Marvis's Guidebook
Food scene
Mi Bandera
7748 West Hillsborough AvenueDelicious and Authentic Colombian Food. Short walking distance. Open till 9pm
Hungry? Here’s a place to enjoy tropical food, like chicken, ribs, rice, beans, sandwiches, French fries and more. Short walking distance.
Pollo Supremo
7616 State Road 580Hungry? Here’s a place to enjoy tropical food, like chicken, ribs, rice, beans, sandwiches, French fries and more. Short walking distance.
It’s a bar... on the river, what’s not to like. Good food, cold beer, outdoor patio and live music.
79 locals recommend
Rick's on the River
2305 North Willow AvenueIt’s a bar... on the river, what’s not to like. Good food, cold beer, outdoor patio and live music.
The Columbia Restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Awesome Flamenco Dancers.
365 locals recommend
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th AveThe Columbia Restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Awesome Flamenco Dancers.
Best Cuban Food in town. Pork, tamales, tostones, black beans, Cuban sandwiches and more. Live music.
77 locals recommend
La Teresita Restaurant
3248 W Columbus DrBest Cuban Food in town. Pork, tamales, tostones, black beans, Cuban sandwiches and more. Live music.
New York style Italian Restaurant. Absolutely delicious, homemade, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar
14306 North Dale Mabry HighwayNew York style Italian Restaurant. Absolutely delicious, homemade, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Cody's Original Roadhouse
11202 W Hillsborough AveBahama Breeze
3045 N Rocky Point Dr EGreat spanish Tapas and Sangría. Just blocks around the corner from Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the Tampa Theater. Live Music every Friday and Saturday nights. Authentic Flamenco Dinners show is at 8 pm the last Saturday of each month. You MUST try this place!!!
7 locals recommend
Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar
513 N Tampa StGreat spanish Tapas and Sangría. Just blocks around the corner from Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the Tampa Theater. Live Music every Friday and Saturday nights. Authentic Flamenco Dinners show is at 8 pm the last Saturday of each month. You MUST try this place!!!
What a great restaurant! Food is awesome. If you love Louisiana cuisine… must try this one!
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Tampa (Midtown)
What a great restaurant! Food is awesome. If you love Louisiana cuisine… must try this one!
Sightseeing
Fronting Tampa Bay and offering one of the first sights of sand for those entering Tampa via Tampa International Airport, this narrow beach is attractively landscaped and stretches along the Courtney Campbell Causeway that connects Tampa with Clearwater.
132 locals recommend
Ben T Davis Beach
3025 N Rocky Point DrFronting Tampa Bay and offering one of the first sights of sand for those entering Tampa via Tampa International Airport, this narrow beach is attractively landscaped and stretches along the Courtney Campbell Causeway that connects Tampa with Clearwater.
I love the RiverWalk. Always pretty crowded with a lot going on. Try a lunch or an unforgettable dinner at Eulele restaurant. If looking for more casual, enjoy the huge variety of food inside of ArmatureWorks. RiverWalk is breathtaking… specially at night when the lights turn on.
173 locals recommend
River Walk Tampa Florida
100 E Madison StI love the RiverWalk. Always pretty crowded with a lot going on. Try a lunch or an unforgettable dinner at Eulele restaurant. If looking for more casual, enjoy the huge variety of food inside of ArmatureWorks. RiverWalk is breathtaking… specially at night when the lights turn on.
Great place for family and friends. Many restaurants with carry out and seated dining. Large lawn with area for the kids to play and in the evenings a live band.
359 locals recommend
Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside DrGreat place for family and friends. Many restaurants with carry out and seated dining. Large lawn with area for the kids to play and in the evenings a live band.
SoHo Tampa should be a destination for all those who enjoy a good time with a night out on the town. It is an amazing entertainment district in the Tampa area that deserves a visit from you and your friends.
8 locals recommend
Soho
1303 S Howard AveSoHo Tampa should be a destination for all those who enjoy a good time with a night out on the town. It is an amazing entertainment district in the Tampa area that deserves a visit from you and your friends.
CinéBistro
1609 W Swann AveThe best dinner and a movie experience.
Tampa Bay's historic Latin quarter to find the best cigars, dining, drinks & more!
854 locals recommend
Ybor City
Tampa Bay's historic Latin quarter to find the best cigars, dining, drinks & more!
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh AveI love this renovated place. The area is filled with street musicians, vendors, and other acts showing off their skills, and working for tips.
Walk the distance to the end of the pier or you can take a tram that takes you from the beginning of the pier all the way to the end.
465 locals recommend
St. Pete Pier
800 2nd Ave NEI love this renovated place. The area is filled with street musicians, vendors, and other acts showing off their skills, and working for tips.
Walk the distance to the end of the pier or you can take a tram that takes you from the beginning of the pier all the way to the end.
This is a must see… famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country.
369 locals recommend
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdThis is a must see… famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country.
Over one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
473 locals recommend
Johns Pass
12800 Village BoulevardOver one hundred merchants inhabit the Village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing.
Located just off the coast of Dunedin (north of Tampa) on the gulf coast. it’s only accessible by private boat or via ferry from Honeymoon Island. Once you arrive on Honeymoon Island (past the entrance gates), there’s a parking area where you’ll go to catch the ferry. The ferry starts at 10AM and runs every 30 minutes (every hour during winter). It’s $16/adult, $8/child (6-12) and free for children under 5. You don’t need reservations, but show up 10-15 minutes early to make sure you’ll get a seat on the next ferry. Your ticket is marked with a return time of about 4 hours. Awesome beach and unique experience. You won’t be disappointed.
94 locals recommend
Caladesi Island
Located just off the coast of Dunedin (north of Tampa) on the gulf coast. it’s only accessible by private boat or via ferry from Honeymoon Island. Once you arrive on Honeymoon Island (past the entrance gates), there’s a parking area where you’ll go to catch the ferry. The ferry starts at 10AM and runs every 30 minutes (every hour during winter). It’s $16/adult, $8/child (6-12) and free for children under 5. You don’t need reservations, but show up 10-15 minutes early to make sure you’ll get a seat on the next ferry. Your ticket is marked with a return time of about 4 hours. Awesome beach and unique experience. You won’t be disappointed.
Enjoy a fantastic day or night at the Casino. Many food selections, my favorite Hard Rock Cafe…great food and live music.
376 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
5223 Orient RdEnjoy a fantastic day or night at the Casino. Many food selections, my favorite Hard Rock Cafe…great food and live music.
Tampa Bay Downs
11225 Race Track RdSuch a great place! Nice restaurants and outdoor area to walk around and have a picnic. Lots of places to eat and relax.
36 locals recommend
MidTown Tampa
3659 Midtown DrSuch a great place! Nice restaurants and outdoor area to walk around and have a picnic. Lots of places to eat and relax.
Shopping Mall
The best Shopping Mall in Tampa!!!
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N Westshore BlvdGrocery store
Finest selection of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, authentic Italian specialties, meats, cheeses and more. Short walking distance.
Cacciatore Bros
5610 Hanley RoadFinest selection of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, authentic Italian specialties, meats, cheeses and more. Short walking distance.
Bravo Supermarkets
6906 N Armenia AveHot Latin food available. Walking distance.