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Driftlight Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Driftlight Steakhouse

4.5
4.5
160 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Inspired by the lighted bridges of Tampa, the restaurant offers a bold backdrop for long conversations and luxuriant dinners, connecting visitors to the region and to each other.
The menu features chef-selected land and sea dishes driven by regional ingredients, paired with a collection of wines and champagnes from around the world. Other handcrafted drinks offer new interpretations of classic cocktails, setting the scene for a fresh yet familiar destination.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    $52.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch at Driftlight! Join us for a festive feast featuring classic breakfast items, alongside holiday brunch favorites such as Nueske spiral ham carving station, raw bar, and charcuterie. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings and friendly get-togethers. Reserve your table today and experience the joy of Easter brunch with us!
    Easter Brunch Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $52.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful brunch at Driftlight! Join us for a festive feast featuring classic breakfast items, alongside holiday brunch favorites such as frittatas, a raw bar, and an amazing assortment of freshly baked breads and desserts. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a family celebration. Reserve your table today and experience the joy of Mother's Day brunch with us!
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftlight Steakhouse boasts an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about "outstanding steaks" and delicious sides like the "amazing carrot cake." Located in the JW Marriott, it offers a "modern" ambiance and attentive service. Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit in Tampa.
160 Reviews
  1. David

    Tampa4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. The service could have been better.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to write your review, David. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be great. However, we're truly sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide excellent service to all of our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best Regards, Driftlight Steakhouse Management Team.

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  2. Edward

    Charleston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hannah delivered great service. This is a quality steakhouse but the food does not not stand above any others.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Edward, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Driftlight Steakhouse. We're thrilled to hear that you found our service to be excellent. We take pride in providing our guests with a top-notch dining experience, and it's great to know that we were able to do that for you. We appreciate your feedback regarding our food and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Driftlight Steakhouse Management Team

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  3. Anota VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not great. My steak came out medium well almost well done but was replaced for another one . The truffle butter was not melted more frozen on the steak and we had to cut it to melt it onto the steak. The shrimp Mac and cheese tasted like it was out of a box. We were excited to try this new steakhouse but not the best in Tampa .
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for visiting us, Anota. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Driftlight Steakhouse didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and it's disappointing to hear that the steak and mac and cheese didn't quite hit the mark. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Driftlight Steakhouse Management Team

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  4. shimmy

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was nowhere to be found time and time again. For the amount of money I would expect exceptional service.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Shimmy. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Driftlight Steakhouse didn't meet your expectations. We understand that our service was not up to par and we apologize for the inconvenience caused. We assure you that we are taking your feedback seriously and will work on improving our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best Regards, The Driftlight Steakhouse Management Team

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  5. MARK

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT RESTURANT BUT WE MADE THE MISTAKE OF GOING ON THE SAME DAY THE LIGHTING WERE PLAYING. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET TO THE RESTURANT WITH A LOT OF ROADS CLOSED.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Stephan VIP

    London83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I loved the steak and the champagne cocktail in particular. Thank you so much to the lady who seated me at such a great table, and thanks also to Jim for the great service. Highly recommended.

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  7. Mickey VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is located in the JW Marriott. I had Salmon and my husband had the filet and the HUGE baked potato. All the food - and the martinis were excellent

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  8. leom VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding steaks, pricy but excellent quality. Tomahawk steaks perfectly cooked. Filet bone-in so good. Dry aged bone in rib eye was so tasty

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  9. Francis

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambience and service was memorable! We all enjoyed a perfectly cooked steak. Like other reviews, it's pricey and all al la carte. We would have liked to see a full entree for the price.

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  10. AngelaM

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came for my birthday and they placed us in a private room due to the large party size. The service was provided was fantastic. Will be coming back!

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FAQs

Driftlight Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Driftlight Steakhouse

510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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