12 Best American Restaurants in Tarpon Springs

“Local Tampa Bay Folks: Tarpon Tavern review: While this is a Tavern with your classic bar, TVs playing with the sports games, and a lively crowd, the food is beyond what you would expect. In fact, as other patrons' plates came out, I was really excited to receive our meal. It was busy and a little bit of a wait to get the food, but it was worth it. As a self-proclaimed pickle enthusiast, we decided to order the fried pickles. I had heard that they were different than most fried pickles, and surely they were for the better! The one thing I hate with most fried pickles is that there is more batter than pickle. The batter was very light, and you could even see the entire pickle through the coating; however, it was still crispy and golden. These guys achieved the perfect balance of crunchy exterior with a juicy, briny interior. From first glance, this is not your ordinary bowl. The bowl is visually appealing: vibrant veggies, grilled chicken, rice, olives, feta, and onions. A creamy tzatziki sauce and naan bread points bring a simple dish together to make a truly great meal. As a vegetarian, finding well-curated food is always hard. In a way, it's annoying. And like many places, they had the classic Beyond Burger. (boring). So, I spiced it up. I ordered their Smash Burger and had them substitute the Beyond Burger patty with their Tavern Twister fries. The burger came with grilled onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato and the ever-famous smash sauce. I had them add grilled mushrooms. From the first bite, the Beyond Burger defied all expectations. The patty had a remarkably meaty texture, was juicy, and was cooked perfectly. The flavor profile really brings the burger to the next level. The flavors and taste with the different toppings surely made the burger the best, especially with the restaurant's signature smash sauce, a harmonious blend of tangy and creamy, which ties the entire creation together. Whether you're a committed vegan, a curious flexitarian, or a die-hard carnivore looking to explore the plant-based realm, the smash burger with a beyond patty is a must-try. I didn't take any pictures as I was on a lunch date.“

“For me this is a hidden gem. Beautiful location on the water. Food was good quality and fairly priced. I had the flatbread special with blackened steak and Bleu cheese, very tasty. Definitely recommend and we will visit again next time we travel to Tarpon Springs.“

“Awesome food. Awesome service. Great place to go. Very clean.“

“Highly Recommend if you are Blind or Visually Impaired

I went to Rusty Bellies with my sighted friend. When our waiter, Adam, brought my drink, he noticed me searching for the straw and he pointed me right to where it was. I asked him for a few minutes, because I was using my smart glasses to read the menu which he said was completely fine. I ordered the surf and turf, so I asked if I could have my steak cut up into bight sized pieces. He took the time to verify exactly what I wanted and when the food came, he asked me if it was all right, which of course, it was done to perfection. During the meal, another woman came up to fill up our waters, and she told me right where to put my glass so she could reach it. When Adam brought our bill, he read it to me before I even asked him.
In all, the food was amazing, and the service was wonderful. I highly recommend it!“

“Every thing from start to finish was done with a pleasant manner and a smile. Thanks Christine. Tom and Curt“

“Best breakfast in Tarpon Springs“

“love their pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich it's so delicious“

“Our neighbors told us about this place. Told me about hillbilly egg rolls. Well I'm originally from small town Indiana so I guess I qualify as a hillbilly. I moved to Tarpon Springs 2 years ago, and have eaten at Johnny's plenty of times, never had a bad meal. Sometimes they have Ruben egg rolls wow that's all I can say about them. Wife likes the wet burrito get a to go box it's huge. Keep up the good work and we'll keep coming. Very laid back place“

“great food! great atmosphere! a favorite in tarpon!“

“Our server was amazing. I can’t remember her name but she was pregnant and working her tail off. Thank you ♥️“

“We stopped in for a few drinks and ended up eating dinner. We had the boom boom shrimp appetizer to start and then a cheese steak and an order of grouper nuggets. Bartender was great, food was excellent, and it was a great deal for sitting right on the water.
This is the new best cheese steak in the sponge docks.“

“amazing food!! very attentive workers and fun to talk to! Jake (not from state farm), was very pleasant and had a great attitude for our memorial we had for my aunt who passed. very big thanks to Capt'n Jack's staff and crew!!“