New Restaurants in St. Pete & Tampa — Openings & Food News 2026
New restaurants opening in St. Pete and Tampa, the breweries everyone's in line for, the bar concepts worth the drive, and the openings + closings worth knowing about this week.
Rome Collective is becoming Tampa's hottest dining block
Lumbre just opened, Kingfish sushi is coming Q1 2027, and V Modern Italian is hiring. North Hyde Park's Rome Collective is stacking up fast.
Lumbre just opened in North Hyde Park — and Tampa's on fire
The Michelin-pedigreed team behind Rocca opened Lumbre on July 15 at the Rome Collective. Wood fire, paella, tapas — here's what to know.
Lumbre is open: A first look at Tampa's new wood-fired Spanish restaurant
Lumbre opened July 15 at the Rome Collective in North Hyde Park — the latest from the Michelin-winning team behind Rocca, Bar Terroir, and Streetlight Taco.
Old Northeast Tavern is coming back — here's what's changing
After nearly two years of closure and permitting delays, Old Northeast Tavern at 201 7th Ave N is set to reopen in 2026 — with a full liquor bar and new menu items.
Lumbre opens July 15 in Tampa — wood-fired Spain comes to Rome Collective
The Michelin-pedigreed Tastes Pretty Good group opens Lumbre, a Spanish wood-fire concept, on July 15 at Rome Collective in North Hyde Park.
Lumbre opens July 15 in North Hyde Park — and it might be Tampa's most anticipated table this summer
The Michelin-pedigreed Tastes Pretty Good group opens Lumbre, a wood-fired Spanish tapas concept, at the Rome Collective in North Hyde Park on July 15.
Christian's on the Water: A Full Guide to St. Pete's Best New Tiki Bar
Christian's on the Water opened at Bay Pines Marina in Seminole this spring. Here's the full guide: menu, vibe, how to get there, and why locals love it.
Old Northeast Tavern is coming back — here's what's new
St. Pete's beloved neighborhood pub at 201 7th Ave N is reopening after nearly two years. Full liquor, new menu items, same soul — here's the full update.
Old Northeast Tavern is almost back — here's what's new
St. Pete's beloved neighborhood pub at 201 7th Ave NE is preparing to reopen after nearly two years. Here's everything that's changing — and what's staying the same.
Forbici St. Pete at Sundial: Full Review, Menu Picks & Parking Tips
Forbici Modern Italian opened at Sundial on June 24. Here's an honest look at the vibe, what to order, and how to make the most of your visit.
Forbici St. Pete: Everything You Need to Know About Downtown's Hottest New Restaurant
Forbici Modern Italian opened June 24 at Sundial in downtown St. Pete. Here's the full guide: menu, hours, parking, reservations, and why locals are obsessed.
Forbici Modern Italian served 575 meals on opening night in St. Pete
The Hyde Park Italian staple just made its St. Pete debut at Sundial — here's what happened on opening night and what to expect when you go.
Kaixo is coming: St. Pete's Baba passes the torch on Central Ave
Beloved Grand Central spot Baba closes July 3 after 7 years, handing its Central Ave kitchen to chef Andrew Duncan for Kaixo, a new Iberian dining concept.
Christian's on the Water: Full Guide to Bay Pines' Best Tiki Bar
Everything you need to know about Christian's on the Water at Bay Pines Marina — menu, tiki bar, how to get there by boat or bike, and the story behind the name.
Forbici Modern Italian is open at Sundial — here's what to expect
Forbici Modern Italian opened June 24 in downtown St. Pete's Sundial. 350 seats, handmade pasta, Roman-style pizza, and a rooftop patio worth booking for.
Forbici Modern Italian is open at Sundial — here's what to expect
Forbici Modern Italian opened June 24 at Sundial in downtown St. Pete. Here's the menu, hours, what's new, and why it matters for the neighborhood.
Central Park St. Pete is finally open — and it's just getting started
St. Pete's most-anticipated food hall, Central Park at 551 Central Ave, is rolling out 14 concepts across five stories this summer. Here's what's open now.
Cousin Vinny's is headed to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and St. Pete
Tampa's Michelin-recommended Cousin Vinny's Sandwich Co. lands a July 10 Food Network debut and is expanding to St. Pete. Here's what locals need to know.
Old Northeast Tavern is finally coming back to St. Pete
After nearly two years dark, the Old Northeast Tavern is set to reopen in one of St. Pete's most beloved walkable neighborhoods. Here's what we know.
Mozzarella Mike is opening Mozza Paninoteca on MLK this summer
St. Pete native 'Mozzarella Mike' Deininger is turning his sold-out pop-ups into a permanent paninoteca on MLK Street in Crescent Heights this summer.
Whataburger Finally Hits Tampa Bay — and More Are on the Way
The Texas-born burger chain famous for its 40-plus milkshake flavors just opened its first Tampa Bay location in Largo — with Brandon and Lutz coming soon.
Easy Tiger Hi-Fi Lounge brings vinyl cocktails to St. Pete's Edge District
A vinyl cocktail lounge called Easy Tiger Hi-Fi Lounge just debuted in St. Pete's Edge District — here's why it's already the talk of Central Avenue.
Quiote Tequilaria brings fine-dining Mexican to Bayshore Boulevard
Chef Felicia Lacalle just opened Quiote Tequilaria in the former Ciro's space on Bayshore Blvd — elevated Mexican cuisine meets 175 agave spirits in South Tampa.
Nightwatch wine bar is coming to St. Pete's Grand Central District
The team behind Neighborhood Wine Shop just announced Nightwatch, a new wine bar at 2817 Central Ave — and Grand Central keeps getting better.
Mei soft-opens in downtown St. Pete with Michelin pedigree
The team behind Tampa's Michelin-starred Kōsen just soft-opened Mei in downtown St. Pete — a French-Nordic-Japanese fine dining concept worth knowing about.
Forbici Modern Italian is coming to Sundial in downtown St. Pete
Tampa's beloved Forbici Modern Italian opens at Sundial on June 24 — 350 seats, Roman-style pizza, and an outdoor bar filling Sea Salt's old spot.
Tampa Bay just landed 10 new Michelin Guide spots — here's what to know
The Michelin Guide Florida 2026 added 10 Tampa Bay restaurants to its list, including a new Green Star for Tampa and first-ever nods for Elliott Aster in St. Pete.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Month turns 20 — and this June is the biggest yet
Creative Loafing's Tampa Bay Restaurant Month hits its 20th year in June 2026: 80+ restaurants, prix fixe deals, and proceeds going to Feeding Tampa Bay.
Green Bench Brewing crosses the bay with its first Tampa tasting room
St. Pete craft beer icon Green Bench Brewing is opening its first Tampa location this month at 200 N. Tampa St. — a big deal for local beer lovers on both sides of the bay.
Tampa's new rooftop Nikkei bar Maru is already worth the trip
Maru opened atop Bayshore Gardens on May 2 — Tampa's first Nikkei rooftop concept. Here's what's on the menu and why South Tampa is buzzing.
St. Pete Distillery just opened a hidden speakeasy above the still
31 South, a 45-seat Prohibition-era lounge above St. Petersburg Distillery's production floor, quietly opened this month in the Warehouse Arts District.
Christian's on the Water just opened at Bay Pines Marina in Seminole
A new outdoor tiki bar and restaurant soft-opened May 16 at Bay Pines Marina, filling the waterfront void left by Hurricane Helene since late 2024.