In 2020, we launched Best of South Tampa—and the community showed up in a big way. Now, seven years later, the excitement hasn’t slowed down. This year, more than 200,000 votes were cast across Best of South Tampa and Best of St. Pete, proving just how passionate our readers are about supporting their favorite local businesses.
Why South Tampa? It’s part of our story. South Tampa Magazine, one of our founding publications, debuted in 2005. Since then, the neighborhood has continued to evolve while remaining one of the most vibrant corners of the Bay area—where historic charm meets new development, and where dining, shopping, wellness, culture and coveted real estate all converge.
HOW THIS LIST WAS COMPILED:
In December, we asked readers to weigh in on the best of the best across Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Retail & Services and more—covering everything south of I-275, including Midtown and downtown. The following pages showcase the winners of the 2026 Best of South Tampa. From crave-worthy sweets to standout salons and everything in between, consider this your definitive guide to the very best South Tampa has to offer.
Click an image below to be taken to a category. You will see the winners, runners-up and businesses voters also loved. Once viewed, click “Back to List” to return to the full list of business categories.
