2024 McDonald’s Remodel Hits Tampa Bay Restaurants

I am usually not a fan of the new remodels at fast food chains, but McDonald’s just did it right. This Tampa Bay McDonald’s remodel just gave the restaurant chain a nice upgrade.

There’s no doubt about it, time always brings change. Fast food chains are no strangers to this concept. 

Back in the 2010s, fast food restaurants opted for a dull, gray decor that made every fast food mogul indistinguishable from the others. Now, it looks like McDonald’s is looking to break free of the bland decor and bring life back to the fast food chain with the newest McDonald’s remodel.

It all started when I got the craving for some of those classic Golden Arch crispy fries. I hopped on the road and went to my nearest McDonald's at 3470 Ulmerton Rd.

We’ll start with the cashier’s ordering area. They cleaned up the front area to make way for more seating throughout the dining room. They added a wall between the dining room and the kitchen to separate customers from the backend.

The new baby blue and wood-paneled wall adds life back to the restaurant that we haven't seen since the early 2000s. The ordering kiosks are no longer crammed next to the booths which allows plenty of room to order.

When the 2010s McDonald’s remodels hit stores, I wasn’t a huge fan. But, the new inside seating area with this McDonald’s remodel is an upgrade. It may not have the big booths of the '90s, but the new tables, seats, and open space make for a much better dining experience than the previous remodel.

The half booths offer comfortable wooden chairs and cushion seating. The larger dining tables feature circular stool-like seats with a table big enough for six people. They also added high dining counter-style seating which makes for a solid view during the sunset.

Will we start seeing McDonald's remodel more restaurants across Florida?

Burger King in 2023 just hits different than it did in the 90s and 2000s. Like many fast food chains today, you’re greeted by an automated kiosk and modern seating that's capable of crushing dreams. We still love the food at Burger King, so we decided to rank the best Tampa Bay Burger King stores based on customer reviews. This is what we found.

Anything seemed possible back when the “McDonalds VS. Burger King” showdown was in its peak form. If you grew up in the 90s and 00s, this fast food chain was off the charts. Sure, there was the everlasting scent of stank feet, but between the play places, Surge, and new menu items, you could truly ‘Have It Your Way’.  

Burger King isn't as popular as it once was, but if you’re looking to pick up one of those steamy burgers on sesame buns, thick cut fries, and an ice cold Surge, you’re in luck. There are exactly 20 locations left in the Tampa Bay area. The newly remodeled dining areas don’t bear a resemblance to the nostalgic feeling of the classic BK, but the food remains great.

We headed on over to https://www.bk.com/store-locator and typed in Tampa Bay. We wanted the search to include all of the locations within the Tampa Bay area. Next, we researched the amount of Google reviews each location had, their rating and looked into what people were saying. 

Remember, these are not our reviews, we took into account what real people were saying about these locations to give you an accurate look into your local BKs. Keep in mind that people love to complain so we’re taking the reviews with a grain of salt.

Here is our list of the 10 best Burger King stores in Tampa Bay.