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LALA Tampa Soho
Price: Moderate•French American•4.6(22)LALA Tampa offers a new way to spend your day, evening or night! Join us to enjoy a unique experience! Our menus offer an elevated approached of French, Mediterranean & Modern American cuisine. Our full bar features delicious Craft Cocktails, Wine & Champagne! Reserve a table in our dining area, on the patio, or book a private karaoke room today! Looking for something fun to do? LALA Tampa is destined to become your favorite hotspot.Babushka's - Temple Terrace
Price: Moderate•Russian•4.8(216)Babushka's is the first authentic Russian restaurant in Tampa Bay area, serving traditional dishes. Borsht, Pierogis, Blintzes or Golubtzy - you can try it all at Babushka's Restaurant! An original rustic design and family-friendly atmosphere will provide you with a unique experience and a chance to feel cold, but rich and cozy Russian culture in the middle of Florida while enjoying delicious Russian cuisine. Visit Babushka's for an unforgettable experience!
Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House
Price: Moderate•Dessert•4.9(409)Retire to a private booth made from old wine casks on the second floor of Bern's Steak House. Enjoy decadent desserts, cheeses and after dinner beverages, including cognacs, scotches, ports, bourbons, specialty drinks and much more. Every dessert is handmade and prepared using only the finest possible ingredients.Kōsen
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(24)A 2024 MICHELIN Star Restaurant. Kōsen, which translates to "ray of light", embodies brilliance and enlightenment. This philosophy is reflected throughout every element of the dining experience, from the carefully crafted menu to the striking design. Kōsen seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, delivering a refined Japanese concept to the vibrant Tampa Heights district.
Experiences include our Signature 20+ course Omakase at our Chef's Counter, and multi-course Kaiseki menus in our dining room. By Executive Chef Andrew Huang and Chef de Cuisine Alex Chamberlain.
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We are proud to unveil our environmental sustainability initiative, which introduces comprehensive practices to reduce waste across every facet of our operations. From our in-house fermentation program to partnering with local regenerative farmers for premium, responsibly sourced produce, and eliminating single-use plastics, we are dedicated to making sustainable dining the foundation of our restaurant philosophy.
Ocean Prime - Tampa
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(11,325)Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.
Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.
THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING:
Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor
Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments
Clothing with offensive language or graphics
Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.
*Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*CW's Gin Joint
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,324)CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa - "Where style and grace have an attitude."
Come join us for an amazing night out with delectable dishes and some of the best craft cocktails around! A speakeasy kind of vibe, with live Music Thursday-Sunday starting at 7pm. Dress to impress!! A business casual dress code is enforced. (No gym clothes, basketball shorts, tank tops, or flip flops)
We offer a full dinner menu, and dining room tables, along with our lounge area if you are getting together for appetizers and cocktails with a few friends.
Sit back, relax and let us take care of all the little details. Get ready to be #GINSPIRED !
Oxford Exchange
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,374)There may be nothing that brings people together as often as food and drink. A daytime affair, The Restaurant serves weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, where guests may be seated in an art-filled dining room with an open kitchen or the sunlit Conservatory, complete with creeping vines and a retractable glass roof. Showcasing continued attention to detail, the menu consists of fresh, seasonal, signature dishes, complemented by an array of premium coffees, teas, and cocktails for a new translation of the classic bistro.Psomi
Price: Moderate•Greek•4.8(1,041)PSOMI literally translates to “bread” but its essence is so much more. Psomi refers to the best bite, the “choice” piece, the crumb that everyone at the table fights over. Whether you’re a local or just passing through- Psomi is more than just an incredibly delicious, beautiful bakery + eatery, it’s a place to call home.
Sacred Pepper
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(7,091)Food. Flavors. People. Style.
Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.Forbici Modern Italian Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.8(1,976)Pizza, Live Music, Italian, Happy Hour, Brunch, Patio Seating, Lunch Specials
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- CCindyNew York City •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent food & service Julia wonderful server. Noise level a bit highMore infoUlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa•4.8
- CCharlesVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat dinner with customers. Very proud of their menu and for the most part lives up to it.More infoMeat Market TampaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tampa•4.6
- HHarryVIPTampa / Central Florida West •77 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAs usual the ambiance was very pleasant, food was great and the service very good.More infoColumbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa•4.7
- HHenryVIPPhiladelphia County •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing food and drinks the Thai shrimp was delicious! Would come back againMore infoOn SwannPrice: Moderate• American• Tampa•4.7
- PPatriciaNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe love the food and atmosphere. Go every time before a lightning game.More infoThe Pearl – TampaPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Tampa•4.7
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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Tampa
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Discover Tampa
Located in one of Florida's greatest tourist areas, Tampa obviously boasts a diverse array of food choices, and the menu selections are indigenous to West Florida's beautiful waters and farmlands. Upscale steakhouses with exquisite offerings and pizza parlors with your favorite choices are popular. Seaside dining with fresh seafood can be readily found. The bold and gregarious diner can easily find a casual, elegant restaurant to try unusual foods such as foie gras, sweetbreads, and octopus. International restaurants are abundant, including Mexican, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Indian. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food is on offer in most restaurants, so you'll be able to satisfy every member in your group.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Tampa include Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City, Ulele and Seasons 52 - Tampa
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Tampa are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa, FL, Oxford Exchange and Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
Bottomless brunch in Tampa is available at Oxford Exchange, Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City and Psomi
The most romantic restaurant in Tampa is Bern's Steak House
Restaurants in Tampa with a great view include Ulele, Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi and Casa Cami