Living in Tampa for the past 11 years has been amazing because of the different array of restaurants that make your mouth water just thinking about them. These places are definitely worth checking out and getting the best tastes of Tampa.
Koizi
This is first on my list for many, many, many reasons. First off, it's endless sushi and hibachi, what's better than that? It's also $10 when you go before 3 p.m. everyday except Sunday's, now that's a deal! You can either sit at a regular table or the hibachi grill table and receive the endless lunch. I'm pretty sure I have maxed out at 4 plates of hibachi but who's counting?
Ciccio Cali
Ciccio Cali is a great mix between all different styles of foods such as Mexican, Italian, American, and many more. The best part is that they offer vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options to make your lunch healthier. Ciccio's also has musicians play on occasion so make sure to check it out!
Texas de Brazil
Now Texas de Brazil is more on the expensive side but if you're looking for a great restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, this is your place. Even as a vegetarian, their salad bar and amazing potatoes au gratin are to die for. There are servers constantly coming to your table with skewers of different types of meat that is sliced directly on to your plate. You really don't want to skip out on this glimpse of Brazilian culture.
Datz
Datz has probably the craziest food selection that I have ever seen. From their "Cheesy Tod", which is a burger with buns filled with mac and cheese, to "The Happy Cow", which is a vegetarian burger, there is always something new to try there. Another perk is that they're connected to their very own bakery next door that serves ice cream in a doughnut cone and more sweets that'll satisfy every taste bud.
BurgerFi
BurgerFi is seriously the epitome of the American lunch with their burgers and fries. Their fries are seriously heaven and they even have a vegetarian quinoa burger option that still lets you enjoy their amazing burgers. The first time I tried this was down in Boca Raton before it made its way to Tampa so I'm beyond excited that they graced us with their presence here in my home.
Green Lemon
Green Lemon is one of the best eats here in Tampa and is a great hangout for college students. Located in SoHo, this amazing upbeat Mexican restaurant offers great food and drinks as well as a great time. My personal favorite was the waffle fries that made my heart skip a beat. So grab some friends and head on down to this fun and delicious restaurant.
