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Sacred Pepper, Tampa, FL

Sacred Pepper

4.8
4.8
6835 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 609-8000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 6,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sacred Pepper offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests praise the "impeccable service" and wide variety of menu options, including standout dishes like the "Chilean Sea Bass" and "lobster pappardelle." The lively ambiance is complemented by live music, making it a perfect choice for a memorable night out.

6,835 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken on Sunday special for 2 was overcooked. Like it was prepared ahead of time and left to warm for hours.

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  2. Ken

    VIP

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night was my 28th dinner at Sacred Pepper since July. I have never had a bad experience yet and why I keep coming back. It’s my favorite restaurant in the Tampa area. The best place for awesome selections of wine/cocktails, shareable plates, dinner entrees, after dinner drinks, and some delicious desserts. And everything is “That Good”. Last night I let my regular server “Adam” pick out my wine and my dinner entrée since he always makes excellent recommendations to me. The wine choice was phenomenal and Sacred Pepper has an awesome selection of wines to choose from. He then brought me the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/Applewood bacon & a balsamic glaze that are so good and plenty to share. For my dinner entrée, he chose the Cod dinner which came with sliced cheesy potatoes and green beans. It was very filling and flavorful and my new favorite. Thank You “Adam” for making all my dinners at Sacred Pepper so enjoyable and memorable. Servers are a dime a dozen, but great servers are rare, and you are the “Best”. Sacred Pepper does have an exceptional service staff, and all are very friendly, efficient, attentive, knowledgeable, and very welcoming.

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  3. Liam

    VIP

    Tampa

    70 reviews

    1.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Have been wanting to try Sacred Pepper for awhile and wish we never went. It was horrible. The room to the right where we sat was extremely loud and freezing cold. The food is awful, zero flavor on anything. The meatballs were bland and way too dense. Shishito Peppers just tasted like whatever oil they were fried in, no salt or other seasoning and the dipping sauce was watery and added no value to the dish. Chicken and Fish also had zero flavor. The veggies were lukewarm and the white rice was almost cold. We were going to get desert before we came but barely ate a quarter of our meals and just wanted to leave. We had to go somewhere else to eat after. Overpriced and Awful.

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  4. Shannon

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was perfect for the holidays and celebrating! Food was phenomenal and the drinks were amazing as well! Very much enjoyed the service and our time at Sacred Pepper. Thanks!

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  5. Kim

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious….ive been there twice…it is loud

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  6. Ron

    VIP

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We frequently eat at this restaurant. It is always good food service and drinks.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Table for 2 was too small with a bottle of wine. Needed a four top and was moved by waiter and staff. Was satisfied when moved.

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  8. joyce

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant. I go back again and again and again. Great food great service not overly expensive.

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  9. Annmarie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful aesthetic, great buzz in the restaurant, busy and festive. Our server (Lilly) was wonderful, very attentive and made perfect recommendations. Food was gorgeous, drinks exceptional Had a lovely surprise complimentary dessert for our anniversary. Will be back

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  10. Monica

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a great restaurant for a special occasion with dependable service, food and ambiance. We did arrive 5 minutes late (5:50pm), had called ahead, and found it off putting the hostess welcoming us saying, you only have this table until 7:30pm. Further, we had noted in reservation celebrating my 50th birthday and no acknowledgement of this by the hostess or waitress. It's the little things that go a long way and this fell flat from previous dining experiences here.

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FAQs

Sacred Pepper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 609-8000.

Sacred Pepper is rated 4.8 stars by 6835 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 75 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sacred Pepper

15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 609-8000
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
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