Southern Food in Downtown Tampa

Fried mains and breakfast pairings bring Southern food to Uptown Joe's New York Diner in Downtown Tampa, FL, with pickup available.

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Southern Food to Try

Chicken & Waffle

$21.99

Chicken served with a waffle makes a savory-and-sweet diner plate.

“FINALLY! I've been going here for a while! They were in the works for a little bit. I knew something was about to change. Brand new management, new menu, new chef....Super delicious! The plates of food are gourmet now! I don't know who came in and changed things up but it's amazing now. Please don't change! Chicken and waffles are surprisingly very good! (I reluctantly had to try it ). My wife loved the Mimosas! We love this place!”

Country Fried Steak

$18.99

Country-fried steak comes topped with sausage gravy.

“Definitely coming back for seasoned potatoes and steak”

Southern Omelette

$12.99

Sausage, biscuit, and cheese omelette topped with sausage gravy.

“Great spot for breakfast anytime of the day! Has nice indoor and outdoor seating cafe style good for studying. The coffees are amazing and you got to try the omlettes! Chefs kiss”

Shrimp & Cheese Grits

$18.99

Shrimp served with grits enriched with cheese.

“The portions were quite generous, and the food was very good overall. I really enjoyed my meal - it was shrimp served over warm corn grits with cheese. Everything was well prepared and flavorful!”

Fish & Cheese Grits

$18.99

Fish is served with cheesy grits, a soft cornmeal porridge.

Southern Fried Chicken

$18.99

Fried chicken comes with your choice of fries, onion rings, or salad.

At the Heart of Uptown Joe's New York Diner

Southern food at Uptown Joe's New York Diner spans fried mains, seafood dishes and breakfast combinations. Chicken is paired with a waffle for a meal that combines poultry with a breakfast staple.

Shrimp & Cheese Grits and Fish & Cheese Grits pair seafood with cheese grits. Country Fried Steak comes with sausage gravy, while Southern Fried Chicken is served with a side such as onion rings.

Visit us in Downtown Tampa, FL for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Southern Omelette mixes grilled sausage, biscuit and American cheese under sausage gravy, with potatoes or grits on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Southern food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Chicken & Waffle — Chicken is served alongside a waffle, bringing together the classic diner combination of savory chicken and breakfast waffle.
Southern Fried Chicken — The fried chicken basket includes a required side choice: French fries, onion rings, or salad.
Shrimp & Cheese Grits — This dish brings together shrimp and cheese-seasoned corn grits, a familiar Southern combination served as a hearty meal.
Fish & Cheese Grits — Grits are ground corn cooked into a soft porridge, and cheese is incorporated alongside the fish.
Country Fried Steak — This breaded, fried steak is served beneath sausage gravy for a classic country-style breakfast plate.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for southern food throughout the Downtown Tampa area. Order your southern food online for convenient pickup or delivery.