its dishes around an American white oak fire hearth, and spans 10,000-square-feet. The main floor features a huge dining area and bar, with a lounge and terrace on the second floor. The kitchen is led by Chef Adam Polisei, who led concepts like Ocean Prime and Mitchell’s Fish Market. Some menu highlights guests can expect are sushi, smoked eggplant enchiladas and yellowfin tuna tartare.
Photo via Next Level Brands

Pete’s Ybor

1804 E 4th Ave., Ybor City,(813) 392-1005
From the minds behind Pete’s Bagels, Pete’s Ybor is a new breakfast and bagel joint, featuring five all-day bagel options, as well as yogurts and granola. Besides breakfast, fig and brie sandwiches are also up for grabs. There's also a nice selection of local beer and wine, and a patio that offers free wifi perfect for working and social gathering.
Photo via Pete’s General/Facebook

Barbouni

2701 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Barbouni is a new raw bar and “modern ouzeri” from the folks at Baba, that features conservas, which is known as canned seafood in European countries and is served with bread or crackers. There’s an intimate raw bar that allows guests to watch their fresh oysters being shucked, but the main thing here is conservas, including mackerel, sardines, smoked mussels and razor clams.
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Boulon Brasserie

1001 Water St., Tampa ,(813) 768-9988
Also from Next Level Brands, Boulon Brasserie is all about fine dining, featuring a French-style menu with a cafe and full-service bar. Guests can expect a spread of seafood and steak options whipped up by Chef Habteab “Hab” Hamde who was the executive chef at Bern’s Steak House. The layout includes two outdoor patios, a 7,000 square-foot dining room, sleek decor and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photo via Boulon Brasserie & Bakery/Facebook

Sea Grapes Eatery & Wine Lounge

6390 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, (727) 500-0052
Nestled right by the beach, Sea Grapes Eatery & Wine Lounge ditches typical beach fare for an elevated menu, featuring a fusion of Latin, Caribbean and South Florida flavors. Expect high-end dishes like beef carpaccio, paella, and guava-chipotle pork belly. The spot was transformed from a wine lounge to a full service restaurant under the guidance of Chef Alex Rodriguez. The drink menu features boozy options like margaritas, mojitos, and martinis.
Photo via Sea Grapes Eatery/Facebook

Florida Avenue Brewing Co

4315 N Florida Ave., Tampa. (813) 358-2927
Florida Avenue Brewing Co makes its return to Seminole Heights with a 3000-square-foot space that features a five-barrel brewing system, 16 taps and a large shaded patio. Beer bites on the menu include chicken wings, cheese curds and cheesesteaks.
Photo via Ray Roa

The Rollin' Mullet

6401 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa ,813) 245-5465
The Rollin' Mullet bar is unique in the sense that the beer is literally poured from a 1971 Airstream trailer. The menu features gourmet hot dogs, burgers, cheesesteaks, quesadillas and more. The spot also has ample amount of outdoor seating making it perfect for kids and dogs.
Photo via The Rollin’ Mullet/Facebook

Cane & Barrel

110 2nd St. N, St. Petersburg,(727) 610-5427
Soak up the views of downtown St. Pete at Cane & Barrel, a new Cuban-inspired rooftop bar located on the 8th floor of the Ascent St. Pete apartments. The spot features two bars, one on the inside and another on the terrace and will serve up Cuban-inspired cocktails with Rum as the star.
Photo via Cane & Barrel/Facebook

The Pearl

823 Water St., C100, Tampa,(813) 709-7776
The Pearl, a new high end gastropub from the owners of well-known chain Ocean Prime, includes a tavern and oyster room with a menu revolving around shareable plates and seasonal oysters. The drink menu consists of handcrafted cocktails, wine and a variety of ales, lagers and stouts. In addition to the lunch and dinner menu, brunch is also offered on the weekends with menu items like pork cheek hash, and chicken and waffles. Guests can dine inside or outside on the patio that faces Amalie Arena.
Photo via The Pearl Water Street/Facebook

Small Giant

1051 Water St., Tampa, (813) 921-0571
Small Giant is a new casual bar and restaurant from the folks at Cru Hospitality. Featuring a large dining room with a full bar of brown spirit-focused cocktails and and a tavern-style menu, the spot is the first to bring Columbus-style pizza to the Bay.
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Coasis

7701 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa 813-551-0791
Coasis is a hybrid restaurant from popular Tampa chef Melissa Gardne. Hence the name, the dining concept shares a building with a salon, and as you can see, the decor is an entire vibe. But besides the Instagramable space, Coasis features crafted cocktails from the bar and a diverse menu with everything from oysters, lamb chops, and shrimp ceviche.
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Torchy’s Tacos

2314 Tyrone Blvd. N, St. Petersburg ,(727) 308-3332
Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos boasts “damn good tacos” by serving up five different proteins, as well as Beyond meat options for the vegetarians. Because booze and taco go hand in hand, the Tex-Mex chain also offers to-go margaritas, sangrias, beer and more.
Photo via Kyla Fields

Detroit Wing Co.

5006 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, (813) 738-6550
Michigan-based wing chain Detroit Wing Co. made its way to the Bay last February, with 20 different sauces and six variations of dry rub. Apart from the wings the spot has various types of mac ‘n cheese, cornbread bites, and poutine. Guests can wait for their wings in a small room with a giant TV monitor and no tables, or order in advance for quick a pick-up.
Photo via Detroit Wing Co./Facebook

Raising Cane's

2525 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,(727) 431-1408
Popular Louisiana-based chicken tender chain, Raising Canes made its Bay debut this year serving up crinkle fries, chicken sandwiches, and of course, tenders. The spot also has coleslaw and Texas toast for sides and don't forget the Cane's dipping sauce for your tenders.
Photo via Raising Caines/Facebook

511 Franklin

513 N Franklin St, Tampa (813) 374-1241
511 Franklin is not for college bros, the new downtown cocktail bar and lounge is strictly 23 and up, and features a wide variety of beer, wine and crafted cocktails. Look out for the quirky drink names like "Assless Chaps & Bathroom Zaps" and mezcal-focused "Tattooed Hot Moms." The bar also has light bites, like charcuterie boards, and a $7 bag of peanuts.
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Slice of Gulfport

1414 58th St. S, Gulfport, (727) 329-8697
Grab a 10, 12, or 14-inch pie at Slice of Gulfport, a new family-run casual pizzeria. Besides pizza, guests can expect salads, calzones, pizza bagels and meatball subs on the menu. All the sauce and dough is made and tossed in house and the cheese is imported from Wisconsin.
Photo via Slice of Gulfport/Facebook

Trophy Fish

5901 N Florida Ave., Tampa,(813) 402-2203
Popular St. Pete seafood hotspot Trophy Fish recently debuted a new 2,000 square-foot location in Seminole Heights, adjacent to Mandarin Heights.The menu is centered around fresh seafood, and includes highlights like a seafood boil for two, grouper sandwiches and smoked shrimp. There’s also an award-winning cocktail menu, as well beer and wine.
Photo via Trophy Fish/Facebook

Wagamama

1050 Water St., Tampa(813) 429-9242
Wagamama is a Japanese ramen bar with an Asian fusion focus. The U.K.-based chain boasts a "wok to table" atmosphere with a variety of ramen, noodle and rice bowl dishes like shrimp yaki soba noodles, chicken teriyaki rice bowls, and duck massaman curry. The drink menu is loaded with fresh-squeezed juices, sake and a Thai chili margarita. The 4,200-square-foot spot has an outdoor patio, and large dining room where guests can choose to sit at intimate booths or communal tables.
Photo via Wagamama/Facebook

Peach Cobbler Factory

5003 E Fowler Ave., Suite A, Tampa, (813) 442-4314
The TikTok viral sensation Peach Cobbler Factory landed in Tampa earlier this year with a menu full of sweet treats. As you can guess, highlights include a dozen different cobbler flavors, cookies, milkshakes, cinnamon rolls and 12 different banana puddings. If the options are too hard to choose from, the spot offers a dessert flight, where guests can choose four different cobs.
Photo via Peach Cobbler Factory Tampa/Facebook