
Spending time in Ballast Point? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Korean restaurant to an Italian tapas bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Ballast Point, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Arirang Korean Restaurant

Topping the list is Korean spot Arirang Korean Restaurant. Located at 5232 S. MacDill Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 266 reviews on Yelp.
The authentic Korean menu features dumplings, egg rolls, soups, salads, rice platters, noodle dishes and more. Several types of hot tea are also available.
2. Bayshore Mediterranean Grill

Next up is Mediterranean and Turkish spot Bayshore Mediterranean Grill, situated at 6102 S. MacDill Ave.
The restaurant serves authentic Middle Eastern fare, such as a ground meat pie, falafel, mousakka, grilled seafood and sautéed lamb. With 4.5 stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Cooks Deli

Cooks Deli is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2902 W. Gandy Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews.
The restaurant serves British cuisine, including breakfast items, like quiche, bagels and scones, soups, salads, sandwiches and specials.
4. Sociale Italian Tapas & Pizza Bar

Check out Sociale Italian Tapas & Pizza Bar, which has earned four stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp.
You can find the Italian restaurant and cocktail bar, which offers tapas, pizza and more for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, at 5427 Bayshore Blvd. Specials like the bone-in veal chop, grilled fish or surf and turf are some of the highlights.
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