7 Best Gastropubs near 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.“

“The lamb bucatini was out of this world! And the brownie was soooo chocolate.“

“We celebrated my daughter’s graduation at PD this past week. The food was amazing all around and the service was absolutely impeccable! Definitely order the sweet potato fries appetizer and the burnt ends Mac and cheese! Thank you for a wonderful dinner! We will be back!!“

“My girlfriend and I were in town yesterday and today and after finding this place, we decided to try it on Saturday. Our server was Ashley and she was extremely nice and made sure we were taken care of. The food was so delicious that we decided to go again the next day before leaving. Ashley was our server again and she remembered us! She was just wonderful both days. The food was equally as good, I can’t recommend this place enough. I’ll be thinking about the food and atmosphere even though I live a couple of hours away“

“I absolutely love going to LBC and I have truly never had a bad experience, but I had to write a review after yesterday's experience in particular. Yesterday was the Father's Day Car Show and it was truly amazing! Dasha did a phenomenal job putting this event together and it was the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day and be with family. The parking lot was packed with cars, there were vendors, a DJ, raffles, drink and food specials, and great people. With a great car show going on outside and customers coming in to eat, I was blown away at how well the staff at LBC handled the crowd. Dasha, you were absolutely amazing, not only did you plan the entire car show, but you also made your rounds to speak with everyone and make sure everyone was taken care of and having a good time. I will definitely be attending more of your car shows or really any event you plan because my best experiences at LBC seem to be when you are my server/bartender or you're the master mind behind fun events like Disney Night. Thank you Dasha, Keepin' It Real Customz, and LBC for an amazing day!“

“Hats off to the friendly staff! We were Florida July Sunshine hot after 1.5 hours at Tampa Bay Downs Golf Range and were looking forward to a cool TBBC brew and some ice water. Ginger was our server, awesome, she was perfect. We will be requesting her tables any time we return. She was kindly patient with us as we got our act together, ordered the ESPE Blonde and my better half greatly enjoyed the “The Last Days of Summer” sour. The food was surprisingly fantastic! They also have wood fire pizzas, which we will returning to try. Highly recommend!“

“Best craft cocktail lounge in the area and open late 👏🏻“