# 8 Best Patios in Tampa Bay (2026) Shade trees, string lights, and water views where an outdoor table is the whole point. Tampa Bay was built for eating outside. This guide pulls together patios across Tampa and St. Pete that stand out for their setting: oak-shaded courtyards, rooftop bay views, and waterfront decks. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking. Updated: October 2026. Source: Real Tampa Bay Media, https://realtampabay.com/guides/best-patios-in-tampa-bay ## Spots ### 1. Casa Camí Rooftop dining with bay views. - Neighborhood: Rocky Point - Address: 2545 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL - Website: https://casacami.com Casa Camí sits on the 10th floor of The Current Hotel, so the patio comes with a wide look across Tampa Bay. It is a natural pick when you want a sunset table with a view. Highlights: 10th-floor rooftop; Bay views; Inside The Current Hotel ### 2. Predalina Two patios in Water Street Tampa. - Neighborhood: Water Street Tampa - Address: 1001 E Cumberland Ave, Tampa, FL - Website: https://predalina.com Predalina serves Mediterranean-style seafood and offers two outdoor settings: an oak-shaded Water Street patio and the thatched-pergola Cora Courtyard. Tampa Magazine's outdoor dining roundup also noted its listing in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida. Highlights: Oak-shaded patio; Thatched-pergola courtyard; Mediterranean seafood ### 3. Allelo Banyan trees and string lights downtown. - Neighborhood: Downtown St. Petersburg - Address: 300 Beach Dr NE, Ste 128, St. Petersburg, FL - Website: https://allelostpete.com Allelo's patio is built around banyan trees and string lights, with Moroccan-style blankets on hand for cooler evenings. The menu leans seafood, and the branzino is a recurring recommendation. Highlights: Banyan trees; String lights; Seafood menu ### 4. Ulele Riverside patio by a natural spring. - Neighborhood: Tampa Riverwalk - Address: 1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL - Website: https://ulele.com Ulele's patio overlooks the Hillsborough River and the spring beside the restaurant, with a beer garden next door. Leashed dogs are welcome outside, and the Riverwalk is right there for a walk before or after. Highlights: Riverside seating; Beer garden; Dog-friendly patio ### 5. Salt Shack on the Bay Waterfront seafood at sunset. - Neighborhood: South Tampa - Address: 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL Salt Shack puts casual seafood right on the water, and its open-air tables are a popular spot to catch the sunset. It is also known as a pet-friendly stop, with water bowls set out for dogs. Highlights: On the water; Sunset views; Water bowls for dogs ### 6. Bacchus Wine Bistro Barrel tables and charcuterie. - Neighborhood: Downtown St. Petersburg - Address: 124 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL - Website: https://bacchusstpete.com Bacchus pairs a wine-focused menu with an outdoor patio furnished with barrel tables. Charcuterie is a natural order, and the bistro runs a daily happy hour. Highlights: Barrel-table patio; Charcuterie; Daily happy hour ### 7. bartaco Greenery-lined patio in Hyde Park Village. - Neighborhood: Hyde Park - Address: 1601 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL bartaco's Hyde Park Village patio is ringed with greenery, which makes it an easy choice for tacos and a drink outside. It is a casual, walkable stop if you are already shopping or strolling the Village. Highlights: Greenery-ringed patio; Tacos and cocktails; Hyde Park Village ### 8. Watervüe Grille Skyline views on Harbour Island. - Neighborhood: Harbour Island - Address: 700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL - Website: https://watervuegrille.com Watervüe Grille's patio overlooks the water on Harbour Island with a view of the downtown skyline. Pets are welcome outdoors, and there is dock space for guests arriving by boat. Highlights: Skyline views; Pet-friendly patio; Dock and dine ## About this guide Picks are compiled from local publications and public sources and are not a paid ranking. Spots are numbered for browsing, not as a strict ranking. Hours and prices are intentionally omitted because they change; confirm details with each venue. All guides: https://realtampabay.com/guides Header photo: Guerinf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hyde_Park_Village_(5).jpg).