8 New Restaurants Coming To Tampa Bay In 2024

If you’re a foodie, 2024 might just be your favorite year yet in Tampa Bay. 2023 brought some great new dining additions to the streets of Tampa Bay, but 2024 is looking to top that. If you’re looking to try something new this year, you’re in luck because we’re here to fill you in on 8 new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay in 2024.

Over the next 12 months there’s a huge variety of new spots opening their doors from fish, chicken, dumplings, steak houses, drive-thru Wawa’s and more. We won’t keep you waiting so here are 8 new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay in 2024 that you should try.

Location: 4th St S and 25th Ave

St. Pete’s historic gas station will transform into a brand new breakfast drive-thru honoring the original architecture one of the oldest gas stations in St. Pete. They’ll offer breakfast sandwiches, bagels, coffee and more. The coffee within Pete’s Bagels Drive Thru isn’t your ordinary brew, but in fact made by a local roaster, Look Alive Coffee. If you're a fan of outdoor seating and a walk up counter, they'll have that too all within the 326 sq-ft building.

Location 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa 

There’s a new dumpling chief in town at Armature Works coming in 2024. Zukku Sushi is transforming into Zukuu Sushi 2.0 and introducing us to their new creation, Ling’s Dumplings and Han Hand Rolls. Tampa Latest says, “This expansion adds to Zukku Sushi’s portfolio, which already includes Zukku-San in Wesley Chapel, as well as Āto, specializing in burritos and bowls, located in Lakeland and Wesley Chapel. With a Zukku Sushi spot in Charlotte, North Carolina, this restaurant company is truly making waves in the culinary scene. Stay tuned for the unveiling of these dynamic dining destinations!”

Location: 2530 East Bay Dr. Largo

When we first heard about this back in July, we knew it was going to be a hit and told you our thoughts. The famous gas station chain will be gracing us with their first Florida drive thru. This will NOT be a gas station, but you can expect the delicious hot food, sandwiches, salads and breakfast foods. 

Location: Unknown (TBA)

The “World’s Biggest Pizza Slices” are coming to Tampa Bay. This larger than marge pizza chain is bringing it;s New Orleans roots to the bay area. They already have locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. You’ll find slices, 10 inch and 16 inch pizzas, and their “whopping 30-inch pie.” If that’s not enough for you, there are wings, waffle fries, salads, daiquiris and more to choose from.

Location: Unknown (TBA)

Shaquille O’Neal’s fast ‘n fried concept, Big Chicken, is set to make waves in the Sunshine State in 2024. There is no confirmed location yet, but the company signed a large franchising deal for 45 stores with a Florida based development firm, DMD Ventures. They are  set to open in the Tampa Bay area, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando. You can expect various chicken sandwiches, tendys and more inspired by Shaq’s favorite dishes.

Location: 3616 W Ballast Point Blvd., Tampa

One we know you’re waiting for and have already told you about, Dutch Bros coffee. It has a massive menu with many different options. They have seasonal drinks, cold brews and hot coffees, energy drinks, teas, smoothies and more. They have 36 different flavors of energy mixes and many of them come in sugar free options as well. 

Location: 1018 E Cass St., Tampa

This Tampa based company has been working on its new location since 2022 so this is a highly anticipated release.  The new space will include a dining room and bar that’s able to accommodate up to 50 people. They will feature a new outdoor dining area to fit 50 more guests with picnic tables. Late Start Brewing is featured in Channelside’s Pour House, but be on the lookout for an official opening timeline.

Location: 4004 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. 

Chef Michael Brannock is bringing a “hyper traditional” experience to the streets of Tampa’s  Palma Ceia neighborhood. This restaurant is a 2,500 square-foot establishment that can fit around 100 guests. Managing partners, Jack Murray and Nick Reader combined with Brannock’s expertise in the culinary arts, there’s no doubt Streetlight Taco is set to be one of the most anticipated openings of the year.

For more new restaurants coming to Tampa Bay, visit Tampa Latest's 20 option rundown here.

It's time to close the chapter to 2023 and look forward to the next year. Luckily for us in Tampa, there's a lot to be excited about in 2024. Be on the lookout for these new businesses and experiences in Tampa Bay next year.

Champa Bay seems to be growing and expanding more and more each year. So many new places and experiences popped up in 2023, and it was hard to keep track. We discovered a bunch of new restaurants, hotels, and adventures that opened up this past year. 2024 might be even better! We get to look forward to new restaurants and bars, roller coasters, and so many big acts playing Tampa venues (just to name a few). With the help of Creative Loafing and That's So Tampa, we made a list of 5 things to look forward to in Tampa in 2024

To help make this list, we got some of our inspiration from Creative Loafing. They told us 20 new restaurants to look out for in 2024. A couple of them made our list, but you can check out the full list here. But we wanted to expand more on things to get excited about in Tampa for next year.

Tampa had a lot of growth in 2023, leaving us excited for what's to come. This year we said "hello" to many new businesses and attractions including the tallest rooftop bar in Tampa, new restaurants with Michelin-star chefs, changes to our favorite theme park, and more. We also said "goodbye" to some of our favorite businesses and athletes who got traded to other teams (like Pat Maroon on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ji-man Choi on the Rays).

One of the great things about Tampa is it's constantly changing for the better. But that also means it's becoming a really competitive market for those looking to move here. One thing we can count on with all of these new additions of 5-star restaurants and new affordable and luxury housing is that more people will surely be packing their things and heading to the Tampa Bay area. If you plan on making the move next year, check out some of our realistic advise before making the move.

We've already told you about some of the new places we're excited to see open in 2024. Coffee enthusiasts can get excited for a famous west coast coffee chain to open in Tampa next year. Dutch Bros coffee will be coming to the Ballast Point sometime in 2024. Learn more about that here.

Water street will continue to grow with the highly anticipated Italian-inspired restaurant Ash opening in the early spring. The Edition will also be gaining a new cocktail lounge called Alter Ego. This spot will offer an energetic vibe with a curated musical experience.

A few of Tampa's staple restaurants will be opening second locations across the bridge in St. Pete. Now there will be an Olivia and Forbici in the burg!

Tampa's favorite theme parks are also making some changes in 2024. Phoenix Rising is a new family-friendly coaster coming to Busch Gardens in the spring of 2024 in the Pantopia area of the park.

Adventure Island is also adding a new interactive splash and play area opening in Spring of 2024. Castaway Falls is the ideal play and relax spot for kids of all ages.

Earlier this year ZooTampa announced a $125 million expansion with multiple new habitats. First up on the expansion is the Stingray in-water experience. The Wallaroo are is also being reimagined as Australia with new rides, expanded splash pad, new restaurant and bar and even a wallaby encounter! You can also now reserve your encounter with a clouded leopard where you can witness a training session with the beautiful cat!

Gas Worx is going to be one of the biggest developments in Tampa. The first 317-unit apartment development within Gas Worx is scheduled to be completed in early Spring 2024! Gas Worx will certainly enhance Ybor and make a better connection to Downtown.

There have already been so many awesome concerts announced for 2024. Billy Joel & Sting, Morgan Wallen, Madonna, Bad Bunny, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more!