Tapas Restaurants in Tampa, Florida

Tapas Restaurants in Tampa, Florida
Situated on the shores of Tampa Bay, Tampa, Florida is rich with beaches and natural beauty. Starkey Wilderness Park is only 40 miles away, and encompasses 27 miles of marked hiking trails and a nearly 7 mile paved bike trail, as well as primitive on-site camping. Tampa is also only 70 miles from the Green Swamp, where a bed of raised limestone brings the groundwater to the surface, resulting in a huge wetland in the middle of central Florida. If you are looking for a restaurant where you can unwind after exploring Tampa's nearby natural attractions, there are a few tapas restaurants in the area.

Ceviche Restaurant & Tapas Bar

The tapas menu at Ceviche Restaurant & Tapas Bar is extensive. There are over 100 different tapas on the menu, both hot and cold, made from the traditional recipes of Catalan and northern Spain. Many of the ingredients used at Ceviche are imported from Spain to ensure diners a truly authentic experience. Alongside the tapas on the menu is a Spanish wine list and Sangria that has been given the distinction of "Best in Tampa Bay." There is plenty of seating for patrons with several dining rooms and a flamenco bar, as well as outdoor seating.

Ceviche Restaurant & Tapas Bar
1502 S. Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 250-0203
ceviche.com/

Sangria's Spanish Tapas Bar

Serving up a variety of traditional Spanish tapas, as well as more modern selections, Sangria's Spanish Tapas Bar is a relaxed tapas restaurant, decorated with terracotta floors and walls and Spanish art. Hot and cold tapas are available throughout the early evening and the full-menu includes entrees like roasted pork tenderloin, pan-seared hazelnut-encrusted salmon and Ceviche de la Casa, a mixture of shrimp, scallops and squid in a pepper, onion and lemon dressing.

Sangria's Spanish Tapas Bar
315 S. Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 258-0393

Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar

Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar serves up a variety of seafood-heavy tapas from traditional recipes native to the Galicia area of Spain. A wide selection of both hot and cold tapas are offered alongside Spain's nightly dinner menu. The restaurant boasts Mediterranean-inspired décor and is just a few blocks from the Tampa Theater and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar
513 Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-2831
tomaspain.com/

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