The most-anticipated new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay this spring
By CL Staff
From viral food joints to local breweries, Tampa Bay has a lot to look forward to this Spring. Here are a few heavily-hyped spots about to open in the coming months.
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1500 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater Clearwater gets a new bar and grill in the coming weeks. The 3 Bs stand for bourbon, beers and burgers, as this new restaurant is set to deliver all of the American comfort classics, as well as a wide range of booze. An official grand opening date has yet to be determined.
1663 1st Ave. S. St. Petersburg Looks like St. Pete's very first cat cafe is set to soft open! The concept is shooting for sometime in March, but hasn't nailed down a date as of yet. Don’t worry though, the catfe has been actively updating its social media with information. Soon enough, you’ll be drinking coffee while kitties stare at you.
125 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland More craft brews for foodies are coming. Dissent owner Chris Price is in the process of opening a second location in downtown Lakeland, less than a mile away from a new food hall The Joinery.
1246 Central Ave., St. Petersburg St. Pete’s German Knödle was the only local joint on Yelp’s America’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020 list. After less than a year of business, the concept boasts 5 out of 5 stars with 95 reviews, most of which gush over the friendliness of the owner and the excitement of their dishes ranging from the jagerschnitzel to the vegan curry "sausage" plates. A second location is opening within the forthcoming Hall on Central food hall just a five-minute walk away.
615 Channelside Dr., Tampa A new Mexican restaurant is set to take over the former Hooters space at Sparkman Wharf this spring. Expect Mexican provisions with global inspirations alongside sips like tequila flights, specialty cocktails, and margaritas.
