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1. CG

   ChrisG

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I love the library, my wife loves it more! Literally she talks about the bolognese in her spare moments! The setting though odd at first is primo and the service second to none. By the way, their bourbon selection is stellar!

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2. K

   Keke

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   I arrived for my reservation 30 minutes before time. They didn't see my name but I received a conformation text and email. The host did end up seating us and we ended up having a good dining experience. However Open Table just sent us something saying we missed our reservation. Very odd, especially considering that we had to put credit card info in the system.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Naples

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Went for brunch. Good coffee, excellent creative menu.

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4. SF

   SarahF

   New York Area

   16 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service3ambience4

   Both entrees were bland, nothing to get excited about.

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5. CR

   CandyR

   Tampa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   If you have an outside table, you have to ask for the warmers to be turned on. They don't offer.

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6. S

   Snickers

   Tampa

   30 reviews

   4.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   After the dinner 2 in our party had complaints that they did not share with the staff. One person had ordered the bolognese and said that it was not hot. The other person ordered the pork chop which he said was tough compounded by a dull “ sharp” knife. He did tell the waitress after the fact about the dull knife. She said she would tell her manager.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had breakfast here and it was an AMAZING experience. Our waiter was absolutely perfect, attentive and not overwhelming, knowledgeable about the dishes and it made the whole dining a wonderful time.

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8. D

   Dallas

   Philadelphia

   13 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Great ambiance - warm interesting decor, lighting low but not dark and noise level ideal for conversation (many nice restaurants play background music at levels that makes conversation challenging). Food was solid - scallops and pork chop - would order both again. Exceptional service - our meal took a little longer apparently (we did not notice as we like a relaxed longer meal on Friday night) and the waitress and managers came by several times to apologize and gave us a gift card after we paid - which we were not expecting. Will definitely go back!

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   Florida4now

   Tampa

   28 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience4

   We were very disappointed with the new lunch menu introduced on 1/1/2023--everything we really liked was removed. Now it's mostly sandwiches--all with fries. Gone are the small plates, especially the burrata, and the noodle or caesar salad with shrimp and the build your own salad and the charcuterie options. Nothing to attract us any more.

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10. B

    Birthdaygirlon222

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The appetizer, dinner of pork chops with potatoes and scallops with brussel sprouts was absolutely amazing! The cocktails were interestingly fantastic. A new and first class experience. I don't live near but I will make the drive to eat here again!

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11. R

    Rich

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4

    You broke the cardinal rule of serving a warm dinner on a cold plate. How very disappointing.

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12. ET

    EmilyT

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent and quick. Service was top notch as well.

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13. JM

    JudyM

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    My veggie sandwich wasn't very good, but the fries were perfect, everyone else seemed to like their meal, and the cookie was delish. Service and ambience terrific.

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14. MC

    MikeC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food and great service

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic brunch date with my wife and my dog zeppelin! This was our 3rd or 4th trip to the library and we absolutely love this spot! Food and service is always top notch. We will be back soon :)

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16. SS

    ShannonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Fun spot to visit in St. Pete for brunch. Drinks are really good and we enjoyed our breakfast options.

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17. HR

    HeatherR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for brunch on a Sunday. Food and service were great!

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18. KK

    KerryK

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Excellent meal. Friendly staff. Lovely ambiance. Only negative is that our small water glasses were never refilled throughout starters and main entree. Otherwise, a wonderful dinner with creative offerings.

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19. L

    Lulu

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Very popular restaurant - great design and ambience- waited a long time for our table (yes, we had a reservation!!) and we waited a long time for our food! It was delicious

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We took friends there to celebrate a special birthday. I was thrilled that the acting Manager (Ellen) was able to accommodate our request for a quiet table but one that still offered the ambiance of high shelves stacked with fascinating blue bound books. Our service was as outstanding as our meal. Kudos to The Library for another great evening.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice restaurant

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, atmosphere, and service! Definitely recommend!

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24. LI

    LarInPhilly

    Philadelphia

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Always excellent but slipped a bit tonight in table service — had to press three servers for the wine to come with my entree.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible brunch date!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience!! Food was delicious and the ambience was so cool!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Chicken was amazing! Great place, will be back.

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28. TT

    ToddT

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our second visit, and both have been great experiences. My wife ordered a fillet that was cooked to perfection, we discussed wine options with the GM, and he guided us to an outstanding bottle for our meal. We ranked our visit in our top 5 for anywhere in Tampa Bay. We will be back.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Everything about it was great, the food, ambiance, staff. They were mindful of our special request and seated us in a nice place for our anniversary. Server was nice and friendly. Very similar to Oxford exchange in tampa but a sleeker more open version.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What more can be said. Great food, great service, and the ambience is delightful.

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31. SE

    SarahE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time brunchers and we will definitely be back!

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32. DM

    DaraM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Food was not hot, coffee could have more flavor. Liked the decor. Waiter was very friendly and helpful with menu suggestions.

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33. BB

    BobB

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time here will be going back. The 4 of us all had great meals. The waitress was excellent. Looking forward to going back for brunch

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    Terrible food. The steak sandwich tasted like airplane food. My dog wouldn’t even eat the leftovers. Good mimosas and ambience.

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35. KB

    KimB

    Kansas City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite restaurant in St. Pete. Everything on the menu has been delicious. When we are visiting down here from Kansas City, we go once a week and get our fill until next winter.

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36. R

    Ryan

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lenny is the man!!!!

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37. TY

    TaraY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The bread board is easily overlooked but shouldn't be - it's the star! everything else is spot-on.

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38. LK

    LynnK

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    They were very sweet to sit us in the high chairs as it was my birthday. Enjoyed the service and special treat!

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39. MB

    MylittaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the ambience and the food was delicious! Was impressed with how they seamlessly tied the Library theme in each area of the restaurant. Will definitely attend again.

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40. JC

    JimC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Average at best. Nothing special except the decor inside. It’s meant for a business crowd closer to weekends, I believe. It’s dark and spacious with wood, paneling and filled with books. But it lacked any “buzz”. Not the kind of place a woman wants to celebrate her birthday. We went here for my wife’s birthday. It was her request. I made a special point of communicating via Open Table - and by email, since no one answered the phone - that what it was her birthday, and I wanted a special table. I never received a reply. I finally got a hold of a manager the day before my phone. The hostesses were very pleasant. One of them took photos of us at our seat, which was very nice. Our waitress never said a word about it being her birthday till she brought a complimentary dessert cookie and ice cream. She had zero personality, and lacked attention to detail. She also had no help from any bus-people to handle things like cleaning the table of spilled food between Courses or refilling water. She did keep refilling my soft drink as though we were at a fast food restaurant. The octopus appetizer was good. A bit chewy but not bad. The main course - pastas - were lukewarm. We said them back. They came back fairly quickly, but still not hot. At the end of the meal, my wife didn’t wanna wait inside the place any longer than she had to while I took care of the bill, . We told the manager, who said he was never informed that the meals were sent back for being cold. He apologized and gave us a gift card, which was nice but I doubt we’ll ever go back.

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