Best Historic Restaurants in Tampa

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1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8

Exceptional(17159)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 163 times today

The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.

2. Timpano Hyde Park

4.4

Awesome(3556)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 98 times today

Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.

3. Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2487)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 32 times today

Haven features Executive Chef Chad Johnson We are a modern cuisine served in a stylish, relaxed, and casual atmosphere. Haven offers guests the ability to taste different flavors and textures created in a crafted, cultured and cellared atmosphere.

4. Lilac

4.8

Exceptional(614)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Tampa

Booked 14 times today

Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Lilac exclusively offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring signature elements of Chef Fraser's mastery of Mediterranean cuisine explored through the lens of Floridian coastal produce. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

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5. Barterhouse - Ybor

4.0

Excellent(655)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 8 times today

Dubbed the Historic Districts "Show Stopper," Barterhouse Ybor, offers inventive American cuisine like a twist on Ybor's own Deviled Crab Chilua, house made pastas and prime beef & chops. The bar is equally dedicated to premium ingredients crafting cocktails in this elevated-yet-cozy environment. Highly acclaimed Executive Chef Estabon Chacon leads the experience from the stunning open chef’s kitchen.The Southeast farm community is the heart of Barterhouse, following our sister restaurant in Charleston SC. Our philosophy surrounds the idea that not all ingredients are created equal, and if we eat good, we’re doing good, too. Don't miss this "show stopper" in Tampa's most historic district. We encourage you to lounge at our speakeasy-inspired bar, stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass and classic 1940’s libations with a modern twist. Walk ins welcome, and bar menus begin at 4:30 pm. Large Format Dining, Corporate Gatherings, and Event Space available

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6. Charley's Steak House-Tampa, FL

4.8

Exceptional(9851)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tampa

Booked 102 times today

Charley's Steak House is owned by the Woodsby family and has operated in Florida since 1974. Charley’s serves only three-year-old USDA prime and choice Angus steers, aging them four to six weeks for tenderness & flavor and hand-cutting the steaks daily to ensure consistent quality. The steaks are then flame-broiled over Florida citrus and oak wood in a custom-built pit at 1200º searing in the tantalizing taste that has made Charley’s the #1 steakhouse in America every year since 2007! Charley’s philosophy of providing only the finest extends from the kitchen to the wine cellar. The wine list approaches 1000 selections from scores of exceptional wineries around the globe. Charley’s has been recognized with numerous awards including “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine, DiRōNA and Orlando Magazine’s“ Best Steak House & Best Old Favorite”. Charley’s has been creating fans from around the world for nearly 40 years. We look forward to having you become a fan soon!

7. M Bird

4.5

Awesome(19)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tampa

Booked 22 times today

M.Bird is Tampa’s premier rooftop destination perched high above historic Armature Works. This sophisticated, deco-inspired lounge offers unparalleled, waterfront views of Tampa’s ever-growing cityscape. M.Bird is the perfect setting to indulge in tropical curated cocktails, sharable small plates, and breathtaking sunset views. For reservations after 9:00 PM, please contact our VIP Manager at (813) 390-4017 for more information.

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8. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

4.5

Awesome(133)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Tampa

Booked 43 times today

Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.The Columbia Café is located on the Tampa Riverwalk in the new Water Street neighborhood. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.Our Café indoor dining room is a piece of history in itself with an exact scaled replica of our original 1905 bar from our flagship restaurant in Ybor City. You will find our familiar historic photos of family and the restaurant throughout the years inside. The indoor dining room is surrounded by panoramic windows to offer you the amazing views.Or, relax outdoors on our waterfront, canopy-covered patio and bar with a pitcher of Spanish sangria or mojitos made tableside, overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk with amazing views of the Garrison Channel.Serving lunch & dinner daily.Located right across the Amalie Arena and within a 5-minute walk from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, JW Marriott Waterside and Embassy Suites.

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9. Casa Santo Stefano

4.8

Exceptional(3614)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 43 times today

Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.

10. Sal Rosa

3.9

Excellent(756)

Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Tampa

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to the NEW "Sal Rosa Island Kitchen and Bar"! Get ready to savor all the flavors of our Caribbean and Central American inspired cuisine. Created by Head Chef Jennifer Salhoff, a "Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey" finalist. Our NEW Handcrafted Island Cocktails Menu are sure to excite and delight! Sal Rosa is located on the second floor of the Le Meridien Hotel in Downtown Tampa, the city's historic 100 year old former courthouse. Our historic meets modern atmosphere is unparalleled to any other in the area with marbled walls, modern décor and historic pieces throughout the space. Ask your bartender or server about the buildings history! Monday-Friday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Saturday and Sunday: Brunch 7am-2pm.

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Timothy
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
very enjoyable evening, great vibe. i wonder why i don’t come more often
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Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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4.4
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Beverly
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant is pretty amazing. When you walk in and are seated, you feel like you’re in Europe or somewhere. The wait staff is top notch, even better than on a cruise ship. The food is excellent. My favorites are the 1905 salad and the scallop appetizer.
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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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Tiffany
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We’re had the best experience we could have ever asked for. We were treated well, everyone was conversationalists. The food was fantastic, perfection. And worth every penny. Top rated.
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LilacPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Tampa
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4.8
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Kristen
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great ambiance for the holidays, we really enjoyed the holiday cocktail specials, and the smashburger and fries were delicious! Servers were very attentive and friendly, would definitely return post-holiday!
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Barterhouse - YborPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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Jeremy
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was tasty and creative. Cocktails were as well. Staff was attentive and personalized the experience for my wife’s birthday. This place is our favorite restaurant for their quality and tonight only further confirmed our feeling. Thank you!
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HavenPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.8

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

2. Timpano Hyde Park

3. Haven

4. Lilac

5. Barterhouse - Ybor

6. Charley's Steak House-Tampa, FL

7. M Bird

8. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

9. Casa Santo Stefano

10. Sal Rosa

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