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1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17860)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 264 times today
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 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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2. Timpano Hyde Park
4.6
Exceptional(3781)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 110 times today
Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.
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3. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(15033)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 193 times today
Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.
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4. Haven
4.7
Exceptional(2621)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 53 times today
Haven features Executive Chef Chad Johnson We are a modern cuisine served in a stylish, relaxed, and casual atmosphere. Haven offers guests the ability to taste different flavors and textures created in a crafted, cultured and cellared atmosphere.
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5. Charley's Steak House-Tampa, FL
4.8
Exceptional(10234)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 122 times today
Since 1998, Charley’s Steak House in Tampa—locally owned by the Woodsby family—has been a Florida dining landmark. Step into our lively, upscale restaurant where the scent of sizzling steaks fills the air and the energy flows from our unique T-bone-shaped bar. We serve only USDA Prime and Choice Angus steers, aged 4 to 6 weeks for peak tenderness, hand-cut daily by our managers, and flame-grilled over Florida citrus and oak wood in a custom 1200º pit. This creates the bold, smoky flavor that’s earned Charley’s the title of America’s top steakhouse since 2007. Our passion for excellence extends to a globally curated wine list featuring nearly 1,000 selections. Recognized with top honors like Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence,” DiRōNA, and Orlando Magazine’s “Best Steak House,” Charley’s Steak House continues to impress locals and visitors alike. Join the vibrant atmosphere, savor the unforgettable flavors—and become a fan for life.
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6. M Bird
4.4
Awesome(63)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 42 times today
M.Bird is Tampa's premier rooftop destination perched high above historic Armature Works.
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7. Casa Santo Stefano
4.7
Exceptional(3860)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 54 times today
Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.
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8. Armature Works - Courtyard
3.8
Excellent(10)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Tampa
Nestled in the heart of Tampa's historic Heights District, Armature Works offers a vibrant and eclectic dining experience. With its open-air courtyard setting, lush greenery, and twinkling lights, the courtyard creates a romantic and inviting ambiance. The menu features a diverse selection of culinary delights, from all over the world. Each dish is prepared with the finest ingredients and a passion for culinary excellence. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two or a lively gathering with friends, the Courtyard provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience. If you would like Cocktail Service, please write "Cocktail Service" where it says "Add A Special Request."
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9. Barterhouse - Ybor
4.4
Awesome(674)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 7 times today
Dubbed the Historic Districts "Show Stopper," Barterhouse Ybor, offers inventive American cuisine like a twist on Ybor's own Deviled Crab Chilua, house made pastas and prime beef & chops. The bar is equally dedicated to premium ingredients crafting cocktails in this elevated-yet-cozy environment. Highly acclaimed Executive Chef Estabon Chacon leads the experience from the stunning open chef’s kitchen.The Southeast farm community is the heart of Barterhouse, following our sister restaurant in Charleston SC. Our philosophy surrounds the idea that not all ingredients are created equal, and if we eat good, we’re doing good, too. Don't miss this "show stopper" in Tampa's most historic district. We encourage you to lounge at our speakeasy-inspired bar, stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass and classic 1940’s libations with a modern twist. Walk ins welcome, and bar menus begin at 4:30 pm. Large Format Dining, Corporate Gatherings, and Event Space available
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10. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
4.6
Exceptional(257)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Tampa
Booked 39 times today
Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.The Columbia Café is located on the Tampa Riverwalk in the new Water Street neighborhood. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.Our Café indoor dining room is a piece of history in itself with an exact scaled replica of our original 1905 bar from our flagship restaurant in Ybor City. You will find our familiar historic photos of family and the restaurant throughout the years inside. The indoor dining room is surrounded by panoramic windows to offer you the amazing views.Or, relax outdoors on our waterfront, canopy-covered patio and bar with a pitcher of Spanish sangria or mojitos made tableside, overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk with amazing views of the Garrison Channel.Serving lunch & dinner daily.Located right across the Amalie Arena and within a 5-minute walk from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, JW Marriott Waterside and Embassy Suites.

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