Spending time in Terrace Park? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese eatery to a sandwich spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Terrace Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. U Poke Spot
Topping the list is Japanese spot U Poke Spot, which offers poke and more. Located at 5001 E. Fowler Ave., Unit F, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.
The spot allows you to build your own meals by first selecting a base (bowl, burrito, salad), then picking a protein (tuna, chicken, salmon, shrimp), mix-ins (cucumber, edamame, corn, onion, pineapple), a flavor (ponzu, sweet chile, aioli, yuzu miso), toppings (avocado, fish eggs, mango salsa) and crunch (sesame seeds, crispy onion, toasted coconut).
Check out the entire menu here.
2. Tazza Turkish And Mediterranean Grill
Next up is Mediterranean, Turkish and Middle Eastern spot Tazza Turkish and Mediterranean Grill, situated at 5001 E. Fowler Ave., Suite D With 4.5 stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant serves up sandwiches, salads, seafood, pasta and soup. Yelpers recommend ordering the Chicken Nigella (shredded chicken with black nigella seeds and chipotle cinnamon spice over basmati rice), the Iskander Kebab platter (thinly-sliced gyro meat, served on grilled pita bread with garlic yogurt and butter tomato sauce) and the Kunafa (Middle Eastern cheese pastry) for dessert.
3. Mel's Hot Dogs
Fast food spot Mel's Hot Dogs, which offers hot dogs and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4136 E. Busch Blvd., four stars out of 227 reviews.
This family-run business, which has been open since 1973, offers 18 types of hot dogs, as well as sandwiches, burgers and fries with all the toppings. Menu standouts include the bacon cheddar dog (served on a steamed poppy seed bun with melted cheddar cheese and two slices of crispy bacon) and the bagel dog (all-beef Polish Sausage wrapped in a poppy seed bagel dough; served with mustard, tomato and pickle).
Take a look at the rest of the menu here.
4. Caribbean Crown
Caribbean Crown, a Caribbean and vegetarian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4812 E. Busch Blvd., Suite G to see for yourself.
This eatery serves up West Indian favorites like jerk chicken, oxtail stew, seafood and fried plantains. Yelpers rave about the large portions and recommend ordering the goat curry, the jerk chicken meal (with cabbage and rice) and the saltfish.
Explore the menu here.
5. Which Wich
Check out Which Wich, which has earned four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score sandwiches and more at 5004 E. Fowler Ave., Suite A.
According to its website, Which Wich has 450 locations (open or in development) in 40 states and 11 countries. The franchise offers classic, signature and build-your-own sandwich options. Yelpers recommend ordering the Buffalo chicken sandwich with the house chips.
Here's the entire menu.
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