Restaurants near Florida Aquarium

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1. Battery

4.6

Exceptional(660)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 1 time today

Battery, located within vibrant Sparkman Wharf, is a bourbon-forward concept that features 110+ whisk(e)y pours alongside an artfully-curated menu that showcases Prime steaks (cut in-house daily and cooked in our 1600 degree broiler), house-made pasta, and drool-worthy shareables and side dishes. Our craft cocktail list is designed to induce smiles, and it delivers! House-made cheesecakes are the perfect end to a sweet dining experience. Indoor and Covered Patio seating is available. We also have a small private room (The Den) that features our stunning Whiskey Vault.We look forward to hosting you soon.

2. JOTORO

4.7

Exceptional(749)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa

Booked 5 times today

JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

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3. Splitsville Restaurant Tampa Dining Only

4.3

Awesome(131)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tampa

Booked 3 times today

This is a table reservation and not a lane reservation. To reserve a lane and inquire about reservation pricing, please contact the store at 813-514-2695. To make a dining reservation without games, please continue to do so through OpenTable.

4. Boulon Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(1654)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Tampa

Booked 102 times today

Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.

5. The Pearl – Tampa

4.7

Exceptional(1871)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Tampa

Booked 74 times today

The Pearl is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern.

6. Predalina

4.6

Exceptional(424)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Tampa

Booked 24 times today

Located on Water Street near Tampa’s original bustling docks, and at an arm’s reach from Tampa’s waterfront, the vibrantly energetic atmosphere of Predalina highlights the best of the Mediterranean region’s seafood offerings. At Predalina, the promise of a delicious meal, and an unforgettable drink, always beckons, any day of the week, and for any occasion. Predalina brings a full-service restaurant and shoppable dining experience to Water Street. Enjoy weekend brunch, dinner, and drinks in the restaurant’s dining room, on the two patios, and at the expansive bar. At Predalina, you will not only savor the moment, but you can take the memories with you.

7. Oxford Exchange

4.8

Exceptional(5505)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 86 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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8. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8

Exceptional(18024)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 172 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.

9. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(15162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 196 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.

10. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2183)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 84 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

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MattVIP
Denver / Colorado •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great vibe, excellent service. Food was excellent as well, on par with any top notch steakhouse. Crowd was a bit casual for such a pricey vibe but it works.
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BatteryPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.6
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Teresa
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was excellent, service was excellent, I am definitely coming back!
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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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4.8
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Graham
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Service was great, fried oysters were amazing, and they had Cloudline wine, so cheers.
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The Pearl – TampaPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Tampa
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4.7
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Amanda
Alabama •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
The food and service were both fantastic. The menu has something for everyone. The location is wonderful.
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JOTOROPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Tampa
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4.7
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CherylNVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Our family ate here before Lightning game. Half of us got the Waikiki chicken bowl and it was really good. Everyone liked what they got. Drinks were tasty. It wasn't too loud inside. They our waiter did a great job. I would go back.
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Splitsville Restaurant Tampa Dining OnlyPrice: Moderate• American• Tampa
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4.3

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