Food is a universal love. Luckily, Tampa Bay has long been a hub for incredible food of every variety, offering everything from the perfect slice of pizza to colorful sushi rolls to desserts so mesmerizing you keep coming back for more.

In September, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite Tampa Bay restaurants across 35 categories. The votes poured in, down below we reveal the winners, runners-up, and other standout establishments in each category. Whether you’re in search of a new favorite pub or the best burger around, let the 2026 Best Restaurants List be your guide to the best bites in the Bay.

Click an image below to be taken to a category. You will see the winners, runners-up and restaurants voters also loved.

Once viewed, click “Back to List” to return to the full list of restaurant and bar categories or select results from a previous year at the bottom of this page.