Heading to Tampa Bay AirFest this weekend to see the Blue Angels? They will be selling burgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, pizza, drinks and desserts. But you have some good options in the neighborhood if you’d like to grab a bite before you fight the air show crowds at MacDill Air Force Base.

• Bayshore Mediterranean Grill

  6102 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33611
  Fill up with a gyro or chicken shish on skewers. Many like the hummus with mozzarella cheese, butter and lavash bread. They’ll be open Saturday and Sunday at 11am.

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• Datz

  2616 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33629
  One of the best brunches in Tampa Bay. A little more on the fancy side so if that’s not your thing, maybe stick to the others. Datz has been featured on Food Network, USA Today, Forbes, Southern Living, and even MTV. New items on the menu include Strawberry Pancakes and a Nashville Chicken Doughnut.

   

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• BJ's Alabama BBQ

  3423 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33629
  If you want the full on ‘Murica experience, why not BBQ? Good portion sizes and lots of flavor makes BJ’s a local favorite. Definitely try the southern style potato salad.

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• Mr and Mrs Crab

  4426 W Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL 33611
  Love a good seafood boil? The crab legs combo with a half pound of snow crab legs, a half pound of shrimp and a lobster tail goes for about $35. You can choose a cajun, garlic butter or lemon pepper seasong or go with the Mr. & Mrs Crab Special which combines all 3.

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• Big Ray's Fish Camp

  6116 Interbay Blvd Tampa, FL 33611
  Not a big place, but there’s outside seating. Best known for their conch fritters and grouper sandwich. Their slogan is “from our Bay to your belly.”

   

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• Listener tip...

  Yoly suggests… Another Broken Egg Cafe (Louisiana style): “Their daily sked is only 7am-2pm tho. Great brunch!”

   

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