Visiting Bayshore Beautiful, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cheese shop to an upscale Italian eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bayshore Beautiful, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Cheese Please
Topping the list is cheese shop, wine tasting room and wine bar Cheese Please. Located at 3225 S. MacDill Ave., Suite 103, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp.
Attend one of this spot's wine and cheese tastings, and you'll find cheeses like potato chip gouda, whiskey cheddar and grand noir blue cheese paired with wines from Clooney's bar. With sandwich offerings like Ocean's Eleven and Batman & Robin, Cheese Please offers a twist on classic grilled cheese.
2. Pane Rustica
Next up is bakery and Italian spot Pane Rustica, situated at 3225 S. MacDill Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 408 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This eatery specializes in pastries, pizza and sandwiches. Popular menu items include the Nina burger with brie cheese and blackberry jam on tomato focaccia bread; fresh saffron pappardelle with shrimp, lobster and king crab; and seasonal specials like pumpkin ravioli. For dessert, try the espresso cookie, which is considered to be the molten lava cake of cookies.
3. The Mediterranean Chickpea
The Mediterranean Chickpea, a vegan and vegetarian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 90 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3217 S. MacDill Ave., Suite C, to see for yourself.
You'll find six different types of hummus plus fresh breads and pita, wraps, sides and a dose of Mediterranean hospitality from the Syrian owners. Try the falafel wrap, jalapeño cilantro or red pepper hummus, rice and lentils. The spinach pie — made of spinach, diced onions and a hint of lemon in a flaky crust — has been a big hit with Yelpers.
4. Osteria Natalina
Finally, check out Osteria Natalina, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 321 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian eatery at 3215 S. MacDill Ave.
This upscale spot offers Rimini-style dishes with a focus on seafood. Menu highlights include the ravioli stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese and risotto with black squid ink, calamari and baby clams.
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