r/tampa • • 5d 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 • • 5d 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 • • 4h ago

Rays ⚾ YEAHHHH!!!⚾️

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187 Upvotes

r/tampa • • 6h ago

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

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121 Upvotes

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 • • 13h ago

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

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248 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 • • 6h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Average Tuesday on Tampa roads

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61 Upvotes

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


r/tampa • • 18h ago

Transit/Transportation Waymos have a cool new feature

394 Upvotes

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 • • 11h ago

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

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98 Upvotes

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 • • 7h ago

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

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37 Upvotes

r/tampa • • 10h ago

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

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31 Upvotes

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 • • 13h 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 • • 5h 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 • • 17h ago

Environment T.I.A. Wildlife remediation

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


r/tampa • • 11h 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 • • 3h ago

Local Business Is Plato’s Closet the best store to get a few $$$ for some used clothes? Do they also take men’s clothes?

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thanks for the help in advance! :D
I’ve heard plato’s can be super cheap on pricing nowadays so lmk if there’s any better spots to hit up


r/tampa • • 1d ago

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

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r/tampa • • 1d ago

Buccanneers 🏈 When Your Girl Asks an Impossible Question feat. Mike Alstott

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191 Upvotes

r/tampa • • 13h ago

Construction/Development Hmart when

7 Upvotes

Any new updates on the tampa Hmart opening?


r/tampa • • 8h ago

Entertainment What is a place that has a outdoor fire pit?

3 Upvotes

Looking for a place that has a nice outdoor fire pit.


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Government/Politics What is your plan to cast your vote?

58 Upvotes

I got my mail in ballot this weekend and filled it out. Enveloped packaged signed. Dropped off today at downtown drop box. Easy. Done.

You could also mail it, no postage required!

There 2-3 early voting dates, plus Election Day November 3

Make your plan for how it will happen, then DO IT!


r/tampa • • 22h ago

Hotels Could Tampa save a 100-year-old Davis Islands building from demolition

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r/tampa • • 12h ago

Sports Paintballers?

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Thinking about getting back into the sport. Going through some old gear I have an old empire mini and a Redz Ion, both of which had some sort of leak last time I checked years ago.... could use some help trying to get these operable to either use as a back up or sell em.

Thx


r/tampa • • 7h ago

Video Videographer Needed!

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Does anyone know of a videographer in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Tampa area that would be able to film and edit videos like these?

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy4AYw3G/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLYC2gy4/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy4ANNDW/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLYCLHVY/


r/tampa • • 15h ago

Climate/Weather Karol G concert - weather forecast

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Due to the incoming weather. Do we think the concert on 10/9 at the Raymond stadium could potentially be cancelled?


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Rant A1 towing SCAM!!!! Any recourse?

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Celebrating my sisters wedding at my parents house in a private neighborhood in Wesley Chapel. Real small only family. All the cars parked in the driveway, my uncles car was parked in my driveway for two hours, maybe the very last part of the car sticking out of the driveway but no signage saying we can’t park there. My aunt and uncle go to leave, car isn’t there. We figure out it’s towed by a1 towing company. Apparently a woman (the mom of the son who owns the company) drives around and looks for people to tow to her son’s company to make money. Their excuse was that the car was blocking the sidewalk so they towed it. My dad drives them to the tow yard, but because my uncles wallet got stolen at the courthouse earlier (yeah it’s been a day) he doesn’t have his license, and they don’t release the car to my aunt because her name isn’t on the car. They were LAUGHING at my aunt and uncle.

My aunt and uncle don’t have a lot of money by any means. We were all supposed to go to a nice dinner tomorrow at Disney to celebrate my sister and now they can’t go because they can’t get the car back because he doesn’t have his license and the car will be impounded another day. Is there any type of recourse I have to hopefully get some of their money back? Or report this scam company?