Tampa Bay's best restaurants, food and drink of 2023, according to our readers

There's a lot to love about Tampa Bay's dining scene, but not everything can be "the best."

After weeks of polling and nearly a million votes, Creative Loafing readers let us know what they love most about Tampa Bay eats, and now, the results are finally in.

What follows are the best Tampa Bay restaurants, bars, chefs, bartenders, and more of 2023, according to you and your neighbors.