The best restaurants in Brandon
213 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsCeviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant turns weeknights into Barcelona mode with shareable tapas, legit paella, and sangria that leans…
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsJuno & The Peacock
RestaurantsNew American coastal cuisine with Aesop-inspired flair at Juno & The Peacock this week, perfect for when you want something fresh and a…
Juno & The Peacock
RestaurantsAjisai 3
RestaurantsCraving a midweek reset? Ajisai 3 piles on all-you-can-eat sushi and ramen with fresh daily fish, plus hibachi and classic Japanese bites…
Ajisai 3
RestaurantsJulian Restaurant
RestaurantsJulian Restaurant pairs international-inspired small plates with upscale comfort, plus sweeping Tampa Bay panoramas that make weeknights…
Julian Restaurant
RestaurantsTampa Burger Co.
RestaurantsSink your teeth into short rib, brisket, and chuck patties on brioche buns at Tampa Burger Co., then go wild with fries, sweet potato tots…
Tampa Burger Co.
RestaurantsBlack Cattle Burger
RestaurantsBlack Cattle Burger keeps it simple in the best way with craveable patties, straightforward builds, and that classic, no-fuss flavor you…
Black Cattle Burger
RestaurantsSol St Pete Bistro
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week to farm-to-table plates that are gluten-free, seed-oil-free and big on flavor. Sol St Pete Bistro reimagines…
Sol St Pete Bistro
RestaurantsTasty Venues, LLC
RestaurantsTasty Venues, LLC brings a cozy Italian bistro vibe plus a gourmet food shop for take-home treasures. Swing by this week to explore the…
Tasty Venues, LLC
RestaurantsShiso Crispy - Central Ave
RestaurantsCasual spot serving up Asian fusion fare, including vegetarian options, plus beer and wine.
Shiso Crispy - Central Ave
RestaurantsAmerican Social - Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsVibrant gastropub with updated American comfort food, craft brews, flat-screen TVs & a patio.
American Social - Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsBulla Gastrobar Tampa
RestaurantsContemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
Bulla Gastrobar Tampa
RestaurantsTampa Pizza Company Downtown
RestaurantsHealth-minded chain for pizzas (with vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options), sandwiches & more.
Tampa Pizza Company Downtown
RestaurantsKonan BBQ
RestaurantsLow-key BBQ eatery serving sandwiches, plates & family-size meals, plus comfort sides.
Konan BBQ
RestaurantsIzakaya Tori
RestaurantsCreative Japanese eatery serving ramen, skewers, sushi and other traditional dishes.
Izakaya Tori
RestaurantsKiwami Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving ramen and sushi, plus other Japanese fare.
Kiwami Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsOlivos Restaurant
RestaurantsModern restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired tapas and seafood dishes, plus wine.
Olivos Restaurant
RestaurantsJF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar
RestaurantsCasual American eatery with a bar in a roomy dining room offering live music, TV sports & a patio.
JF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar
RestaurantsColumbia Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.
Columbia Restaurant
RestaurantsCrafty Crab Tampa
RestaurantsSeafood like crab and shrimp is served at this casual eatery specializing in Cajun-style boils.
Crafty Crab Tampa
RestaurantsNew York New York Pizza
RestaurantsEasygoing pizzeria offering plentiful sandwiches, plus wraps, burgers & calzones.
New York New York Pizza
RestaurantsDalmoros Fresh Italian
RestaurantsUpbeat joint with a patio doling out Italian pastas & homemade sauces in take-out containers.
Dalmoros Fresh Italian
RestaurantsArmature Works
RestaurantsStriking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
Armature Works
RestaurantsThe Stein & Vine
RestaurantsChill, woodsy bar offering craft beer & wine to go with American, Southern & creative global fare.
The Stein & Vine
RestaurantsSkipper's Smokehouse
RestaurantsFunky spot serving Southern eats such as gator tail in rustic digs with a space for live music.
Skipper's Smokehouse
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsBonefish Grill
RestaurantsContemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Bonefish Grill
RestaurantsGlory Days Grill
RestaurantsSports-bar chain featuring hearty American fare (including gluten-free dishes) & games on TV.
Glory Days Grill
RestaurantsSkyway Jack's Restaurant
RestaurantsHumble, homey diner featuring a menu of hearty American faves including Southern-style breakfasts.
Skyway Jack's Restaurant
RestaurantsBurger Monger
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring burgers, fries & malts, plus beer & wine, in a casual space.
Burger Monger
RestaurantsMercado - Edge District
RestaurantsBurritos & other Mexican eats served from a walk-up stand with outdoor tables & flat-screen TVs.
Mercado - Edge District
RestaurantsRain Japanese Sushi Bar & Thai
RestaurantsColorful, relaxed eatery for Thai noodles, traditional Japanese food & sushi rolls with a twist.
Rain Japanese Sushi Bar & Thai
RestaurantsKiso Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese option in a shopping plaza offering sashimi & maki, plus familiar kitchen entrees.
Kiso Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsCali Viejo Restaurant
RestaurantsWarm, polished eatery featuring homestyle Colombian & Pan-Latin fare from arepas to lomo saltado.
Cali Viejo Restaurant
RestaurantsSoHo Sushi
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering specialty sushi rolls & cooked Japanese fare in a sleek & stylish setting.
SoHo Sushi
RestaurantsLa Calle Latin Fast Food
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up Colombian fast food, including arepas and salchipapa, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Calle Latin Fast Food
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsTryst Gastro Lounge
RestaurantsModern fare with global twists served in a Victorian-accented, loungey space with long marble bar.
Tryst Gastro Lounge
RestaurantsSteak 'n Shake
RestaurantsChain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Steak 'n Shake
RestaurantsJust 1 Taste of STL
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery preparing comfort eats such as brisket, ribs and burgers for catering and takeout.
Just 1 Taste of STL
RestaurantsAn open kitchen delivers fish & steaks from an on-site dry-aging room & butchery at this hip find.
Rosati's Pizza Valrico, FL
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza Valrico, FL
RestaurantsBella's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsRustic Italian dishes share menu space with customized pasta combos at this casually chic mainstay.
Bella's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsThe Bier Boutique
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, chili & other comfort eats served in an upbeat restaurant with a large beer menu.
The Bier Boutique
RestaurantsUmami Sushi Hibachi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsEasygoing destination in a strip mall spotlighting all-you-can-eat sushi dishes.
Umami Sushi Hibachi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsPlate Tapas Grill & Lounge
RestaurantsCasual, popular eatery specializing in pork belly buns, chicken satays, empanadas and other small plates.
Plate Tapas Grill & Lounge
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsV Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsCasual option, along with a bar and ice cream treats, specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
V Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista
RestaurantsMadame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
RestaurantsHidden speakeasy behind Roast Deli focusing on Caribbean soul fare and crafted cocktails.
Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
RestaurantsCasa Santo Stefano
RestaurantsAiry, polished venue with a terrace serving traditional Sicilian plates & a robust wine list.
Casa Santo Stefano
RestaurantsCassis Restaurant St. Pete
RestaurantsBuzzy brasserie & bakery for American & French fare in a Parisian space with outdoor seats.
Cassis Restaurant St. Pete
RestaurantsPho 813
RestaurantsCozy Vietnamese restaurant featuring pho and other specialties, plus vegetarian options, beer, and wine.
Pho 813
RestaurantsThe Wooden Rooster
RestaurantsIntimate, brick-lined creperie serving sweet & savory light bites, plus coffee & wines by the glass.
The Wooden Rooster
RestaurantsDistrict South Kitchen & Craft
RestaurantsCasual, South Tampa eatery serving small plates, New American fare, and brunch.
District South Kitchen & Craft
RestaurantsSpecial Pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant showcasing traditional and innovative Vietnamese fare made with local ingredients.
Special Pho
RestaurantsParkshore Grill
RestaurantsRefined space for steaks & seafood paired with fine wines served inside or on the sprawling patio.
Parkshore Grill
RestaurantsM.Bird
RestaurantsUpscale rooftop spot offering tropical cocktails & elevated sharing plates, plus city & river views.
M.Bird
RestaurantsMeat Market Steakhouse Tampa
RestaurantsStunning steakhouse featuring a Miami Beach vibe, seafood, sushi and craft cocktails.
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
RestaurantsStonewood Grill & Tavern
RestaurantsChophouse chain serving surf 'n' turf, wine & cocktails in a stylish dining room & bar.
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsLa Sétima Club
RestaurantsCozy eatery for vegan comfort food and natural wines served by friendly staff.
La Sétima Club
RestaurantsNaked Farmer
RestaurantsFresh food (vegan options available) is sourced from local farms.
Naked Farmer
RestaurantsPHO TAMPA
RestaurantsCheerful Vietnamese eatery with classic dishes in a basic setting with eclectic decor.
PHO TAMPA
RestaurantsStillwaters Tavern
RestaurantsAttractive space for hearty yet elevated American fare, plus a strong beer & cocktail list.
Stillwaters Tavern
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsNaked Farmer
RestaurantsFarm-to-table restaurant serving locally sourced eats along with wine, beer and a patio.
Naked Farmer
RestaurantsDuff's Famous Wings
RestaurantsEstablished restaurant known for its chicken wings & drumsticks coated in spicy house sauce.
Duff's Famous Wings
RestaurantsPomodoro Pizza & More
RestaurantsSnug, easygoing joint dishing up slices & pies in classic & Sicilian styles, plus hot subs & pastas.
Pomodoro Pizza & More
RestaurantsThree Birds Tavern
RestaurantsElevated pub grub served in a comfy vintage farmhouse with two bars, patios & a wraparound porch.
Three Birds Tavern
RestaurantsTiki Docks Riverview
RestaurantsLively tiki-themed hub featuring a riverside deck, a pub grub menu & happy hour, plus sports on TV.
Tiki Docks Riverview
RestaurantsTibby's New Orleans Kitchen
RestaurantsColorful eatery offering gumbo, fried crawfish & other classic Cajun-Creole dishes, plus cocktails.
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
RestaurantsVino E Pasta
RestaurantsBuild-your-own pastas are the centerpiece of a classic Italian menu at this down-to-earth trattoria.
Vino E Pasta
RestaurantsOak & Stone
RestaurantsBright, airy indoor/outdoor brewpub serving pub grub, artisan pizzas, craft beers & cocktails.
Oak & Stone
RestaurantsSlice of The Burg
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up specialty pizzas, calzones & Philly-style cheesesteaks.
Slice of The Burg
RestaurantsAlesia Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy Vietnamese-French cafe showcasing plates such as summer rolls, ratatouille & banh mi.
Alesia Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Brother Trattoria
RestaurantsCasual, family-run place serving traditional Italian dishes, plus wine and cocktails too.
The Brother Trattoria
RestaurantsOlde Town Pizzeria & Pasta Co.
RestaurantsOld-fashioned parlor offering thin-crust & deep-dish pies, plus hearty pasta dishes.
Olde Town Pizzeria & Pasta Co.
RestaurantsBellaBrava
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
BellaBrava
RestaurantsFront Porch & Bart's Tavern
RestaurantsCasual bar & grill in a Victorian home offering American food from steaks to burgers, plus pizza.
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
RestaurantsSouthern Luv BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery dishing up brisket, ribs, pulled pork and other staples such as mac 'n' cheese and tater tots as well as beer.
Southern Luv BBQ
RestaurantsYeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite
RestaurantsServes microbrews, cocktails, and pub fare in a British-inspired space with modern decor and sports TVs.
Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite
RestaurantsSugar Factory - Tampa Bay
RestaurantsPart of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, this American brasserie features sweet and savory dishes, plus alcoholic goblets.
Sugar Factory - Tampa Bay
RestaurantsAnthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsCasual chain serving charred-crust pies, plus wings, subs & Italian plates in a modern setting.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. | I-Drive
RestaurantsMiller's Ale House
RestaurantsCasual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
Miller's Ale House
RestaurantsDoc B's Restaurant
RestaurantsSmall-chain American spot offering seasonal comfort food in stylish, contemporary surroundings.
Doc B's Restaurant
RestaurantsOUTSIDE BBQ
RestaurantsSouthern fare such as barbecued ribs brisket and pulled pork served in a casual setting.
OUTSIDE BBQ
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBluWave Sushi Tampa
RestaurantsCozy sushi bar with a casual vibe offering many creative rolls.
BluWave Sushi Tampa
RestaurantsButtermilk Eatery
RestaurantsLaid-back breakfast spot specializing in pancakes and skillet dishes, along with burgers and French toast.
Buttermilk Eatery
RestaurantsCentral Diner (DTSP)
RestaurantsAmerican diner turning out classic fare in a simple space decorated with old movie posters.
Central Diner (DTSP)
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsMama's Soul Food
RestaurantsSoul food eatery offering fried chicken, catfish and beef tips, plus baked goods, in a casual setting.
Mama's Soul Food
RestaurantsRooster & the Till
RestaurantsDinner destination for inventive, locally sourced New American small plates in a rustic-chic space.
Rooster & the Till
RestaurantsWings Xpress
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up gyros and wings alongside burgers, sandwiches, fries and seafood.
Wings Xpress
RestaurantsDon Rigatoni
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant offering lunch and dinner, plus a kids' menu, wine, and beer.
Don Rigatoni
RestaurantsDonovan's Meatery
RestaurantsLaid-back steakhouse serving chops steaks and seafood plus a variety of wines and cocktails.
Donovan's Meatery
RestaurantsDue Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
RestaurantsPizzeria with late-night hours offering NYC-style pies, garlic knots & beer, plus subs & appetizers.
Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
RestaurantsGratzzi Italian Grille
RestaurantsWhite-tablecloth bar/restaurant offering classic Italian entrees plus pizza bar selections.
Gratzzi Italian Grille
RestaurantsBurger Culture Lutz
RestaurantsCasual spot dishing up gourmet burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Philly cheesesteaks for lunch and dinner.
Burger Culture Lutz
RestaurantsCasa 28 mexican grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering familiar Mexican favorites including tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
Casa 28 mexican grill
Restaurants7th + Grove
RestaurantsArtful gathering place doling out Southern comfort food, plus bar bites & cocktails.
7th + Grove
RestaurantsPibb's Rib Shack
RestaurantsHumble pit stop specializing in a variety of BBQ offerings including ribs, sandwiches & meat plates.
Pibb's Rib Shack
RestaurantsPoppo's Taqueria
RestaurantsCasual, counter-serve, family-owned spot for Mexican street food, including tacos and burritos.
Poppo's Taqueria
RestaurantsSushi Sho Rexley
RestaurantsWarm, low-key stop offering Japanese cooked fare plus sushi & sashimi rolls in casual environs.
Sushi Sho Rexley
RestaurantsBrick & Mortar
RestaurantsRustic-chic nook with seasonal New American fare, unique wines & craft beers, plus outdoor seating.
Brick & Mortar
RestaurantsHouse of Mama D's BBQ & Seafood
RestaurantsCounter-serve fixture featuring a simple menu of BBQ food & classic sides in a no-frills setting.
House of Mama D's BBQ & Seafood
RestaurantsThe Sail Plaza
RestaurantsWaterside patio bar offering cocktails & bites in a chill, dog-friendly atmosphere.
The Sail Plaza
RestaurantsLatin Grill Tampa
RestaurantsLatin fixture with a dance floor that serves up a range of dishes and cocktails along with live music.
Latin Grill Tampa
RestaurantsSteelbach
RestaurantsRiverfront Southern grill restaurant with al fresco tables in a restored brick streetcar warehouse.
Steelbach
RestaurantsChick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant doling out flame-broiled chicken, ribs, gyros, and Latin-style pork.
Chick-N-Bones Cafe and Catering
Restaurants4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsThe Frog Pond Downtown St. Petersburg
RestaurantsCasual breakfast & lunch cafe in a shopping center offering American comfort fare & coffee drinks.
The Frog Pond Downtown St. Petersburg
RestaurantsThuy Cafe
RestaurantsCasual joint with lounge-style look serving Vietnamese sandwiches & noodle dishes, plus bubble tea.
Thuy Cafe
RestaurantsFlippers Pizza Co. - South Tampa
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain serving brick-oven pies & other Italian eats, plus beer & wine.
Flippers Pizza Co. - South Tampa
RestaurantsNaked Farmer
RestaurantsTrendy restaurant serving locally sourced comfort food and healthy eats from a seasonal menu.
Naked Farmer
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsBern's Steak House
RestaurantsOpened in 1956, this destination features dry-aged steaks, a huge wine list & flocked wallpaper.
Bern's Steak House
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