South Hillsborough County is known for its diverse communities, serene coastal landscape and rustic culture. While the area provides a small-town feel, it also offers an array of dining options, including many restaurants that focus on local products and farm-fresh ingredients.
From family outings to date nights, residents of Lennar communities in the South Hillsborough area have dozens of nearby restaurants to choose from when looking for a place to dine. Here are just a few of the options:
- Stein & Vine – Brandon
Local gastro pub Stein & Vine serves up a diverse menu that includes everything from bar snacks like Asian pot stickers and fish spread, to eccentric staples like the PB&J Burger, “Pig Wings,” and the “33 1/3” Burger, which is aptly named for being one-third bacon.
The intimate pub-style restaurant, run by husband-and-wife team Ty and Lacey Mathis, provides a huge selection of craft beer and wine, offering both local and international options.
- Ciccio Cali – Brandon
Ciccio Cali provides a vibrant atmosphere, yummy dishes and weekly specials that keep South Hillsborough residents coming back for more.
The menu is inspired by California’s “fresh mex” style with flatbreads, bowls, stir-fries, wraps and salads. Each Tuesday, the restaurant offers $2 flatbreads, draft beers, and sangria as part of its “$2 Tuesday” special.
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market – Riverview
Boca prides itself in providing high quality and fresh modern American comfort cuisine to the Riverview area. The restaurant owners and chefs work closely with local fisheries, farmers and other businesses to make sure their food is high quality, fresh and local whenever possible.
Boca specialties include fried green tomatoes, flatbreads, yellow fin tuna, fine prime beef meatloaf and salads freshly harvested from an in-house garden wall.
- Circles Waterfront – Apollo Beach
Known as “what may be the town’s best kept secret,” Circles is located directly on Apollo Beach and offers some of the freshest-caught fish around.
Local seafood is delivered straight to Circles via the dock outside, while other products are flown in overnight, guaranteed to be fresh and never frozen.
Circle’s also has indoor and outdoor patio seating with relaxing views of the Tampa Bay waterfront. The local favorite also has a tiki bar with live entertainment every weekend.
- Popi’s Place – Ruskin
If you’re looking for a classic family restaurant in the Ruskin area, Popi’s Place is a great option. Its fusion of Greek and American cuisines create an extensive and creative menu that’s made to keep diners coming back again and again.
Popi’s Place prides itself on its community atmosphere, claiming “there are no strangers leaving Popi’s.” It opens at 6 a.m. and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
With more homes being built in South Hillsborough County than any other submarket in the greater Tampa Bay area, the region is poised for more growth. Several new dining options are on the way this summer, including Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen, Taza Mediterranean Grill and Lucky Jack’s BBQ, all in Brandon.
To learn more about Lennar communities in South Hillsborough County, visit Lennar’s website or call 800-243-1317.
