Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Tampa, FL

Joshua Gathings Jacksons is great spot for fresh and delicious sushi with an awesome water view of downtown! Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. Douglas our waiter took great care of us! Enjoyed the rainbow, harbor island, spicy tuna, and truffle wagyu roll. All were great. The Jacksons cheesesteak with marinated filet mignon was very good, melted in your mouth. Different from your original philly cheesesteak but still very good. Downstairs parking just make sure you get your ticketed validated foelr a free 2 hours!

Samia Pendleton Love this place! It has such a good vibe! The tea bar so so unique and so good. I had a hot earl grey lavender and got my daughter a matcha. The seating is great! And the shops On both ends are lovely! The Cire Trudon candle is to die for. I wish they had reservations for the restaurant.

Jaqueline Hernandez Went with my boyfriend 12/9 for my birthday to celebrate and let me just tell you the food , vibes and the scenery were all amazing but the real star of the show was our server Nydia ( I hope i spelt that right lol ) she was SPECTACULAR!!!! she took great care of us , made us feel so special and answered all our questions! she recommended a margarita “ Oopsie Daisy” and it was a 10/10!! We will be returning hopefully to see her again!!!

Janelle CHAPMAN An amazing meal! Last minute girls dinner at a never been before gem. The size is half the appeal. Food was delicious..we went seafood, with house made pasta. Will be back next week!

Rebecca Bruning Absolutely delicious meal, awesome indoor-outdoor environment, and phenomenal service! We started with the medjool dates, octopus, and artichoke appetizers. All were so tasty and unique with their own spin on it! Entrees continued with each component intentional and cohesive. We enjoyed the Alaskan halibut, yellowfin tuna au poivre, summertime corn papparedelle, and chicken Parmesan. For dessert, we tried the pumpkin doughnuts and they made us an affogato! 12/10 recommend trying this tasty Tampa gem on the bay!

Brian H Stopped here before checking out. Glad we did, the food and service was amazing. Sat outside with a great view of the river. Definitely recommend!!

Madeline This tucked-in gem of a sports bar offers an elaborate menu of American staples to elevated options at a great price. It felt very relaxed with indoor and outdoor seating and personable bartenders. For appetizers we ordered the chips and queso and fried pickles. I appreciate that they offer reasonably priced cocktails from bourbon based to THC infused! I liked my Corvette Summer margarita. My Cajun Pasta was so flavorful and I had enough left over for another meal. My friends ordered the Brisket sandwich and Chicken Parm that also looked delectable!

momof toogirls We had a pleasant dining experience at Sal Rosa. The service was warm and attentive—Larry took great care of us throughout the meal. The chicken tortilla soup was just okay, but the Caesar salad with blackened shrimp really stood out—fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced. A nice touch was the warm bread served at the start, accompanied by traditional butter and a delicious cinnamon mango butter that added a fun twist. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, with stylish decor that makes for a cozy yet upscale atmosphere. A great spot for a relaxed dinner or casual upscale lunch.

Felicia The ladies and I ventured out once again to a place we’d never been, and it did not disappoint! It was a beautiful evening by the water—great company, dolphins making a few surprise appearances, a stunning sunset, and delicious food. Every dish we ordered was absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. I have a shellfish allergy and was a bit nervous at first, but there was no need to worry. While there weren’t many options without shrimp as the main ingredient, what was available was sooo good! The crab cake and the coconut rice were the stars of the show, with the fried rice coming in a very close second. Our server was pleasant. Overall, it was a great experience and we’ll definitely be back! Note: The only downside was the parking situation—it’s probably best to valet to minimize the risk of being towed.

Hamilton Jimenez Vasquez The burgers are amazing, unique flavors, very crafty, fries are very well seasoned, right in the middle. The restaurant has big screens everywhere so you can watch your sport games from anywhere.

Mia DuPuis Great night life vibes, a level above clubbing. Nice staff. Id go with friends, delicious and large assortment of drinks, the appetizers were delicious. The smash burger was ok, not bad but not great. The fries were delicious. Lively night. I recommend a reservation, has security guards and is very busy, loud, hard to have conversation, indoor and outdoor bar, high tops and low tops. Waterview by Waters edge. Parking Garage ticket can be validated if you purchase food (2hr free, $5/hr after the initial 2hrs). Drinks were ~$15 Smash Burger was ~$20 Apps were between $15-$20 Golden Hour Bubbly Tequila Sweet Fruit Cocktail Strawberry w/ Vodka Drink Artichoke Dip Deviled Eggs Pretzel Steak Fried Rice Salmon Dish

Wynter Wonderland Productions I own a few small businesses. I met with a client to catch up and vent. Although, it as not very busy which was nice for lunch, it was superb view the inside was clean and everyone seemed welcoming/warm. I really enjoyed the wasabi sauce with calamari, calamari was a little… chewy… not the word to use but not the worst (rubbery isn’t the correct description either) but still good, the hint of pomegranate hidden in the molasses that was on the Brussels was a nice surprise and added flavor level. My client and I both had burgers. I got mine with no onions but I did add jalapeños(which I’m hoping were made in house, nice flavor and spice level) and bacon, Juicy and flavorful, with the horseradish Dijon it was a flavor party. Superb for an afternoon and late birthday outing for us both! Def looking forward to another return!!

Wendy Wawrzyniak So much fun, always! We encountered cheerful staff from management to servers to bartenders. The atmosphere is always festive and tuned into the holidays. The menu is fun and a wide variety of options. The prices are high, however and the quality of food is just average.

Stephen Thompson We were in town and grabbed lunch before shopping at International Plaza. We had previously dined at the OP in Chicago. The Tampa location was very well ran and our server went far out of her way to give us an agenda of things to check out in Tampa. Excellent hospitality. The cocktail and mocktail programs are awesome. The chop salad was phenomenal. Whatever that dressing is, is great. Dynamite roll was delicious and the stone crab was a fun special. Would 100% recommend OP in Tampa.

Sharpey31 We stopped into Brick House Tavern + Tap since it’s right next to our hotel, and it ended up being a great choice. Walked in and got perfect seats at the bar right away. The staff was immediately friendly — just genuinely good people who seemed happy to be there and took great care of us. The food was awesome. Everything came out hot, fast, and way better than typical bar food. You can tell they actually put some effort into it. They also have a really solid beer selection on tap, plenty of options, all served ice cold. It is definitely loud inside — lots of energy, TVs going, a busy bar crowd — but the atmosphere is fun and everyone around us seemed to be having a good time. It’s the kind of place where the noise doesn’t bother you because the vibe is just good. One thing that stood out was how clean the place was. Even being busy, the bar, tables, and overall space were really well-kept. Overall, Brick House Tavern + Tap was a great stop. Great staff, great food, great beers, and right by the hotel — can’t beat it. We’ll definitely be back.