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1. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park
4.7
Exceptional(573)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Tampa
Booked 21 times today
WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国
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2. Kōsen
4.8
Exceptional(24)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Tampa
A 2024 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.***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 premium, 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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3. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(14963)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 213 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. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17787)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 255 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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5. Steelbach
4.5
Awesome(242)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 54 times today
We have southern-inspired ingredients and innovative ways of preparing these elements to offer you the best flavor. Come join us as we serve the most inventive take on regional southern fare and chops, seven days a week with Tampa's best brunch on weekends.
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6. Haiku Tampa
4.5
Awesome(1174)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Tampa
Booked 44 times today
Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
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7. Casa Santo Stefano
4.8
Exceptional(3818)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 50 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. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
4.7
Exceptional(1214)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 24 times today
*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.
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9. M Bird
4.4
Awesome(58)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 24 times today
M.Bird is Tampa's premier rooftop destination perched high above historic Armature Works.21+ after 6pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday
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10. Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(435)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 14 times today
As America’s Oldest Brewery, our roots run deep in the sleepy, coal-mining town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania; where David G. Yuengling arrived from Württemberg, Germany in 1829. Since opening our brewery in 2001, Tampa has become our second home. Now, we are bringing our six generations of brewing expertise to life in this one-of-a-kind culinary experience that highlights the diverse cultures of both Pennsylvania and Florida. All our menu items were created with beer pairing in mind, and our delicious beer flavors have been incorporated into several dishes.

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