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Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants
La Pequeña Colombia Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

1. La Pequeña Colombia Restaurant

8.7
6312 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL
Latin American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Flat out one of the best meals I've ever had. My platter had chicken, steak, sausage, plantains, beans, rice, & avocado. Sangria & cafe con leche superb. I'll be back

Phở Quyên Vietnamese Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

2. Phở Quyên Vietnamese Restaurant

8.4
8404 W Hillsborough Ave (at Memorial Hwy), Tampa, FL
Vietnamese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Glen W.Glen Wheeler: The portions are huge, the prices are low, the service is fast and the food is awesome.

Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

3. Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

8.3
1350 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Rosemary N.Rosemary Nickel: Best place in town for smoked mullet, fish spread, and cheese burgers! Amazing German Potato salad and root beers are served in an ice cold glass mug...just like the old days.

Queen of Sheba is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

4. Queen of Sheba

3636 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL
Ethiopian Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 28 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: An inviting spot, serving authentic, traditional Ethiopian food, known for spicy vegetable and meat dishes served on injera. The Short List: one of our top 5 best restaurants for an authentic meal. Read more.

5. Mazzaro Italian Market

9.4
2909 22nd Ave N (at 26th St), Saint Petersburg, FL
Gourmet Store · 146 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This market is a local treasure: plump cuts of meat and fish, 300 cheeses, pickled goodies, hot breads, stuffed pastas, piquant herbs and spices, wines, ports, and tins of anchovy and goose liver.

Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

6. Ciro's Speakeasy and Supper Club

8.2
2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
Speakeasy · Historic Hyde Park North · 65 tips and reviews
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

7. Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant

8.2
10 Beach Dr NE (at Central Ave), Saint Petersburg, FL
Tapas Restaurant · University Park - South Downtown · 103 tips and reviews

Catherine L.Catherine Landa: Every Tuesday, $4 tapas, $4 sangrias and $6 mojitos are served. Take advantage of this deal when you can :)

Pico Rojo is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

8. Pico Rojo

8.8
2475 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL
South American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Steinbrueck: The chicken, plantains, yuca, & quinua were all excellent!

Thai Spice is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

9. Thai Spice

7.5
2475 N McMullen Booth Rd (Enterprise Rd), Clearwater, FL
Thai Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Meghan P.Meghan Poole-Van Swol: This place has the freshest best thai food around. The portions are great and so are the prices. I used to be all about ban thai till I tried thai spice and nothing compares. It is so so good!

Molly Goodheads is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

10. Molly Goodheads

7.7
400 Orange St. N, Palm Harbor, FL
American Restaurant · Ozona · 46 tips and reviews

Clear View I.Clear View Improvements: Good Food, good prices. Indoor and outdoor seating with fans. Will recommend and return

Ohana Cafe is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

11. Ohana Cafe

306 Orange St (Mississippi Ave), Dunedin, FL
Hawaiian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Such a friendly place. The owner Teresa greeted us with a hug and great advice. Healthful delicious food and craft beer!

Zen Forrest is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

12. Zen Forrest

4148 Rowan Rd (at SR-54), New Port Richey, FL
Asian Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

tampawinewomantampawinewoman: Ask your server about Chef's specials and desserts. Lunch and dinner.

Carmine's is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

13. Carmine's

7.2
1802 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
Spanish Restaurant · Historic Ybor · 59 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: High quality and good prices. My favorite restaurant in Ybor. Love the chicken and pork. Ask for extra onions with your black beans & yellow rice!

Castillo's Cafe & Catering Co is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

14. Castillo's Cafe & Catering Co

1714 N Armenia Ave (W. Union St), Tampa, FL
Cuban Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Best Devil Crab anywhere. So full of crabmeat.

Columbia Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

15. Columbia Restaurant

8.7
2117 E 7th Ave (bt N 21st & 22nd Sts), Tampa, FL
Cuban Restaurant · Historic Ybor · 225 tips and reviews

Visit Tampa BayVisit Tampa Bay: A Tampa landmark covering more than a block. Open since 1905, but now Spanish paella, ropa vieja and flan are served up nightly with live flamenco shows.

Columbia Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

16. Columbia Restaurant

8.5
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL
Spanish Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: While this location does not have the history of the original Columbia in Ybor, the food is just as good and the view by the water is spectacular.

El Fogon Colombiano is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

17. El Fogon Colombiano

6804 N Armenia Ave #3, Tampa, FL
South American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Small, friendly, inexpensive, excellent food. No English spoken so be ready to point!

Taco Bus is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

18. Taco Bus

8.3
913 E Hillsborough Ave (at Nebraska Ave), Tampa, FL
Food Truck · Southeast Seminole Heights · 225 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Chef Rene Valenzuela's Taco Bus is synonymous with authenticity, serving dishes based on recipes he brought from Monterrey- large servings low prices.Open 24/7, it's a great spot for late-night eats.

Taco Bus is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

19. Taco Bus

2324 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Mexican Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

James R.James Rich: The butternut squash taco was really good. Lots of flavor.

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

20. Frenchy's Rockaway Grill

8.3
7 Rockaway St, Clearwater, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Clearwater Beach · 233 tips and reviews

Chuck F.Chuck Fonshell: Eat on the patio overlooking the beach. Sunsets are always beautiful. She crab soup and grouper sandwich never disappoint.

Acropol Inn Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

21. Acropol Inn Restaurant

8.4
2552 Sunset Rd, Clearwater, FL
Greek Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Shane N.Shane Needham: Great cheap Greek food.

Mirage Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

22. Mirage Restaurant

8.2
2284 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL
Mediterranean Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Charity B.Charity Beck: Love love this place

Lenny's Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

23. Lenny's Restaurant

9.0
21220 US Highway 19 N (at Drew St.), Clearwater, FL
Diner · 106 tips and reviews

Ted T.Ted Trentler: Best Breakfast in Clearwater. The wait can be long especially during baseball spring training.(The Phillies play next door) Get there Early or be prepared to wait!

Roy's is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

24. Roy's

4342 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Visit Tampa BayVisit Tampa Bay: Roy's restaurants reflect his personal commitment to serving exciting and innovative Euro-Asian cuisine of the highest quality in an elegant yet casual environment.

Jerk Hut Jamaican Grille is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

25. Jerk Hut Jamaican Grille

8.4
926 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Caribbean Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

GregoreGregore: Jerk pork rice-n-peas w/ cabbage. And don't forget the manish-wata.

Cafe Don Jose is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

26. Cafe Don Jose

11009 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL
Spanish Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

John B.John Bastone: Been getting the Trout here forever, it is fantastic. Great alternative to the Columbia restaurant.

The Colonnade is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

27. The Colonnade

3401 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 39 tips and reviews

Stephanie S.Stephanie Shoot: Great view of the city and even better at night with the buildings lite up. Stuffed shrimps, scallops, crab claws and chowder was amazing! Priced well too!

Pipo's Cafe is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

28. Pipo's Cafe

8.1
9939 4th St N (100 avenue N), Saint Petersburg, FL
Café · 18 tips and reviews

Zak D.Zak Davis: Great food and large portions. The ropa vieja is out of this world

29. Porter's Stone Soup Cafe & Pub

8.6
4122 16th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Pub · 44 tips and reviews

Morgan S.Morgan Schlomer: Best bread and freshest ingredients, the turkey sandwich is better here than anywhere. Also, I get the soup of the day every time, no matter what it is and I've never been disappointed, so delish!

30. Whistle Stop Grill & Bar

7.7
915 Main St (at 9th Ave. N), Safety Harbor, FL
New American Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Wil T.Wil Toro: Fried Corn Fritters, Ahi Tuna Salad with a Whistle Stop Red. You can thank me later:)

Paul's Chicago Pizza is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

31. Paul's Chicago Pizza

8.0
1500 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL
Pizzeria · 20 tips and reviews

Doe B.Doe Buchanan: Paul's has the most amazing pizza!! Really awesome! No really it is, you must try it!

Johnny's Italian Restaurant is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

32. Johnny's Italian Restaurant

8.6
2907 State Road 590, Clearwater, FL
Italian Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Chuck F.Chuck Fonshell: 25 years and never disappointed!! Sit in the back get the video tour of Italy and enjoy a pitcher of Sangria. My go to dish is Frutti De Mare "medium".

L'oven Pizza is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

33. L'oven Pizza

2194 Main St (Belcher), Dunedin, FL
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews

ArcnervaArcnerva: Amazing Pizza. Possibly the best I have ever had. Read more.

Pita's Republic is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

34. Pita's Republic

6.1
5105 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Only chain on my list (they have 19 now) but they started at this location near USF. They serve my favorite Greek Salad with chicken and potato salad, with the perfect Greek dressing. Love this place.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

35. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

8.5
2532 N McMullen Booth Rd (Just North of Enterprise Road), Clearwater, FL
Pizzeria · 42 tips and reviews

Beatrice Z.Beatrice Zanella Dusheiko: I just love the pizza!!! I highly recommend it....I know what a real Italian Pizza taste like and this is it! Love it!

Ulele is one of Twain's Favorite Tampa Bay Restaurants.

36. Ulele

9.1
1836 N. Highland Ave. (Henderson St.), Tampa, FL
New American Restaurant · Tampa Heights · 92 tips and reviews

37. La Pequeña Colombia Express

8.0
6204 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL
Arepa Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Amazing food available for takeout. Be bold, try the entero asado and picada mixita!

38. Brasas

1806 S Highland Avenue (Cambridge Drive), Largo, FL
Peruvian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Amazing food. Unique. Must try.

39. Sylvia's Queen of Soul Food

642 22nd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL
Southern Food Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: The fried chicken/rib combo is a great choice. Each was outstanding and I had enough to take some home. Ask for some extra corn bread with your take out order!

40. Phở Quyên Vietnamese Restaurant

8.4
8404 W Hillsborough Ave (at Memorial Hwy), Tampa, FL
Vietnamese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: Our favorite place for pho in the Tampa Bay area