

Tampa is a beautiful city found along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Tampa Bay. It is a city that appeals to people of all ages and tastes. Its most popular attraction is Busch Gardens Tampa Bay which is a 335-acres (136 hectares) African-themed animal theme park. It has nine roller coasters, two water rides, and a zoo. Tampa is a city with numerous skyscrapers featuring post-modern and Art Deco architecture. The city also has a number of museums including The Museum of Science & Industry, Glazer Children’s Museum, and Henry B. Plant Museum. Tampa culture comprises a mix of Cuban and Spanish influences. This city has a diverse culinary scene featuring food trucks, cafes, bakeries, bistros, and farm-to-table restaurants. Seafood is very popular here. The local cuisine includes dishes such as Cuban sandwiches, stone and deviled crab, garlic shrimp, and clams. Scroll down to find out more about the top halal restaurants in Tampa, Florida.
1. Greenland Restaurant
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Our Kabsaa every Friday with your choice lamb or chicken with yogurt and salad on the side
Posted by Greenland restaurant on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Greenland is a neighborhood restaurant that proudly serves Middle Eastern cuisine with a hint of Lebanese flair. Often commended for its kind and prompt staff, this restaurant is consistent not only with its food preparation and quality but also its customer service. The authentic Middle Eastern food served by Greenland includes meat and vegetarian sandwiches, appetizers and breakfast dishes, special entrees, salads, and desserts.
The elaborate food preparation in its kitchen is echoed through the guests’ frequent raves about its fresh pitas, well-cooked lamb, tasty hummus, and filling kebabs. The restaurant takes such elaborate care that even its delivery food packages are properly presented. It is open long into the night and caters to abrupt midnight cravings through delivery apps.
Greenland Restaurant
Address: 4815 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
Website: Greenland Restaurant
Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)
2. Salem's Fresh Eats
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You can get this bowl delivered right to your door Find all of our locations on DoorDash and UberEats #trysalems
Posted by Salem's Fresh Eats on Monday, February 28, 2022
Salem’s is a great alternative to traditional fast food. It is fast on service and prides itself on the quality of its menu items. Established in 1988, Salem’s has served many Florida counties with delicious food and its three Tampa branches are open every day to continue its legacy of great food.
It is a restaurant that is big on gyros, dishes made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, and subs, or submarine sandwiches. Any Salem’s visit would not be complete without trying these popular options. There are also seafood, chicken, salads, rice bowls, and desserts on the menu which are guaranteed freshly cooked and made to order.
Salem's Fresh Eats
Address: 2015 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33619
Website: Salem’s Fresh Eats
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 4am; Fri - Sat: 10am - 5am
3. La Pita Lebanese Taverna
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Come in and try Shish Kabob chicken!
Posted by La Pita Lebanese Taverna on Thursday, June 4, 2015
Is La Pita Lebanese Taverna included in your bookmarked Lebanese-Mediterranean restaurants yet? It is such a pita if it is not. This local and humble family restaurant in Florida Avenue serves homemade and fresh dishes that come at excellent prices and serving sizes. La Pita offers luscious Lebanese takes on gyro, beef, and chicken, and falafel options served as sandwiches or platters.
The juicy kabobs are just one of its menu items that are greatly reviewed as they always come out moist, properly spiced, and cooked. Hummus fans also admire La Pita’s homemade dips because of the nostalgic feeling they get from every bite.
La Pita Lebanese Taverna
Address: 14959 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
4. Shawarma Asham
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Posted by Shawarma Asham on Friday, October 4, 2019
Shawarma Asham dishes out one of the best shawarma wraps in the entire Tampa area as attested by its regular customers. Its guests are often surprised that scrumptious Syrian food is available in this area of Busch Boulevard. The modest setup of Shawarma Asham as a food truck with extended outdoor seating may not be the main selling point but the food quality attached to its service makes it a place worthy to come by. Parking would not be an issue as there is enough space for customers’ cars.
Serving Syrian-style wraps and platters since 1995, its owner-chef continues to serve the community with authentic recipes until today.
Shawarma Asham
Address: 2207 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 12pm - 11pm (closed on Mon)
5. Famous Kabab of Tampa
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#New_items Lunch Special Combo 4 Grilled Shrimp including Basmati Jeera Rice, Steam Vegetables with butter, and Salad (Cucumber, Tomato, Black Beans, & Red onions) Price: $11.95 #famousKabab
Posted by Famous Kabab on Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Dine at this simple restaurant that serves fine Indian and Pakistani cuisines. All the meals are prepared from scratch on order and this ensures you are served with fresh and hot food. The menu features lunch and dinner specials such as chicken dum, goat, vegetable and lamb biryanis, Kashmiri dal chawal, chicken haleem, lamb shank with rice or naan, chicken and mutton aloo, and karela keema. Other food items include appetizers such as samosas and kababs, tandoori clay oven dishes such as tandoori chicken, specialties including chicken, beef, mutton, lamb, seafood and vegetable, tandoori bread, desserts, and beverages. Place your order and enjoy the pleasant tastes and flavors.
Famous Kabab of Tampa
Address: 2047 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, United States
Website: Famous Kabab of Tampa
Opening hours: Mon - Tue, Thu - Sun: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Wed)
6. Hyderabad Biryani House
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Posted by Hyderabad Biryani House on Saturday, 14 July 2018
Simply furnished and decorated, this restaurant has a family-friendly and cozy vibe. Dine at this restaurant that serves traditional Indian cuisine. Using traditional Hyderabadi recipes and adding some famous Indian dishes, this restaurant presents you with authentic and delectable Indian foods. The menu features vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, tandoori, breads, biryanis, beverages, and desserts. Take your pick and enjoy quality food that will give you great satisfaction. You have the option of dining in or taking-out.
Hyderabad Biryani House
Address: 6810 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, United States
Website: Hyderabad Biryani House
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
7. Tabla Fine Indian Cuisine
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Posted by Tabla Fine Indian Cuisine on Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Dine at this restaurant that features the normal restaurant seating and the option of sitting at a booth. Tabla specializes in authentic, flavorful, and aromatic Indian delicacies. The menu has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The vegetarian menu includes vegetarian appetizers, chaat, soups, vegetable curry, South Indo-Chinese specialties, bread, desserts, and beverages. The non-vegetarian menu includes non-vegetarian appetizers and dishes, tandoori, biryani, and lamb, goat, and seafood specialties. No matter which dish you choose, get ready to be served with a finger-licking good meal.
Tabla Fine Indian Cuisine
Address: 20323 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, United States
Website: Tabla Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:30am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
8. Aladin's Grill
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Satisfy your craving for Mediterranean cuisine at Aladin’s Grill. With several tasty dishes, you will be spoilt for choice. The menu features toasted shawarma wraps, famous rice platters (beef kebab platter, chicken shawarma platter, and shrimp shawarma platter), specialty items (chicken and shrimp shawarma fries and chicken shawarma quesadillas), munchies, sides, and drinks. Do not miss out on trying out their juicy slow-roasted chicken shawarma that is marinated overnight in their signature mix of herbs and spices. Its gas station location should not fool you. At this spot, you get tasty food that will keep you coming back for more.
Aladin's Grill
Address: 2309 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33605, United States
Website: Aladin’s Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri: 12pm - 4am; Sat: 5pm - 4am (closed on Sun)
9. Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant

Dine here and experience authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Using fresh and high-quality hand-picked ingredients, the authentic Middle Eastern chefs create dishes with amazing and genuine flavors that will leave a great impression. Its popular dishes include appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, soups & salad, desserts, and drinks. The restaurant offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Try out the famous hummus and falafel. Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant takes pride in serving fresh, tasty, and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and offering great services.
Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant
Address: 1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, United States
Website: Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
10. ZAUQ Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
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Relish the taste of authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisines at Zauq. The cozy and intimate space makes you feel at home. Zauq offers a daily lunch buffet, weekend brunch buffet, and A la Carte. Food items on the menu include vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, rice, salad, vegetables, desserts, beverages, and chicken, goat, lamb, beef, and fish specialties. Get high-quality foods and great service when you dine here. The buffet also has a wide variety of food waiting for you to sample.
ZAUQ Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
Address: 4040 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, United States
Website: ZAUQ Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
Relish the flavors of delicious halal food
Fresh and tasty food always has a way of making us happy. Authentic cuisines add to the beauty of it. Indulge in delicious, and fresh halal food at these top halal restaurants in Tampa, Florida.
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