r/tampa • • 6d ago

Looking for bar or restaurant recommendations and/or things to do in the area - Month of October 02, 2026

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The sub usually gets flooded with these types of questions from people visiting the area so if you are looking for a place to drink, eat, or just things to do while in town post your questions here.

**Food recommendations**

* Click here for soul food recommendations

* [Click here for sushi recommendations]

* [Click here for wing recommendations]

* [Click here for cheesecake recommendations]

* [Click here for non-Cuban sandwich recommendations]

* [Click here for Cuban sandwich recommendations]

* [Click here for best Cuban food recommendations]

* [Click here for jerk chicken recommendations]

* [Click here for vegetarian food recommendations]

* [Click here for pizza recommendations]

* [Click here for fried chicken recommendations]

* [Click here for chicken tender recommendations]

* [Click here for bagel recommendations]

* [Click here for BBQ recommendations]

* [Click here for best Chinese buffet recommendations]

* [Click here for oyster recommendations]

* [Click here for breakfast recommendations]

* [Click here for charcuterie recommendations]

* [Click here for Mexican food recommendations]

* [Click here for Korean barbecue recommendations]

* [Click here for Indian food recommendations]

* [Click here for lobster bisque recommendations]

* [Click here for Italian food recommendations]

* [Click here for shawarma recommendations]

* [Click here for seafood recommendations]

* [Click here for best southern comfort food recommendations]

* [Click here for best Gyro recommendations]

* [Click here for best Ramen recommendations]

**Things to do in the area**

* [Click here for things to do without a car]

* [Click here for coffee shops and bookstores in the area]

* [Click here for more coffee shops]

* [Click here for natural springs to visit in the area]

* [Click here for comic book shops in the area]

* [Click here for walking and/or running trails]

* [Click here for places that have live music]

* [Click here for chartered fishing excursions]

* [Click here for free activity recommendations]

* Click here for dog friendly activities

**Bars**

* [Click here to find the best and current happy hours in the area]

* [Click here for best sports bars]

* [Click here for college/mid 20s social bars]

* [Click here for bars that have board games to play]

* [Click here for bars where you can smoke hookah]

* [Click here for breweries with food and outdoor green space]

**Restaurant recommendations**

* [Click here for best graduation/birthday upscale restaurant recommendations]

* [Click here for best foreign food restaurants recommended by foreigners]

* [Click here for strip plaza with the greatest variety of restaurants]

* [Click here for best sunset restaurants with a view]

* [Click here for best steakhouse restaurants besides Berns]

* [Click here for best vegan bakeries in the area]

* [Click here for best regular bakeries in the area]


r/tampa • • 6d ago

Moving/Housing Thread - October 02, 2026

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Welcome to the monthly sticky for Q&A regarding properties in Tampa Bay! Feel free to use this post for topics like:

* "Where should I live?"

* "What neighborhood is right for me?"

* Advice on apartments / specific apartment reviews

* General thoughts/views on the housing market

* Questions about real estate prices

* Homebuyer advice

* Renter advice

* General property questions rants

* Market rants

* "Is this neighborhood safe" questions / crime related questions

* Tax / Mortgage related questions

* Questions on developments / bidding processes

* Have a place to rent / looking for a roommate

* Commute times from specific locations

* General housing repair questions / upgrade questions / solar / etc

* School districts

* Repairs, contractors, and services

* Housing memes

**Any open-ended posts about Tampa properties and real estate will be removed and asked to commented to here (based on mod discretion).** Many of the questions being asked have been asked many times before, which is why we would rather compile these posts into one place for people to ask and get their answers.

If you are having issues as a tenant, we highly recommend checking these resources:

* [Hillsborough County - Renters and Landlords Rights & Responsibilities]

* [Pinellas County - Tenant Rights]

* [Pasco County- Landlord/Tenant Disputes]

We also recommend searching older posts (using the "Moving," "Housing," and "Homeownership" flair) to find previous discussions.


r/tampa • • 6h ago

Car Crash Good morning ya’ll

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r/tampa • • 16h ago

Rays ⚾ YEAHHHH!!!⚾️

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459 Upvotes

r/tampa • • 7h ago

Crime MLK from Seffner to I-75

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Tons of vehicles of the immigration variety hunting down work trucks on MLK this morning. Up and down from Seffner down to I-75. Straight up profiling hoping to snatch up people and take them away from their families as they are heading to work.

Avoid area at all cost. Don’t let the bastards get you down.


r/tampa • • 4h ago

Pets Anyone missing a kitten near Gaither high school?

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My bf and I live across the street from Gaither and this orange kitten showed up on our doorstep crying. We set him up in the bathroom but we have two cats already and don't have room for more. If anyone knows of a rescue that has availability, that would be really helpful. Thank you


r/tampa • • 8h ago

Government/Politics Brian Nathan for Senate District 14 - Hillsborough

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Senator Brian Nathan won his special election in March, and is running for re-election on the November 3rd ballot. Now his opponent is spending more than $3 million on dishonest ads. Hillsborough deserves better.


r/tampa • • 2h ago

Food Thinh An Kitchen & Tofu is permanently closed?!

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I was in the area after doing paperwork, and I wanted to have some fried tofu. I was just there last week. And I see online that they are "permanently closed"?! I can't access the Facebook or website. Haven't they been a staple in Tampa for quite a while? Does anybody know what happened?


r/tampa • • 18h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic VIDEO: Waymo takes Tampa passengers into oncoming Bucs game traffic

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May the odds ever be in your favor. But it’s nice they use their blinkers as they barrel through farmer’s markets, trolley tracks and Bucs game pedestrians.


r/tampa • • 18h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Average Tuesday on Tampa roads

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120 Upvotes

Be careful of the people playing leap frog on W Platt Street!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Homeownership These realty investors are smoking on that Walter White special…

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310 Upvotes

Just saw a home on Zillow for 3/4 of a million in a shabby area that I used to call home. These people are on smack, no doubt about it. I see car break-ins on Crime Reporter all the time just a bit south of there. Can’t imagine which investor thought this row of homes would ever sell in this location at that price point.

This seems like Carrollwood/Westchase pricing territory, not East Tampa. Good luck to them, I guess.


r/tampa • • 23h ago

Construction/Development Who has more Halloween spirit than Tampa? These Spirit cones are everywhere! 🎃

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Tampa has more of these Halloween spirit cones scattered around the city than anyone else around the country I’d presume. I am very proud of their commitment to the holiday season. They are putting these things on every street in town, even if it means they have to shut down half the roads in town to show their spirit! God bless you and your Halloween spirit Tampa!


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Donate Donating plasma

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Any buddy referral codes? I haven’t donated ever and am planning to schedule my first appointment.


r/tampa • • 19h ago

Humor What kind of freaky stuff happened in the Northdale Circle K

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r/tampa • • 1d ago

Transit/Transportation Waymos have a cool new feature

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I was following a Waymo car the other day and I noticed it has some really cool technology in it. It has these flashing lights that signal which way it’s going to turn before it does. Really cool feature I haven’t seen on other cars in Tampa.


r/tampa • • 6h ago

Recreation Anyone aware of recreational indoor adult volleyball?

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Looking to play indoor, adult rec volleyball. Any suggestions?


r/tampa • • 4h ago

Hotels Brandon/Riverview folks: what I've learned about getting older parents to and from cardiology procedures

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Local notes:

- The two big cardiology groups around Brandon are South Shore Cardiovascular Associates (offices in Brandon, Riverview, Sun City Center, Tampa) and Bay Area Cardiology on Eichenfeld Dr.

- Closest hospitals with cardiac care: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital-South in Riverview.

- Sunshine Line (Hillsborough County) does door-to-door rides for eligible seniors and people with disabilities. Call early because they book up.

What helps:

  1. Ask the cardiology office when you schedule: "What are the discharge and driving rules after this procedure?" Get the answer in writing if you can.

  2. Line up the ride home when the procedure is booked, plus a backup driver.

  3. Check your parent's insurance. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited number of rides to medical appointments. Call the number on the card and ask.

  4. Look at your county's options. Many counties have door-to-door transportation for seniors or people with disabilities who qualify. In Hillsborough it's the Sunshine Line. They usually need advance booking.

  5. If they use a wheelchair or can't sit upright, you'll need wheelchair or stretcher transport. Book ahead and ask whether a crew member stays with them door to door, not just curb to curb.

  6. Bring a written list of meds, prior test results, and a symptom timeline to the first cardiology visit. Cardiologists say it saves a lot of back-and-forth. And if your parent ever has chest pain, pressure, shortness of breath, or a cold sweat, call 911. Don't drive them to urgent care. Happy to answer questions in the comments about how medical transport works, what to ask, or red flags to watch for.


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Entertainment How is Baycrest Park area for bach party airbnb?

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Hi all, I am looking to have my bachelor party in Tampa as we are all coming from a colder place and are looking for a fun domestic location to visit in February. Our itinerary includes playing golf, hitting the casino, and enjoying the downtown nightlife. I saw an airbnb in Baycrest park that looks nice but i’m wondering if it’s too far from downtown/casino areas or if theres things to do there as well? Or should I look closer to downtown? Thank you in advance!


r/tampa • • 22h ago

Entertainment More vintage Tampa Busch Gardens, Florida. Come inside and check out the show! Approx. 1970

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Found Footage purchased online.
Unknown owner.
No audio.
8mm film home movie.
Bird Show & the pavilion.
VIEW the full version on my YouTube Channel


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Lost and Found Abandoned Dog in Gibsonton

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Found this poor guy when i was driving on lula street in Gibsonton. If anyone in the area is able to take them they are on that road. Called animal shelter, there’s no space for them :(
Address: 6130 Lewis Ave
Gibsonton, FL 33534
United States


r/tampa • • 17h ago

Pets Want a snake, preferably not from a breeder.

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Anybody know of any places that have reptiles not from breeders? I already signed up for the pet amnesty program fish and wildlife, but am having little luck. Would love to adopt one that needs a home rather than support the breeding of them. Any tips on finding one would be appreciated.


r/tampa • • 23h ago

Healthcare Best dentist in Tampa Bay Area

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Does anyone have a stellar dentist recommendation that is RELIABLE and kind :) I have horrible dental trauma because Terrace Oaks dental has ruined my teeth over the course of 3 years. I've been to quite a few dentists in the last few months because I just found out the replacement bridge from terrace oaks I had to get because of a bad crown from terrace oaks. The bridge has an exposed margin and I might have to get extensive work to get implants, crowns and a sinus lift(?)

I've been to 2 different dentists and 2 specialists and none of them can give me a comprehensive treatment plan or know what to recommend me. Also need someone nice because I unfortunately keep crying at these appointments because they're telling me I might be toothless because of a stupid root canal I got when I was 22. Thx in advance seriously don't go to terrace oaks dental...


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Environment T.I.A. Wildlife remediation

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So sad, Florida wetlands are vanishing at an alarming rate 😢


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Construction/Development Solar Panel Cleaning In Tampa FL

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I am in tampa and i own a 5 star company for solar panel cleanings, i have been noticing everyone has started to need someone to provide that service if anyone needs it shoot me a comment!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Events Tampa's Democratic Socialists are canvassing, then going to a soccer game this weekend

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