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Is Gaspar's Grotto Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Tampa, FL)

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As of September 2026, Gaspar's Grotto is listed open on gasparsgrotto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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gasparsgrotto.com ·

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What the source shows: The bar's own website, checked on 2026-09-09, showed a 2026 copyright date, current weekend hours, and an active online shop for the Ybor City location.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Gaspar's Grotto, spotlighting the bar's pig roast events and pirate-themed food and drink service in Tampa's historic Ybor City district. The restaurant operates as a bar and restaurant with a Sunday brunch service and a VIP bottle lounge, and its name and pirate branding tie to the Gasparilla pirate-festival tradition associated with Tampa. The business's own website, checked on 2026-09-09, listed a 2026 copyright date, current weekend hours running Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to midnight, and an active online shop for gift cards and merchandise through its Ybor Gift Company. The site's events section also promoted ongoing catering and private-event bookings tied to the pig roast programming referenced on the page. The address, hours, and 2026-dated content all matched the East 7th Avenue location referenced in this record.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hog Heaven
What was featured
pirate-themed bar fare and Ybor City-style pub food, including its pig roast events
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Gaspar's Grotto

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaspar's Grotto still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Gaspar's Grotto is listed open on gasparsgrotto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Gaspar's Grotto after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Gaspar's Grotto, spotlighting the bar's pig roast events and pirate-themed food and drink service in Tampa's historic Ybor City district. As of September 2026, Gaspar's Grotto is listed open on gasparsgrotto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Gaspar's Grotto located?

1805 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Gaspar's Grotto?

Season 8, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Hog Heaven”.

Is Gaspar's Grotto still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The restaurant operates as a bar and restaurant with a Sunday brunch service and a VIP bottle lounge, and its name and pirate branding tie to the Gasparilla pirate-festival tradition associated with Tampa. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1805 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Venue type
bar
Official website
gasparsgrotto.com

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