Seafood in Tampa is shaped by its bay and Gulf access, with the better rooms making the most of the waterfront. The Rusty Pelican looks out over the bay near downtown, while Ocean Prime on North Westshore Boulevard works the upscale steak-and-seafood format. The category trades heavily on water views as well as the catch.
2 seafood places in Tampa we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Tampa · Seafood across every city.
Order Grilled grouper with mango salsa and a sunset cocktail on the deck.
Rusty Pelican on Rocky Point runs Florida seafood with sweeping Bay views, fresh fish and a classic special-occasion dining room.
Ocean Prime in Westshore runs the Cameron Mitchell modern seafood and steakhouse template, with a live jazz piano bar and a special-occasion crowd.
