Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tampa

"We both had country fried steak. One with grits and with eggs fried hard and the other with scrambled eggs and home fries. Even though the place..."

Jody Jones

Buzz Polchinski

"Step back in time with the decor & excellent food. The menu is extensive, so it makes it difficult to hone in on only 1 meal at a time (darn it) No..."

Ellen Unger

"Superb service, welcoming atmosphere and simple diner food at its best. Add in the friendly local flair and you got a recipe for a high tier..."

Tyson Kamp

"My sister and I visited the Three Coins Diner based on our Airbnb host's recommendation and we were NOT disappointed. The service was absolutely..."

Vee B

"I ordered the Hungry Man breakfast special I had 1/2 French toast with eggs, bacon and sausage. The food arrived very quickly! I really like how I..."

Lloynay Jackson

"Ordered cups of the French onion soup and lobster bisque, a Reuben, and Eggs Benedict. All were delicious, service was fast and friendly. Since it..."

Daniela Natschke

"Little diner in NE tampa off Nebraska and E Broad street. Ordered food and within 5-10 minutes food came out. Was very surprised it came so quick and..."

Scott Jameson

"Our waitress was Donna and she was absolutely fanominal! She was a blast and made our experience that much more memorable. Their slogan is, "Where..."

Danansi -1

"If you are looking for a mom and pop diner then this is it! Open at all hours. Food is great. Staff does their best to get what you need (but need..."

Karinna Velez

"A lot of delicious food for the price. It is open 24/7 for your convenience. They have dine-in and pick-up service. They are centrally located in..."

Ingrid Sanders

Pach Place

Wheelchair Accessible

Grecian Island Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband had an appointment at tampa general and we stumbled upon this place for breakfast. It was so good and cheap. I would recommend it to..."

Emily Morgan

"The gyros were amazing! Love supporting a family owned business that has been around for so long. Same great food and service since the first time I..."

Mindy McGowin Collett

"Family owned and operated since 1972. Will love to serve..."

John Liras

"..."

Bob Mainland

"The Grecian Island always delivers a solid breakfast, prompt and friendly service and good..."

Daria Pishko Komichak

"We love to go, just around the corner from home, great service and awesome..."

Rodney Corriveau

"Grecian Island Restaurant was fair to good. The service was friendly, with no complaints. The best of the entrees was the Hummus Grecian Platter. The..."

T Slush

"Just a wonderful place to eat. Stopped in just as they were opening. Wasn't expecting a breakfast menu. Disappointed at first but the food was..."

Mrs Dani

"Excellent customer service. Charming family run spot. The Greek salad is great, the Greek gyro platter is phenomenal. I also enjoyed their breakfast..."

ASAD SHAIKH

"My go to place for breakfast since 1997. Local Family Owned since inception. Open Breakfast & Lunch 6 days a week Closed Mondays. Try an omelette..."

Kathy W

"Five plus. The spanikopita was top notch, philo prrfectly baked and perfectly balanced spinach filling. The small salad included a scoop of fresh..."

Mack Vismusic

"Great spot to sit outside - fast and friendly service. The chicken platter was delicious and you get a lot for the..."

Rachel Bond

"Marveous Spanikopia and Gyro with chips. Family owned since mid '70's. Very attentive and welcoming wait staff. Very pleasant covered outdoor..."

Henry Young Jr

"Locals have been coming here for 30 years. Best breakfast and lunch on the..."

Eric Stephens

"The service and food was amazing. The people were so friendly. Definitely will be coming back. Potato salad was out of this world. Arnold Palmer..."

Susan L

"Great little spot in Davis Island. I usually go for breakfast. The good is good as is the..."

Pete Dume

"Amazing food and even more amazing staff. Family owned. Mom and dad cook and the sisters work the front of the house. 51 years strong and the food..."

Relax In Comfort

"Never disappoints. Authentic Greek food and consistent pleasant hospitality. Honestly there is no better authentic food around the island. I have..."

T

"Great spot for breakfast or lunch. The breakfast is classic American / diner options all made to order exactly as expected. Lunch is classic diner..."

Nicholas Dorsch

"I came in the door because I saw real greek style potatoes with Lemon . Instead I had the special for today Greek Bolognese sauce. It was amazing ...."

Jim Dell

Waffle House

80/100 (2308 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quick stop for breakfast and enjoyed the food and service. It was early morning and only a few customers inside. Meal was delivered quickly, hot and..."

Reese Jim

"I must say I was more than impressed with this place. The food and staff cater to your needs to make sure you are satisfied with their service and..."

C Donald

"We stopped to eat before a concert. This place was very clean and the staff was friendly, great service. I usually breakfast when at Waffle house but..."

Dorothy Perry

"Sausage egg hash brown bowl..."

Cindy Head

"We are So thankful for a restaurant open on Christmas. ADRIANNA was great. Food was good as..."

Penny Mowry

"This place is great. The staff are friendly. Our hostess, Georgia, made sure we were satisfied with our food. She made good conversation with us,..."

Anubia Storm

"Wow! My first time trying the Waffle House and it was just Wow!! Amazing customer service and food was outstanding!! Cindy knows how to treat..."

Gabriel Estrada

"Great everything! Our waiter...I think his name was Groove or something that rhymed with it....he was an all around kind guy. Great service, great..."

Laylo Loc

"If i could hack, i would give this a 7-star review The staff were super nice I had a waffle with chocolate..."

Zachall XD

"We had great service, all the team members were super friendly and had a rapport with their..."

Caitlin Dillon-Blizzard

"This was our first time here from out of state. Samantha, our server was VERY friendly as well as some of the other workers (who were talking with..."

Terri Ybarra

Waffle House

79/100 (3992 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Service was great,And we got services on a timely manner,No lines no waiting..The food was awesome,No complaints..And the staff were all helpful,Our..."

Loretta Redmond

"The food was great, my server not so much. I'm sitting at the counter, 4 stools away from the cash register. I hand my server my bill and credit..."

Harmonica Bruce

"Great food atmosphere and..."

Gary Hensley

"Hubby and I love going here. We try to get seats at the counter because we love to watch as our food is being prepared. They always obliged Us by..."

My-Mights Life

"Staff was very polite knowledgeable clean and quick. Food was delicious and arrived at our table in minutes. Came at a great price..."

Joseph Gala

"I just cannot get enough of the Waffle House. The food was great as always. My server who I called the "Amazon" was excellent. Even the nice server..."

T J

"It's the Waffle House man. They always get it right! At least for me they do. For sure one of my favorite places for breakfast. I have never gone to..."

MrDonnieBrass

"The staff here yesterday afternoon were super friendly and food came out fresh and fast and piping hot. My wife and I were starving and this was..."

Sebastian Howard

"Food was hot. Fresh. Cooked proper. Service was top notch. You can't go wrong going here. I'm pretty picky about how my eggs are cooked. I hate..."

Don Brasz

"Great food and service....reminds me of ones in georgia.....had bacon eggs toast and hash browns.....6 dollars even....friendly..."

Spot Harrison

"Best Waffle House I've ever been too. The staff was..."

Andru L

"Wow you go waffle house. CC and Josh you.go. The restaurant is clean. Now my order was wrongly prepared but with attitude means prefect it truly..."

T Bates

"What a fantastic experience we had - it was my first time ever at the famous Waffle House. We went there late because we were traveling on the road..."

Annika Mikkelson

"This is just my absolute favorite breakfast spot in Florida!! The grits are better than my Grandma's (rip granny 🥰) The scrambled eggs & cheese..."

Jennifer Patterson

301 Family Restaurant

79/100 (1302 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"What a lovely find. It was a nice experience to find this local diner in our neighborhood. The service was friendly and attentive. The delicious food..."

Gia Yaffe

"This family restaurant is amazing and the food there is delicious. I have known the owners for a very long time and they do all they can to make sure..."

Andrea Lauryn Falco

"When they say family restaurant they mean it. Great food and a friendly staff. Highly..."

Ben Meyer

"Great place to eat! Food is good, friendly staff and most importantly clean! Wished they didn't charge for water with lemon though ..."

Evelyn Burnett

"Very good food 5 stars. Very good service 5 stars. At a reasonable prices. Doreen and Melissa and the 301 crew ,outstanding servers that make you..."

Herman Scott Sr

"Great food and great service. Second visit, I will be..."

Bill Gurney

"Very good food.Tasted like I was eating in my kitchen. Restaurant had a family southern feel. Waitress was nice and very customer service oriented...."

Vonia Carson

"Simple little diner with classic meals. Had a skillet and it was very fresh and cooked well. Was served with a smile and a decent cup of coffee...."

Nathan Chiarelli

"Had a great experience here for breakfast. Found a seat right away, the service was friendly, the food was ready quick and it was as delicious as..."

David Lafontant

"A very friendly family diner. The staff is very friendly and creates a welcoming atmosphere. The food is tasty, and the portions are generous. They..."

Joe Pezzulich

"Very laid back. Friendly servers. The shrimp platter is so crunchy and juicy. Reasonable prices and let's not forget....they have PEPSI!!!..."

Cindy Johnsen

"Been going to this restaurant for over 25 years. Love, love, love their liver and..."

Cynthia Starring

"Love the service and the food even better. The biscuits n gravy always make me feel nostalgic from a time I smiled..."

Abiram Reyes (The Pelvic God)

"What a classic All American Diner. This Classic has been here for 50 years. The food is made fresh, as well as, service with a smile. There are so..."

Alexander Rivera

"Delicious omelettes made to order. Nice old style warm atmosphere. Not uppity but friendly. Tiffany made sure we had our breakfast just..."

Glenn Smith (Smitty Nuc-Guy)

"This place is great!!!! Home cooked meal!!! Thank you Ashley for the awesome service!!!! I have to add the coffee is..."

Ray “RFadez” S

Joe's New York Diner

78/100 (4565 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Non-smoking restaurants

"Food is good. Service was okay today. I wasn't offered additional coffee until later so they get 4 stars for service. Overall the food is good and..."

Shawn Brown

"Decided to check this place out while visiting my dad. The service was great and the food was really good. I would definitely recommend it. I had the..."

Wasim Rahim

"What a find! This truly made me feel like I was back in NY. Good diner food, open 24/7 when most places are closed. Where else can you get..."

Torrey Lindemann

"Every time we go there I’m never disappointed. Food is always done well, atmosphere was clean and inviting. Our waitress Lauren was fabulous great,..."

Antonella Lavoile

"Joe's is Always Great. Whether I go every other week or every few months, It's a No Miss!! The Brooklyn Breafast and the Chicken and Waffles are..."

Raymon Lopez

"The place was too loud, but the service and food was great. I'm a big eater and I had to take some of my meal home. I ordered the country fried steak..."

Janean Easley

"Great diner with a ton of options on the menu. I went on a Friday after the lunch rush and it was still pretty full of customers. The table was..."

Mark Goujon

"Been driving by this place for a while and finally got the chance to have breakfast here with a buddy. Works out perfect cuz they're 24 hours so I..."

Michael Encinosa

"Food was great. French toast fabulous. Service was very good. This isn’t the best place for toddlers. My toddler was acting out initially. I got..."

Aliyah Baluch

"We finally got to try this wonderful place. The service is excellent, Ruth Anne was a sweetheart & made sure everything was to our liking. Good..."

Celtic SkyWoman

"Great diner experience! Menu is HUGE with a lot of variety, which is my ideal at a diner. I ordered the wings with the house sauce. Highly recommend...."

Kristen Hansen

"Been meaning to write a review for awhile! We come to Joes with a big party, 20 +. The first time was 100% last minute because the spot I reserved..."

Mariah Anderson

"This place is awesome. It was my second time eating here but I got something called a biscuits and gravy omelette. Oh my god it was amazing! I loved..."

William Belcher

"This was our first time there. The restaurant was great. I cannot wait to go back again. I ordered the Philly cheese steak and it was great. If you..."

Robert

"French dip and Ruben were best we ever had waitress was..."

james Edwards123

Denny's

77/100 (4885 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great customer service. Our waitress Valerie and manager Angela made a special plate for my wife whose allergic to eggs. Thank you for being so..."

Ricardo Gomez

"Went for breakfast during the Veterans’s Day and the staff and food was great. All the food was good. Will go..."

Larry Smith

"First time visiting in Tampa. On the way out decided to visit this Dennys location. Our server was so nice and made our visit very welcoming l. Food..."

JustAshley ReviewchicK

"This is the best breakfast for the price anywhere I think. They have whole grain pancakes that I get every time! They have a variety of food from..."

Mary Lynne Healy

"Bingo! Finally found a place that has the perfect combination of waitstaff and cooks. My wife and I ate here while visiting Tampa last week. We were..."

Dana Lounders

"10/10 experience since walking in! the host greeted us and promptly sat us at a booth which was clean including the condiments on the table which is..."

P

"Truly, this restaurant has changed for the better, among employees who serve the table, who are excellent, always a smile and a how are you and the..."

Chacha Medina

"Bring your friends; there very inviting and ready to serve you. Don't be discouraged they have dinner. Don't underestimate Dennys great spot for a..."

Albert Otero

"I've been to Dennys in many places... This one had great service and the portions just seemed bigger than the ones in the tourist areas. The price..."

Eddie Murphy

"late nite hunger pains!!! (skipped Lunch and dinner) I got so busy and then realized everything was closed!! Dennys to the rescue. Great service!..."

Bernie Hale

"Nice Omelet with fresh ingredients, hashbrowns had a hint of burnt cooking oil aftertaste as if the grill hadent been cleaned in awhile. Service was..."

Adam Walker

"Extremely clean restaurant probably the only one I've ever been to that had clean booths and decent bathrooms. Tanya B. was great server. Food came..."

Yleinia J

"We like to eat there at night and enjoy breakfast items at that time since there are no time restrictions and my husband is addicted to their hash..."

Maria DelRio

"Tanya was a great waitress! So friendly and made our lunch enjoyable. She served us with a lot of care and I was super pleased with her..."

Ani H

"The service to be seated was quick even they were busy. The food came out in a good amount of time. I always get the cream filled crepes, eggs,..."

Kourtney Coleman

"Eaten here numerous times. Very busy area and place sees a good amount of business. Unlike most restaurants, this Denny’s really does a great job..."

Brian Smith

Tampa Indian Food

Ihop

70/100 (3348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food. They were short staffed but did a great job considering that. The food was tasty and good but I was sorta disappointed my eggs were..."

Krystdevon Blues

"Food was delicious, waitress was very nice she kept up with filling our drinks up without us even asking. She was the absolute best. Went around 2pm..."

Jocelyn Rodriguez

"Great service. After walking out of Dennys for the most pessimist service, we arrived here with the same expectations. Thankfully the staff was in..."

Yajaira Ramos

"Great food! I would've given them 5 stars but the service was not so great. I understand they were busy but our server was not really all there, she..."

Darling

"We had a tasty afternoon meal. The lady that served us was super friendly, and very..."

Silvi Nuñez

"Sunday morning be like packed, it is always nice to have an ihop breakfast. Next to Busch gardens this place is filled with amazing friendly staff..."

Joe jk

"Honestly Perfect, a very good IHOP to go to if you need some breakfast or lunch, staff are very nice and it is very friendly and..."

JAY Butcher

"My grandbaby and I enjoyed our breakfast like always and the wait time to sit down wasn't so..."

LaTonja Ashwood

"Absolutely loved the experience here, was quickly seated and really short wait time on food. Our server, Alex, was really kind, friendly, and made us..."

Jerrid Currey

"Great food, fast service, open 24hr, great website/online menu; what can I say but, "Give me more!" I'll take that any..."

Anthony Miller

"Lovely waitress fast service very good food and the price also was..."

Daniel Cardenas

"Absolutely the best. They have awesome breakfast anytime of the day. Fresh and the staff are so..."

Loretta's Jazzy Artz

"From the time we walked in to a Happy Father's Day greeting. Awesome. The wait staff from the time we walked in to our server was awesome bunch of..."

Frederick VanSickle

"It is a well-known place in the area, upon entering there are many people blocking the way to the tables. They should look for another entrance for..."

Vilan Franki

Jackie's Bakery Delight Llc

Reset

There are 27 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tampa

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Steven Santos

Carol Boteler

Adam Brinkman

Daniel Atchison -Tampa Realtor

Betzy Garcia

Will Hinchcliff

Gary Pugh

Maharaj Singh

Waldo Carbo Jr

Alpha

Robin Van Auken

Tracey Murray

John Stevenson

Milagros Merced

Nunya Bid Ness

Dinger Chat

Edward Szotak

Constance Hines

Linda Walton

Zachary Yates

Jay Slay

Josette Esau

Patricia Henderson Ball

Shaziah Hack

Dianne Roque

Arwen Charmed

Unofficial

Vanessa Cruz

Marcelo

Marlyn Rivera

Kimberly Palmer

DalFal95

Kathy James

KMS Solomon

isabellagoria

Danny Pozo

Todd B. (The Food and Drink Guy)

BaRow

Martha “Marty” Cortes

Madyson Yates

Russell Gordon

Henry Para

Safara Love

ry chi

Michelle Earles

Barrett Henry

steven “E2 Computers” suslick

Michael Krause

Bill Waller

taxi34450

Joshua Calderon

Julianmario (Photoshop Bandit)

Omary Gerena

Teresa Johns

agustin acevedo

Kyre Polanco

benjamin olsen

ben judkins

Jamie C

Fernando Villegas

joanna boyd

Hilary Villa

Melissa Previte

Rayvon Delmonta

Brady T.

Jay Ball

Brittnee

Michael S.