20 Best Lunch Spots in Tampa

by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 06, 2020
Cotton candy-colored sunsets, white sand beaches, and crystal blue waters make Tampa, Florida an ideal destination. Tourist attractions include Busch Gardens and the artistic Ybor City. With access to the freshest catch, Tampa restaurants highlight Florida seafood elevated with tropical flavors. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out for the best lunch Tampa-style? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We've surveyed expert diners and put together a list of the top spots for the best lunch Tampa has to offer. Book a table today!
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$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Tampa
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OpenTable Diner
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Annie
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$31 to $50
Global, International
Tampa
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Donald
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Donald
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NaraVIP
Dined 5 days ago
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LarryR
Dined 4 days ago
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$30 and under
Contemporary American
Tampa
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Dined 1 day ago
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Lei
Dined 2 days ago
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Andres
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4.5 (2373)
$30 and under
Seafood
Sarasota
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MichalVIP
Dined 3 days ago
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MichalVIP
Dined 3 days ago
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BillDVIP
Dined 3 days ago
4.7 (3049)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Sarasota
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Mike
Dined 3 days ago
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Mike
Dined 3 days ago
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$30 and under
Italian
Tampa
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Mary
Dined 1 day ago
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Mary
Dined 1 day ago
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$31 to $50
Seafood
Sarasota
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OpenTable Diner
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CraigP
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