Ybor City Dining: Grab a Bite Before the Knight Parade
Find the perfect Illuminated Knight Parade restaurant before you head to Ybor City for the celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Tampa Bay is home to some of the most delicious and innovative restaurants around. We are truly spoiled when it comes to eating out and new restaurants are popping up all the time! Try a new restaurant or see what is happening at some of Tampa Bay’s staples and head out for a delicious night on the town.

Find the perfect Illuminated Knight Parade restaurant before you head to Ybor City for the celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Prepare for the perfect date night, because On Swann is ready to knock your socks off! Located just outside of Hyde Park Village is On Swann, an American cuisine restaurant. On Swann takes pride in being “thoughtfully sourced” with its contemporary American cuisine featuring a seasonal menu supporting and sourcing local flair. Enter into an…

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With the Tampa Bay area being a hot spot for animal lovers, it only makes sense that our backyard is equally known for its cruelty-free, vegan, and plant-based restaurants. Sure, most of these restaurants are known for their lack of animal-based products, but they wow with culinary creativity, too. Check out these wildly popular Tampa vegan…

Spend more time with your family and less time worrying about cooking this Christmas when you dine out or order a delicious meal to-go! Trying to figure out what restaurants are serving up something special for the holiday can be time-consuming, so we’re putting together a list of some of our favorite Christmas dining offerings…

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As a lover of Asian cuisine, I’m always looking for great spots to experience authentic — or as close to authentic — food as possible, and after moving to the Tampa Bay Area, I’m thrilled to have so many delicious Hot Pot restaurants at my fingertips! Whether you’re new to the Hot Pot experience or…

One of the most fabled questions for many couples on date night is “What do you want for dinner?” If this sounds like you, no fear, because we have a noteworthy option that will eliminate all of the “I don’t know” and “You choose” responses Krate at the Grove, located at the Grove in Wesley…

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Enjoy Florida’s oldest restaurant in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City! Columbia Restaurant is not only Florida’s oldest restaurant, but the world’s largest Spanish Restaurant. Founded 1905 years ago by Cuban immigrants, Columbia has been serving authentic Spanish cuisine at multiple locations, with Ybor City being its most historic. Since its founding, the Columbia Restaurants have been…

Brunch in Tampa is no joke – the locals take it super seriously! Want to sip on endless champagne and OJ or some breakfast bloodies? Looking for a culinary masterpiece or want something hearty to recover from the night before? Or a boozy breakfast? There are so many options in Tampa Bay to choose from….

After a high-energy night of New Year’s Eve parties and events, the next day is a cause for a relaxing celebration. From dedicated brunches celebrating the holiday to just regular ‘ole great brunch spots, we’re sharing all kinds of great places to have New Year’s Day brunch! We will continue to update this list as…