The 25 hottest new restaurants in Tampa Bay right now, according to Yelp

Sweet Krunch- Bradenton

4.5 out 5 stars, 23 reviews
5605 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton
”I ordered Bulgogi (main dish) it is made ribeye beef stirfried with onions and mushrooms, and serve with the choice of steamed or fried rice. I chose fried rice. It is excellent.! Food piping, hot and loaded with flavor! I also tried passion fruit tea with passion fruit pop in it! Wow! Everything is so delicious! Service was very friendly, and answered my questions as well! I will be sure to come back again, and try something new! I highly recommend Sweet Krunch!” - Dori S.
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Florida Cracker Fish Company

3.5 out 5 stars, 47 reviews
7604 Ehrlich Rd., Tampa
”Good food and great service! I had the grouper sandwich, fries and grit bread. Decent portion served grilled or fried. They have several different sauces which were all very tasty. Cute decor which reminded me of some favorite beach locations. hey even have a gift shop with t-shirts. Good quality, but thought the pricing was out of line given the common entrees. Worth a visit at least.” - David D.
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Hales BlackBrick

4 out 5 stars, 47 reviews
4812 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
"Most delicious food and amazing atmosphere! Servers we're friendly and helpful. The food was unique but yet comfort-food feel all at the same time! Family owned and you can tell that a lot of love was poured into this place. Different flavors of food added depth to the palet, and literally everything I ordered was mouth-watering delicious! Will definitely be going back and giving them more business! Thanks for adding this gem to Tampa Hales family!” - Stephanie M.
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Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet -Brandon

3.5 out 5 stars, 31 reviews
1528 W Brandon Blvd., Tampa
”I'm going all in on this one. We hit Umi for lunch. It's a buffet and the value and selection hit the spot for me. True, the offerings weren't piping hot and labels were missing, but those sushi rolls!!! And sashimi!!! And exotic dishes.. lamb soup. Some kind of green seaweed dish I didn't like but liked trying. Individual ice cream desserts. Flans. Jellies. Friendly server!” - Nick S.
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Zoie’s

3.5 out 5 stars, 25 reviews
2245 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
”First off, the restaurant is adorable!! Love the color palette and design. There was plenty of outdoor seating under umbrellas and it was a perfect day, so we opted for eating outside. Our servers Dominic and Spencer were so kind and fun!! They made us feel right at home and had great recommendations. We started with Bloody Mary's that were EXCELLENT, and came with all the works! Then we ordered the Chicken & Waffles, Biscuits & Gravy, and the Cajun Eggs Benedict with sausage and bacon. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. It was so good I was blown away, especially the chicken!! The owner Jeff even came to the table and personally thanked us for coming.” - Alex C.
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Alaturka Mediterranean Grill & Bakery

5 out 5 stars, 23 reviews
36055 US-19, Palm Harbor
”I've been twice and both times super legit. Everything from the ambience, to front of the house to more importantly, the food like the baba ganoush, the grilled chicken shish kebabs and/ or shrimp kebabs are all amazing. My husband loved their Chicken Shawarma. So delicious! And any of their dips, salads entrees or desserts (like the Knufeh with all its crispy, warm cheese, rose water simple syrup & pistachios perfection along with Turkish tea) are amazing!” - Bridget B.
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The Mustard Seed Deli & Charcuterie Market

5 out 5 stars, 24 reviews
1532 Land O' Lakes Blvd Ste H, Lutz
” The staff was very friendly from the start, inside has a lot of different items to purchase for gifts and to take home. Deli meats, great cheeses and much more! The prices were reasonable considering you can tell everything was fresh! The chicken parm sandwich was great. It had a pesto smeared on one layer that really made the sandwich pop. The grandma's potato salad was good too, different than a typical potato but in a good way!” - Michelle S.
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SeaGlass Tavern

3.5 out 5 stars, 17 reviews
11935 Sheldon Rd., Tampa
” New spot in Westchase, solid crew and management who are committed to offering a great experience. Wild mushroom salad and filet were prepared perfectly, had a glass of Meiomi pinot noir, and really enjoyed. I love local businesses and will be back to support this one. Also, beautiful remodel job inside!” - Dave C.
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Pho Bowl New Port Richey

5 out 5 stars, 17 reviews
5250 Green Key Rd., New Port Richey
”The ladies working the counter and bringing out the dishes were great and very friendly! I'm guessing one of them might have been an owner. She was so nice and really seemed to be happy we liked our food! My absolute favorite part of Pho Bowl is how they have a bar up by the counter where you can go add extras to your dish. They have lime, bean sprouts, and basil along with other items available. What?!?! I usually have to beg and pay extra to get additional Basil and bean sprouts. I love that they provide it for you to add!!” - Heather B.
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Aussie Grill

4 out 5 stars, 17 reviews
14777 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
”Great experience always at Aussie Grill. Bold delicious flavors and in a class of their own. AG redefines what fast food can be. This place is run by chefs and it shows. Clean dining area with a hand washing sink for the customers in the dining room even. Nice touch” - Christian H.
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Vine Vegan

5 out 5 stars, 17 reviews
2080 Badlands Dr., Brandon
”I am not vegan but love to try new foods so I decided to give Vine Vegan a try. I ordered the American wrap and Mac n "cheese" for dinner to go. The wrap was packed with ingredients, especially potatoes which I didn't mind. It was a large wrap and was a lot of food considering I wanted to try the Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was good and vaguely tasted like Kraft Mac n cheese so you couldn't tell it was vegan! Overall it was a good experience and I would like to try more!” - Christine N.
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Capital Tacos- Trinity

4 out 5 stars, 15 reviews
10700 SR-54 no. D104, Trinity
”Absolute wonderful new business! The staff operate fast and efficient. The entire restaurant was spotless, to include the restrooms. United States Navy owned and operated business. All veterans are encouraged to sign the flag on the wall. The food was nothing short of amazing! I ordered the Yum Yum Burrito. I was just blown away at how immaculate and professional this place was. Just a complete awesome experience from walking in to leaving. Now I come here at least once a week. Please treat yourself and come check it out!” - Rell L.
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Oaks on 4th

4.5 out 5 stars, 15 reviews
4351 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
”Delicious dinner, great service. The interior is wonderful for a nice dinner but a bit loud. Happy hour is a nice deal for appetizers! The grilled oyster appetizers are amazing! The child's hamburger was well done but we ordered it medium rare. Overall, great food!” - Deborah E.
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Del Taco

4.5 out 5 stars, 15 reviews
5610 Manatee Ave., Bradenton
”Excellent food! It was so nice to learn that a Del Taco was coming to this area. I have only seen them in California, so it's nice to see them around here. The menu is nice and big with burritos, tacos and much more. The prices are fair and the quality is great. Combos come with fries, instead of tortilla chips. I definitely will be back. I think more Del Taco locations are planned for the surrounding area too! Keep it up!!” - Robert W.
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Tada’s Kitchen

5 out 5 stars, 14 reviews
11237 Causeway Blvd., Brandon
”Everything was delicious! The broth was seasoned perfectly. The portions are just the right size and the sandwich was great. The server Kim was so nice and they all checked on us throughout our whole visit. I highly recommend stopping by. It's very clean inside and modern. We enjoyed our visit !” - Jessica G.
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Los Chapos Tacos - Brandon

4.5 out 5 stars, 12 reviews
226 Oakfield Dr., Tampa Bay
”This is their 3rd location and our 1st time at any of the locations. We are soooo happy we came. The atmosphere and customer service was great the food was fantastic. They have refreshing drinks (horchata, passion fruit, lemonade) and coffees. The menu is fabulous. See attached pics of our food. We will definitely be coming back because we wanted to try everything.” - Almitra H.
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Guilty Sea Sports Pub

3.5 out 5 stars, 12 reviews
301 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
”First impression of Guilty Sea was very favorable. Clean, spacious with plenty of bar seating! Menu is a little different than most local bar fare. Loved the Crunchy Shrimp and the Truffle Fries!! Bar staff very attentive and friendly, manager checked in to see how things were going and thanked me for the visit. I will go back!.” - Gary W
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The Drunken Taco

3 out 5 stars, 12 reviews
2832 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport
”Huge margaritas! Great service! First time at this new restaurant. Great decor highlighting many tequilas in beautiful and unique bottles on display. Margaritas are huge and 2 for 1 at happy hour. Got the chips, salsa and Queso (chips not free). Queso and salsa was fresh and excellent. Margaritas were strong and awesome. Our bartender, Russ, was attentive and informative. I ordered the burrito but was full after my 2 for 1 margarita and chips and salsa so took the burrito home. All I all a great evening. I recommend. I'm buying a gift certificate for a friend and we will be back.” - Debbie B.
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JolliMons Island

3 out 5 stars, 12 reviews
301 S Belcher Rd., Clearwater
”Today was our first visit and we met Sarah the bartender/manager and she's great! Great service, yummy drinks and a fun time! The food was awesome as well, the fact they have blue crab is amazing as a former northerner. The whole restaurant is clean, and such a chill vibe.” - Chloe B.
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Sweetgreen

4 out 5 stars, 10 reviews
301 W Palm Ave., Tampa
”Food: excellent fresh ingredients with great taste. They customize on request. And their portions are acceptable. Price point for the food is slightly high but on par with what's happening in Tampa with Inflation. Service: professional staff who seem to take personalized attention of their customers. They don't have tipping! Ambiance: open, clean, kitchen also open. "Chipotle style" with kid and match of ingredients. Their app occasionally has special deals. I really enjoy their shroomami bowl. Their miso sauce is really good and they do a good job with their tofu..” - Nikesh K.
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