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Tampa sushi restaurant Rice & Spice named among Yelp's 'Top 100 Sushi Spots' in 2024

This actually isn't the first time the local gem was praised by Yelp.

By Colin Wolf on Tue, Jul 2, 2024 at 1:36 pm

Tampa sushi restaurant Rice & Spice named among Yelp's 'Top 100 Sushi Spots' in 2024

Photo via Rice & Spice/Facebook

Is Tampa officially a sushi town? Earlier this year, two Tampa sushi spots were gilded with prestigious Michelin Stars, and now another local establishment is getting some shine—this time from Yelp.

Last week, the popular food review website debuted its" Top 100 Sushi Spots" of 2024, and Rice & Spice near Citrus Park, came in at No. 55.

Located in the 'burbs at 11625 Sheldon Rd., the asian fusion spot serves up everything from sushi, Thai and Chinese cuisine. According to Yelpers, Rice & Spice is "truly outstanding," and the off-menu Tokio Showdown roll, seems to be a big standout.

This actually isn't the first time the local gem was praised by Yelp. Last year, Rice & Spice ranked No. 20 among Yelp's "Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida 2023' list.

Unfortunately, the timing of this list couldn't be worse for Rice & Spice, since the restaurant will be closed through July 8 in observance of Independence Day, according to their social media.

No other Tampa Bay sushi spots made the cut, however Kadence and Edoboy Standing Sushi Bar in Orlando landed in the top 25. You can see the full list via yelp.com.

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The 25 most popular Tampa Bay restaurants right now, according to Yelp

13. Hellas Restaurant & Bakery785 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs"One of my ultimate fav spots in Tarpon Springs Florida! The cocktails are so tasty and perfect, I always get the white sangria! The authentic taste of Greece with their chicken souvlaki and Greek salad. The chicken souvlaki is perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, while the Greek salad bursts with freshness and flavor from crisp vegetables and tangy feta cheese. Overall, a delightful culinary experience that transports you to the Mediterranean with every bite." - Christina B. Photo via Hellas Restaurant & Bakery/Website

24. SeaBreeze Island Grill17855 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores"This is literally one of the very best experiences I've had at a restaurant in a long time. I wish I had taken pictures of how beautifully the food was plated. We were too hungry hahaha. We started with the street corn dip which was as good as any elotes I've ever had. We ordered two entrees and shared them. The crab cakes are huge!" - Ruth G. Photo via SeaBreeze Island Grill/website

23. The Original Crabby Bill's401 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach"The OG. Right on the main drag. Accommodating to large groups and families. Dog friendly. Food is Florida beach good and the happy hour is terrific. Definitely a stop for a drink or a meal. Florida Classic!" - Ron M. Photo via The Original Crabby Bill's/website

22. The Conch Republic Grill 16699 Gulf Blvd., North Redington Beach"What can I say that others haven't said. This place is amazing. It's always so busy and it's incredible the stag stays so calm and always does a great job. We had the Conch Fritters as an app and I had the shrimp soup and the Diablo Shrimp Pasta. All super amazing. Thanks for using paper straws!" - Barry M.Photo via The Conch Republic Grill/website

21. Lolis Mexican Cravings 8005 Benjamin Rd., Tampa"Lolis is a staple in the area - it's authentic and never leaves you wanting in flavor. This location is small, not much seating inside - we opted for online ordering and pickup for this reason, but it definitely doesn't deter us from ordering food from here!We ordered the birria tacos and the carne asada sope along with a side of esquites. The birria tacos were really tasty - the consumme had a fantastic flavor, probably one of the top 3 birria's I've had in Tampa for sure." - Skye R. Photo via Google Street

20. Noble Crust 8300 4th St. N, St. Petersburg"Where do I even begin with Noble Crust? This restaurant has never disappointed me. I've been here for brunch, lunch, and dinner on multiple occasions, and each time has been a delightful experience. The staff is not only lovely but also remembers me, adding a personal touch that keeps me coming back. It's become a favorite spot for me and my friends to gather because the prices are reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious." - Carly R. Photo by Amy Pezzicara

19. Snapper's Sea Grill 5895 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach"Had dinner at Snappers twice during this five night trip! First night had the Coconut Cashew Crusted Mahi and I had the Wasabi Crusted Tuna. Both were amazing and the two pieces of Tuna were huge Took half back to our room and made lunch for us the next day Last night my wife had the Snapper and I had the Gorgonzola crusted filet minus the Gorgonzola. Chef nailed my medium rare filet. We will definitely dine here again next trip!" - Rick M. Photo via Google Street

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