Tampa Bay's best brunches worth getting out of bed for

You're not honoring the weekend if you're not brunching. Roll out of bed, put your sunglasses on, and head out to these Tampa Bay restaurants to treat yourself to the most important boozy meal of the day. From elevated offerings to bottomless mimosas, you don't want to sleep through these brunch bites.

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Green Lemon  
15 S Howard Ave, Tampa, 813-868-5463
Giant mimosas and coronaritas are the move for brunch. Grab some tacos with the trio dip of salsa, queso and guac.
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Green Lemon

15 S Howard Ave, Tampa, 813-868-5463
Giant mimosas and coronaritas are the move for brunch. Grab some tacos with the trio dip of salsa, queso and guac.

Photo via Green Lemon/ Facebook
Oxford Exchange  
420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-253-0222 
Easily one of the more Instragrammable spots in Tampa Bay. People get married here it is so beautiful. Brunch is a must for lighting and the mimosas -- oh, and Buddy Brew cappucinos
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Oxford Exchange

420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-253-0222
Easily one of the more Instragrammable spots in Tampa Bay. People get married here it is so beautiful. Brunch is a must for lighting and the mimosas -- oh, and Buddy Brew cappucinos

Photo via Oxford Exchange/ Instagram
Roux  
4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa,  813-443-5255
This brunch is all about southern classic offerings and a variety of fruity mimosas. Choose from orange, pineapple, pomegranate, peach, passion or ginger -- or one of each.
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Roux

4205 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, 813-443-5255
This brunch is all about southern classic offerings and a variety of fruity mimosas. Choose from orange, pineapple, pomegranate, peach, passion or ginger -- or one of each.

Photo via Roux/Facebook
On Swann  
1501 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, 813-251-0110 
Head over to Hyde Park Village to ring in brunch with style. Beware, this place fills up quickly, so get there early and indulge in craft cocktails and elevated brunch offerings.
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On Swann

1501 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, 813-251-0110
Head over to Hyde Park Village to ring in brunch with style. Beware, this place fills up quickly, so get there early and indulge in craft cocktails and elevated brunch offerings.

Photo via On Swann/ Instagram
2nd and Second  
201 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete, 727-440-4700
This joint is 24 hours, so when in doubt, slide through for some diner-style bites. Brunch includes bloody mary flights, mimosas, mojitos and coffee floats with Baileys and Kaluha
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2nd and Second

201 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete, 727-440-4700
This joint is 24 hours, so when in doubt, slide through for some diner-style bites. Brunch includes bloody mary flights, mimosas, mojitos and coffee floats with Baileys and Kaluha

Photo via 2nd and Second/Facebook
HEW Parlour  
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, 727-683-5990
Rooftop views with craft cocktails and some surf and turf benedict. Stick around for dinner at the steakhouse and explore the historic hotel.
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HEW Parlour

453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, 727-683-5990
Rooftop views with craft cocktails and some surf and turf benedict. Stick around for dinner at the steakhouse and explore the historic hotel.

Photo via Fenway Hotel/Facebook
Three Birds Tavern  
1492 4th St. N., St. Pete 727-895-2049
Have brunch and then head out to the patio for some big jenga and pool. The full bar will keep your boozy vibes going.
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Three Birds Tavern

1492 4th St. N., St. Pete 727-895-2049
Have brunch and then head out to the patio for some big jenga and pool. The full bar will keep your boozy vibes going.

Photo via Three Birds Tavern/Facebook
Thee Tree House  
1809 W Platt St, Tampa, 813- 855-5778
With infused cocktails and true tree house vibes, you’ll definitely want to explore this restaurant for brunch. There’s even a rope swing!
Photo via Thee Tree House/ Facebook

Thee Tree House

1809 W Platt St, Tampa, 813- 855-5778
With infused cocktails and true tree house vibes, you’ll definitely want to explore this restaurant for brunch. There’s even a rope swing!

Photo via Thee Tree House/ Facebook
Thirsty First  
119 1st Ave. N., St. Pete, 727-317-3333
If you’re in dtsp on a Sunday, you’ll need to stop by Thirsty First for brunch. $15 bottomless mimosas and $20 bottomless BroMosas are on the menu.
Photo via Thirsty First/Facebook

Thirsty First

119 1st Ave. N., St. Pete, 727-317-3333
If you’re in dtsp on a Sunday, you’ll need to stop by Thirsty First for brunch. $15 bottomless mimosas and $20 bottomless BroMosas are on the menu.

Photo via Thirsty First/Facebook
Tangello’s Grille  
3121 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, 727-894-1695
Right next door to Stella’s this little spot has the best french toast that they soak for 24 hours. Get the guava and cheese french toast -- you won’t regret it.
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Tangello’s Grille

3121 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, 727-894-1695
Right next door to Stella’s this little spot has the best french toast that they soak for 24 hours. Get the guava and cheese french toast -- you won’t regret it.

Photo via Tangello’s Grille/ Facebook
Castile Restaurant  
3701 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727-456-8660
Grab a hat and sunglasses to enjoy brunch by the water. You’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t order a seafood dish. 
Photo via Castile Restaurant/Facebook

Castile Restaurant

3701 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727-456-8660
Grab a hat and sunglasses to enjoy brunch by the water. You’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t order a seafood dish.

Photo via Castile Restaurant/Facebook
The Dali Museum  
1 Dali Blvd., St. Pete
Mimosas & Masterpieces is the museum’s Sunday brunch event. The brunch includes a Catalan-inspired brunch, a visit to the galleries and a walk through the garden.
Photo via The Dali Museum/Facebook

The Dali Museum

1 Dali Blvd., St. Pete
Mimosas & Masterpieces is the museum’s Sunday brunch event. The brunch includes a Catalan-inspired brunch, a visit to the galleries and a walk through the garden.

Photo via The Dali Museum/Facebook
Mole Y Abuela  
1202 N Franklin St, Tampa,  813-370-1000
New brunch offerings include churro waffles, “drunken” tortas with some spritzers and a spin on bloody marys. Opt for seating on the rooftop bar.
Photo via Mole Y Abuela/Facebook

Mole Y Abuela

1202 N Franklin St, Tampa, 813-370-1000
New brunch offerings include churro waffles, “drunken” tortas with some spritzers and a spin on bloody marys. Opt for seating on the rooftop bar.

Photo via Mole Y Abuela/Facebook
The Museum of Fine Arts  
255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Pete, 727-896-2667
Before exploring the MFA, head to the cafe to snag some brunch offerings by the water.
Photo via The Museum of Fine Arts/Facebook

The Museum of Fine Arts

255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Pete, 727-896-2667
Before exploring the MFA, head to the cafe to snag some brunch offerings by the water.

Photo via The Museum of Fine Arts/Facebook
The Oyster Bar  
249 Central Ave., St. Pete, 727-897-9728
Head to Beach Drive for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. all weekend long. Bottomless mimosas for $14 and bloody marys for $18.
Photo via The Oyster Bar/Facebook

The Oyster Bar

249 Central Ave., St. Pete, 727-897-9728
Head to Beach Drive for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. all weekend long. Bottomless mimosas for $14 and bloody marys for $18.

Photo via The Oyster Bar/Facebook
Maple Street Biscuit Co.  
662 Central Avenue, St. Pete, 727-290-6211
There’s one in St. Pete and in Carrollwood, only open from 7 a.m.-2p.m. The menu is stacked with unique combos with their fresh baked biscuits. Mimosas go with everything.
Photo via Maple Street Biscuit Co./Facebook

Maple Street Biscuit Co.

662 Central Avenue, St. Pete, 727-290-6211
There’s one in St. Pete and in Carrollwood, only open from 7 a.m.-2p.m. The menu is stacked with unique combos with their fresh baked biscuits. Mimosas go with everything.

Photo via Maple Street Biscuit Co./Facebook
Birch + Vine  
340 Beach Dr. NE, St Pete 727-896-1080
Birch + Vine serves brunch until 4 p.m., with  $15 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys, Bellinis and  mimosas for just $4.50. Once you’re finished head up to The Canopy for cocktail at the rooftop bar.
Photo via Birch + Vine/Facebook

Birch + Vine

340 Beach Dr. NE, St Pete 727-896-1080
Birch + Vine serves brunch until 4 p.m., with $15 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys, Bellinis and mimosas for just $4.50. Once you’re finished head up to The Canopy for cocktail at the rooftop bar.

Photo via Birch + Vine/Facebook
Red Mesa Cantina  
128 3rd St. S., St. Pete, 727-896-8226
Breakfast burritos and a variety of mimosas are on the brunch menu at Red Mesa Cantina. Fight for patio seating next to the water fountain then head upstairs to the bar after to keep the day drinking going.
Photo via Red Mesa Cantina/Facebook

Red Mesa Cantina

128 3rd St. S., St. Pete, 727-896-8226
Breakfast burritos and a variety of mimosas are on the brunch menu at Red Mesa Cantina. Fight for patio seating next to the water fountain then head upstairs to the bar after to keep the day drinking going.

Photo via Red Mesa Cantina/Facebook
Remedy  
400 N Ashley Drive, Tampa,  813-223-7746
Located on the Riverwalk, you don’t want to miss out on these views while sipping on some craft cocktails.
Photo via Remedy/ Facebook

Remedy

400 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, 813-223-7746
Located on the Riverwalk, you don’t want to miss out on these views while sipping on some craft cocktails.

Photo via Remedy/ Facebook
Ocean Prime  
2205 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa,  813-490-5288
Be on the lookout for exclusive brunch date offerings from Ocean Prime; which is usually only available for special events and holidays. The restaurant serves elevated brunch options like lobster toast and braised short rib surf & turf.
Photo via Ocean Prime/Facebook

Ocean Prime

2205 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, 813-490-5288
Be on the lookout for exclusive brunch date offerings from Ocean Prime; which is usually only available for special events and holidays. The restaurant serves elevated brunch options like lobster toast and braised short rib surf & turf.

Photo via Ocean Prime/Facebook
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