If you want to try some of the most delicious Southern restaurants in Tampa, this list is perfect for you! From mouthwatering chicken sandwiches to hangover soul food, you can taste all the delicious Southern food in Tampa at some of the best local restaurants.
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Experience the best barbecue in Tampa as well as several other Southern delicacies at these unique eateries near you! For more Tampa dining and places to eat in Tampa, 813Area is your go-to guide for all Tampa restaurants.
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If you love southern food, check out Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen where you can try their hand-breaded, fried-to-order Chicken Tenders, handmade Chicken Pot Pie, and slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs. They also offer hand-crafted cocktails, like their famous Painkiller or Texas Margarita, or for your non-alcoholic drink options, their Hand-crafted Lemonades are a huge hit.
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6607 N Florida Ave, Tampa FL, 33604 (4)Tampa's FIRST Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant
Winner of 813area's Local Business Award for Best Chicken Sandwich in Tampa
Winner of Creative Loafing...
4.8 (2)
1930 E 7th Ave, Tampa FL, 33605 (2)7th + Grove is the premiere destination in Tampa Bay for elevated southern cuisine.
Voted TOP 20 Best Restaurant in 2019, we welcome you to EAT, VIBE....
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2808 Gandy Blvd., Tampa FL, 33611 (5)Family owned and operated BBQ restaurant in South Tampa with indoor and outdoor seating.
4.9 (3)
623 S MacDill Ave, Tampa FL, 33609 (3)Counter-serve joint featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.
5.0 (3)
3307 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL, 33629 (3)A Tampa original serving up Classic Modern BBQ, Original Sandwiches, and Pitmaster Pizza. With Extreme Chef Terry French and World Sandwich Champion Jennifer...
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5228 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa FL, 33611For over 13 years Mama's Southern Soul Food has been setting the standard for Southern cooking in Tampa, Florida. Business people, celebrities, families...
4.8 (5)
1609 Angel Oliva Sr St, Tampa FL, 33605 (5)The most mouth watering BBQ you have ever had. Southern cooking includes food that has been slow smoked to perfection.
4.9 (4)
208 S. Howard Ave, Tampa FL, 33606 (4)Come eat, drink, and be social as we serve up the best in southern fare and handcrafted cocktails. Cask brings good old southern hospitality to SoHo! The...
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3401 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa FL, 33603 (1)Your source for Soul Food in Tampa, FL. "Soul Food With A Twist!"
5.0 (1)
4103 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33609 (1)Deluxe Bar-B-Q Chicken & Ribs serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Jimbo's Pit BBQ also offers catering.
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1701 north franklin street, Tampa FL, 33606For fried chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffles or anything southern style check out Fork and Hen! ...
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510 N Franklin St, Tampa FL, 33602Lunch, Brunch, Happy Hour, and NightLife! Make sure to come out for our grand opening September 1st!!
5.0 (1)
3701 W. Henderson Blvd, Tampa FL, 33609 (1)Upbeat joint serving elevated comfort food. Local ingredients with a dash of southern flair. Good grub. Unfussy digs. Open late.
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1910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa FL, 33602Welcome, y’all!!! It has been a journey leadin’ us here to the land of fine vittles, but we’ll give it to ya briefly. After many years of gettin’...
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3307 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa FL, 33629BJ's is a premier destination for top of the line, authentic Southern barbecue in Tampa. Stop by this no-frills eatery for a hearty dose of everything...
4.4 (1)
1724 E 8th Ave, Tampa FL, 33605 (1)RyRy's Chicken & Waffles was spawned by Tampa Restauranteur Ryan Gougeon. Gougeon is best known for being the owner of the award winning James Joyce Irish...
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3745 North 50th Street, Tampa FL, 33619@ Lillie Mae's Southern Cafe', we specialize in home style Caribbean and Soul Food. Check us out. "It's like Sunday Dinner every day of the week."
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1724 East 8th Avenue, Tampa FL, 33605RyGuy's Chicken & Waffles was spawned by Tampa Restauranteur Ryan Gougeon. Gougeon is best known for being the owner of the award winning James Joyce Irish...
