Restaurants near Tampa Port

We have been wanting to eat at the Columbia for quite awhile and were able to schedule a visit this past Friday afternoon for lunch. Everything was beyond our expectations and we can't wait to visit again! From the reservations, to the service, to the food, to the beautiful surroundings, we were impressed beyond what we thought we were going to encounter.

Food was outstanding! Service was great. Cornbread is a must have! Flank steak was delicious. We were a party of 7 large guys and were seated at a corner booth. Too tight! Pretty much my only issue, otherwise, love this place!

Ulele is a must for anyone visiting the Tampa area. Make your reservation on OpenTable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ or you’ll have a long wait most of the time!. Walking around and to the restaurant is in itself a visual experience. We were greeted at checking in with a smile by the hostess and an “Your table is ready, please walk this way” had to be less than 3 shakes of a lambs tail. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Our server Kimberly came over quickly provide water and took our drink order. Before i could switch out my sunglasses for my eyeglasses we had 2 perfectly made dirty martinis on the table. These martinis were smooth not to dirty with 2 fresh olives. The taste was perfect….. or we would not have had 3 lol. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Order the dozen chargrilled oysters. $46.00 and well worth it, hell i was going to order another dozen… actually i should have. These are fire roasted see video chard to perfection with grated Parmesan and Roman cheese and not to mention the garlic butter sauce. “This gets my “Drop the Napkin, it’s so damn good” rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Go with the Blackened Gouda Grouper fresh vegetables and wild rice….. flavored to blackened perfection, i mean what doesn’t taste good with Gouda….. Seriously! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and yes… you really do want the Jalapeno Beer Corn Muffins… We were so full and satisfied we had no room for desert. But I’m sure it would be fabulous. The bill did not include an automatic 18 to 20 percent gratuity which in my opinion is the way it should be…. If the service and the food is good no one has an issue providing the proper gratuity.. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. When you make your culinary journey to this fabulous restaurant, tell me you just didn’t have one of the best dinning experience in ages…. The overall rating.. yep you guessed it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can’t believe that it took me so long to discover Predalina, but despite so I am sure glad that I did. What a fabulous restaurant this place is, the ambiance, the service, and best of all the food .., all incredible. I would like to mention our server (Omar) was one of the best servers I have ever encountered. He was informative, attentive, and super friendly. The drinks and food were just insanely delicious. I will highly recommend the Oysters (West Coast) for an appetizer, and as far as entrees the Scallops and Blue Crab Pasta were absolute perfection. Can’t wait to return !!

Food is always beautifully plated and delicious. We had beef carpaccio and a very tender steak, followed by the most unusual tiramisu you’ll ever encounter which is nothing short of divine. Service is impeccable