Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Tampa

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rooster & The Till

4.9

4.9 (52)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.

We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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Andy

Dined 2 days ago

The Rooster and the Till is an absolute gem. Small and intimate neighborhood vibe. The food is eclectic and excellently prepared. Service was outstanding as well. Our goal was to find a restaurant that steps well outside the typical American fare… The Rooster and the Till really hit the mark.

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Bazille - Nordstrom International Plaza

4.9

4.9 (1561)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.

Bazille's casually sophisticated atmosphere is located on the second floor of the Plaza in Nordstrom.

We are open for dine-in and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (813) 356-7916 to place your order.

Join us for Brunch on weekends!

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Aneli

Dined 2 days ago

Excelente place to eat and enjoy great and delicious food

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French 75

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French Dip (14401090 cal)

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French Onion Soup (560 cal)

Sacred Pepper

4.8

4.8 (6838)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

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.

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Robert Lynn

Dined 2 days ago

For a small to large group of people to come together for a great meal and the ambiance of a beautifully designed restaurant with great food, service and atmosphere, nothing beats Sacred Pepper.

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Baked Lobster Stuffed Shrimp

4.7

4.7 (1604)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

5 time James Beard Nominated, Chef Pierola’s modern homage to classic counter dining and its barstool kinship between diners and the kitchen. Elevated kitchen bar dining, open air mixologist bar, Florida patio seating, and sparkling bay views.

Located just off of iconic Bayshore Blvd, in the heart of South Tampa, a few minutes from downtown.

SUN–THURS 4p-9p DINNER | FRI-SAT 4p-10p DINNER | SAT and SUN 8a–3p BRUNCH

We offer dine in and Florida patio seating by reservation, along with pick up or delivery. Our cocktail bar is kept available for walk in guests, and not offered for reservations. We will always do our best to honor reservation requests. Please note that inclement weather may affect patio availability

Parking? There are select spaces in front of the restaurant and free valet seven days a week. There are additional spaces along the side of the building, as well as in the parking garage around the back on the right.

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Edward

Dined 6 days ago

We had an amazing experience and the food was truly amazing, the cocktails were delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (1869)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

We serve up tasty farm-to-kitchen dishes and cocktails, all made from scratch with ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and markets. We use slow-cooking methods on our wood grill and spit and in our smoker because it tastes better that way. Come dine with us at our communal tables, in one of our booths, on our sofas or rocking chairs, or perhaps on the porch next to the fireplace.

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Colleen

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We love driving from Brandon to Tampa to come to Whiskey Cake. The food, the drinks are always great. We especially love Allyson. She’s such a friendly and fun server. We popped in last night as a last minute chance and just happened to get seated in her section. We all screamed with delight when she realized it was us. She’s awesome!!!!

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Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (1301)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Inspired by a variety of cultures and cuisines, Executive Chef, Johnathan Atanacio has had over 20 years of perfecting innovative and aesthetically beautiful dishes that elevate the palate beyond your typical dining experience. Offering a selection of specialty dishes, from steak and seafood to vegan dishes, each entrée is crafted with both pride and passion for great flavors and exceptional presentation.

Nestled in the heart of Tampa, in the popular SoHo and Hyde Park area, Elevage offers Contemporary American and International dishes, with an ever changing menu. This neighborhood gem is a local Tampa Hotspot for Happy Hour cocktails, Wine Wednesdays, and culinary experiences that elevate even the most refined culinary palettes. Whether you're dining in our main dining room, on the outdoor terrace or watching the sun set from our roof top cocktail lounge, our ambience and atmosphere sets Elevage apart as an unforgettable culinary experience. Valet parking is available.

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Geidys

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent place ! Professional staff. Fresh and tasty food. Highly recommended

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Always say YES to Brunch!

Oxford Exchange

4.8

4.8 (5082)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

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.

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Amanda

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely delicious food in a beautifully designed and decorated place. Better to make a reservation than walk in. Mind the dress code. Parking lot in back, shared w church, was $10 when we went 12/16/24.

CW's Gin Joint

4.8

4.8 (1230)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

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 !

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

CW’s Gin Joint certainly lived up to our expectations! Speakeasy feel with a cool, swanky vibe, but not overly stuffy or pretentious. Great food, service and excellent cocktails! Highly recommend!

Julian Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (189)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Here at Julian's restaurant, we’ve incorporated our love for food and travel into a locavore seafood concept we call “Sun Coastal Cuisine”. The goal is to showcase the incredible bounty available due to our proximity to the Gulf and couple it with our team’s passion for preparing great food.

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Crista

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Saint made sure we were taken care of and the food was AMAZING!!!

Rome + Fig

4.4

4.4 (243)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Tampa’s North Hyde Park, our restaurant honors the art of personal connection while enjoying unique culinary experiences. We’re proud to be owner and chef led, infusing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and service into every globally inspired meal.

As our guest, you’ll be welcomed into a warm atmosphere by a team that can’t wait to meet you. You’ll dine with the people you love most over elevated classics with a modern twist. Coastal chic accents, an intimate view of our open-kitchen and hand-curated vintage community table will tell the story of our latest adventures, as you casually exchange stories of your own. We hope for Rome + Fig to serve as your new home away from home.

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Meagan

Dined 1 day ago

I liked everything I tried from the dinner menu! Meatballs, wings, and the lobster & shrimp linguine. I also tasted the short rib and it was great too! We had the apple empanadas for dessert and it really topped off the meal. I definitely want to try the brunch menu sometime!

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