Dining Galore

Channelside is a city spot, a fun-to-do venue that works well with the big events and happenings around downtown. The excitement escalates with big concerts and Lightning games at the Forum. For families with young children, both day and early evenings are best. On weekend nights it is party time, so it may be best to leave the kids at home.

pool area comment
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No pools at Channelside, unless you want to swim in some jumbo Margaritas.
cleanliness comment
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The district is modern, tasteful, clean, and well maintained.★★★★★
parking comment
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Despite the number of parking lots, they do fill up on peak days and during St. Pete Times Forum events. However, this is less common and overflow parking is available, but you may need to walk a bit further. More free parking in the area is needed. ★★★
restrooms comment
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No problems here. ★★★★★
dining/drinks comment
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Plenty of selection to choose from, ranging from $$ to $$$$, and the choices continue to grow. Some of the big favorites are: NYPD Pizza, Splitsville, Bennigann's, Grille 29, Hooters, Thai Thani, Gallagher's Steak House, and Stumps Supper Club. ★★★★★
kid friendly comment
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Kids will love the bowling at Splitsville, the IMAX, and the food! ★★★★
dog friendly comment
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We would not bring our fido here.
traffic/access comment
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Sure, this is a happening area and traffic can delay you. Eastbound traffic from the Platt Street Bridge to the Channelside entertainment complex can get backed up a bit. Plan ahead during events. ★★★

Activities

Dress up for dinner and dancing, or go casual for bowling and a movie. It is a great place to snack and watch sporting events on the big screens at the pubs and eateries. The area is great for exploration on bikes or blades.

biking comment
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This is a great area to bike around, especially on the weekends when the downtown population does not migrate in. You can start and end at Channelside, and on the way cruise around Harbor Island, Downtown Tampa, Davis Island, and Bayshore Boulevard. ★★★★★
boating comment
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It is probably best to leave the boating around here to the cruise ships. However, you certainly can boat in and up the river, or explore the harbor area. For the most part the water is deep and dark, but the cityscape provides nice scenery. ★★
boat ramps comment
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No public ramps at Channelside.
camping comment
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No camping.
fishing comment
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Not a fishing spot.
hiking/walking comment
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Great walking and hiking around the entire area and downtown Tampa. ★★★★★
nature trails comment
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No nature trails.
picnicing comment
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Not really a picnic venue! Bring your Visa for your picnic.
playgrounds comment
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No playgrounds.
swimming comment
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Not a chance.
tennis comment
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No tennis at Channelside.
volleyball comment
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Not here.
water recreation comment
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Only the view.
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Channelside Questions or Comments

Fun in Tampa

It really is amazing how many restaurants, bars, and shops into that entertainment district. The area has really improved and this is the place business professional hit after the long work day.

John Isner, Tampa Florida

Tampa Convention Center

We came to downtown Tampa to visit the Tampa Convention Center on a business trip. During our session we got a group together and went cruising around looking for a downtown restaurant, and someone suggested hitting a Channelside District Restaurant. What a nice selection of places to have lunch. This place is nice and close to the Tampa Convention Center, perfect for lunch or after work adult beverages at one of the bars.

Matt Kahn, Brandon Florida

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