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Driftlight Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Driftlight Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
140 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
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
    (813) 314-6611
  • Website
    http://www.DriftlightTampa.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
  • 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

Menu

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What 140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftlight Steakhouse offers a memorable dining experience with "top notch service" and a "comfortable and inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the "best filet mignon" and "decadent carrot cake." With an "elegant yet energetic" ambiance, Driftlight shines as a "shining star of consistency and quality" in the Channelside area.

140 Reviews

  1. edel

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place ,super nice ,great food , service on time and lovely

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  2. Marion

    VIP

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Took a little bit to get initial drink order from busy waitress; bread service came late-after oyster appetizer and with main entrees, food timing was off.. Delmonico steak and branzino were perfect and loaded potato and asparagus were delicious too. Crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake were rich and amazing!

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  3. Reginald

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated Valentine's Day early with dinner here. We had a great experience, and our food was delicious!

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  4. Devonda

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience, I got the delmonico with the asparagus and it was absolutely amazing, the steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also got an espresso martini and it was delicious as well. I liked that the bar is located outside of the restaurant, so inside the restaurant was nice and quiet and didn’t have the usual noise the bar brings.

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  5. Bryan

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks. We enjoyed the atmosphere the brussels sprouts were off the charts!

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  6. Cookie

    VIP

    Orlando

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For a JW MArriott we expected much more. I had beet burrita salad cheese was ice cold dressing fair no flavor

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine selection and steaks were cooked to perfection.

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  8. Carmen

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. Food was amazing from the bread to the steak. The shrimp mac & cheese i could eat every single day, the flavor was amazing.

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan was a great waiter!!!!!! Food was great my only issue was the creamed corn was lacking. It seemed like they poured cream on corn and called it creamed corn. But it was still good just not great. ONION SOUP WAS AMAZING, Bread was amazing the citrus butter was INCREDIBLE!!!!

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  10. Samuel

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We find Driftlight a reliable dinner in Tampa. Steak is always cooked to perfection and the cocktails are tasty. My only complaint would be the rather limited menu. Also, they are priced on the higher end. Despite these things, we have found ourselves here for a forth time…..so they clearly do some things right.

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FAQs

Driftlight Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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
  • Website
    http://www.DriftlightTampa.com/
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
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