Highest-rated Restaurants in Tampa by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Tampa by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tampa, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Hole In One Donut

- Rating: 4.8/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14406 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#29. K-Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11840 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Korean
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#28. Moon Frog Arepas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 412 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
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#27. Healthy N Fresh Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3648 Henderson Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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#26. Mangomix

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 6804 North Armenia Ave. Ste 6 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. The Ravioli Company

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5130 South Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Salad
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#24. Viet Haus Taste of Saigon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1000 West Waters Ave. Unit 6 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#23. The Liberty Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 6918 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#22. Danny's Coffee & Friends

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6800 North Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 188 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Craft Kafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 442 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. La Semilla Bakery Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4429 Gunn Hwy Ste B Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Empanadas, Sandwiches
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#19. CoffeeMe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1457 West Busch Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Cousin Vinny's Sandwich

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1331 West Cass St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#17. Poke Paradise

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4644 West Gandy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Hawaiian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#16. Gulf Coast Sourdough & Wild Yeast Breads

- Rating: 4.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6703 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#15. 10&10 Enoteca

- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2223 North Westshore Blvd. B217 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Specialty Food, Tapas/Small Plates
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#14. Sal's Bodega Charcuterie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Sandwiches
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#13. Ice Spice Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 20304 Trout Creek Drive Ste 101 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Mighty Fine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1018 East Cass St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Mickey's Subs

- Rating: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 5230 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#10. Sandrita's Latin Eatery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1412 West Waters Ave. Ste 105 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Cuban, Coffee & Tea, Colombian
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#9. Chicago Paulies

- Rating: 4.9/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 North Howard Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Burgers
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#8. Pure Kitchen Organic Vegan

- Rating: 4.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3214 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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#7. Ranchero Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4901 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#6. Royal Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5011 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Salad
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#5. The Mediterranean Chickpea

- Rating: 4.9/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3217 South Macdill Ave. Ste C Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
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#4. Galata Food Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 East Fletcher Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Grocery, Breakfast & Brunch, Halal
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#3. Luis's Garden Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4502 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: American, Greek
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#2. Black Radish Grocer

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2923 North 12th St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Grocery
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#1. DRNK Coffee + Tea and QWENCH Juice Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5240 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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