Tampa Bay Food & Drink — Restaurant News, Openings, Breweries
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Quiote Tequilaria brings fine-dining Mexican to Bayshore Boulevard
Chef Felicia Lacalle just opened Quiote Tequilaria in the former Ciro's space on Bayshore Blvd — elevated Mexican cuisine meets 175 agave spirits in South Tampa.
Nightwatch wine bar is coming to St. Pete's Grand Central District
The team behind Neighborhood Wine Shop just announced Nightwatch, a new wine bar at 2817 Central Ave — and Grand Central keeps getting better.
Mei soft-opens in downtown St. Pete with Michelin pedigree
The team behind Tampa's Michelin-starred Kōsen just soft-opened Mei in downtown St. Pete — a French-Nordic-Japanese fine dining concept worth knowing about.
Forbici Modern Italian is coming to Sundial in downtown St. Pete
Tampa's beloved Forbici Modern Italian opens at Sundial on June 24 — 350 seats, Roman-style pizza, and an outdoor bar filling Sea Salt's old spot.
Tampa Bay just landed 10 new Michelin Guide spots — here's what to know
The Michelin Guide Florida 2026 added 10 Tampa Bay restaurants to its list, including a new Green Star for Tampa and first-ever nods for Elliott Aster in St. Pete.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Month turns 20 — and this June is the biggest yet
Creative Loafing's Tampa Bay Restaurant Month hits its 20th year in June 2026: 80+ restaurants, prix fixe deals, and proceeds going to Feeding Tampa Bay.
Green Bench Brewing crosses the bay with its first Tampa tasting room
St. Pete craft beer icon Green Bench Brewing is opening its first Tampa location this month at 200 N. Tampa St. — a big deal for local beer lovers on both sides of the bay.
Tampa's new rooftop Nikkei bar Maru is already worth the trip
Maru opened atop Bayshore Gardens on May 2 — Tampa's first Nikkei rooftop concept. Here's what's on the menu and why South Tampa is buzzing.
St. Pete Distillery just opened a hidden speakeasy above the still
31 South, a 45-seat Prohibition-era lounge above St. Petersburg Distillery's production floor, quietly opened this month in the Warehouse Arts District.
Christian's on the Water just opened at Bay Pines Marina in Seminole
A new outdoor tiki bar and restaurant soft-opened May 16 at Bay Pines Marina, filling the waterfront void left by Hurricane Helene since late 2024.