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 2027 Best Restaurants List be your guide to the best bites in the Bay.
Hover over an image below to be reveal the winners in each category. You will see them listed as Winners, Runners-Up and restaurants Voters Also Loved.
To view results from a previous year scroll to the bottom of this page.
