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1. The Pearl – Tampa
4.7
Exceptional(1555)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Tampa
Booked 137 times today
The Pearl is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern.
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2. Boulon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1408)
Price: Expensive
• French • Tampa
Booked 157 times today
Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.
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3. Meat Market Tampa
4.6
Exceptional(4017)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 196 times today
Meat Market is a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe—and truly unique in Florida. Meat Market features the posh Crudo Bar—an outdoor lounge featuring an eclectic, sumptuous raw bar with staples such as: fresh oysters and indigenous seafood—offering our diners a raw bar experience unlike anything in town. World renowned Executive Chef Sean Brasel has created a menu that embraces the staples of a classic steakhouse – a variety of prime cuts, amazing sides and appetizers, top notch wine list – by infusing it all with an artful, contemporary spin.
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4. JOTORO
4.6
Exceptional(715)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa
Booked 23 times today
JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.
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5. Melting Pot Social - Tampa
4.2
Awesome(229)
Price: Moderate
• Fondue • Tampa
Booked 34 times today
Come melt with us! Dip into our social dining experience, where we come together over whimsical cocktails and curated bites. Share dips, pics, and laughs with your favorite people. It's okay if you crave cheese tonight and soup with salad tomorrow, we've got you covered with mouth-watering chocolate and cheese fondues, Flambé flatbreads, unique burgers, and so much more! We’re all about ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness, and inventive cocktails and local craft beer. Create your own fondue curations with our pick sheet menu, or let our expert chefs’ recommendations delight you. You’ll discover your whimsical side as you select your own adventure and sink into perfectly paired bites and sips. Melting Pot Social offers new ways to dip. Creatively plating sharable bites and fondue in a place where it's not only all right to play with your food - it's encouraged.
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6. Splitsville Restaurant Tampa Dining Only
4.9
Exceptional(126)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 7 times today
This is a table reservation and not a lane reservation. To reserve a lane and inquire about reservation pricing, please contact the store at 813-514-2695. To make a dining reservation without games, please continue to do so through OpenTable.
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7. Bazille - Nordstrom International Plaza
4.8
Exceptional(1576)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 50 times today
Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.Bazille's casually sophisticated atmosphere is located on the second floor of the Plaza in Nordstrom.We are open for dine-in and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (813) 356-7916 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends!

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  • Susan
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My three daughters and I enjoyed a show and dinner at The Pearl for a girls’ night out. The Pearl was everything I had read about it. The food was delicious! Our server was very helpful and attentive. The overall experience was fantastic.
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    The Pearl – TampaPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Tampa
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    4.7
  • DavidVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Date Night tonight. Thoughts: we were seated within 5 minutes after arriving (even though we were 15 minutes early). The place looks high end and was very clean. It is a touch loud but once you settle in you understand the noise level is because everyone is having a sensational dinning experience. Service was incredible!! Heather & Auggie were an amazing team who were flawless! Food was delicious. We had the fillet w/truffle butter, prime NY Steak, loaded mashed, mushroom skillet, and the cookies & ice cream. Each dish was cooked and seasoned to perfection....5 star all the way. My only criticism is that we were seated across from each other and could not sit close together (which is my preference). Meat Market is now officially in our rotation...See you again soon
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    Meat Market TampaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tampa
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    4.6
  • LeslieVIP
    Utah •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent food and service. The Bouillabaisse was fantastic as well as the carpaccio appetizer. It is our favorite restaurant in Tampa.
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    Boulon BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Tampa
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    4.8
  • TraceyVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great skinny margarita and chicken burrito! I would definitely go back!
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    JOTOROPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Tampa
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    4.6
  • Katherine
    Tampa / Central Florida West •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    Always a good experience here. Service was exceptional. Grabbed a bite before show at the Straz. Shared a cheese fondue and a couple of apps (pickle fries, veggie potstickers) - all delicious.
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    Melting Pot Social - TampaPrice: Moderate• Fondue• Tampa
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    4.2

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