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Luv Child, Tampa, FL

Luv Child

4.7 (102)
$30 and under
Cuban
516 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2038

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
In the heart of SOHO lies a tropical get away from the norm - welcome to Luv Child! A funky 70's vibe that offers a variety of fresh, bold and bright food with a nod towards healthier Cuban and Latino cuisine. With our elevated cocktails and our commitment to guest delight, come join us during lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch and take in all the LUV we have to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (813) 213-0100
  • Website
    https://www.luvchildsoho.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Have an off-site event, meeting, or just want to enjoy Luv Child's Cuban inspiration at home?<br />Please contact Lisa Cacciola at (813)845-0901<br />With Luv<br />- The LC Team
  • Location
    516 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2038
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Howard and DeLeon
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 102 people are saying

Luv Child reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

102 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor was super cute! The service and food was excellent!!! Cocktails we ordered were delicious.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Thank you for your review!! We think so too 🩷🩷

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  2. DawnH

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! We went here for Easter dinner. Decorations were super cute and Very nostalgic. The staff was awesome And the food was so delicious. There was a great variety of food and something for everyone I would definitely go again. 
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    So hoppy to hear we were able to be a part of you and your guests day. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of it. Please come back again soon!! -the LC team🩷

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    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls birthday dinner. Delicious cocktails and mocktails. Wonderful portion sizes on the share plates - food was hot and every dish was super tasty. Jessie was a fabulous server, we asked for blankets which we got, as well as recommendations for other areas to check out . All around great!
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    So happy you all had a great experience!! If my memory recalls correctly, I hope we found a fun spot to go dancing after. Thank you so much for stopping in and can't wait to host you all again🩷

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall I give it a 7-7.5 Food and Drinks: Delicious. Food cost for what you receive. Service: Really good. I forget the waiters name but he was friendly and attentive. Ambiance: We wanted to sit inside but only outside seating was available when I made the reservation. It was really really loud, the sun was setting and was in our eyes. It was also pretty windy. I’d recommend they add some kind of curtains for when the sun is setting and/or for when it’s windy or raining. We had the chips and queso which was so good. A little spicy. I had the FAMORRO with shredded pork (chimichurri, and orange mojo) as my entree. phenomenal. i also had the mango mojito on the rocks. The ambiance disappointed us. We thought it was going to be more upscale than it was. We are there prior to seeing a play at the Straz. All in all I highly recommend Luv Child.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. Apologies for not meeting original expectations. We consider ourselves polished casual, come as you are with great service and great food. So happy to hear we hit it out of the park with the FAMORRO 😊😊 Hope the play you all went to was spectacular too! Please come see us again soon. We'll have a Mango Mojito ready and waiting!! -the LC team 🩷

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    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and Food. The ambiance was great. They had indoor and outdoor seating.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    We love our Luv Lounge. Thank you for stopping in. Please come back soon. -the LC team 🩷

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  6. AlyssaG VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    love luv child for a lively spot for drinks and bites. loved the papas fritas fries and margaritas.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Papas Fritas 🤤🤤 Thank you for taking time to let the people know what we do best. Please come back again soon. -the LC team 🩷

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is really great here. So are the cocktails. But it is SUPER loud.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Apologies for the volume. Thank you for letting us know. -the LC team 🩷

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  8. ChrisM

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Friday night spot for margaritas and family dinner. One of the most underrated places in Tampa!
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Tell em' all Chris!! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. -the LC team 🩷

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  9. Jcprice1990 VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Love the wings. Had the Big Papi...and the bread was so fresh tasting. The espresso martini is highly recommended. Love this place.
    Luv ChildResponded on April 8, 2024
    Wings, Big Papi, and Expresso Martini?? Next time, I'm just coming and sitting down to enjoy. Thank you for the review ! -the LC team 🩷🩷

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  10. DonnaM VIP

    Fort Lauderdale35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks and reasonable prices- fun place

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Luv Child is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Luv Child

516 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2038

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Howard and DeLeon
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.luvchildsoho.com/
  • Phone number
    (813) 213-0100
  • Catering
    Have an off-site event, meeting, or just want to enjoy Luv Child's Cuban inspiration at home?<br />Please contact Lisa Cacciola at (813)845-0901<br />With Luv<br />- The LC Team

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