Looking to uncover all that University Square has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a seafood spot to a Venezuelan eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in University Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Shells Seafood Restaurant
Topping the list is Shells Seafood Restaurant, a spot to score seafood and more. Located at 2101 E. Fowler Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp.
This spot offers fresh fish, salads, sandwiches, desserts and gluten-free options. The menu features popular items like linguine pasta with shrimp, jambalaya, shrimp and crap dip and a tropical chicken salad. Try the key lime pie for dessert.
2. North 30th Sports Pub & Grille
Next is sports bar and traditional American spot North 30th Sports Pub & Grille, situated at 11402 N. 30th St. With 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Expect plenty of pub fare in a fun atmosphere with an outdoor patio, karaoke and live music. Choose from more than 15 draft beers on tap. Pair your brew with Cajun dry rub wings, a Cuban sandwich, fried pickles, tacos, veggie flatbread and more. Dinner entrees include skirt steak churrasco and fish and chips. (View the menu here.)
3. Arepa Marketplace Latin Cafe
Venezuelan spot Arepa Marketplace Latin Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 11142 N. 30th St., 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews.
Get your empanadas fix with offerings featuring beef, cheese and chicken. Other menu options include cachapas (sweet corn pancakes), pepitos (Venezuelan sandwiches made with beef, chicken or pork), classic hot dogs and salads.
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