Why Move to Downtown Tampa?
Downtown Tampa is one of Florida’s fastest-growing urban districts, offering luxury high-rise condos, a city lifestyle, and vibrant entertainment. With new developments like One Tampa, Pendry Residences, and (on the border of Downtown and Water street): Ora Hotel and Private Residences, the area is seeing an exciting real estate boom! Not to mention we're constantly hearing about new developments that will eventually connect our Downtown seamlessly to Water Street, Channelside, Ybor City, and Tampa Heights!
With a thriving restaurant scene, rooftop bars, cultural hotspots, and year-round events, Downtown Tampa is perfect for urban professionals, investors, and anyone seeking a dynamic city lifestyle.
🏡 Downtown Tampa Real Estate & Condo Living
Downtown Tampa features modern high-rise condos, stylish apartment buildings, and mixed-use developments that offer luxurious living in the heart of the city. At the moment there aren't that many residential places to live if you're wanting to be in Downtown (proper), so it's important to work with an experienced professional that can assist you in finding the perfect place to call home.
🌆 Top Residential Buildings coming soon in Downtown Tampa:
- One Tampa (Under Construction) – A highly anticipated ultra-luxury high-rise condo offering expansive residences, skyline views, and top-tier amenities. One Tampa is one of the most reasonably priced Downtown Tampa high rises coming soon, and construction has already begun! It sits right across from Curtis Hixon Park and the Tampa Riverwalk so it's a fantastic location in the heart of our city.
- Pendry Residences Tampa (Officially Under Construction!) – A branded luxury residence, offering full-service concierge living and premium waterfront access. It will be located directly on the Tampa Riverwalk when completed, and our entire city is very excited about this project and what it means for Downtown Tampa. The site where Pendry Tampa will soon stand was once considered a 'cursed' location for development, with multiple failed luxury projects—including the highly publicized Trump Tower Tampa, which collapsed during the 2008 market crash. Other proposed developments, such as Tampa Tower and Riverwalk Tower, also never materialized, leaving the prime waterfront location vacant for years—until Pendry successfully revived it into one of Tampa’s most prestigious addresses.
- Ora Hotel & Private Residences is an upcoming luxury high-rise in Downtown Tampa, offering a blend of five-star hotel accommodations and private residential living. Set to bring a modern, resort-style experience, Ora will feature elevated amenities, world-class dining, and exclusive services for both residents and hotel guests. Located in the heart of the city, this development will provide seamless access to Tampa’s top restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment.
🌆 Existing Residential Buildings in Downtown Tampa:
- SkyPoint – A 32-story condo building which is a modern glass tower with floor-to-ceiling windows, rooftop amenities, and breathtaking city views. You can purchase a condo here to own, or you can rent one from a private owner.
- Element Tampa – Built shortly after Skypoint, by the same developers, Element was built to be a stylish high-rise featuring contemporary apartments, private balconies, and a rooftop pool all of which are for rent directly from the building. That being said, we alway recommend you bring representation with you, even for rentals, as we can sometimes negotiate better deals for our clients at buildings like these.
- The Residences of Franklin Street – A boutique condo building in Downtown Tampa with spacious units, historic charm, and prime location. These units don't come up to often for sale, so it's a true treasure if you're able to get into one of these! In 2022 only 2 came up for sale, and in 2023 another 2, but none in 2024, and at the time of writing this none in 2025 yet!
🏡 Thinking about selling, buying or renting in Downtown Tampa? Call Frank Albert Realty at (813) 546-2503 for expert guidance!
🍽️ Best Restaurants in Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a culinary hotspot, with everything from fine dining and rooftop bars to casual favorites.
🔥 Fine Dining & Upscale Restaurants:
- Malio’s Prime Steakhouse – A classic Tampa steakhouse with waterfront views and an upscale atmosphere.
- CW’s Gin Joint – A sophisticated speakeasy-style bar with live music and expertly crafted drinks. If you go here, make sure to get the ribeye sandwich which is to-die for!
🍹 Rooftop & Trendy Hotspots:
- Hotel Bar– A lively small bar across from the Hilton, Hotel Bar in Downtown Tampa is known for serving some of, if not THE BEST craft cocktails in all of Downtown Tampa, and frankly the whole city!
- Dio Modern Mediterranean – A chic, upscale restaurant in Downtown Tampa, Dio offers a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine, blending classic flavors with contemporary presentation in a stylish, vibrant setting.
- The Dan – A sophisticated cocktail lounge and speakeasy-style bar in Downtown Tampa, The Dan delivers elevated craft cocktails, a refined atmosphere, and live jazz nights, making it a top destination for an upscale night out.
- The Tampa Club – A prestigious, members-only club perched high above Downtown Tampa, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the city skyline and waterfront. Known for its exclusive fine dining, private events, and elite networking opportunities, The Tampa Club is a premier destination for those seeking a sophisticated, elevated experience.
🌮 Casual Dining & Local Favorites:
- Eddie & Sam's – A Downtown Tampa staple. Some say it's the best pizza in town. I argue that it ties Santoro's, and New York, New York Pizza (top 3 pizza spots).
- Hattricks – The best place in town to catch a lighting game (if you can find a seat during the game). It's known for having the best wings in the city and their most famous for their "lightning style", "Shake and Baked" and "Dave's Way" wings.
- Yeomans – A popular spot during and after the lightning game. Great drinks, cheesesteaks, and baked wings. For their wings being baked, they may even have a slight edge on Hattricks considering they're THAT good and not fried! If you gave them to someone and told them they were fried, they may believe you.
🎡 Things to Do in Downtown Tampa
From outdoor parks to live entertainment, Downtown Tampa offers year-round attractions and events.
🏞️ Outdoor & Waterfront Activities
- The Tampa Riverwalk – A 2.6-mile scenic walkway (and rapidly growing) along the Hillsborough River, connecting parks, museums, and restaurants. You can even take this and hop onto Bayshore Blvd (The longest unbroken sidewalk in the world)!
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park – A lively green space hosting concerts, yoga classes, and seasonal festivals.
- Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park – A beautiful waterfront park offering kayak rentals, sports courts, and picnic areas.
🎭 Arts, Entertainment & Sports
- Straz Center for the Performing Arts – Tampa’s premier Broadway, opera, and live performance venue.
- Tampa Theatre – A historic theatre offering classic films, live music, and special screenings.
- Tampa Museum of Art – Located along the Tampa Riverwalk, this museum showcases contemporary and classical art, featuring rotating exhibitions, a renowned collection of ancient artifacts, and stunning waterfront views.
🚀 Downtown Tampa’s Growth & New Developments
Downtown Tampa is undergoing major redevelopment, with luxury condo towers, office expansions, and new entertainment districts.
Other Major Downtown Tampa (extension) Developments:
- Tampa Convention Center Expansion – Bringing larger business events, expos, and conferences to Downtown Tampa.
- Gas Worx Development – A multi-use project connecting Ybor City and Downtown Tampa with new homes, shops, office spaces, pickle ball courts, and more!
- The Heights Development - bridging Downtown Tampa and Tampa Heights, creating a more connected urban core. The upcoming Downtown Tampa YMCA and continued Tampa Riverwalk expansion will further enhance accessibility, better linking residents to Armature Works, new residential projects, and entertainment hubs
- Water Street Tampa - a $3.5 billion redevelopment that has already introduced phase 1 with luxury residences, hotels, and a beautiful modern streetscape. With future expansions planned and already beginning construction, Water Street will further integrate Downtown and Channelside, adding more office towers, upscale dining, and waterfront public spaces to Downtown Tampa’s urban landscape.
- Tampa Riverwalk Expansion – West Side of the River The Tampa Riverwalk is expanding westward, extending beyond the Hillsborough River to create new pedestrian and bike-friendly connections. This expansion will enhance access to West River developments, including new residential communities, parks, and retail spaces, further integrating Tampa’s waterfront lifestyle with its growing urban core and specifically West Tampa
🌟 Why Choose Downtown Tampa?
✔ Luxury high-rise living with modern amenities and stunning views.
✔ Thriving food & nightlife scene with rooftop bars, fine dining, and entertainment.
✔ Convenience – Live right in the heart of parks, restaurants, and cultural venues.
✔ Proximity to top employers – Booming job market in finance, healthcare, and tech.
✔ Close Access to Tampa’s best attractions – Beaches, sports arenas, outdoor recreation, and of course Busch Gardens will all be within reach
🏡 Find Your Home in Downtown Tampa
Looking to sell, buy or rent in Downtown Tampa? As Tampa real estate experts our entire team specializes in high-rise condos, new developments, exclusive properties, and all things Downtown Tampa!
📲 Call/Text Frank Albert Realty at (813) 546-2503 to explore your options in Downtown Tampa!
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