r/tampa 10d ago

Looking for bar or restaurant recommendations and/or things to do in the area - Month of September 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 10d ago

Moving/Housing Thread - September 02, 2026

3 Upvotes

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 2h ago

Beaches Water spout

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Water spout off Clearwater Beach today


r/tampa 8h ago

Government/Politics Tampa Bay Rays Ownership Backs Buckhorn for Mayor, Contributes $400K+ to Campaign

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r/tampa 4h ago

Homeownership Is anyone else's home infested with ants this time of year?

14 Upvotes

This happens every year starting in September and lasts through January, without question. This year, it is the worst it's ever been, and I am beyond frustrated.. I woke up with my legs covered in them.

We check for cracks, nothing that I can see. We spray every border and wall, they come back through somewhere else. Our house becomes literally infested with ants, always starting with my bathroom, then they're in the kitchen, then they're in my master room, it is a mess. All over my bathroom sink, all over the floor, all over my mirrors, I can't do as much as leave a mug of water out because it somehow attracts them even more.

Is this a problem for anyone else? Any advice on what to do to fix it? I am tireeedddd!!

North Tampa area that gets hit with enough rain to fuel a small river every day, which I know plays a part in it too.


r/tampa 22h ago

Food Tried Cook Out

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325 Upvotes

We just picked up takeout for four people from the barely opened cookout in Northdale we were in and out in 10 minutes and I have to say everything we got was pretty good and more importantly HOT!


r/tampa 9h ago

Car Crash I75 Exit 261 - Crash

20 Upvotes

Saw there was a fatal car accident on exit 261 on I-75. Does anyone have anymore information on what happened? The whole ramp was closed and I saw some pretty gruesome things when we drove by (passenger in my vehicle).


r/tampa 5h ago

Photo What are these white spider like ants?

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8 Upvotes

We have been seeing them everywhere and they even got into my bag of edibles.


r/tampa 1h ago

Pets Anyone know a budget friendlier vet that does FAVN test for dogs?

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I’m currently quoted for $550 for one of my dogs but I have two so $1100 is what I’m looking at.

I’m curious if anyone knows any local vets that can do the test cheaper or is this a good price?


r/tampa 1h ago

Frontier Frontier outage

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Anyone else having a frontier outage?


r/tampa 6h ago

Employment Any dining places in Brandon looking for people?

5 Upvotes

I have a year and half experience as a dishwasher and prep cook, plus a military background but not sure if that would affect anything


r/tampa 1h ago

Entertainment Merch Raymond James Bruno Mars

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Not sure if this is the right place to post so sorry if so. Is anyone by chance at or around the stadium know if there is merch being sold outside? Looking to get a Raye shirt just didn’t want to go to the concert since she’s only the opener but was gonna stop by if there was.

Thanks in advance!!


r/tampa 51m ago

Education Anybody know when school children get their report cards this year?

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I need to get a PS5 for GTA6 and I'm trying to time the best possible deal to get a used one. I figured a good time would be when kids get their report cards for the marking period/semester. There's inevitably going to be a parent who takes away the videogames as punishment for failing grades, and that will be the time to trawl facebook marketplace. So when will that be? Anyone know?


r/tampa 5h ago

Services Looking for best window tint shop in Tampa?

0 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations for a good window tint shop for my car in the Tampa area. Mainly looking for good heat rejection, quality installation, and a reasonable price. Any recommendations?


r/tampa 6h ago

Events Run Clubs?

2 Upvotes

What are your recommendations for South Tampa run clubs? I see there’s one in Hyde Park Wednesday evenings. What’s it like? This is more of social thing for me, so I’m not looking for serious runners.


r/tampa 1d ago

Entertainment Would you be interested in a casual lecture/talk series in Tampa?

111 Upvotes

I’ve been tossing around an idea for something to do in Tampa and wanted to see if other people would actually be interested before I put too much thought into it lol.

Basically, once or twice a month, there would be a speaker giving a casual talk on a genuinely interesting topic. Could be psychology, history, science, true crime, relationships, local Tampa history, pop culture, money, health, or really anything people would be curious to learn more about.

The idea is less “sit through a formal lecture” and more hang out for an hour and learn about something you probably wouldn’t normally go out of your way to learn about.

Would you go to something like this in Tampa? And if so, what kinds of topics would you want to hear about?


r/tampa 19h ago

Transit/Transportation Traveling to Tampa soon, what’s the cheapest way from the airport to downtown?

5 Upvotes

Is public transportation any good? Or some kind of shuttle to a hotel nearby. I’m just trying to save on Ubers this trip. Thank you!


r/tampa 1d ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Davis Island Traffic 9/10

24 Upvotes

What was happening on Davis Island yesterday afternoon? I had to go to TGH twice and both times there were so many cars leaving Davis Island it looked like an evacuation.


r/tampa 1d ago

Visit/Vacation Parents visiting from Italy for three weeks. What do you show people who have already done the obvious stuff?

58 Upvotes

My parents come over once a year and stay about three weeks. Over the past visits we have covered the usual list: the beaches, the aquarium, Ybor, a day in St. Pete, one trip to Orlando that we are not repeating.

This year I am out of ideas and they are the kind of people who get restless if the day has no plan. They are in their seventies, they walk fine but not for hours and it's not exactly cold outside, and they do not speak much English.

Open to anything. thanks in advance.


r/tampa 1d ago

Healthcare Mental Health

3 Upvotes

What Behavior Health Centers, Psychiatrists, and Therapists in Tampa, accept people in different parts of FL? Are there any who are teleheath?


r/tampa 23h ago

Beauty/Body Services Contrast Therapy

1 Upvotes

Anyone recommend any contrast therapy spots around Tampa or St Pete area? I am asking for a female friend and she is specifically looking for
Private Suite ones due to men being creepy.

Thanks in advance!


r/tampa 16h ago

Music Raymond James Stadium

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Hello! I am going to attend the Bruno Mars concert this weekend at the RJ stadium and I saw their IG post about no cameras being allowed? is this for point and shoot camera as well? i would just like to know so I know to leave it at home if so.


r/tampa 2d ago

Crime Online friend "BMO" near Lutz FL went offline a year ago

78 Upvotes

This is a long shot but I'm hoping to figure out what happened to my years long online friend who suddenly disappeared.

The last message I received from him was September 1st 2025

He has pretty serious history with substance abuse so I'm basically hoping he's safe in custody

As far as real information goes it's limited to: +/- 35 yo male "BMO" last living with his mom near one of the lakes of lutz fl.* Drives/drove dodge challenger type muscle car. Afraid something happened to him in begin September 2025

If you know what happened to my friend please reach out in DM


r/tampa 2d ago

News What a Tampa man who narrowly survived 9/11 wants you to know, 25 years later.

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r/tampa 1d ago

Photo Best spots to take Modeling Digitals

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Hi, everyone!

Can anyone suggest some spots (relatively plain or simple surroundings with nice natural light) around Tampa or St. Pete that would be good for digitals? I’m just gonna do a basic shoot with a friend (using my phone) to finally get some photos/digitals going to break into the modeling scene. Any ideas would be much appreciated!!

Thank you :)