Tampa Area Restaurants

Starlite Majesty Lunch & Dinner Cruise - Clearwater Beach, FL

The Starlite Majesty

This cruise leaves from Clearwater Beach. You'll experience the gorgeous scenery of the waterways as you listen to the narration of the area's history.

Fun in the sun isn't the only thing the Tampa area has to offer! When you're on vacation, half the fun is forgetting about the kitchen chores and enjoying a variety of cuisines at area restaurants. If variety is the spice of life, then Tampa delivers up quite a spicy dish. From family-friendly diners to romantic dinner cruises, Tampa Bay has a vast selection of dining venues to choose from. We've outlined some of our top picks below.

Dining on the Water
For those who love the sights and sounds of the water, a dinner or lunch cruise is the perfect way to take a meal while vacationing in Tampa. The Tampa area offers two magnificent cruise ships to choose from. The Starlight Majesty leaves from Clearwater Beach and the Starlight Princess leaves from Tampa Bay. Both cruises offer guests narrated tours of their native waterways, live music for dancing, and gourmet meals fit for royalty.

As Much as You Want, and More
If you've got a crazy appetite, you're going to love Crazy Buffet. This restaurant isn't your average buffet. The food is gourmet quality and the atmosphere reflects this refined approach to buffet dining. Stir fry, hibachi, crab leg, and sushi are just some of the items you'll enjoy as you make your way through this expansive buffet. The price is a little higher than that of traditional all-you-can-eat buffets, but once you begin your meal you'll realize it's well worth it.

World-Famous Hamburgers
You can't visit the Tampa area without a stop by Chattaways. This family-friendly restaurant has been serving world-famous burgers for over 50 years, and the taste-bud-tantalizing burgers that they serve prove that time begets excellence. In addition to mouth-watering food, Chattaways features a unique atmosphere. Dine amongst claw-footed bathtubs filled with planted flowers and tile-topped patio tables as you enjoy the best burgers you've ever eaten.

Comfort Food
If you're looking for a meal of mashed potatoes, meat loaf and corn meal muffins with peppers and cheddar, you're going to want to dine at the Hyde Park Diner. Located in Old Hyde Park Village in Tampa, this restaurant doesn't only offer comfort food. You can dine on the most exquisite of Mediterranean dishes or just stop by for one of their delectable desserts.

When you eat at these restaurants during your visit to Tampa, you can be sure that you're in for some of the best cooking you've ever experienced and the type of service that you deserve when you're getting away from it all. Forget about cooking and cleaning dishes, sit back, and relax as Tampa's restaurants cater to your every dining need.