Brandon

suburban hub · 33511

Brandon is where Tampa goes to buy things, raise children, and occasionally remember it has a dating life. The mall is the gravitational center, the chain restaurants ringing it like satellites in a predictable orbit. First dates here lean practical, not poetic: Cheesecake Factory at seven, Topgolf if it's going well, a polite goodnight in the parking lot if it isn't. The crowd skews settled, slightly suburban-defensive, with strong opinions about commute times and the merits of a good HOA. Romance is possible, just rarely accidental. You schedule it, you confirm it, you valet.

12,403

singles 22–50

52%

male

$40,841

median income

$1,801

median rent

The data

Brandon by the numbers

Brandon runs male-heavy, about 52% men to 48% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Brandon is about $40,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Florida registers voters by party, and Hillsborough County has flipped Republican: about 36% Republican to 33% Democratic, with a 27% no-party bloc.
● Verified · Florida Division of Elections, May 2026
The median renter in Brandon pays about $1,800 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 12,400 Brandon residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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18 spots across Brandon

Brandon
Activity
Topgolf Tampa
Golf course$$$$★ 4.5 · 6,309
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 6,309 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Topgolf Tampa.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 1 AM
Sat9 AM to 1 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brandon
Drinks
Twin Peaks
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 5,897
Brandon
Dining
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 4,429
Brandon
Dining
Bonefish Grill
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,884
Brandon
Drinks
The Stein & Vine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,524
Brandon
Drinks
WOB Bar & Kitchen Brandon
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,326
Brandon
Dining
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Steak house$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,257
Brandon
Drinks
O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,952
Brandon
Activity
Brandon Crossroads Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,740
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
609 Crater Ln, Tampa, FL 33619
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,740 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brandon Crossroads Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brandon
Activity
Eureka Springs Park
Park★ 4.7 · 1,653
Wheelchair access
Find it
6400 Eureka Springs Rd, Tampa, FL 33610
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,653 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Eureka Springs Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 6 PM
Tue8 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 6 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brandon
Dining
Allegria Italiana
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,160
Brandon
Dining
Kanji Sushi & Ramen
Sushi restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,080
Brandon
Activity
Intense Escape Tampa-Brandon
Escape room center★ 5 · 833
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
9270 Bay Plaza Blvd Ste 630, Tampa, FL 33619
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 833 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Intense Escape Tampa-Brandon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brandon
Dining
Ploy Thai
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 830
Brandon
Drinks
Fox & Hounds British Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 727
Brandon
Dining
Yokohama Restaurant
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 545
Brandon
Activity
Red Star Live Tampa Bar & Grill
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.4 · 437
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
9847 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 437 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Red Star Live Tampa Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brandon
Activity
Wine and Canvas - Paint and Sip Tampa
Painting lessons★ 5 · 425
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
null
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 425 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wine and Canvas - Paint and Sip Tampa.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

Brandon

Brandon by the numbers

Local date spots

Topgolf Tampa

Twin Peaks

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Bonefish Grill

The Stein & Vine

WOB Bar & Kitchen Brandon

Stonewood Grill & Tavern

O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill

Brandon Crossroads Bowl

Eureka Springs Park

Allegria Italiana

Kanji Sushi & Ramen

Intense Escape Tampa-Brandon

Ploy Thai

Fox & Hounds British Pub

Yokohama Restaurant

Red Star Live Tampa Bar & Grill

Wine and Canvas - Paint and Sip Tampa

Reach Brandon singles right where they plan dates.