Quick Summary: From amazing bakeries and casual eateries to historic cafes and elegant restaurants, there are many great things to do in Tampa. Plan a romantic lunch or dinner at one of these unique places which serve some of the most delicious seafood, pizza, steaks, barbeque, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Foodies can look forward to tasting flavors from around the world, including American cuisine, Creole and Cajun food, Mexican, French, Italian and Mediterranean favorites. Here are the best romantic restaurants in Tampa.


  • Updated with new information since originally published.
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

Columbia Restaurant

© Columbia Restaurant

American Social

© American Social

Bern's Steak House

© Bern's Steak House

Tampa Bay Brewing Company

© Tampa Bay Brewing Company

Ocean Prime

© Ocean Prime

Gourmet Pizza Company

© Gourmet Pizza Company

Al's Finger Lickin' Good Bar-B-Que

© Al's Finger Lickin' Good Bar-B-Que

Besito

© Besito

Wright's Gourmet House

© Courtesy of koss13 - Fotolia.com

Pane Rustica Bakery Cafe

© Pane Rustica Bakery Cafe

Restaurant BT

© Restaurant BT

Brocato's Sandwich

© Courtesy of artemiykas - Fotolia.com

Osteria Natalina

© Osteria Natalina

Mission BBQ

© Courtesy of ani Vincek - Fotolia.com

Fresh Bites

© Fresh Bites

Oystercatchers

© Oystercatchers

Mise En Place

© Mise En Place

Map:


Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.