Tampa Restaurant Openings, Dining and Food News
Restaurant openings, closings and dining trends across Tampa Bay, including new concepts, expansions and market shifts.
Joe & The Juice opening first Tampa location in SoHo
Sysco buys Restaurant Depot in $29B deal, Tampa Bay locations included
Boulon menu overhaul tied to kitchen hiring, training push
Fire-shuttered South Tampa restaurant reopens as The Landon
Oystercatchers relaunches Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Openings
Restaurant Openings
New restaurants, expansions and notable moves across Tampa Bay.
Dining
Restaurant Business and Dining News
Chef moves, concept changes and restaurant business news across the region.
Sysco buys Restaurant Depot in $29B deal, Tampa Bay locations included
Sysco’s $29B deal adds a warehouse model with a Tampa footprint.
Boulon menu overhaul tied to kitchen hiring, training push
Boulon’s menu overhaul reflects kitchen training, staffing and concept refinement.
Fire-shuttered South Tampa restaurant reopens as The Landon
A fire-closed South Tampa restaurant site returns March 23 as The Landon.
Oystercatchers relaunches Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Oystercatchers restores its signature Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
Inside Oystercatchers: The decisions behind each dish
Before the first ticket prints, Shelby Farrell makes the calls that shape service.
SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard
Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.
Food & Drink
Food and Drink Features and Profiles
Notable concepts, chefs and hospitality stories tied to Tampa Bay’s food scene.
ASH on Water Street finds its voice with chef Seth Temple
ASH on Water Street enters a confident new chapter under chef Seth Temple.
Indian Rocks wine bar Wyne rises after storms
When hurricanes ended Slyce, its owners reinvented themselves with Wyne, a wine bar built on resilience, rhythm and community.
Cassis American Brasserie: The Anchor of Beach Drive (PHOTOS)
170 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg
CW’s Gin Joint: Tampa’s hidden spirit (PHOTOS)
In the heart of downtown Tampa, where the city’s pulse beats strongest, Carolyn Wilson surveyed the neoclassical façade of what…
Elliott Aster: Where historic charm meets Michelin dreams (PHOTOS)
Elliot Aster | 501 5th Avenue N.E., St. Petersburg
Pulpo Kitchen & Lounge: Bold Latin flavor, elevated dining (PHOTOS)
Longtime residents of St. Petersburg have witnessed the city’s remarkable transformation from a quiet coastal retirement haven, once affectionately dubbed…
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Restaurant and dining news by market across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Pasco and Sarasota-Manatee.
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Latest
Latest Restaurant News
The newest restaurant openings, dining stories and food business coverage from across Tampa Bay.
Bloomin’ posts Q4 loss as Outback traffic improves
Outback traffic rises, but impairment charges and margin pressure weigh on Q4 results.
Cru Hospitality to open two concepts at Sparkman Wharf
Cru adds Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar to Sparkman Wharf this March.
Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year
Erica Spector Wishnow came up with Greenlane during long car rides in Covid, when she spent hours driving…
Bern’s to replace Haven with seafood concept in 2027
Haven will stay open through summer as Bern’s prepares a 2027 seafood concept.
Pura Vida Miami plans Water Street Tampa location
Water Street Tampa may soon add Miami-based Pura Vida.
Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St
Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.
Bern’s marks 70 years with La Segunda collaboration
Bern’s begins its 70th with a La Segunda sandwich and a look back at its Howard Avenue roots.
Bahama Breeze to convert Tampa Bay locations to new concepts
Two Tampa Bay Bahama Breeze locations are expected to be converted to other restaurant concepts.