Nestled in the sunshine state, Tampa Bay possibly drums up images of roller coasters and sunsets by the water – but it's also a fantastic place to visit if you like your food with a sprinkle of history on top. Whether you choose to dine in Ybor City (home to the Cuban cigar factories and chickens with civil rights) or at the regenerated Sparkman Wharf, you're guaranteed to find something tasty.

Click or scroll through our gallery for a tour of Tampa's historic food scene, from Florida's oldest restaurant to a sandwich with a fascinating past.