Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Tampa / Central Florida West

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Massimo's Eclectic Fine Dining

4.9

4.9 (1061)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Harbor

About the restaurant

Join Chef Massimo for an artful blend of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines paired with an award winning wine list and full bar.
Appetizers range from Hudson Valley Grade-A Foie Gras, Pistachio coated Pan Seared Duck and Brie to Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and rice flour battered calamari. A rich, creamy lobster bisque is a favorite among customers.
Other specialties include Veal Cognac in a creamy truffle sauce, veal chop, sweetbreads, risotto and Chilean Sea Bass.
Last, but not least, are the homemade delectable desserts.
Complementing his efforts in the kitchen is the gracious, knowledgeable and efficient staff.
Tables at the casually elegant restaurant are dressed with crisp table linens, and candles. Cascading fountains decorate the walls.

Top review

Michael

Dined 2 days ago

Massimo's is a fine dining experience. The food for us has always been excellent. Besides the regular menu they also have specials. The service has always been exceptional. Massimo himself comes about asking about the food. My husband and I have dined there multiple times and have never been disappointed.

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4.9

4.9 (771)

$50 and over

French American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

We will be offering our 8+ course dinner for the upcoming holidays for $125 per person on the following dates. Wine pairings to the courses will be offered at an additional charge with prices subject to change from...

December 20th - January 9th

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February 7th - February 20th

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The Black Pearl restaurant serves a modern American and French cuisine. All meals at the restaurant are prepared by the chef duo Christopher Artrip (Exceutive Chef) and Ian Got (Sous Chef). The restaurant serves food made from fresh locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers a cozy romantic ambience with chic, up class interiors.

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agata

Dined 7 days ago

The place is so nice and clean, food is very good and delicious, presentation, taste even better. Was a wonderful experience, all crew make you feel so special, Adam sommelier is fantastic with all choices of vines for every course. Very highly recommended for special occasions or romantic events, it’s pricey but worth every penny .

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Popular dish

Black Pearl Salad

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Black Pearl Ice Cream

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Hereford Filet Mignon

CW's Gin Joint

4.9

4.9 (1333)

$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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Courtney

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing restaurant with great food and drinks! The vibe is very 20s and different but absolutely amazing!

Sushi Spot Hibachi

4.9

4.9 (167)

$31 to $50

Hibachi

Clearwater

About the restaurant

;Welcome to Sushi Spot Hibachi Largo, FL since 2006. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to your home to great sushi place. We serve only the freshest and finest ingredients.

Here at Sushi Spot Hibachi you will experience the liveliness and excitement of our exhibition kitchen. Our extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit to us an unforgettable event. You could view our menu and online order ahead - no hassle.

Sushi Spot Hibachi

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AminaVIP

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Vinnie was incredible as always, can’t say enough good things!

Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House

4.9

4.9 (412)

$30 and under

Dessert

Tampa

About the restaurant

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.

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SuzanneVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

Always a nice evening at Berns. Macadamia sundae is the best!

Kōsen

4.8

4.8 (27)

$50 and over

Japanese

Tampa

About the restaurant

A 2024 & 2025 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 responsibly sourced produce, and eliminating single-use plastics, we are dedicated to making sustainable dining the foundation of our restaurant philosophy.

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Jenna

Dined on May 9, 2025

INSANE 11/10 the dishes were incredible! Service top notch!

Ophelia's on the Bay

4.7

4.7 (6497)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Siesta Key

About the restaurant

Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Or join us for al fresco dining on our open-air patio, as the dolphins and manatee swim by. Winner of many awards both locally and nationally, including an Excellence rating from Zagat as well as being listed as the number one restaurant in America in Power and Motoryacht Magazine for dock and dine. Ophelia's on the Bay has also been voted most romantic, best waterfront and best restaurant with a view by its loyal customers. The menu changes nightly using fresh and seasonal ingredients, fresh fish flown in from all over the world and specialty meats. There is certainly something for every palate! We feature an extensive wine list, specialty martinis, as well as a full bar. Family owned and operated for over 22 years, we have an experienced staff that prides itself on exemplary service.

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Patti

Dined 6 days ago

Food, drinks and view was excellent. Our waiter/bartender Michael was also excellent.

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Popular dish

Yellowtail Snapper

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Hokkaido Sea Scallops

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Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes

In Between Days

4.7

4.7 (145)

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

St. Petersburg

About the restaurant

Featured in Food & Wine Magazine, The Wine Enthusiast, and Tampa Bay Times, In Between Days is Florida's first craft sake house and Tokyo-style listening bar. Our sake list is one of the most diverse on the East Coast and is curated by our in-house sake sommelier and educator Noah Sain. Inspired by the underground listening bars of Tokyo, our little house is warmed by intimate lighting and analog sounds sent through a pair of Klipsch Cornwalls. Oil lanterns cascade amber light while sake is poured into eager glasses. We play full sides. Our sake is chilled. Our oysters are served in the classic French style. It’s not Tokyo, but it’s close.

With five in-house sake sommeliers, an ever-rotating menu of sake, sake cocktails, and tasty plates, In Between Days offers a truly unique experience in the Tampa Bay area. Just off the hustle of Central Ave.

Please feel free to text us!

Top review

Rylee

Dined 5 days ago

In Between Days was an excellent experience from food to ambiance. The pork belly, gyoza, and cucumber salad were fantastic. The service was good and the size of the place made it feel very intimate. The bar was comfortable. Drinks were fantastic, tasty, and very creative.

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Experience

Sake Club Meeting #014

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

4.6

4.6 (241)

$50 and over

Italian

Clearwater

About the restaurant

Valentino Ristorante Italiano is an unparalleled fine dining experience that transports guests to Naples, Italy.

Led by award-winning Executive Chef Ciro Mancini—winner of the 2025 Gambero Rosso for authentic Italian cuisine in the USA—Valentino offers a carefully curated set menu crafted with over 90% imported Italian ingredients.
Each dish is made from scratch nightly, honoring time-honored traditions with modern refinement.

Guests seeking an exclusive culinary adventure can reserve The Chef’s Table, where Chef Ciro curates a bespoke multi-course journey.

The luxurious ambiance, with plush velvet seating, gold accents, and candlelit tables, complements the exceptional cuisine. An extensive wine collection, featuring fine Italian vintages, enhances the experience. Valentino Ristorante Italiano is not just a meal—it’s an invitation to indulge in world-class Italian excellence. Reservations are essential for this sought-after culinary destination.

Top review

Alejandra

Dined 2 days ago

Most authentic Italian cuisine! Beautiful ambience such a cute staff! 10/10

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4.6

4.6 (48)

$31 to $50

Asian

Tampa

About the restaurant

The artistry of refined taste takes form at Arts Club. Here, the fusion of craft cocktails, vibrant Asian-inspired cuisine for collective sharing, and curated musical entertainment meet in an ambient lounge against the vibrant backdrop of Tampa’s cultural scene.

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Daniel

Dined on May 10, 2025

This experience was so immaculate and the ambiance is extremely nice. Food and servers were very good.

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