Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Tampa, Florida

krystalyn jacobo Birthday Dinner Review I celebrated my birthday with a party of 11, and while the food was incredible, the service had a few bumps. Our waiter, Donzell, was friendly and welcoming, but the service moved a bit slow. It took a long time for our order to be taken, a few drinks were forgotten, and the empty appetizer plates weren’t cleared before the main courses arrived, leaving very little space on the table. He was pleasant overall, just needs to be a little more attentive with larger parties. On the other hand, the food was AMAZING. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, my lobster was delicious, the potstickers were a great start, and the Spicy Shrimp Tempura was full of flavor. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The kitchen definitely delivered and made the night memorable.

Jen Lay My good friend and I celebrated his birthday on Tuesday 12/2 in the lounge (where a more relaxed dress code is accepted) around 6:30. We decided to come in last minute but it was a great spontaneous choice! We got sat right away at a nice booth in the corner, the server was very fast and friendly! I ordered a tequila cocktail and my friend enjoyed an old fashion. All of the food was amazing and we shared some dishes as well, so good! Loved the atmosphere and people watching!! And last but not least, we of course decided to go upstairs to the dessert room and take a kitchen/wine cellar tour…. Don’t forget to ask towards the end of your meal! Thanks so much for making our experience special, see you soon.

Ric Rini Arrived at the restaurant on their second night of opening at their new Ybor City location. I was thoroughly impressed with the absolute fantastic ambiance and decor. If you want to get away from the chaos of Ybor and have a nice relaxing dinner, this is definitely the place(there really no other experience in Ybor like it). The decor and lightning sets the stage for engaging conversation and a relaxing mood. We sat at the bar top and Gary, watch extremely helpful in selecting cocktail mixes. We usually sit at the bar top and it was very comfortable and inviting. The entrees, were as expected, excellent. My wifes salmon entree, unfortunately was not made to order( medium rare) but more to the well side. Although it still was very tasty. However, my lamb was perfect, cooked two medium rare season perfectly with a side of grits and green beans. The food was just phenomenal. Ill definitely be coming back and it makes it so much more convenient now that they are in Ybor City.

Joshua Gathings Jacksons is great spot for fresh and delicious sushi with an awesome water view of downtown! Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. Douglas our waiter took great care of us! Enjoyed the rainbow, harbor island, spicy tuna, and truffle wagyu roll. All were great. The Jacksons cheesesteak with marinated filet mignon was very good, melted in your mouth. Different from your original philly cheesesteak but still very good. Downstairs parking just make sure you get your ticketed validated foelr a free 2 hours!

Samia Pendleton Love this place! It has such a good vibe! The tea bar so so unique and so good. I had a hot earl grey lavender and got my daughter a matcha. The seating is great! And the shops On both ends are lovely! The Cire Trudon candle is to die for. I wish they had reservations for the restaurant.

Jaqueline Hernandez Went with my boyfriend 12/9 for my birthday to celebrate and let me just tell you the food , vibes and the scenery were all amazing but the real star of the show was our server Nydia ( I hope i spelt that right lol ) she was SPECTACULAR!!!! she took great care of us , made us feel so special and answered all our questions! she recommended a margarita “ Oopsie Daisy” and it was a 10/10!! We will be returning hopefully to see her again!!!

Felicia The ladies and I ventured out once again to a place we’d never been, and it did not disappoint! It was a beautiful evening by the water—great company, dolphins making a few surprise appearances, a stunning sunset, and delicious food. Every dish we ordered was absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. I have a shellfish allergy and was a bit nervous at first, but there was no need to worry. While there weren’t many options without shrimp as the main ingredient, what was available was sooo good! The crab cake and the coconut rice were the stars of the show, with the fried rice coming in a very close second. Our server was pleasant. Overall, it was a great experience and we’ll definitely be back! Note: The only downside was the parking situation—it’s probably best to valet to minimize the risk of being towed.

Mia DuPuis Great night life vibes, a level above clubbing. Nice staff. Id go with friends, delicious and large assortment of drinks, the appetizers were delicious. The smash burger was ok, not bad but not great. The fries were delicious. Lively night. I recommend a reservation, has security guards and is very busy, loud, hard to have conversation, indoor and outdoor bar, high tops and low tops. Waterview by Waters edge. Parking Garage ticket can be validated if you purchase food (2hr free, $5/hr after the initial 2hrs). Drinks were ~$15 Smash Burger was ~$20 Apps were between $15-$20 Golden Hour Bubbly Tequila Sweet Fruit Cocktail Strawberry w/ Vodka Drink Artichoke Dip Deviled Eggs Pretzel Steak Fried Rice Salmon Dish

Wendy Wawrzyniak So much fun, always! We encountered cheerful staff from management to servers to bartenders. The atmosphere is always festive and tuned into the holidays. The menu is fun and a wide variety of options. The prices are high, however and the quality of food is just average.

Stephen Thompson We were in town and grabbed lunch before shopping at International Plaza. We had previously dined at the OP in Chicago. The Tampa location was very well ran and our server went far out of her way to give us an agenda of things to check out in Tampa. Excellent hospitality. The cocktail and mocktail programs are awesome. The chop salad was phenomenal. Whatever that dressing is, is great. Dynamite roll was delicious and the stone crab was a fun special. Would 100% recommend OP in Tampa.

Sharpey31 We stopped into Brick House Tavern + Tap since it’s right next to our hotel, and it ended up being a great choice. Walked in and got perfect seats at the bar right away. The staff was immediately friendly — just genuinely good people who seemed happy to be there and took great care of us. The food was awesome. Everything came out hot, fast, and way better than typical bar food. You can tell they actually put some effort into it. They also have a really solid beer selection on tap, plenty of options, all served ice cold. It is definitely loud inside — lots of energy, TVs going, a busy bar crowd — but the atmosphere is fun and everyone around us seemed to be having a good time. It’s the kind of place where the noise doesn’t bother you because the vibe is just good. One thing that stood out was how clean the place was. Even being busy, the bar, tables, and overall space were really well-kept. Overall, Brick House Tavern + Tap was a great stop. Great staff, great food, great beers, and right by the hotel — can’t beat it. We’ll definitely be back.

The helpful explorer We went there for New Year’s Eve. A party of 9. We had a late dinner. Our server Nick was so fun and friendly. We ordered filet mignon, salmon, lobster tails, flat breads and chicken. Amazing!!! The drinks were crafted to perfection. We had an amazing time. The best way to end the year!