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Our food critic picks the top 10 restaurants in Tampa Bay
Food critic Laura Reiley talks about food trennds in the region - the rise of bowls, vegan and vegetarian options, splashy food halls - and an influx of many worthy new places.
This year's list is our biggest ever and here's why
Food critic Laura Reiley talks about food trennds in the region - the rise of bowls, vegan and vegetarian options, splashy food halls - and an influx of many worthy new places.

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  5. Best bowls in Tampa Bay
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    The view from the top deck at Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach, FL on June, 11th 2014. LUKE JOHNSON/STAFF
  8. Best restaurants with small plates in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    LUIS SANTANA | Times Sea Bass Belly served with glass noodle crab salad, pumpkin panning curry, and coconut chutney is pictured at Rooster & the Till in Tampa. [Saturday January 12, 2019] [Photo Luis Santana | Times]
  9. Best places to clinch the deal in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times Bartender Matthew Mescato, of Tarpon Springs, makes a Crown Royal Manhattan for a customer on Wednesday (10/4/17) at Bob Heilman's Beachcomber, 447 Mandalay Ave, on Clearwater Beach. Moscato, a long-time employee, joined the Beachcomber staff in 2001.
  10. Best cheese and charcuterie in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    MELISSA LYTTLE | Times With the charcuterie plate, you can pick three, five or seven different meats and cheeses to be plated with an assortment of nuts, fruits and olives. The Pick Seven, seen here, costs $25 and comes loaded up at the Annata Wine Bar.
  11. Best boozy brunches in Tampa Bay
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  12. Best burgers in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
  13. Most romantic restaurants in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    LARA CERRI | Times Kir Royal and appetizers await diners at Cafe Largo Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. The French restaurant celebrated its 30th anniversary with an anniversary wine dinner. The menu included an assortment of hors d'oeuvres with Kir Royale, Snapper a La Nage with Pouilly Fuisse Mathias 2012, Filet de Boeuf Rossini with La Madura St Chinian 2000, Plateau de Fromages with Chateau Mariouine 2006, and Gateau d'Anniversaire with Bruno Michel Champagne.
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  15. Best pizza in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    DANIEL WALLACE | Times TP_304293_WALL_pizza_2 (04/15/2009 Tampa) Pizzaiolo Bavaro's Carne and Margherita pizzas, made in a wood-fired Italian oven. The Carne, for $15 is made of San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, soppressata, Italian olive, and Parmigiano Reggiano. The Margherita, for $12, is made of San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. [DANIEL WALLACE, Times]
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  17. Best barbecue in Tampa Bay
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  18. Best juice bars
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
  19. Best pet-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
  20. Best waterfront restaurants in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
    Grilled lobster at Salt Rock Grill.
  21. Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tampa Bay
    Jan. 31, 2019• Best Restaurants
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