Barterhouse - Ybor

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   Ray

   Tampa

   15 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We have gone to Barterhouse over the years and the service and food has always been excellent. Tonight was a different experience and unfortunately was subpar. On a positive note, the ambiance with the Christmas decorations was awesome. From a service perspective it starts with when you walk in the front door. We walked in and we were maybe 5-10 minutes late. We asked if we could sit on the more Christmas side and the hostess said well you were a few minutes late but I will see what we can do. She did accommodate us and it was appreciated but I don’t think that comment was necessary especially since we had waited in line for at least 10 minutes before she even talked to us and asked about our reservation. She was also cleaning off tables. They really could use having someone bussing tables. Next was our server. In the past we have had very engaging , personable and attentive servers at BH. Tonight our server did not seem to be that way. It took a while before the server came over. When we finally got our apps, the chef brought them out and we had to ask him for the plates, silverware, and napkins. Same for when we got our entrees. We looked at our food first before we got our silverware . Maybe they should consider putting silverware on the table first. The food. For the Tapitas, we ordered the Focaccia which was good but not much truffle oil considering the amount of bread. I believe we had the hush puppies , and the disco party dip. I think everything seemed like too much bread. In the past we had beet salads, the best blue point oysters, deviled eggs etc. The apps need to be more variety like that and less fried bread. Also it would be nice if the sever would make recommendations as well. As for the entrees, the smash burger was very good . We split the short rib. It was not like the short rib we had in the past. It was less meat and not as flavorful as before. In the end, it was ok. Not great like it used to be. Hopefully they will make some changes.
   

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   Rhonda

   Orlando

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy Ybor restaurant. Nice holiday touches. Tapas and dessert were good. Dumplings needed some extra to give it pizzaz. Chocolate mousse tasty. Chef/owner visited the table, nice guy.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Pittsburgh

   5 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   After seeing the posts of the Christmas pop up on Instagram, we had high hopes. We looked online and the menu was exciting….so we booked Saturday at 8pm. We arrived on time, but they were swamped…..so we took a seat at the bar. We ordered drinks from the holiday menu. The bartender made our drinks, but they didn’t look like the others. The bartender mentioned that they were low on the special holiday glasses. We told him we would wait so we could have the drinks as they were meant. Their holiday old fashioned was really good! Once we were seated, it took a while to get menus. We came out to try the short rib and the crab dumpling….both items were not available. We ended up ordering the smash burger as a main, and the Doritos with beef cheeks and focaccia as an appetizer. The appetizers came out with the food, which was a bit disappointing. It all took about an hour. The burger was great! 2nd best burger I’ve had in Tampa (second to bouillon). The Doritos beef cheeks lacked beef. We found only one clump of beef….so it was more so an expensive order of Doritos with sour cream. The focaccia was a little dry and had too much truffle flavor for our liking. We asked for butter, but they did not offer butter for the bread. Overall, the service was lacking. Maybe this menu is new and they have been busy with the new holiday decor? It was a miss for us this particular night. Maybe we will give it another try in a few weeks.
   

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   Ana Maria

   Omaha

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambience!! Loved the food and decorations. Drinks and food took a while but overall it was awesome. Definitely will be back
   

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   Gianna

   Tampa

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I typically love this place, but they were very short staffed this night. My food was cold and it took forever for us to get our main entrées. I did not want to send it back because it may have taken longer to make. I will go back again because I love the ambience and the vibe and I’ve never had a bad experience in the past. So maybe it was just this one time. 
   

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   Dayanis

   Tampa

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on October 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jim was amazing !!! The fact that he took the time to explain every single detail behind the plates was absolutely amazing! We celebrated my bestie birthday and they created the desert just for her because they don't usually have the complementary birthday dessert like other restaurants ! We had a great time can't wait to go back
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Plant city appetizer was divine! A burst of flavor in every bite.
   

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   Mark

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Barterhouse has leveled up. We have been many many times but were blown away but this most recent experience. I smell a Michelin star in the future.
   

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   Stephanie

   Tampa

   63 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on August 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kudos to the new chef and also the pastry chef! You really put love into that menu. Every bite was had was so incredible we are actually discussing it over brunch. Haha It was a true food and flavor adventure. Superb service and friendly service. We can’t wait to go back!
   

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    Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Bravo! Ybor’s Barterhouse for one of our most incredible gastronomical experiences. The future of Ybor is in your hands.
    

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