Fresh Mediterranean food on Kennedy Blvd, across from UT.

Petra is a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant in South Tampa. We cook Palestinian and Jordanian food from scratch every day, with local produce and olive oil in our marinades and dressings, and we don’t serve frozen meals. Start with our creamy hummus, then try the shawarma, the kebabs off the grill, or the mansaf. Every meat we serve is halal.

Open daily from 11 AMEvery day until 10 PM

Order online Get directions (813) 513-3000

1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606. Dine in, on the covered patio, pickup or delivery.

Petra Mix Grilled with kufta, shish and chicken kebab

Hummus with whole chickpeas and olive oil

Chicken shawarma plate with hummus and salad

Tabouli salad with parsley, tomato and lemon

Grilled chicken kebab with fries and garlic sauce

Mansaf, lamb cooked in jameed over rice, at Petra on Kennedy Blvd in Tampa — Mansaf, every day **$27.99**

Our spot on Kennedy Blvd, between Hyde Park and downtown

One of the restaurants on Kennedy Blvd you can walk to from campus. Weekday lunch for the downtown office crowd, dinner with the family, and a long evening on the patio.

SoHo
Howard Ave, a short drive west.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Village and Bayshore, just south.
Petra
1118 W Kennedy Blvd. Mansaf, shawarma and kebabs.
University of Tampa
Right across the street from us.
Downtown Tampa
Over the river. Lunch special for the office, weekdays.

Petra Mix Grilled platter — Petra Mix Grilled **$25**

Chicken shawarma plate — Chicken Shawarma Plate **$19**

Grilled chicken kebab, tawouq — Chicken Kebab **$21**

Lentil soup with lemon and fried pita — Lentil Soup $5

Greek salad with feta and olives — Greek Salad

Petra Mix Grilled$25
Shish kebab, kufta kebab and chicken kebab together, with garlic sauce.
Lamb Chops (5 pcs)$30
Fresh lamb chops seasoned with our own spice mix.
Shish Kebab$23
Cubes of lamb marinated in lemon, fresh garlic and spices.
Grilled Chicken Kebab (Tawouq)$21
Marinated chicken with lemon, fresh garlic and spices.
Kufta Kebab$21
Three skewers of ground lamb with parsley, onions and spices.
Turkish Kebab$22
A long skewer of ground lamb, home style or spicy with crushed pepper.
Kalayah (Mediterranean Skillet)$22
Sauteed lamb or chicken with tomatoes, herbs, olive oil and jalapeno, with rice.

A plate of mansaf with lamb over rice, a bowl of jameed and flatbread — Mansaf at Petra Kennedy

Jordanian food in Tampa starts with mansaf

Mansaf is Jordan’s national dish, the plate our families make for weddings and Eid. Most Middle Eastern restaurants in Tampa don’t cook it. We serve it every day.

The jameed

A tangy sauce made from dried yogurt. It’s what makes mansaf taste like mansaf, and there’s an extra bowl on the side to pour at the table.

The lamb

Lamb cooked in the jameed until it pulls apart, then laid over the rice.

The rice and bread

Spiced rice underneath, flatbread on the side. Eat it the traditional way and use the bread.

$27.99

The covered patio at Petra on Kennedy Blvd with string lights over the tables

The covered patio on Kennedy

String lights, shade from the Tampa sun, and room to stay a while after dinner.

Turkish coffee and dessert

Linger on the patio after dinner with Turkish coffee, tea and baklava.

Bring your own

We don’t sell alcohol, and you’re welcome to bring your own.

Private room

For meetings, conferences and family gatherings.

Groups up to 120

The restaurant seats about 100 and can host up to 120 guests.

Reserve a table Call about the private room

Catering from our Kennedy kitchen

We cater weddings, office lunches, graduations, Eid and parties across Tampa Bay, from small gatherings to whole lamb service for hundreds of guests.

Delivery is $30 for up to 20 miles
Everything we cater is halal
Wedding catering packages (PDF)

See catering menu Order on ezCater

A catering buffet of lamb, rice and salads from Petra's Kennedy Blvd kitchen in Tampa

    
 
 
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   N C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Food is so good!! It's a little spot and parking isn't the best but the food was delish!
  
 
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   Mikhail Kun 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great place great food. Good vibes and big place.
  
 
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   Jenny Wade 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They always have the best taste, best portions and best quality.
  
 
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   Sam Phillips 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice small place across from university if tampa.  Food was very good and inexpensive.  It was the perfect snack i was looking for
  
 
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   Dr. Ahmad Mallad 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The food is delicious, but the prices are very high. A cup of tea is $4.50, that's too much.
  
 
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   Antonio Miranda 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time at Petra restaurant.  What a wonderful surprise.
  
 
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   Dustin Apol 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Favorite middle eastern

Visit Petra on Kennedy Blvd

Petra Mediterranean Restaurant is at 1118 W Kennedy Blvd in South Tampa, across from the University of Tampa and close to downtown, Hyde Park and Bayshore. Dine in, pick up, or get it delivered.

Closer to USF or Temple Terrace? Our other location is Petra on Busch Blvd.

Monday	11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday	11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday	11 AM to 10 PM
Friday	11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday	11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday	11 AM to 10 PM

Covered outdoor patio with string lights
No alcohol sold, bring your own
Private room for meetings and family gatherings
Gift cards available
Phone: (813) 513-3000

Get directions Order for pickup

Petra Restaurant storefront and sign on West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa

Questions we get on Kennedy

What kind of food does Petra serve?

Fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, made from scratch from Palestinian and Jordanian family recipes: creamy hummus, shawarma, kebabs, falafel, mansaf and more. Every meat we serve is halal.

Is everything on the menu halal?

Yes. The full menu at Petra Kennedy is halal.

Where is Petra on Kennedy Blvd?

1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, across the street from the University of Tampa and close to downtown Tampa and Hyde Park.

Do you serve mansaf every day?

Yes. Mansaf, lamb cooked in jameed yogurt sauce over rice, is on the menu every day for $27.99.

Can I bring my own wine or beer?

Yes. We don’t sell alcohol, and you’re welcome to bring your own.

Do you have outdoor seating?

Yes. We have a covered outdoor patio with string lights, a favorite spot for Turkish coffee and baklava after dinner.

Can you host a large group or a private event?

Yes. We seat about 100 and can host up to 120 guests, and we have a private room for meetings, conferences and family gatherings. Call (813) 513-3000 to plan it.

Is there a lunch special?

Monday to Friday, any sandwich with fries and a can of soda is $12.99.

Do you have a buffet?

Only during Ramadan. The rest of the year we serve from the menu.

Do you have vegan and vegetarian food?

Plenty. Hummus, falafel, babaghanoush, mesabaha, foule, grape leaves, tabouli and the veggie platter are all vegan.

Do you cater?

Yes. We cater weddings, office lunches, graduations, Eid and private parties across Tampa Bay. Delivery is $30 for up to 20 miles. See our catering menu.

Directions Call Kennedy