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20 delicious photos from Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

By CL Staff on Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 8:42 pm

Wondering what the verdict is on Tampa's Sparkman Wharf? According to CL Food Critic Jon Palmer Claridge, the dining garden gets it right. There are lots of options, as well as prices for every budget. After you read our review here, take some time to flip through these shots from Chip Weiner. They're sure to make your stomach growl.

Photos by Chip Weiner https://www.chipshotz.com

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The Corners manager James Maldonado prepares a classic red Detroit-style pizza.

The Corners manager James Maldonado prepares a classic red Detroit-style pizza.

This pie's base is akin to cheesy focaccia.

This pie's base is akin to cheesy focaccia.

Vietnamese crispy spring rolls from BT in a Box are superb.

Vietnamese crispy spring rolls from BT in a Box are superb.

Chef Jeannie Pierola applies her culinary magic to fresh Florida catches and craft cocktails at edison's swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen.

Chef Jeannie Pierola applies her culinary magic to fresh Florida catches and craft cocktails at edison's swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen.

Fish and chips at swigamajig are made to order with an ethereal coating over beautiful chunks of white fish fillets.

Flock and Stock features the Hugh Heifer burger's proprietary beef blend  topped with melted Swiss, sweet bacon jam and sautéed shrooms with a truffle oil finish for a delightful mouthful.

Flock and Stock features the Hugh Heifer burger's proprietary beef blend — topped with melted Swiss, sweet bacon jam and sautéed shrooms with a truffle oil finish for a delightful mouthful.

Libor Vitu of Flock and Stock.

Boat Run Oyster Company chowder fries are covered with a soupy mix of Yukon Gold potato chunks, thyme cream, smoked bacon, thyme oil and, of course, oysters.

Boat Run Oyster Company chowder fries are covered with a soupy mix of Yukon Gold potato chunks, thyme cream, smoked bacon, thyme oil and, of course, oysters.

Boat Run's Dan Miller.

Boat Run's Dan Miller.

Foundation Coffee Co. brings you exquisite desserts from the downtown St. Pete bakery of Cassis.

Foundation Coffee Co. brings you exquisite desserts from the downtown St. Pete bakery of Cassis.

Freshly blended, the signature acai bowl from Whatever Pops & Bowls is layered with granola, local honey, coconut flakes and your choice of two fresh fruits.

Montados' patatas bravas are made from split fingerlings.

Montados' patatas bravas are made from split fingerlings.

Chef Marty Blitz offers a take on Spanish tapas and wine at Montados.

Chef Marty Blitz offers a take on Spanish tapas and wine at Montados.

Gallito Taqueria produces yummy esquites (or street corn) off the cob, plus great pork belly pastor and carne asada tacos.

Gallito Taqueria produces yummy esquites (or street corn) off the cob, plus great pork belly pastor and carne asada tacos.

Whatever Pops' coconut lime and raspberry hibiscus rose flavors.

Whatever Pops' coconut lime and raspberry hibiscus rose flavors.

Dan Miller (Boat Run Oyster Company), Libor Vitu (Flock and Stock), Jeannie Pierola (edison's swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen), BT Nguyen (BT in a Box), David Cruz (Gallito Taqueria), and Marty Blitz (Montados).

Dan Miller (Boat Run Oyster Company), Libor Vitu (Flock and Stock), Jeannie Pierola (edison's swigamajig divebar and fishkitchen), BT Nguyen (BT in a Box), David Cruz (Gallito Taqueria), and Marty Blitz (Montados).

All told, Sparkman Wharf gets it right.

All told, Sparkman Wharf gets it right.

You're sure to find something satisfying regardless of what you crave.

You're sure to find something satisfying regardless of what you crave.

You can even watch cruise ships like the Norwegian Pearl dock in Tampa's Channel District.

You can even watch cruise ships like the Norwegian Pearl dock in Tampa's Channel District.

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