Lara Closes Ybor City Restaurant
Chef Suzanne Lara announced on Instagram that her Ybor City restaurant has closed after opening in 2025.
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Tampa Dining Out News
Coverage of dining out in Tampa focuses on restaurant openings and closures, expansion plans and local culinary trends. This page explores how the hospitality sector adapts to consumer preferences and changing market conditions.
Recent news
November 4, 2026
Bern's Steak House Named to OpenTable Top 100The Tampa restaurant earned a place on OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Restaurants in America list for the fourth straight year.
November 3, 2026
Florida Avenue Brewing Closes Seminole Heights TaproomThe Liquid Garden taproom shut its doors on Nov. 1, while Hidden Spring Aleworks plans its own Tampa Heights closure on Dec. 20.
November 3, 2026
Chillum Launches DoorDash Delivery of THC HempYbor City dispensary begins delivering select Delta-9 THC hemp products in Tampa ahead of a federal ban taking full effect December 11.
November 2, 2026
Nagi by Soho Sushi Opens in Downtown TampaThe 180-seat Japanese restaurant and whiskey lounge replaces Gen X Tavern at 103 E. Jackson St.
October 28, 2026
Historic Columbia Restaurant Defines Ybor City DiningThe landmark Tampa establishment has served classic Cuban sandwiches since its doors first opened in 1905.
October 27, 2026
PDQ Launches Brand Refresh for 15th AnniversaryThe restaurant chain is updating its image after a period of financial and operational contraction.
October 27, 2026
H Mart Announces New Location in TampaThe grocery chain is opening a new storefront on Hillsborough Avenue featuring a seven-brand food hall.
October 20, 2026
La Victoria Opens in Downtown TampaThe new restaurant is now serving guests at the former Melting Pot Social location on West Tyler Street.
October 7, 2026
Hattricks Opened New South Tampa LocationThe popular sports bar has expanded its reach with a new quick-service restaurant in Culbreath Heights.
October 7, 2026
Chef Stefano Ciotti Opened V Modern Italian in TampaThe new restaurant brings contemporary Italian cuisine and unique cocktail presentations to the Rome Collective site.
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Regular subjects here include restaurant launches, menu shifts, business closures and staffing patterns. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. The tourism sector drives distinct seasonal patterns in dining activity, as visitors and residents alike shape the demand for space and service. Rising real estate costs remain the primary pressure point for independent operators across the market.