BBQ icon Tony Roma’s has some of the most legendary burgers and ribs in the country, and you can actually find them hidden in the food court at International Plaza. Tony Roma’s Bones & Burgers carries on the 50-year legacy here in Tampa with a fast-casual concept bursting with flavor. You’ll need a few napkins for this one.
The ribs are what started the Tony Roma’s movement, but let’s start with the burger that draws eyes every time someone passes by it at Bones & Burgers. The BBQ Bruiser is the best fast-casual burger you’re going to find, starting with the fresh patty made of USDA premium cuts of beef brisket, boneless beef short rib and beef chuck.
As if that patty wasn’t enough, the jaw-dropping burger comes topped with boneless baby back ribs, pepper bacon, cheddar cheese, and a specialty BBQ aioli. You better come hungry for this one. We’ve seen the people lined up for Bones & Burgers when it opens at 11 am, and we’re guessing they all have one thing in common: a healthy appetite.
Now, let’s talk about the baby back ribs. The slow-smoked meat is what started the global franchise of Tony Roma’s, first earning acclaim as “Best Ribs in America” all the wya back in the 1980s. They’ve won the award multiple times since.
When Tony Roma’s decided to launch a fast-casual concept in 2022, Tampa got the first-ever location with the opening of Tony Roma’s Bones & Burgers, and those ribs were the foundation. The menu was designed to cater to on-the-go guests, while still providing the same quality ingredients and fresh preparations in an authentic quick-service space.
The slow-smoked ribs are prepared the same way they were 50 years ago when people traveled from across the country to taste them in Miami. Smoky and slathered in heritage barbecue sauces perfectly caramelized in their custom grill, these are BBQ ribs you’re shocked to experience in a food court setting.
Of course, there’s plenty more at Bones & Burgers. From smoked chicken sandwiches and crispy wings to shrimp po’boys, loaded mac and cheese bowls and even season corn on the cob, there’s enough to feed everyone.
In fact, for this week only, show them this story when you order and you can get a free order of bacon cheese fries with any entree, just to make sure you go home full and happy. Plus, it makes it easy to take a friend. One of you get the ribs, one of you get the burger, add in the free bacon cheese fries, then split all three. We just recommend getting your own napkins.
Tony Roma’s Bones & Burgers is located at 2223 N Westshore Blvd in the International Plaza food court, innocently tucked between Chipotle and Chick-fil-A. Follow them on Instagram to see the latest, and be sure to stop by this week for a free plate of loaded fries.