Where flavors cross borders: these are the fusion restaurants our readers voted the best. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Fusion Restaurant in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winners
Featured Winner
Union New American
Union New American builds its menu of steaks, sushi and shareable plates around a live-fire hearth you can see from the dining room. Executive chef Jacob Rios, a Food Network “Chopped” champion, leads the kitchen in the two-story Westshore space, which includes a covered rooftop lounge.
- Bamboozle
- Oak & Ola
Runners-Up
- Empamamas
- Rooster & the Till
Voters Also Loved
- Hawkers Asian Street Food
- Wild Child
Fusion Dining in Tampa Bay
Fusion restaurants across Tampa Bay mix Asian, Latin, Southern and Mediterranean influences, often around shared plates and creative cocktails. Many of the newest are in Westshore, Midtown Tampa and the Water Street district.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best fusion restaurant in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Bamboozle, Oak & Ola and Union New American the winners for Best Fusion Restaurant. Empamamas and Rooster & the Till were the runners-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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