Carrollwood

established suburb · 33618

Carrollwood does the established-suburb thing with a straight face: lakes you can't really swim in, golf courses you have to know somebody to play, and a quietly affluent crowd that treats Dale Mabry like a main street. Dating here runs older and more deliberate. The wine bar regulars actually know the sommelier, the steakhouse booths have repeat occupants, and brunch is a Saturday institution rather than a chaotic free-for-all. Expect grown-up conversation, real jobs, and a polite skepticism toward anyone who lists Ybor as their natural habitat. It works, just slowly.

4,667

singles 22–50

51%

male

$47,412

median income

$1,574

median rent

The data

Carrollwood by the numbers

Carrollwood runs male-heavy, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Carrollwood is about $47,400.
● 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 Carrollwood pays about $1,570 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,700 Carrollwood residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Carrollwood

Carrollwood
Activity
Side Splitters Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 4.6 · 2,758
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,758 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Side Splitters Comedy Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carrollwood
Dining
Bahia Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,308
Carrollwood
Dining
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,203
Carrollwood
Dining
Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,161
Carrollwood
Dining
Melting Pot
Fondue restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,001
Carrollwood
Activity
Elev8 Fun
Amusement center★ 4.3 · 1,998
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,998 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Elev8 Fun.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carrollwood
Dining
Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,745
Carrollwood
Dining
Grillsmith - Carrollwood
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,588
Carrollwood
Drinks
Agave Social
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,574
Carrollwood
Activity
1UP Entertainment + Social
Bowling alley★ 4.8 · 1,131
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
11778 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,131 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 1UP Entertainment + Social.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 3 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carrollwood
Dining
Renzo's- Carrollwood
Steak house$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,082
Carrollwood
Drinks
The Brass Tap
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,019
Carrollwood
Activity
Brass Mug
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 867
Wheelchair access
Carrollwood
Dining
La Casa della Pasta
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 719
Carrollwood
Dining
Michael's Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 691
Carrollwood
Cafés
CoffeeMe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 656
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1457 W Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 656 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at CoffeeMe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 5 PM
Tue6 AM to 5 PM
Wed6 AM to 5 PM
Thu6 AM to 5 PM
Fri6 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Carrollwood
Dining
Tampa Tap Room
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 624
Carrollwood
Activity
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 613
Wheelchair access
Find it
4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 613 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Carrollwood Cultural Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 6 PM
Tue9 AM to 6 PM
Wed9 AM to 6 PM
Thu9 AM to 6 PM
Fri9 AM to 6 PM
Sat9 AM to 12 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carrollwood
Drinks
Repeal 18
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 448
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
9882 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 448 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Repeal 18.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 3 AM
Tue5 PM to 3 AM
Wed5 PM to 3 AM
Thu5 PM to 3 AM
Fri5 PM to 3 AM
Sat5 PM to 3 AM
Sun5 PM to 3 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps

Carrollwood

Carrollwood by the numbers

Local date spots

Side Splitters Comedy Club

Bahia Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill

Melting Pot

Elev8 Fun

Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar

Grillsmith - Carrollwood

Agave Social

1UP Entertainment + Social

Renzo's- Carrollwood

The Brass Tap

Brass Mug

La Casa della Pasta

Michael's Grill

CoffeeMe

Tampa Tap Room

Carrollwood Cultural Center

Repeal 18

Reach Carrollwood singles right where they plan dates.