Latitude 26°
Upstairs seafood and steakhouse at Fishermen’s Village, part of Tidewater Hospitality Group. Will hire 125 employees beginning in early March. Features premium seafood, steaks, craft cocktails, and panoramic harbor views with 100 outdoor seats and 220+ indoor seats.
Tapas El Turco
Turkish-inspired tapas restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, live entertainment including Flamenco and belly dancers, and authentic shared dining experience. Will seat about 128 guests with full bar and communal areas.
Pura Vida
Miami-based wellness café planning 4,209 sq ft location at Water Street Tampa with outdoor seating. Build-out includes new interior finishes, lighting, millwork and electric rapid-cook ovens.
Unnamed Seafood Restaurant (Bern’s Steak House Company)
Bern’s Steak House Company will open a new seafood-focused restaurant at the current Haven location. Executive Chef Chad Johnson developed the concept over several years. The restaurant name and additional details have not yet been announced.
The Luce
The Luce is a new boutique hotel on St. Pete Beach offering chic accommodations, beachside dining and exclusive Marriott Bonvoy perks
White Wolf
White Wolf is a rustic Italian restaurant celebrating Tampa’s Italian heritage with handmade pastas, regional Italian dishes, and Italian-American classics. Part of a multi-concept development that will also include Carnivore Club (July opening) and Bar Spuntino on the rooftop. Located at a new development off Westshore Boulevard.
Del Patio Pica Pollo
Dominican-style fried chicken food truck concept from the team behind El Patio RD Chimi. Plan review paperwork has been submitted and they are preparing to launch in the Brandon-Riverview area.
Kingfish
Kingfish is a minimalist sushi and sake bar opening at the Rome Collective in North Hyde Park. It’s a quality ingredient-driven full-service sushi bar taking a minimalist approach to Japanese cuisine, complemented by curated cocktails and sake. Part of Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality group.
The Blissful Berry
New juice shop opening in Woodlands Square Shopping Center offering cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, acai + pitaya bowls, wellness shots, and cold brew with organic and plant-based ingredients. Plan review documents have been submitted and website is under construction.
Davila Bakery & Restaurant
Hispanic bakery and restaurant featuring Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, and American cuisines. Menu will include bread, cakes, pies, cookies made from scratch, plus coffee. Chef Yoleida has 25 years culinary experience including work at Disney.