If you've got American fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Tampa eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for American food.
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food is a soul food spot located at 2302 E. 7th Ave.
With a sister location in Tampa, this spot specializes in barbecue. Dinner entrees such as the half slab of ribs or pulled pork come with two sides, bread and sauce, with baked beans and collard greens among the side options. Take a gander at the full menu here.
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food currently holds 4.5 stars out of six reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Gretchen Z. wrote, "This is a great place for authentic soul food. Great food, service and ambiance, too! I had the fried pork chop, sides of mac and cheese, collards and green beans with potatoes. The pork chop was fried perfectly."
Al's Finger Licking Good Soul Food is open from 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
Deviled Pig
Deviled Pig is a spot to score barbecue and sandwiches located at 3307 S. Dale Mabry Highway.
This spot is all about the meat, serving up brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends and more — Its signature Deviled Pig dish features pulled pork, onions, peppers, spices and pig powder. The restaurant also offers a selection of sweet treats, including key lime tarts, bacon-topped ice cream sundaes and cream cheese-filled carrot cake cupcakes.
Take a look at the full menu here.
Deviled Pig currently holds four stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Christina G., who reviewed Deviled Pig on March 21, wrote, "I got the brisket and pig powder fries. The pig powder fries are fries with seasoning on them. There was a hint of sweetness, and I devoured all the fries."
And Brett N. added, "I ordered a platter – burnt ends, pulled pork, panko-crusted mac and cheese and pig powder fries. I have to say that I loved all of it! Both meats were amazing. Honestly, there was nothing to critique there – the seasoning, the texture, etc. It was all perfect.
The Deviled Pig is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
The Mill
The Mill is a New American restaurant and breakfast and brunch spot, offering tapas and more located at 2500 W. Azeele St.
On the brunch menu, look for the apple fritter, the cinnamon roll and the breakfast hand pies, made of sausage, scrambled eggs, smoked gouda, piquillo pepper jam, orange carmelized onions and avocado crema. For dinner, this spot offers crispy spare ribs, grilled octopus and a meatloaf Wellington. (Check out the full menu here.)
Yelp users are excited about The Mill, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of nine reviews on the site.
Kerri P. noted, "Outstanding! The name threw me off and made me think this would be more of a family dining place but I was completely blown away. This place is very sophisticated in a very welcoming way. Our main courses were seared diver scallops, pork shank pot pie, braised short ribs and meatloaf Wellington. All of the dishes were beautiful and tasty, but the meatloaf was the table favorite."
The Mill is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
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