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Busch Gardens Tampa debuts inaugural Food & Wine Festival menu featuring 9 “food cabins” throughout the park

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A beautifully plated gourmet entrée with fresh greens and bright orange garnish on a sleek white dish, paired with a glass of red wine—capturing the foodie excitement of Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival, where guests sample bold new flavors from festival booths throughout the park.

Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed the menu of offerings that will be available at their first-ever Food & Wine Festival, debuting March 7.

The food and beverages are scattered throughout the park across 9 “food cabins” covering many types of cuisine.

A beautifully plated gourmet entrée with fresh greens and bright orange garnish on a sleek white dish, paired with a glass of red wine—capturing the foodie excitement of Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival, where guests sample bold new flavors from festival booths throughout the park.

Gourmet Lodge
Explore the exotic flavors of Gourmet Lodge, featuring duck confit, venison chili and other exciting dishes.

Golden fried shrimp rest atop a flavorful sauce, paired with crisp mixed greens on a white plate—one of the must-try bites from Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival food cabins.

Savory Tavern
Tempt taste buds with the rich flavors of Savory Tavern, including coconut shrimp cigars, braised lamb shank and passion fruit flan.

Enjoy a crispy golden salmon cake topped with microgreens, zesty capers, and a swirl of creamy sauce—all beautifully plated and ready for you to try at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival food cabins, where every bite is part of the park’s epic celebration of flavors.

Chef’s Plantation
Pan-seared salmon cakes, a griddled cheese cake sandwich and more await your palette at Chef’s Plantation.

A colorful medley of yellow diced beets, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, and onion slices presented on a pristine white plate—the kind of eye-catching creation guests can savor at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival food cabins.

Coast to Coast Cookery
Flavors of the land and sea come together at Coast to Coast Cookery, featuring hangar steak, bacon-wrapped prawns and more.

Roasted pork belly slices resting on vibrant red sauce, topped with crispy fried veggie strips, served up on a white plate—one of the must-try dishes featured at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival food cabins, perfect for thrill-seekers looking to refuel between coaster rides.

Field House Eatery
The Field House Eatery is the Festival’s biggest location, offering pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly and mango éclairs right on Gwazi Field.

Seared white fish atop a colorful bed of roasted veggies, drizzled with light sauce and topped with fresh greens, served on a white plate—one of the featured culinary creations at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival.

Southern Station
Southern Station tantalizes taste buds with shrimp & grits, pan-fried cod and beef short rib.

Savor two slices of jelly roll cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream, a fan-favorite dessert available at the Food & Wine Festival in Busch Gardens Tampa, where festival-goers indulge in sweet treats from themed food cabins throughout the park.

Comfort Kitchen
The Comfort Kitchen fuses classics like bacon mac & cheese with contemporary eats like habanero shrimp salad.

A tempting plate featuring strawberries, red grapes, and wedges of yellow and blue-veined cheese invites you to savor the signature flavors of Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival—an event where park guests can discover delicious culinary creations at themed food cabins throughout the park.

Light Fare Canteen
Freshen up your palette at the Light Fare Canteen with scallop ceviche and an heirloom tomato & goat cheese salad.

A juicy chicken burger topped with vibrant pineapple salsa and a slice of red onion, served on a white plate—an epic festival bite from the Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa, perfect for guests exploring the park’s culinary cabins.

Blazin’ Bistro
Blazin’ Bistro breaks out the grill for fire-braised pork chops and jerk chicken sliders.

More specifics can be found on the event’s web site.

The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival runs from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, March 7 through April 26, including live concerts at 6 p.m. on Gwazi Field. The Festival is included with any pass, Fun Card or daily admission. Food and beverages are available for purchase at an additional fee.

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