Channelside Tampa, FL Entertaiment, Dining, and Movie Theater
Channelside has a wide variety of restaurants along with a coffee and ice cream shop. You can have lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Channelside plaza. Each restaurant is a little different, you will find anything from bar food to fine dining and there is even sushi. If shopping is your thing you will find shops offering many types of goods around the Channelside district.On the weekend it"s not uncommon to have live entertainment in the center of the plaza. Some additional things to do include: bowling at Splitsville, having a cigar at Lit cigar lounge, and partying at the Howl at the Moon piano bar. There is a movie theater on the upper level with a full bar inside. I personally enjoy having a glass wine or sampling multiple types of wine inside Wine Design by paying by the ounce at the self-serve dispensers.
A visitor"s guide is next to the Tampa Chamber of Commerce that is located on Channelside Drive. I prefer parking inside the parking garage located across the street and then having an establishment scan the parking coin for a reduced rate. Also, valet parking and plenty of outdoor parking is available if you would prefer to be closer in. The ambiance at Channelside is lively and enjoyable.