You will be surrounded by good restaurants.
# The Bamboo Club Asian Bistro
# Bar Louie
# Blue Martini
# Cafe Japon
# California Pizza Kitchen
# The Capital Grille
# The Cheesecake Factory
# The Grape
# PELAGIA Trattoria
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/
upscale dining and a strip club
http://www.thepenthouseclubtampa.com/
Im sure there is more.
You could probably walk to these locations, but you'll probably want to take the 2 min or less cab ride.
The hard rock has floyds. Its not worth the drive when you got all the other places that are right by the hotel.