Ziki’s Greek Street Food, a fresh Greek-style venture from the family behind Half Moon Seafood Company, is set to land in Sparkman Wharf’s Container Dining Garden. That stretch of brightly painted shipping containers along the Garrison Channel will soon be home to gyros, Greek salads, loaded Greek fries and loukoumades, with Ziki’s counter sliding into the space between Fit Bowl Co. and Dang Dude to give the waterfront lineup a Mediterranean twist.
Strategic Property Partners revealed the new lease in a recent press release, and the deal was first reported by Business Observer. In that announcement, Ziki’s is billed as a made-from-scratch operation that leans on “traditional and authentically-sourced ingredients and recipes.”
“Our goal is for Ziki’s to bring the authentic Greek street food that we love to the downtown Tampa community,” co-owner Tyler Cate said in the release, according to Business Observer. The statement does not specify an opening date, but it does confirm that the concept is the latest project from the father-and-son duo already known for Half Moon Seafood Company.
From seafood to souvlaki
Half Moon has built a loyal following with its seafood sandwiches and a Nashville Hot Fish that has attracted regional attention, and now its owners are steering into Mediterranean flavors. The restaurant’s website highlights both a Sparkman Wharf location and the original Temple Terrace address, a reminder that this new Greek concept is coming from a homegrown brand, per Half Moon Seafood.
How Ziki’s fits the waterfront lineup
The move comes as Sparkman Wharf keeps padding its roster. Engrained Lifestyle Apparel recently opened a storefront on-site, according to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, while Smith’s Provisions and The Back Bar were previously flagged as new food and drink additions by new food and drink tenants. Together, those arrivals show how the container garden blends quick-service counters with spots that lean into the evening crowd.
Sparkman Wharf continues to operate as a testing ground for local players and fresh concepts, drawing steady traffic from the Riverwalk and nearby hotels. The property bills itself as an intimate dining garden and waterfront gathering place, a setup that lets local operators experiment with menus while tapping into downtown visitors, according to Water Street Tampa.
