Tampa Restaurant Recommendations - Page 2 - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

hugger · 06-05-2006, 01:12 PM

They sold out to a developer who is building yet more condo's on the site.

Peppin's is also a Spanish Restaurant in St Pete - they are just as good (better in my IMO) than Columbia. However, they have a piano bar - rather than the Flamingo show.

Red Mesa is an upscale Mexican cuisine restaurant in St Pete.

Of course, we can't forget Tarpon Springs - there are many Greek Restaurants and bakeries in this small sponge dock's town.
Pappas Restaurant which had been there for upteen year's is now closed - the family had sold out and the new owner's couldn't make a go of it. Hellas is very good as is Paul's Shirmp House and Dodcanese (sp?) Bakery.

By the Way the Pappas family has started another local chain of eateries called Pappas - there are several in the area - all have wonderful Greek food.

Island Way Grill on Island Way Estates between downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach is wonderful.

Castaway's on the Courtney/Campbell Causeway between Tampa and Clearwater is very nice - great view's of the bay.
Oyster Catcher's is also located in the Hyatt in this same area.

I know I'll think of some more local places that out of towner's may enjoy.

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cruiztime · 06-12-2006, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Booked hotel on Priceline and we will be staying in Tampa at the Brandon Fairfield Marriott. It is near routes 75 & 60. Have no idea where it is. Hope it won't be too far from everything. We wil be renting a car so we will not have a problem getting all over. Staying two nights pre-cruise.

Any other information you can share about Tampa will be appreciated.

hugger · 06-18-2006, 11:33 PM

Ah, you're staying over in Brandon. You are further East and south than what I was thinking. You'll be a way's from the port, however, as you say you'll have a car. Brandon is mostly new places - I'm not familiar with that area at all.

You won't be very far from the outlet mall in Ellenton - at least I don't think you will. There are some very nice stores down there.
I can't help you with restaurant's out in Brandon though - sorry.