Best Lunch Restaurants in Greater Northdale

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1. Michael's Grill

4.9

Exceptional(1610)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tampa

Booked 19 times today

Michael’s Grill is a refreshing destination for a unique dining experience in the town of Carrollwood. It hosts a spacious covered patio along with a beautiful granite bar to enjoy your favorite cocktails. Main dining room offers an open kitchen experience, where fully trained Chefs can be seen preparing the magic that you deserve. Michael’s fresh seafood is the talk of the town, which he attributes to a long lasting friendship with a local fish monger of 30 years.Steaks, chicken and pasta also compliments the menu, as well as a trendy lunch menu offering.Come see what all the fuss is about.

2. Sacred Pepper

4.8

Exceptional(7181)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 84 times today

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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3. Plate Tapas Grill & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 29 times today

Trendy new fast casual tapas restaurant with an Asian flair. Chef inspired dishes and craft cocktails. Great local spot with downtown city vibes.

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4. Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill

4.5

Awesome(117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tampa

Booked 34 times today

Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill in Tampa, Florida is a family restaurant with a diverse menu. A traditional steak house with a unique Italian flare. All of the beef here is from grain-fed cows in the Midwest. It's carefully aged USDA Choice and is kept in-house at least four to six days before being served. Since 1948, Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill has offered guests an extensive selection of steaks like the NY strip, 12-oz. rib eye bone-in, 12-oz. T-bone and the filet mignon. Other popular options at Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian Grill include the rack of lamb, veal scaloppine, chicken scallopine, calamari, shrimp picatta and the sushi-grade ahi tuna.

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5. KELP SUSHI JOINT - Town & Country

4.5

Awesome(59)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tampa

Booked 3 times today

KELP SUSHI JOINT is a trendy sushi restaurant in Town & Country, Florida. Our modern asian fusion menu offers lunch specials, happy hour, specialty sushi rolls, vegetarian food, poke bowls, fresh salads, cocktails & wine bar. Dine out, take out, catering & delivery.

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6. Plaza Tapatia Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill

5.0

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • University

Booked 25 times today

Welcome to Plaza Tapatia!The authentic taste of Mexico has arrived to stay. At Plaza Tapatia every dish is a celebration of tradition, flavor and passion for our culture. Come and enjoy a warm atmosphere, live music, and a culinary experience that will keep you coming back for more.We welcome you with open arms and bold flavors!

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7. Quality Foods Market

5.0

Exceptional(330)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 5 times today

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

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8. Red Lobster - Tampa - Dale Mabry

4.1

Excellent(41)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 4 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

9. Oxford Exchange

4.8

Exceptional(5479)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 145 times today

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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10. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8

Exceptional(17984)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 242 times today

The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 120 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.

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VincentVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a great evening with good food and fantastic wines that were chosen. Atmosphere was lively and all in all it was very good experience.
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Sacred PepperPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tampa
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4.8
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RobertVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The interior of the restaurant is clean, modern and stylish. The seating is comfortable, inside & out, booths, tables and the bar. The food is fresh & delicious! The sauces and spices used are very flavorful and quite different. The service is good. We have been to Plate several times, however, we will avoid Wednesdays as the live music is deafening & makes it impossible to have a conversation.
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Plate Tapas Grill & LoungePrice: Moderate• Asian• Tampa
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4.7
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Jill
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was the perfect place to catch up with friends for lunch.
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Michael's GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Tampa
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4.9
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JohnVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Excellent food, value, and service from Braxton on Father’s Day. Calamari, Caesar salad, and veal Marsala were the highlights.
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Iavarone's Steakhouse and Italian GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tampa
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4.5
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HaroldVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •66 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
Food was excellent as was the service. We will definitely be back. Not sure why more people don’t go there but they are missing out
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KELP SUSHI JOINT - Town & CountryPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Tampa
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4.5

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