Spending time in West Meadows? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a sushi cafe to a Thai eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Meadows, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sushi Cafe
Topping the list is sushi bar and Japanese spot Sushi Cafe. Located at 18015 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 204 reviews on Yelp.
Favorite sushi rolls include the butterfly roll (filled with shrimp tempura, avocado, pineapple and topped with crab spicy shrimp sauce and masago) and Nobody’s Home roll, a California roll topped with salmon and baked with spicy mayo. For dessert, go for the green tea fried ice cream.
2. Petra Express Mediterranean Cuisine
Next up is Mediterranean spot Petra Express Mediterranean Cuisine, situated at 17503 Preserve Walk Lane With four stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Feast on falafel, hummus, chicken shawarma, kofta salad and Greek favorites like the gyro combo platter with fries.
3. Oakley's Grille
Oakley's Grille, a spot to score burgers, sandwiches and salads, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 17631 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Suite E, four stars out of 258 reviews.
It serves up burgers salads and sandwiches. Popular items include the Philly cheese steak and double cheeseburger with oak fire sauce.
4. Minerva Indian Restaurant
Minerva Indian Restaurant, a beer bar and Indian and buffet spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 182 Yelp reviews. Head over to 19050 Bruce B Downs Blvd. to see for yourself.
Feast on appetizers like samosas and veggies biryanis, entrees such as chili fish and curry and tandoori chicken
5. Sukho Thai
Finally, there's Sukho Thai, a local favorite with four stars out of 115 reviews. Stop by 18101 Highwoods Preserve Parkway to hit up the sushi bar and Thai spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
Expect stuffed wings, calamari and dumpling appetizers, poke bowls and sushi on the menu. Thai offerings include spring rolls, curry dishes, pad Thai and Tom Yum soup. For something different, order the green tea ice cream with black sticky rice for dessert.
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