7 Late Night Dining Spots in Tampa, FL
If you’re a night owl looking for a late-night treat while out in Tampa, you’re in the right place! Tampa is a haven for food lovers with a plethora of options for those craving a midnight snack (or feast.) From sizzling street food to taverns and other hidden gems, this article will explore all that Tampa has to offer after midnight. So whether you’re a local or a visitor, get your late-night appetite ready as we dig into 7 of the best late-night dining spots in Tampa!
Hattricks
107 S Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 225-4288
Hattricks is one of the best-known and most frequented bars by Tampa locals. Open every day until 3 am, this a place you can always count on to have food in the wee hours of the night. If you can get there earlier, between 4 pm and 9 pm, you can enjoy their chicken wing happy hour before your night truly gets going. However, if you’ve already had a drink or two and need something to sate your late-night cravings, Hattricks has you covered. Wings are their specialty, so no matter what time you come through the doors, wings should be the go-to.
Taco Bus
913 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 234-0294
When it comes to late-night snacks, few things can beat tacos. Luckily, if you’re out late in Tampa, you’ve got one of the best late-night taco options anywhere with the Taco Bus. Serving up Tampa-famous tacos and burritos until 1 am on the weekends, Taco Bus has more than a cult-like following in the city. It’s not just because they serve their food out of the side of a converted school bus either. It’s because they have items like the El Jefe, which is a two-pound burrito! Each day of the week has a different specialty sale. The 99-cent empanadas on Thursdays are to die for. Trust us; your stomach will thank you for eating at this place.
Bellas Italian Cafe
1413 S Howard Avenue, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 254-3355
With a late-night menu that runs until 1 am on the weekends, Bella’s Italian Cafe offers up some of the best food you can get after midnight. Whether you want a caprese, some bruschetta, a pizza or calzone, or even something sweet like tiramisu, Bella’s can sort you out. Depending on the day, you may even find some late-night specials on the food as well, like half-priced pizzas and calzones. It’s nice to have options for eating after midnight. It’s even better when the food is delicious without needing a few drinks in you.
Acropolis Greek Taverna
3023 W Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 877-8200
Acropolis Greek Taverna is open after midnight on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On Saturdays, they’re open until 2 am, which makes them a great spot to grab some food if you’re going out over the weekend. Kabobs, lamb chops, baklava, and more await any hungry stomach that walks through the doors. There are loads more on the menu for you to explore with all manner of dishes from Greece and the Mediterranean. We highly recommend trying the Saganaki. It features kefalograviera cheese flamed in cognac served over pita. If you’re looking for something that will leave you fat and happy at 1 am, you’ve got to try it.
Gaspar’s Grotto
1805 E 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5900
Welcome to Tampa’s most famous pirate bar! Gaspar’s Grotto has become a Tampa landmark over the past 20 years. Its sprawling space has a massive bar inside as well as gorgeous patios outside. They stay open until 2 am and serve food right up until close to closing time. The devil crab, mojo pork nachos, tostones, and Gaspar’s Fish Tacos are definitely the most popular items on the menu, so starting with one (or all) of them should help get you over the line for the night.
New York, New York Pizza
1512 E 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-1845
Let’s be honest; you can’t have a late-night food list without having one spot that specializes in pizza. Pizza is one of America’s most beloved late-night snacks. When it comes to after-hours pizza in Tampa, New York, New York Pizza is a must-eat. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that a spot named after the city that never sleeps is open after most people go to bed. With a vast menu and loads of options, it’s a certainty that you’ll be able to find the perfect greasy slice of pie to get you through the night.
Zeko’s Grill
806 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 252-8284
Out of every spot on this list, Zeko’s Grill is open the latest. This place is open until 4 am every day, so no matter when you find yourself out late and looking for a bite, you can count on Zeko’s to be open. The best part? It’s drive-through. That’s right, enlist your designated driver and get them to head to Zeko’s. You’ll be able to feast on fresh and tasty Mediterranean food like gyros or beef shawarma, as well as seafood, burgers, and wings. There are also vegetarian options as well if you need them. Zeko’s is the definition of clutch when it comes to late-night eating options.
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