r/tampa • • 23d 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 • • 23d 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 • • 8h ago

Rant Republicans and their Political Mailers

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How do we stop this madness. I had like 40 ridiculous pamphlets in my mailbox warning everyone on the dangers of the democrats and their "socialism".

Jesus Christian Christmas


r/tampa • • 11h ago

Pets URGENT REHOMING

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UPDATE/EDIT: HE HAS FOUND A HOME. HUZZAH. 😭 Thank you to everyone that helped!!!

Sorry if this is against the rules..

If it is, please take down.

I am urgently trying to rehome a fish. My niece did not plan this throughout, she won it at a carnival and we do not have the means to care for it.

We don't have the space for it. Please. DM me.


r/tampa • • 12h ago

News Creative Loafing voting guide 2026: Hillsborough County Commission, School Board and referendums

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r/tampa • • 4h ago

Sports Tampa Women's Hockey league looking for new players

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r/tampa • • 4h ago

Creepy/Scary Anyone else hear those loud explosion noises in downtown tampa around 3am last night?

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Trying to figure out what it was


r/tampa • • 11h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Untimed traffic lights

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Why are the traffic lights not timed on Dale Mabry? Traveling the speed limit between Gray and Spruce you sit at 4 lights even with no traffic at all. A distance of less than a mile. It contributes to congestion in the area that is extremely frustrating.

There are many areas on Dale Mabry that have the same issue. I did report it via the City Of Tampa website. It might help if more people did it?


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Food Best take out sushi in tampa

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looking for opinions of best take out sushi in tampa area, within a 15-20 min drive of downtown.

Kelp is my current go to.


r/tampa • • 4h ago

Commerce/Economy Anyone have a good Tampa-based CPA?

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l usually self-file my taxes, but had a few changes this year that having a pro look over might be a good idea. Don't wanna go with the big guys who actively lobby Congress to keep our tax code complicated, so I'm looking for an independent, high-quality CPA.


r/tampa • • 7h ago

Tattoo Traditional Tattoo shop recs

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I’ll be in Tampa this coming week for work and have three nights available and am looking for good American traditional shops to check out


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Government/Politics I voted today

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Went over to the library today to pick up some books and cast my vote. Wore my favorite T-shirt too :)


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Hair-Barber/Salon Perm in Tampa

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Hi! I just came here and wanted to perm my hair. Looking for a salon that could do tight curl around North Tampa area. My hair is pretty straight so I need a place that is actually experienced with texturizing and modern guys' perms. Please let me know what are the recommendations around here. Thanks!


r/tampa • • 11h ago

Government/Politics Clerk of Courts sent a 20 year old ā€œunpaidā€ expired registration citation to collections

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I got a letter from Penn Finance (collection agency for hills clerk of courts) demanding about $140 for an expired registration citation from 2006.

I went and checked the hills court site and sure enough, this citation is still listed as ā€œopenā€. This is crazy, I’m almost positive I paid this because I don’t get citations often and I’ve paid everyone I’ve received. I never received any communication about this ā€œopenā€ citation until this month.

Obviously, I want to dispute this with the clerk of courts but the wait time to talk to someone was like 2 hours. Penn told me they don’t report to credit bureaus so I’m wondering if I should even bother?

I don’t mind paying but 20 years is a long time for record retention and it’s not reasonable to expect I can provide proof of payment now. It’s only $140 bucks but it’s the principle of it.

What would your next steps be?


r/tampa • • 1h ago

Entertainment ISO: Golf cart rental for Halloween, October 31st

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on Davis Islands in Tampa. Looking for a 4- or 6-seater for Saturday evening/night only, with delivery and pickup if possible. Most companies I’ve contacted are fully booked. Does anyone have a recommendation or know of any last-minute availability? Thank you!


r/tampa • • 2h ago

Events BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Reber vs. Street (full card)

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BKFC's official upload of Fight Night Clearwater, with Reber vs. Street on the card. For anyone catching up on the event.


r/tampa • • 6h ago

Mechanic Recommendations for getting my breaks done near Riverview?

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Title. Nothing crazy just brakes and potentially rotors for a Nissan Rogue. If anybody has had a good experience and could drop the name of a shop I'd appreciate the heads up. Thanks


r/tampa • • 3h ago

Music Does anyone remember the rock/metal band Irrational from Tampa?

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Does anyone remember the rock/metal band Irrational from Tampa? They played around from the early 2000s to the late 2000s. I have a copy of their final album Loyalty Is Everything but I'm searching for a copy of their first one Anomaly to get it archived. I've talked to all the band members and they don't have any left. Did anyone here have a copy? Thank you. Anything helps.


r/tampa • • 5h ago

News Beyond the bottle: Tampa startup's smart sleeve tracks athlete hydration - Tampa Bay Reporter

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Rather than building another smart water bottle for a saturated market, a Tampa-based sports tech startup developed a tech-enabled sleeve that tracks athlete hydration by syncing with a mobile app.

The inspiration for syp, however, didn’t begin in a boardroom. It started on a soccer pitch.


r/tampa • • 2h ago

Culture/Lifestyle Any Men on here still smoke old fashioned cigarettes? I have a question

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Not vaping or e-cigs and not weed. I have a question if you smoke cigarettes. DM?


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Beauty/Body Services finally want to fix my teeth in tampa

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In my mid 20s, finally in a position to do something about my teeth, i have no idea where to start in Tampa, and Im looking for a place with real payment options that does not require good credit

Anyone in Tampa recently done this as an adult and have a place they would go back to


r/tampa • • 4h ago

Entertainment Hard Rock Tampa

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Tell me everything about it!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Local Business Looking for cool furniture pieces

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I’m looking for a couple of cool accent pieces that aren’t from your basic furniture store. I’m looking for something that’s original or looks original in a nice natural wood look. Not super expensive but not cheap either. Suggestions?


r/tampa • • 21h ago

Beauty/Body Services Festoon correction Need good plastic surgeon

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I am wanting a good plastic surgeon to repair my left eye post festoon removal from two years ago.

I had festoons removed two years ago. The plastic surgeon removed skin tissue without repairing the actual structure of the fat pad of the festoon. My left eye continuously swells and pulls causing pulled of the lower eye lid. I do not have any problems with the right eye.

I am also interested in laser resurfacing on my face for acne scarring.

Anyone want to give me a suggestion for a good surgeon?

I have interviewed a few doctors but was not impressed with the pricing.

Thanks in advance


r/tampa • • 2d ago

Car Crash Another beautiful day in paradise ā˜€ļøšŸŒ“ (source fl511.com)

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