<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>If you're heading out of Tampa or just stopping by, on your way to a romantic getaway, the Tampa International Airport (TPA) is arguably one of the best in the country.
With their streamlined security checkpoints at each airside—there are four airside total—that means you'll have even more time to relax and have a bite to eat before your flight!
If you're looking for a bite, we've got the details for a great pit-stop meal, with a few locations that are unique to the Tampa International Airport. There are plenty of grab-and-go options, places for coffee, bars, and sit-down restaurants.
We've organized this list according to Airside letters; that way, it's easier for you to find where to stop for a bite! The majority of these restaurants also offer online or app ordering if you prefer to avoid any potential wait for seating.
So, what are we waiting for?! Let's dive into some of the best places to eat at Tampa International Airport.
Dining Inside Tampa Bay International Airport
AIRSIDE A
Ducky's (Gate A9)
Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ducky's is a local hangout featuring elevated bar food selections.
AIRSIDE C
RumFish Grill (Gate C37)
Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
RumFish Grill has a great menu of locally caught seafood and a neat aquarium feature inside the restaurant.
Louis Pappas (Gate C4)
Open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At Louis Pappas you can find classic Greek Fare, including the famous local Greek Salad.
Cigar City Brewing (Gate C43)
Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cigar City Brewing is another spot with great local eats and brews. Here, the brews are hand-crafted on site!
Ulele (Gate C34)
Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ulele is a hip Tampa joint with great craft beers, cocktails, oysters, and other seafood selections.
AIRSIDE E
Columbia Restaurant Café (Gate E68)
Open from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.
One of Tampa's most iconic restaurants, Columbia, can be found inside Airside E. Whether you're a local heading out for a getaway or a visitor just passing through, stop by for a great Cuban meal!
Four Green Fields Irish Pub (Gate E62)
Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Four Green Fields Irish Pub is serving up some of the best Irish pub comfort fare.
AIRSIDE F
Gasparilla Bar (Gate F78)
Open from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Experience a bit of the pirate life before returning to the modern age. Gasparilla is a Tampa tradition, and this themed bar gives visitors a small taste of pirate life!
The Café by Mise En Place (Gate F85)
Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mise En Place is another Tampa Bay iconic local restaurant, and if you're only stopping in the Tampa International Airport for a short layover, The Café by Mise En Place is a great way to try a local gem before you continue on to your final destination.
Buddy Brew (Gate F85)
Open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Buddy Brew is a local coffee gem with great, hand-roasted coffee drinks and pastries if you're looking for a quick pick-me-up before your flight.
Cigar City Taproom (Gate F88)
Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This taproom rocks a great list of locally brewed beer and tapas for a relaxing small bite to eat before your flight.
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