The 25 Black-owned restaurants in Tampa Bay everyone should know about
There's plenty of praise to pass around when it comes to Tampa Bay's restaurants. But any examination of our local dining scene isn't complete without recognizing our rich history and tradition of Black-owned bars and restaurants in the region. Since February is Black History month, here are some incredible spots you should check out.
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3917 N Tampa St., Tampa
A one-stop shop for burgers, Thee Burger Spot is known for having the best burgers in Tampa. Owned by husband and wife duo Joe and Tivona Hill, the neighborhood fave is known for whipping up unique burgers like the pizza burger, which is a quarter pound patty with pizza sauce, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, white American cheese on grilled Texas toast.
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2705 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa
Whether you like soul food or seafood, Ladies of the Sea & Soulfood has a variety of options for both. The spot has been open for over 25 years and serves classics like conch, snow crab trays, jerk chicken, shila (a traditional rice dish originating from Georgia) plus fried fish and shrimp.
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1821 E 7th Ave and 9024 W Hillsborough Ave., Town 'N' Country
At Yuppi's two locations—and especially at its Ybor City counter on 7th Avenue—Executive Chef Kyle Luke is known for whipping up the infamous “Yuppi Wings,” with a sauce that is sweet, savory, and tangy (definitely squeeze the lime on it). The half and half special is great for newcomers because it features a little bit of everything, two proteins, and two sides. Choose between fish, shrimp and the Yuppi pattie, which is actually a plant-based burger.
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5110 N 40th St., Tampa
Located near the intersection of Hillsborough and 40th Street, The Outside Kitchen has a menu packed with flavor. Make sure you get there early because the kitchen is known for selling out quickly. The rotating menu includes glazed lamb chops, jerk crab cakes, shrimp and grits, bang bang pasta and rasta pasta
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901 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg
Enjoy a taste of Louisiana at Chief’s Creole Cafe, a St. Pete staple owned by Elihu and Carolyn Brayboy. The menu highlights vegan and non-vegan options like spicy jambalaya and popular gumbo (packed with chicken, shrimp, crab and crawfish) and plant-based versions of its gumbo.
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