Debbie’s guidebook
Food scene
There are so many awesome Greek and Seafood Restaurants in Tarpon Springs that it's impossible to list them all. Below are some of our favorites!
Mr Souvlaki
802 N Pinellas AveFamily Greek dining in a relaxed setting. HUGE portions!!
This one is JUST around the corner! NEW and GREAT reviews! If you like GREEK cooking, this is a must! Great outdoor seating and sweet atmosphere!
Katerina’s Taverna & Grill
619 N Pinellas AveThis one is JUST around the corner! NEW and GREAT reviews! If you like GREEK cooking, this is a must! Great outdoor seating and sweet atmosphere!
Authentic Greek restaurant with favorites such as fried cheese (Opa!), grilled octopus, fried calamari and gyros. There is also an unbelievable assortment of sweets in the bakery section. Just stay away from the cannoli's. They have my name on all of them!
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Hellas Restaurant and Bakery
785 Dodecanese Blvd
Authentic Greek restaurant with favorites such as fried cheese (Opa!), grilled octopus, fried calamari and gyros. There is also an unbelievable assortment of sweets in the bakery section. Just stay away from the cannoli's. They have my name on all of them!
OMG!!! GREAT Canjun Cooking! Pricey but well worth it!!
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H'ours Creole Smokehouse
310 E Tarpon AveOMG!!! GREAT Canjun Cooking! Pricey but well worth it!!
True Greek Cuisine in the Heart of Tarpon Springs.
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The Original Mama Maria's Greek Cuisine
503 N Pinellas AveTrue Greek Cuisine in the Heart of Tarpon Springs.
Waterside dining with live entertainment. Try the grouper!
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Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
937 Dodecanese BlvdWaterside dining with live entertainment. Try the grouper!
Bayou Bistro
607 Island DriveLocal place with limited seated and the freshest seafood!
Cash only outside eating for a quick gyro or hot dog! Their fries are outrageous!
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The Limani
776 Dodecanese BlvdCash only outside eating for a quick gyro or hot dog! Their fries are outrageous!
Toula's Trailside Cafe
11 S Safford AveRight along the Pinellas Trail. Popular with Cyclists.
FUN local place right on the river with lots of entertainment!
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Miss Vicki's On The River
1029 Baillies Bluff RoadFUN local place right on the river with lots of entertainment!
Locals LOVE this place! GREAT pizza and lasagna! If your not a BIG eater, split this with your date!
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Plum Tomato Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
1988 Pinellas AveLocals LOVE this place! GREAT pizza and lasagna! If your not a BIG eater, split this with your date!
Rodie's
1097 Pinellas AveGREAT place for breakfast!
Don Taco Mexican Restaurant
672 E Tarpon AveNot a fancy place, but, possibly the best Mexican Food you may ever eat!
Back Draughts Pizza
101 East Tarpon AvenueGREAT Pizza in a GREAT location uptown!
NEW delicious Italian restaurant in Tarpon Springs. Food and service are awesome and prices are reasonable. EVERYTHING is made from scratch and you can tell!
JoJo's Italian Diner
217 S Pinellas AveNEW delicious Italian restaurant in Tarpon Springs. Food and service are awesome and prices are reasonable. EVERYTHING is made from scratch and you can tell!
Right around the corner from the Cottages! Nightly entertainment and lots of ourside seating.
Morgan Mae's Oyster House
606 North Pinellas AvenueRight around the corner from the Cottages! Nightly entertainment and lots of ourside seating.
Tarpon Tavern
21 N Safford AveGood pub food and great outdoor dining for people watching!
Copenhagen Café
15 N Pinellas AveEuropean style cafe
Tuscan Sun Italian Bistro
17 N Safford AveSightseeing
To understand Tarpon Springs the Sponge Docks are a must see! Great shops and restaurants with homemade soaps, sponges and shells!
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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
735 Dodecanese BlvdTo understand Tarpon Springs the Sponge Docks are a must see! Great shops and restaurants with homemade soaps, sponges and shells!
Wonderful county park with trails and beaches. Canoe, Kayak or ride a Surrey!
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Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset DrWonderful county park with trails and beaches. Canoe, Kayak or ride a Surrey!
This is a beautiful small shrine with a fascinating history of miracles. Visitors come from around the globe!
St. Michael's Shrine
113 Hope StThis is a beautiful small shrine with a fascinating history of miracles. Visitors come from around the globe!
Beautiful Cathedral inside and out with an active Greek Community
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
36 N Pinellas AveBeautiful Cathedral inside and out with an active Greek Community
Free community park. Great for kids and adults that need to cool down!
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Tarpon Springs Splash Park
508 Live Oak StFree community park. Great for kids and adults that need to cool down!
Dunedin
LOTs of great shops and restaurants. Make this a Jolly Trolley stop!
Odyssey Cruises
776 Dodecanese BlvdWonderful boat tour with great shelling and sightseeing.
Beaches
Fort Howard Beach
GREAT family fun! a 7 minute drive from Cooper Cottage!
Come for the Concerts on the Beach! The first weekend of every month! Only 7 minutes from Cooper Cottage!
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Plaža zalaska sunca
1800 Gulf RdCome for the Concerts on the Beach! The first weekend of every month! Only 7 minutes from Cooper Cottage!
Consistently rated in the top 3 beaches in the US. 45 Minutes from Tarpon Springs by car or take the Jolly Trolley and make as many stops along the way as you want.
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Clearwater plaža
Gulf of Mexico DriveConsistently rated in the top 3 beaches in the US. 45 Minutes from Tarpon Springs by car or take the Jolly Trolley and make as many stops along the way as you want.
Another wonderful beach just south of Tarpon Springs in the sweet little town called Dunedin
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Honeymoon Island
Another wonderful beach just south of Tarpon Springs in the sweet little town called Dunedin
Nature
Incredible educational experience for families with walking trails and guides!
Brooker Creek Preserve - Walk Through
Lora LaneIncredible educational experience for families with walking trails and guides!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward PassageThe filming site for Dolphin Tails.
Odyssey Cruises
776 Dodecanese BlvdSee dolphins and other wildlife close up!
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
1959 West 47th StreetAnother great spot for appreciating nature.
This is an AWESOME place for the entire family, especially the kiddos! They will LOVE being able to feed the animals and pet the stingrays and tortoises!
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Akvarij Tarpon Springs
1722 North Pinellas AvenueThis is an AWESOME place for the entire family, especially the kiddos! They will LOVE being able to feed the animals and pet the stingrays and tortoises!
Museums
The museum is an official Welcome Center for the City of Tarpon Springs. It emphasizes the important role the railroad played in the growth of the town. The front rooms of the building have been restored to “be as they were” when it was a working railroad station. The rest of the facility contains exhibits on education, health care, local institutions, and many more. The historical society has developed a history hunt for the kids or the “kids at heart” to utilize for exploring the museum.
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Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society
160 E Tarpon AveThe museum is an official Welcome Center for the City of Tarpon Springs. It emphasizes the important role the railroad played in the growth of the town. The front rooms of the building have been restored to “be as they were” when it was a working railroad station. The rest of the facility contains exhibits on education, health care, local institutions, and many more. The historical society has developed a history hunt for the kids or the “kids at heart” to utilize for exploring the museum.
A permanent interactive exhibit, “The Greek Community of Tarpon Springs” explores the history and culture of the Greek community, including domestic traditions, food, religion, and celebrations. It also includes a special focus on the sponge industry and other maritime traditions, as well as music and dance. A Greek Arts Kiosk features examples of music, video and photos of local and Greek traditions and festivals. The exhibit was created in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Tour groups will enjoy exploring the exhibit and talks by local experts can be arranged in advance.
Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum
100 Beekman LnA permanent interactive exhibit, “The Greek Community of Tarpon Springs” explores the history and culture of the Greek community, including domestic traditions, food, religion, and celebrations. It also includes a special focus on the sponge industry and other maritime traditions, as well as music and dance. A Greek Arts Kiosk features examples of music, video and photos of local and Greek traditions and festivals. The exhibit was created in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Tour groups will enjoy exploring the exhibit and talks by local experts can be arranged in advance.
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum located on the campus of St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
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Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
600 E Klosterman RdThe Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum located on the campus of St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
The house is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture and is filled with period furnishings and original family possessions that bring the Safford family to life. A visit offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the family and to experience Florida life more than 100 years ago.
Safford House Museum
23 Parkin CtThe house is a fine example of late 19th century Florida vernacular architecture and is filled with period furnishings and original family possessions that bring the Safford family to life. A visit offers the opportunity to get acquainted with the family and to experience Florida life more than 100 years ago.
If you love old pinball machines and arcades, you'll love this place! The Replay Museum’s vision is to create a touch, play, and learn environment that is both educational and exciting.
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Replay Amusement Museum
119 E Tarpon AveIf you love old pinball machines and arcades, you'll love this place! The Replay Museum’s vision is to create a touch, play, and learn environment that is both educational and exciting.
Golf Courses
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
1310 Pinellas AveLocal FREE Golf Course
World famous Copperhead course is located here and hosts major PGA Tournaments. Also has great dining and spa options as well.
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Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf and Spa Resort
36750 US Hwy 19 NWorld famous Copperhead course is located here and hosts major PGA Tournaments. Also has great dining and spa options as well.
Wentworth Golf Club
2990 Wentworth WayAnother option for golf with $5 cheeseburgers on Wednesday evenings at the Pub.
Bakeries
Sweetwood Bakery
Unbelievable cakes for any occasion!
National Bakery
451 Athens StGREAT local Greek bakery. Walking distance from Cooper Cottages.
Urban Grounds
Pastries and lattes in a collegiate setting