The Independent

5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL

★★★★★4.6(1,450 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This Seminole Heights institution has anchored the neighborhood for over a decade with a beloved combination of thoughtfully crafted drinks, excellent beer selection, and genuinely stellar food that keeps regulars coming back for years. The team—from Cook Vinny to bartender Kirsten—creates a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where you feel at home whether you're stopping in for their famous grilled cheese, a full breakfast, or just a coffee and conversation. It's the kind of place that becomes a constant in a changing city, where consistency and care in every detail turns first-time visitors into devoted regulars.”

What to expect

Full breakfastTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSlow sitLight foodSignature drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Jacqueline Ingraffia
★★★★★2 months ago

I’ve been coming into Independent for 10+ years and they’re wonderful! Great beer selection and incredible food! It has been the one wonderful constant in an ever-changing Seminole Heights. I stop in often and have always had a consistently outstanding experience.

ServiSource, LLC
★★★★★2 months ago

In Tampa for work so I searched this place up randomly. Very pleasantly surprised! I tend to eat a little bit on the healthier side so the cucumber salad was a nice offering and it's delicious. But I would have to say the potato salad is the most unique dish that I had. Served warm with bacon and caramelized onions. The bratwurst was my main dish, and while it was good I would personally prefer it more golden grilled toasty style but still very good most likely boiled. There's no condiments on the table and you don't need any! The vibe is laid back easy breezy non pretentious.

Bernardo Ramos Jr. (Bernard)
★★★★★2 months ago

Independent Bar & Kitchen is an absolute gem. Huge shoutout to Cook Vinny—the food is consistently on point—and bartender Kirsten, who brings great energy and makes everyone feel welcome. The vibe here is what really sets it apart: great food, great people, and a place that actually feels comfortable. Kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and just an all-around solid spot to relax and enjoy yourself. Nothing but hot praise for this place. If you’re looking for good eats with even better people, this is it. 🍽️🍻🐶

Angel Colleen Queen
★★★★★3 months ago

We stumbled on this place looking for an open place on New Years Day for Brunch. Independent did not disappoint! Really nice selection of beers,cider,sours, wine,mimosa bar, ..I'm sure I'm leaving something out..lol They had a very delicious NYD menu and it tasted soo good. Like secret little hints of flavor that you can't quite place your finger on it with such a good flavor blends. Mmm. Relaxed, calm and dog friend atmosphere with a guy gently strumming out songs on a electric guitar to set the laid back vibe. Chris was our bartender/server and he has so helpful with suggestions that were on point. Check this place out if you haven't already!

Aroma Earth
★★★★★4 months ago

Independent Bar will ALWAYS be my go to for the BEST and CONSISTENT oooey gooey grilled cheese sandwich EVER! They didn’t disappoint me on this cold 🥶 Tuesday afternoon in Tampa! Thank you Independent Bar for helping me get through this groggy mid holiday week 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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