While we are in Tampa for the 2023 AFA Annual Meeting, you will likely want to check out some of the dining experiences in the local area. The Attendee Engagement Committee has assembled the guide below to assist you in knowing more about the area establishments.
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A Safe Distance Check out some local eateries nearby. Look for this icon for locations within a 15-minute walk from the host hotel or a convenient transit ride away. Be sure to click the link for directions. Check out the TECO Streetcar for ways to travel throughout the hotel’s surrounding areas (Water Street, Channelside, and Ybor City) for free! | LGBTQ Friendly Express yourself freely with these LGBTQ+-friendly locations. Look for this icon for safe spaces Tampa has to offer. You can also check out more LGBTQ+- friendly locations here. ***Check out the historic Ybor City district for LGBTQ+ nightlife. | Black Owned Support Tampa’s Black-Owned Businesses. Check out this icon for local Black Owned Restaurants. For more restaurants and locations, check out this link. | Order In Looking to stay in? Check out this icon for places to order and deliver. | On a Dime Traveling on a budget? Check out this icon (see previous example) for places to eat on a $20 budget. |
Area Restaurants:
YAH MON
Dinner Reservations & Carryout
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Sunday: 2:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 443-9776
Address: 301 West Platt Street, Tampa, FL, 33606
Distance from hotel: 0.6 miles
Instagram: yahmontampa
Al’s Finger Licking Good BBQ
Free Parking!
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday: 11:30am – 3:30pm EST
Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 7:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 956-0675
Address: 609 Angel Oliva Sr St, Tampa, FL, 33605
Distance from hotel: 2.1 miles
Facebook: Al’s Finger Licking Good BBQ
7th & Grove
Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 1:00am EST (Kitchen open till 10:00pm EST)
Friday: 11:00am – 2:00am EST (Kitchen open till 10:00pm EST)
Saturday: 11:00am – 2:45am EST (Kitchen open till 10:00pm EST)
Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm EST (Kitchen open till 4:00pm EST)
Phone Number: (813) 956-8422
Address: 1930 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605
Distance from hotel: 2.2 miles
Instagram: 7thandgrove
Driftlight @ JW Marriott Water Street
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 6:30am – 11:00am EST
Tuesday: 6:30am – 11:00am; and 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Wednesday: 6:30am – 11:00am; and 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Thursday: 6:30am – 11:00am; and 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Friday: 6:30am – 11:00am; and 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Saturday: 6:30am – 12:00pm; and 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Sunday: 6:30am – 12:00pm EST
Driftlight Lounge:
Daily 11:00am – Midnight EST
Phone Number: (813) 314-6611
Address: 510 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.2 miles
Instagram: driftlighttampa
Jackson’ Bistro
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:00pm EST
Friday: 11:00am – 11:00pm EST
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00pm EST
Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 277-0112
Address: 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.2 miles
Icons: A Safe Distance, LGBTQ+ Friendly, and Order In
Instagram: jacksonbistro
Six Tampa
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm EST
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am EST
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 314-6666
Address: 510 Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.2 miles
Columbia Cafe
Since 1905 – Florida’s Oldest Restaurant
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 9:00pm EST
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 248-4961
Address: 2117 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605
Distance from hotel: 2.2 miles
Instagram: columbiarestaurant
Mise En Place
Restaurant does reservations & takeout orders
Takeout & Delivery
Tuesday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Dinner Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Friday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Tasting Room & Marketplace:
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Friday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 254-5373
Address: 442 West Grand Central Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33606
Distance from hotel: 1 mile
Instagram: mise_en_place_tampa
Bradley’s on 7th
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 4:00pm – 3:00am EST
Saturday – Sunday: 2:00pm – 3:00am EST
Phone Number: (813) 241-2723
Address: 1510 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605
Distance from hotel: 1.8 miles
Instagram: bradleysonseventh
Café Waterside
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday: 6:30am – 11:00am EST
Phone Number: (813) 221-4900
Address: 505 Water St, Tampa, FL, 33602 (located inside the hotel)
Instagram: marriottbonvoy
Ulele
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:00pm EST
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 999-4952
Address: 1810 North Highland Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 1.6 miles
Instagram: uleletampa
(On a dime at lunch)
Armature Works (Mixed Use Food Hall)
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 10:00pm EST
Friday: 7:30am – 12:00am EST
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00am EST
Sunday: 9:00am – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 250-3725
Address: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 2 miles
Instagram: armatureworks_tampa
Bern’s Steak House
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm EST
Sunday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 251-2421
Address: 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606
Distance from hotel: 3 miles
Instagram: bernssteakhouse
Bernini of Ybor
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 11:30am – 10:00pm EST
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30am – 10:00pm EST
Friday: 11:30am – 11:00pm EST
Saturday: 11:30am – 11:00pm EST
Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Phone Number: (813) 242-9555
Address: 1702 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605
Distance from hotel: 1.9 miles
Instagram: bernini.of.ybor
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House – Tampa
Restaurant does reservations
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 9:00pm EST
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 321-4040
Address: 225 S. Franklin St, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.3 miles
Instagram: harpoonharrystampa
Gaspar’s Grotto
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 7:00am – 2:00am EST
Sunday: 11:00am – 2:00am EST
Phone Number: (813) 248-5900
Address: 1805 E. 7th Ave, Tampa FL, 33605
Distance from the hotel: 2 miles
Instagram: gasparsgrotto
District Tavern
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00am EST
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am – 3:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 252-3444
Address: 116 N. 12th St, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.9 miles
Instagram: districttavern
Big Easy Bar
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 4:00pm – 12:00am EST
Friday: 4:00pm – 2:00am EST
Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00am EST
Sunday: 11:00am – 12:00am EST
The kitchen is open until 10:00pm EST daily
Phone Number: (813) 248-3444
Address: 1704 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605
Distance from hotel: 2 miles
Publix GreenWise Market at Water Street Tampa
Hours: 7 am – 2 pm daily
Phone: (813) 221-4121
Address: 555 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Distance: 0.3 miles
For the Fast Foodies
BurgerFi – Tampa
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm EST
Phone Number: (813) 515-0706
Address: 615 Channelside Dr #115a, Tampa, FL 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.5 miles
Icons: A Safe Distance, LGBTQ+ Friendly, Order In, and On a Dime
Jimmy Johns – Tampa
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 10:30am – 10:00pm EST
Sunday: 10:30am – 9:00pm EST
Delivery: 10:30am – 10:00pm
Phone Number: (813) 272-2527
Address: 514 N. Franklin St STE103, Tampa, FL, 33602
Distance from hotel: 0.7 miles
Five Guys
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm EST
Address: 3841 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33609
Phone Number: (813) 879-0300
Distance from hotel: 3.7 miles
This is meant to be a guide to restaurants in the area. There are many more to explore than what is found here! Feel free to use Visit Tampa Bay’s Guide to Dining – you can filter it by location (to stick to the closest to the hotel, choose Downtown/Channel District), and/or food categories.
The Attendee Engagement Committee hopes you enjoy what Tampa has to offer!
