Where to Eat After Your Downtown Tampa Meeting!

Everyday, thousands of professionals come into Tampa’s downtown for a variety meeting needs. You may be a traveling sales rep meeting with clients or you may be an attorney holding a deposition. Whatever the case, downtown Tampa is a hot-spot for hourly meeting room reservations due to its status as the county’s central business district as well as its judicial center.

Another reason why people love downtown Tampa for conference needs is the area’s abundance of food and drink options. If you’ve been downtown, then you know how walkable the area. You’ll find a high concentration of diverse food options, from casual to upscale. At Suites@Madison, we’re lucky. We’re fortunate to have a ton of great options within steps from our hourly meeting facilities.

Here are some great lunch options you can try after your next meeting in Tampa!

Bamboozle Café

516 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602

This little cafe serves up killer Vietnamese Fusion. From Vietnamese classics, like fresh rolls, pho and banh mi, Bamboozle offers healthy food that packs a lot of flavor.

It’s got walk-up style ordering and it’s popular among the downtown lunch crowd, so keep that in mind if you plan on taking your client out.

SoFresh

512 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602

SoFresh offers health-conscious food options, in a hip urban setting. They offer delicious, made-to-order lunch staples like salads and wraps as well as rice and quinoa bowls.

Holy Hog Barbecue

302 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602

Healthy eating not your speed? Don’t worry, Holy Hog is home to all things meat.

The only dedicated BBQ joint downtown, Holy Hog offers up a delicious selection of smoked and grilled meats as well as home-style sides, like mac and cheese to collard greens. From slow-cooked pork, to brisket and smoked sausage, these flavors will make the hustle-and-bustle of downtown just melt away.

Bizou Brasserie

601 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

A hip, upscale spot for lunch or dinner. Bizou brings French flavor to downtown Tampa, serving American classics with a French twist along with a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Located in Tampa’s historic former federal courthouse, Bizou mixes historic and modern tastes.

Impress your clients and colleagues with one of downtown’s best-kept secrets!

Malios Prime Steakhouse

400 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

Malios Steakhouse provides a more refined and elegant culinary option than some of the other downtown spots. Situated next to Curtis Hixon Park, Malios offers scenic views of the Hillsborough River, making it great for lunch or dinner.

With prime cuts of meat and regular steakhouse favorites, Malios’ refined atmosphere is perfect to take your boss or an important client following a business meeting.

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Our professional conference space is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Tampa. You’re less than a 5 min. walk from any of these great downtown eateries and with access to our on-site, covered parking garage you will find getting in and out of downtown a breeze! Whether your meeting is an hour or all day, we can help! Click here to find out more about meeting rooms Tampa.

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