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University of South Florida - Off-Campus Dining - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Dining

B+
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Student Favorites
  • Cicco and Tony's
  • First Watch
  • Taj Indian Cuisine
24-Hour Dining
  • Denny's
  • IHOP
  • Steak 'n Shake
Best Asian Crazy Buffet
Best Breakfast First Watch
Best Coffee Starbucks
Best Dessert Cold Stone Creamery
Best Healthy Evos
Best Late-Night Steak 'n Shake
Best Mexican Chipotle
Best Pizza Papa John's
Best Wings Beef 'O' Brady's
Best Place to Take a Date Olive Garden
Best Place to Take Your Parents Olive Garden
Other Places to Check Out
  • Arigato Japanese Steak House
  • Athenos
  • Ben & Jerry's
  • The Burlap Café
  • Byblo's Pitas
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • China Garden
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
  • Dairy Queen
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Estella's
  • Frostings Etc.
  • Hooters
  • International Boba House and Internet Café
  • Jasmine Thai
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
  • Liang's Bistro
  • Loving Hut
  • Moe's Southwest Grill
  • Mr. Empanadas
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro
  • Panda Express
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner
  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
  • Pita Pit
  • Planet Smoothie
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill
  • Sake House
  • Smoothie King
  • Subway
  • Sukho Thai Restaurant
  • Tia's Tex Mex
  • Tijuana Flats
  • Tropical Smoothie Café
  • Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
  • Village Inn
  • You Say When
  • Yummy House China Bistro

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Restaurants are everywhere in Tampa, with plenty of diverse selections to tickle whatever your fancy may be. Most places are reasonably priced to accommodate the thriving amount of college kids in the area. Tampa has an abundance of close to authentic Cuban food, but you have to hunt for these restaurants.

Whatever your taste buds are hankering for, there is a restaurant to cure that hunger. The Tampa area has such a nice, wide variety of restaurants and cuisine styles to cater to anyone’s needs. All of the major student-friendly fast food chains are only a block or two away from campus. Some of the higher-end restaurants are located a little ways away, but they are worth the commute and the price. A good number of reasonable eating establishments are very close in proximity to campus and students' residences. Many of the local restaurants offer discounts for students who show their ID; sometimes, the eateries have specific days for students, too.

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Off-Campus Dining at University of South Florida

kp2456

'13

High School Education

3.5
B

Dining

It is definitely cheaper to go off campus, but there are so many places to eat. Most of which are not within walking distance. But there are always vouchers off to the local places!

Feb 02, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of South Florida

anadel11

'15

Business Management

4.6
A

Dining

Pretty good, a lot of student discounts offered. A lot of fast food, though.

Jan 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of South Florida

tyronna

'13

Health Care

4.6
A

TGI Friday's

TGI Fridays have really good food and lots of entertainment for all age groups. They have poker, karaoke and bingo just to name a few on selective nights. There are other nice restaurants in the area, but TGI offer various entertainment.

Jan 10, 2012

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Facts

Did You Know? The University of South Florida was built on land that used to host hundreds of orange trees. Oranges are one of the largest exports from Florida.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Publix
11502 N. 53rd St., Temple Terrace
(813) 988-1980
www.publix.com
Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sweetbay Supermarket
2770 Fowler Ave.
(813) 972-4504
www.sweetbaysupermarket.com
Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Bagels Plus
Food: Bagels
2706 E. Fletcher Ave.
(813) 971-9335
Price: $5–$10

Beef 'O' Brady's
Food: American, desserts
West Holly Drive
(813) 974-8735
www.beefobradys.com
Price: $8–$15

Bern's Steakhouse
Food: Steakhouse, American
1208 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 251-2421
www.bernssteakhouse.com
Price: $30–$45
Cool Features: Family-owned restaurant; menu includes daily specials and 24 kinds of caviar

China Buffet
Food: Chinese, American
1245 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 615-1310
Price: $15–$20
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat buffet with crab legs, oysters, American food, and a dessert bar; students receive 10 percent off with a USF ID.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Food: Mexican fast food
2576 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 971-4360
www.chipotle.com
Price: $3–$8

Ciccio's Lodge
Food: Blends flavors of Asia, Mediterranean, and the Americas
16023 Tampa Palms Blvd.
(813) 975-1222
www.ciccioslodge.com
Price: $15–$20
Cool Features: Emphasis on dairy-free; herb- and citrus-infused food preparation

Cold Stone Creamery
Food: Ice cream
2774 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 975-0102
www.coldstonecreamery.com
Price: $3–$8

Crazy Buffet
Food: Chinese
2702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 998-9228
www.gocrazybuffet.com/cbtampa.html
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Asian and sushi buffets; happy hour Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Denny's
Food: American diner
1700 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 971-9441
www.dennys.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

Evos
Food: Healthy
609 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 258-EVOS
www.evos.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Vegetarian options

First Watch
Food: Breakfast, brunch
2726 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 975-1718
www.firstwatch.com
Price: $5–$25
Cool Features: Specialty crepes; receive a pot of coffee when you sit down to eat

Five Star Pizza
Food: Pizza
10926 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace
(813) 899-9700
www.fivestarpizza.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Delivers until 4 a.m.

Ichiban Japanese Cuisine
Food: Sushi
2786 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 978-8095
Price: $15–$20

IHOP
Food: American diner, breakfast
11111 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 962-1102
www.ihop.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Open 24 hours

Jason's Deli
Food: Salads, sandwiches
2702 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 903-0017
www.jasonsdeli.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Discount with USF ID Friday through Monday

Jerk Hut
Food: Jamaican
926 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 977-5777
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken, combo specials

McAlister's Deli
Food: Deli
11402 N. 30th St.
(813) 341-1160
www.mcalistersdeli.com
Price: $10

Olive Garden
Food: Italian
2801 E. Busch Blvd.
(813) 933-9194
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10–$20

Panera Bread
Food: Salads, sandwiches
11860 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
(813) 866-9333
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Wide selection of breads

Papa John's Pizza
Food: Pizza
14917 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
(813) 903-0911
www.papajohns.com
Price: $8–$15

Pita's
Food: Pitas, wraps
5105 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 988-4976
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Make-your-own wrap

Saigon Bay
Food: Vietnamese
2373 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 971-0854
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: $4.95 combo dinners every day

Starbucks
Food: Coffee, tea
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 974-4569
www.starbucks.com
Price: $3–$8

Steak 'n Shake
Food: Fast food
1450 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 971-9700
www.steaknshake.com
Price: $5–$10

Taj Indian Cuisine
Food: Indian
2734 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 971-8483
www.tajtampaindiancuisine.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Buffet-style, with a large vegetarian selection

Tijuana Flats
Food: Mexican
2782 E. Fowler Ave.
(813) 975-0800
www.tijuanaflats.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Offers homemade tortillas

Westshore Pizza VII
Food: Pizza
2224 E. Fletcher Ave.
(813) 972-3171
www.westshorepizza.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: $6 18-inch pizzas for USF students for pick up only

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