When you get tired of take-out but still don't want to dine in a crowded restaurant, there are plenty of eateries in the Tampa Bay area with open air outdoor seating. Here are a few local spots where you can eat and sit free from worry of germs.. It's advisable to call ahead to check on COVID-19 rules and restrictions.

Bodega

5901 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (813) 533-3333 and 1120 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 623-0942
This Latin American-fusion spot has two locations, one in Seminole Heights and in downtown St. Pete. Both locations offer a walk-up ordering window with outside seating, but if you’re looking for more space–and maybe a shuffleboard area–head to the Seminole Heights location.

Salt Shack On The Bay

5415 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa (813) 693-9181
Get your seafood fix at Salt Shack On The Bay, where you can sit at one of their outside tables overlooking the Old Tampa Bay.

Nebraska Mini Mart

4815 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 231-9522
Order your food from a distance at Nebraska Mini Mart’s walk-up window. Guests can stay to eat at one of the outdoor picnic tables or standing tables out front. Nebraska Mini Mart is also pet-friendly!

The Getaway

13090 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg (727)-317-5751
The Getaway offers both outside seating and dockside service to docking boats. Enjoy their Florida-inspired cocktails and coastal favorites steps away from the water.

Big Ray’s Fish Camp

6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa (813) 605-3615 and 333 S Franklin St., Tampa (813) 274-7778
Open Tuesday through Sunday, Big Ray’s Fish Camp serves up seafood eats like their grouper cheeks and conch fritters, as well as their wings, half-pound burger and “Traditional Cuban Sandwich”. You can find spaced out, outside seating at both locations.

Stone’s Throw

304 W. 7th Ave., Tampa (813) 328- 3910
Stone’s Throw’s outdoor riverfront bar serves oysters, fresh catch seafood and specialty cocktails directly adjacent to Armature Works. You can eat and drink at one of their outdoor tables, or find a spot in the nearby grassy areas looking over the water.

Ikki Woo Woo’s Tiki Hut

10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island (727) 367-1961
Located on Treasure Island at the Thunderbird Beach Resort, Ikki Woo Woo’s is a beach-side eatery and bar serving island-inspired drinks and bar food.

Sparkman Wharf

615 Channelside Dr., Tampa (813) 345-5881
This outdoor food hall is a perfect place to explore some new eateries and bars while staying distant from others. The waterfront area offers several seating areas as well as a grassy lawn to enjoy your food at.

M. Bird

1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa (813) 250-3725
M. Bird is an outdoor rooftop bar and eating area sitting above Armature Works. It’s 21+ only and serves curated cocktails and high-end small plates and bar eats.

Whiskey Joe’s

7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa (813) 281-0770 and 7835 Bayview St., Port Richey (727) 339-6718
With locations in Port Richey and Tampa, Whiskey Joe’s island-inspired eats and ocean views are a perfect way to spend some socially distant time.

Caddy’s Bradenton

801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton (941) 708-3777
Sit on the sand or under one of the two tiki huts Caddy’s has to offer to enjoy the classic seafood dishes, wings and drinks of this Florida beach bar.

Taco Baby

5921 N .Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114
Florida’s “Tiniest taqueria,” Taco Baby is a walk-up taco spot serving traditional and modern taco creations. There’s not room for more than one person at a time inside this taco hut, but don’t worry, they offer some outdoor seating right behind the building.

Casita Taqueria

2663 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 800-5469
Just like it says in huge writing on the front of the building, Casita Taqueria specializes in beer and tacos. This Mexican restaurant has tons of outdoor picnic table seating and room to social distance.

Taco Bus

913 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa (813) 234-0294
While Taco Bus has several locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, we’re focusing on the Seminole Heights spot, with its abundant outdoor seating and room to eat your tacos far, far away from strangers.

Smokin’ J’s Real Texas BBQ

5145 Gulfport Blvd., Gulfport 727-329-8624
If you’re looking for some socially distant BBQ, Smokin’ J’s is the place to go to enjoy your ribs, brisket or pulled pork outdoors.

Paradise Grille

900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach (727) 954-8957
An iconic Pass-A-Grille waterfront dining location, Paradise Grille is a perfect spot to enjoy the beach and some good eats. You can stop by at almost any time of the day for their classic breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items.

Caddy’s St. Petersburg Beach

5501 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach (727) 223-6166
Caddy’s St. Pete guests can enjoy their eats and booze at the outdoor bar, tables or right on the sands of the St. Pete beach itself.

Harry’s Beach Bar

900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach (727) 954-8957
This St. Pete beach bar offers a unique tropical cocktail menu as well as Harry’s signature Avocado Mango Tango Burger and famous chicken wings before strolling down to the beach.

Coco’s Crush Bar & Grill

317 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach (727) 953-3084
Set with plenty of distanced rainbow-colored picnic tables, Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill offers an extensive crush menu along with tons of specialty cocktails and beer on tap, not to mention their daily menu deals like $2 Taco Tuesdays.

Paradise Grille

6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete (727) 560-5399
Upham Beach’s Paradise Grille serves up the same breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items and beach-side service as its Pass-A-Grille location, just at a different beach and with some different socially distant beach-side picnic tables.

Rick’s On The River

2305 N. Willow Ave., Tampa (813) 251-0369
Known for their craw-fish and wings, this waterfront bar and restaurant has both inside and outside seating, but plenty of room to social distance.

Bongo’s Beach Bar and Grille

801 Riverside Dr. E., Bradenton (941) 708-3777
At Bongo’s Beach Bar and Grille, you can sit with your toes in the sand under an umbrella-covered table, while enjoying their coconut crusted shrimp, mango-glazed scallops or any of their specialty drinks.

Sab Cafe

111 2nd Ave., St. Petersburg (727) 822-2100
This Asian fusion cafe is located in downtown St. Pete’s Plaza Towers Courtyard and offers plenty of outdoor seating not far from the waterfront. You can try their Thai and Vietnamese dish creations along with one of their sake cocktails.

Girl And A Grill

4330 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 693-9181
You can order your “simply satisfying” breakfast favorites at this colorful building’s walk-up window before sitting at one of the bright pink picnic tables out front.

Hampton Station Pizzeria

5921 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114
This casual pizza joint offers New York-style pizzas, calzones, salads and wings you can chow down on either inside or at one of their outdoor tables. But you’re going to have to leave the kids at home, this pizza is 16+ only.