The 8 best restaurants, bodegas, and food trucks in Tampa, according to Stacker

Tampa is a food lover’s paradise. We have high-end spots worth the splurge, gorgeous date night destinations, and cheap eats that never disappoint. Stacker, a data-driven news resource, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tampa, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered.

This news first came to our attention via a report by WFLA Tampa Bay. These of course aren’t our personal rankings, but we’re always happy to see a spotlight on some of the best local spots in the region. This diverse array of spots includes restaurants that also cater to those with vegan, and gluten-free preferences.

Here’s the full list:

1. Black Radish Vegan Bodega, 2923 N 12th St
2. Luis’s Garden Grill, 4502 W Hillsborough Ave,
3. Galata Food Market, 1420 East Fletcher Ave
4. Protein Monkey, 10110 Montague St.
5. The Mediterranean Chickpea,  3217 S MacDill Ave SUITE C
6. Moon Frog Arepas, 412 N Florida Ave
7. Pure Kitchen Vegan, 3214 W Kennedy Blvd
8. Ranchero Tacos, 4901 N Florida Ave

Craft Kafe, a gluten-free bistro, was also included in the data pull. They’ve closed their Tampa location; however, they do operate two locations in St. Pete, with a third opening soon in the city’s Skyway Marina District.

Additionally, as of January 7, Kombo Kitchen is no longer operating at 5009 South Macdill Ave. The owners are moving to a new location in Chiefland, though no official address/opening timeline has been revealed.

Other spots that have recently ranked high among area diners on OpenTable and Google Reviews include Flan Factory, Sandrita’s Cuban Deli, and Lilac at The Tampa Edition. Another gem, a French-inspired culinary destination known as Mise En Place, is nearing its 40th anniversary in Tampa.

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