Explore the 4 most popular spots in Tampa's Carver City neighborhood
Photo: Eddie V.'s Prime Seafood and Steaks/Yelp
Visiting Carver City, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a wine and tobacco store to an upscale spot for seafood and steaks.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Carver City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Total Wine & More
Topping the list is the shop Total Wine & More, which offers beer, wine and more. Located at 1720 N. Dale Mabry Highway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp.
The business is part of a national franchise with stores in 23 states. According to its' website, a typical store stocks more than 8,000 different wines and 2,500 beers. The store also offers daily wine samplings, tasting events, premium cigars and accessories like bar tools, glassware and gift bags.
2. Ruth's Chris Steak House
Next up is steakhouse and traditional American spot Ruth's Chris Steak House, situated at 1700 N. Westshore Blvd. With four stars out of 288 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. It's also part of a national chain.
This upscale restaurant, from founder Ruth Fertel, specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley," notes the business' Yelp page.
Besides steaks, other menu offerings range from beignets (filled with crab, jalapeños and cream cheese) to spicy shrimp to a sweet potato casserole. If you have room for dessert, try the apple cheesecake and chocolate bark combo.
3. Cigar City Brewing
Brewery Cigar City Brewing is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3924 W. Spruce St., 4.5 stars out of 756 reviews.
With offerings like guayabera citrus pale ale, a Tampa-style lager and a maduro brown ale, this spot's brews are inspired by Florida's citrus and cigar industries, notes the business' website. Check out the tasting room featuring beer, cigars and a small selection of wine and soft drinks.
4. Eddie V's Prime Seafood and Steaks
Eddie V's Prime Seafood and Steaks, a lounge and steakhouse that offers seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 605 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4400 W. Boy Scout Blvd. to see for yourself.
This chain restuarant offers an upscale dining experience where steak and seafood are the centerpieces of the menu. Hand-cut steaks range from filet mignon to New York-style strip. Expect handcrafted cocktails like the signature 24 Karat Cocktail, featuring Belvedere vodka, Grand Marnier and Roederer rosé, finished with a gold sugar rim.
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