This Italian Trattoria offers an extensive menu of salads, pastas, grilled meats and pizza. The décor is contemporary and warm with lots of wood, cozy booths, and other upscale touches. It's got a sophisticated yet relaxed vibe.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe cute house-like structure opens into a mostly casual place with black tables, black and white tile like flooring, traditional decor such as the glass chandeliers and other Italian touches. The menu is pretty traditional too with a little bit of something for most eaters.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveBern's is serious about food. The Chef grows his own veggies and restaurant patrons are given a tour of the kitchen and impressive wine cellar (over 6,000 bottles).
Price: ExpensiveThis casual Asian street food eatery is a walk up and order at the counter and the menu is fairly small. We like that there are vegetarian options, extra protein opportunities and that it offers something different. The vibe is more food truck than eatery. There is no "inside".
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis is a year-round market held in downtown Dunedin. During the summer the market is in the History Museum Parking lot and in Pioneer Park during the main season.
Open year round, 2 locations:
Summer Market in History Museum Lot 9a-2p Saturdays
Price: Least ExpensiveDespite being a franchise, this is a breakfast favorite. First Watch offers traditional and healthy breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. The décor is pleasant and bright with colorful art and wooden booth seating. Carry out available.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis is a chill place to get a wrap, salad, and flatbread meal with the bonus of homemade juices. It has a retail cafe/bar feel and you order at the counter. There is seating indoors and outdoors. Very local!
Price: Least ExpensiveThe locally owned restaurant is right in the heart of downtown Tampa, adjacent to the Westin Tampa Waterside hotel and super convenient to the convention center, Hartline Trolley and the Marriott Water Street.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveQuick, moderately priced food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis place feels beachy with its wood exterior, outdoor patio with beach like cushions and greenery, but inside it's definitely more refined and upscale. There's a high ceiling, cozy booths, unique intimate lighting, and white seating. It feels like Miami in Tampa.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveBazille is a modern café and a welcome respite from a day of Plaza shopping.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis is your best big market bet if you are staying downtown. The full service grocery store also has a bakery and deli. The deli offers made to order sandwiches, soups and some salads.
Open daily 7a-10p
This natural foods grocery and cafe is known for its organic produce selection, specialty items, baked goods, and yummy cafe eats. It's a one stop shop for those looking to stock up on basics and grab a bite too. The multi-table seating area is casual and laid back.
Price: Least ExpensiveSleek, sort of glam and definitely contemporary are ways to describe the interior of this restaurant with its eye catching ceiling chandelier, wrap around marble bar, grey booths and unique flooring.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis place has a lot to offer. There are quick server eateries and sit down places. Also, check out the fitness offerings! The "Dining Garden" has Asian street food, chicken and donuts, acai bowls, a taqueria, a seafood company, hot dog joint and ice cream shop.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe market is all year long on THE FOURTH Sunday of each month. Expect about 70 vendors.
Open 4th Sunday each month 9a-1p (Oct-May) and until 2p (June-Sept)
Price: Least ExpensiveCome for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. Lots of gourmet goodies for all including a coffee bar, sushi, grab and go entrées, and salads bar.
Open daily 8a-10p
Price: Least Expensive