Davis Islands

Davis Islands can hardly be considered just a neighborhood of South Tampa. It is so much more than that. Cross the bridge onto DI (the only way to reach the islands by land) and the skyscrapers of Downtown fade out and you are immediately whisked away to the small town that isDavisIslands. Expect all of the comforts of tight-knit community in a place where the people are friendly, the food is good and the atmosphere is always as inviting as a coolFloridabreeze.

Davis Islands Restaurant Guide

220 East - The secret is out. This is DI’s best spot for American style cuisine, Burgers, Sandwiches, Fish, Pasta, and Salads. www.220east.com

Bailey’s Catering & Restaurant - Catch this homestyle comfort food catered to the table for lunch Tuesday through Saturday or dinner Wednesday through Friday. www.baileycatering.com

Estelas Mexican Restaurant - Order the Cheese Sauce with your chips and then order any entrée drizzled in the same. www.estelas.com

Farrell’s on the Island- Breakfast and lunch done right on bagels, sandwiches and melts. And on Sundays, enjoy these delights buffet style. Farrell’s Facebook Page.

GrecianIsland - The only thing better than the Grecian’s gyros are their breakfast specials they serve every morning with a side of home fries cut fresh from the potato.

Pink Flamingo – Breakfast just like your mom used to make… if she were a chef and kick ass at making omelets.

Rick’s Italian Cafe - Go for the pasta, stay for the cheap drinks and conversation with friendly locals. www.ricksitaliancafe.com

Soobak - Sushi and Yogurt Bar? Yes, Soobak is a self serve frozen yogurt shop/Sushi & Asian cuisine restaurant. Taste it to believe it. Find it on Facebook.

Slice - DavisIsland’s newest addition serving Gulten-free BBQ and Pizza. Find it on Facebook.

Thai Island- Authentic Thai food so good, you will wish you would have tried Pad Thai the first time someone told you to.

The Anchor Bar - Cozy up to giant flat screens, finger-licking wings and drink specials that will keep you bellied up to the bar way later than you had planned. www.anchorbartampa.com

Yeomans Road Pub - To Die for Pub Food and the best place to grab a meal when hungover or planning on being hungover the next day. www.myspace.com/yeomansdi

Davis Island Shops and Cafes

Serendipity - Quirky gift shop built on incense and candles, designer greeting cards, jewelry and unusual gifts that will have you thinking “why didn’t I think of that?”

TeBella Tea Company - Tea shop and café serving over 85 varieties of loose-leaf tea and locally made treats like French macaroons and artisanal chocolates.  www.tebellatea.com/

Wag - Spoil your pooch at this pet lifestyle store retailing all natural dog foods, snacks and cookies and some glam accessories for your diva dog. www.wagoftampa.com

Harbour Island

From the shore, Harbour Island may seem out of range. Yes, there are monstrous mansions that surround the water-front property and almost all of the residential communities come with a security guard and famous Rays, Lightning, Yankees, and/or Buccaneers player resident. But even if you can’t afford to live on an island withTampa’s elite, you can visit their local establishments and indulge in a nice meal or cocktail in one of their local waterside restaurants.

Harbour Island Restaurant Guide

Cafe Dufrain - Contemporary waterfront bistro where food isn’t just about eating, its about tasting. www.cafedufrain.com

That’s Amore Restaurant - Romantic Italian restaurant with beautiful views of downtown and live jazz on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. www.thatsamorerestaurant.com

Pizza Pazza - Pizza doesn’t always have to be just cheese, dough and sauce. Try one of Pizza Pazza’s specialty pies and spice up that slice with caramelized onions, Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, dried cranberries or glazed walnuts. www.pizzapazzapizzeria.com

Jackson’s Bistro - Dine by day, party by night at this waterfront sushi-serving, DJ-spinning Bistro and Nightclub. www.jacksonsbistro.com