Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Tampa
  5. Tampa
wagamama - Tampa, Tampa, FL

wagamama - Tampa

4.0
4
188 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
Just a 5-minute walk from Amelia Arena, experience a modern twist on classic Asian cuisine. Dive into signature ramens, noodles, salads, craft cocktails, and fresh juices for lunch and dinner. Enjoy our vibrant ambiance that embodies the equalitarian wagamama way, nourishing both body and soul.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 429-9242
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Mangelshot
  • Catering
    https://www.wagamama.us/catering
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.wagamama.us/private-dining
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • friendsgiving | slurp, sip, give thanks

    Nov 8 - Dec 7, 2023
    join us this thanksgiving to nourish your bonds and soul | set menu for $32 per person
    friendsgiving | slurp, sip, give thanks Photo
  • new years eve ✨

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    celebrate new years eve with us 🥂 live dj. set menu + sparkling toast | 32 per person serving noodles until 1 am t+c's | one complimentary glass of sparkling toast per person with the purchase of our new years eve menu. valid on december 31 only
    new years eve ✨ Photo

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Healthy

188 Reviews
  1. FrankH

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was somewhat disappointing, OK but just 3 out of 5 in my opinion? I had read good reviews but expected a little more in terms of flavor and complexity?

    Is this helpful?

  2. JohnT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped by early before the Bolts game. Great restaurant and the food was fabulous

    Is this helpful?

  3. TinekaB

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The overall experience was a 10. The drinks 5/5, the Korean wings Appetizer 5/5 but the Yaki soba was a 2/5. My noodles were dry and I had a clump of noodles when I took a bite of my meal, not very pleasing. I would definitely come again.

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. The management, Matt, was awesome. There was a mistake on my order and he jumped to fix it, apologized and brought me a special treat to make up for it. I didn’t expect it at all but he clearly cares about service. Christa, my server was incredibly friendly and prompt. It was late-just before closing and I never once felt rushed. I’ll be back.

    Is this helpful?

  5. SSSMMM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fun atmosphere! Good food, especially the Tokyo Fries and tasty drinks.

    Is this helpful?

  6. OscCoJu

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service and good food! We had a wonderful time.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Brigitte

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Always a good time and great food. Just be prepared on a Lightning Game night service sucks! Not like the game time is a big secret.

    Is this helpful?

  8. RobertNTampa

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. The ambience in the outdoor garden setting is beautiful. I will definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Taylor

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Everything was decent except the service. There were so many people working yet we couldn’t get more water and we had to ask for our bill 3 times

    Is this helpful?

  10. SavoryScribe

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    I strongly advise against visiting this restaurant. Our experience there was incredibly chaotic. Despite having a reservation, we waited for quite a while before being seated. We arrived at 5:30 PM with a 7 PM show to attend, but our drink order wasn't taken until around 5:45 PM, and we didn't receive our drinks until 6:05 PM. We placed orders for two appetizers, but only one was served promptly. The second appetizer (wings) arrived cold, indicating a significant issue in the kitchen. It was evident that the kitchen staff were struggling to keep up, as we could see them rushing around to figure out orders. To make matters worse, no one around us received their dinner orders despite having ordered before us. By 6:45 PM, my friend and I were still waiting for our meals. Frustrated, my boyfriend and our friend decided to talk to the manager. In the end, we never received our food, and we decided to grab a quick bite elsewhere. The only silver lining was that the manager did comp our meal, as well as the meals for a few other unhappy patrons.

    Is this helpful?

  11. JonC

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    We came to grab dinner before a comedy show at Amalie Arena, which is a short walk away, and arrived with plenty of time to do so until 2 of the 4 orders in our group took over an hour to come out. By that time we were already late for the show and our friends had to scoff their meals down as quickly as possible. Leaving 2 stars instead of 1 because the manager at least tried to rectify the situation by comping our meals. But considering the poor service up to that point in addition to the bland food, I can’t recommend this place.

    Is this helpful?

  12. Julie

    Tampa

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very good food and courteous service Rice noodles a bit overcooked

    Is this helpful?

  13. Terry

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food at a great value. Highly recommend Wagamama.

    Is this helpful?

  14. Teabag

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I love that there is a Wagamamas in Tampa now. I have enjoyed eating in this restaurant in Amsterdam and London for many years. My favorite is Katsu curry. It’s a fun place to eat. My only disappointment is that they don’t do free green tea like they do elsewhere (I was told it’s because they can’t get the right green tea here??🤷🏻‍♀️)

    Is this helpful?

  15. GrainneO

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    The wait time and service was really poor and so slow, manager stepped in eventually and delivered food but long wait and very disorganized. Food was good when it arrived.

    Is this helpful?

  16. Paulrfl

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We really liked the restaurant as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Parking can be an issue. We had no issues with service; in fact server was friendly and attentive, unlike some of the other reviews. Table next to us became upset when main dishes arrived before apps. Management did not handle this well, nor did their waiter. The ramen dish was killer!

    Is this helpful?

  17. Cami315

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Service was extremely slow. Our entrees were brought out at separate times. We ordered an appetizer and had no appetizer plates and only had our water refilled once throughout the night.

    Is this helpful?

  18. Valarie23

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Extremely low quality food - nothing we had tasted good and my chicken was so rubbery and tasted disgusting. Service was horrible - took forever to get a server, they forgot our app and our second round of drinks and one server (bartender) was EXTREMELY rude and was extremely stressed out and therefore taking it out on her tables at the bar. She was talking about how busy she was b/c it's a Friday night. YES - that's normal in the restaurant business. I worked as a server in college. But don't dump your stress on the table you are serving! On top of that, I called a week ahead to find out if they could do gluten free options when I made the reservation to be sure my husband and I would have options. Spoke with the manager and she said sure - no problem and assured me their wait staff was knowledgable b/c their online menu said nothing about gluten free. When I arrived, ALL of the servers had different answers as to what was gluten free or not. I got the option they all seemed to agree with (there was literally ONE menu item I could get at that point) and I still got sick afterwards. It was NOT gluten free! With so many amazing restaurants in Tampa - don't waste your money here. I eat out all the time and don't get sick off of food at other restaurants when I ask for gluten free. Also, our drinks were meh - nothing special. Overall - I would give this zero stars if I could. All around horrible experience and we will never return! Colossal disappointment and one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a while.

    Is this helpful?

  19. Samm

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Honestly everything was super bland, the restaurant was hot and the service was average. Nothing special just a good location.

    Is this helpful?

  20. Lisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious & service was on spot. We will be going back again. Highly recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Server was excellent and food was delicious. Great family atmosphere

    Is this helpful?

  22. wannabfoodie

    Orlando

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Service was slow. Not a fan of the backless chairs. The food was cook and seasoned well but not memorable. Maybe it was an off night.

    Is this helpful?

  23. AimeeE

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing!!!! we had the crispy rice, calamari, and pad Thai. It was all incredible! The spicy margarita it was delicious as well. I can’t wait to go back.

    Is this helpful?

  24. RV07

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Food is ok but original UK menu is better. Chicken lacked flavor.

    Is this helpful?

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Atmosphere and place was really nice our waiter was very good as well the food was tasteless would not come here again .

    Is this helpful?

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food, service was slow although our waitress was so sweet! We ended up having to order drinks two at a time due to the long wait time between ordering and the bar service bringing our drinks. Great variety on the menu- the tuna app was awesome as well as the firecracker chicken curry!

    Is this helpful?

  27. Nate

    Tampa

    486 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    486 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Service was poor. I waited 5 minutes for my brisket donburi while my family ate. The food was okay. The menu is very limited compared to the United Kingdom. We will not be back.

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    We really wanted to like this place. We were seated in a back corner table with no view and no airflow. It was hot and made us want to leave but we’d already ordered food. Everything we ordered was just mid. The balance of flavors and temperature was off.

    Is this helpful?

  29. TCddd

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Overall disappointed in the food and quality. Pad Thai and appetizers left a lot to be desired in terms of quality.

    Is this helpful?

  30. Charmedrose

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I ordered drinks , several apps, and dessert. The food came out pretty quickly. And it is delivered once prepared, so we did get our food at different times, but it was perfect as we shared everything. The Asian mint limeade was very refreshing, and pretty much a non-alcoholic mojito. The Thai chili margarita was delightful and pretty, but the bartender did not rim the glass with salt. instead one side of the glass was dipped in the salt from top to bottom, which seemed like such a waste unless we, the patron, are expected to lick the side of the glass. The bang bang cauliflower was a little mushy, but the perfect amount of sweet and spice. The Tokyo fries were delectable. The fries were cut as thin as matchsticks, maybe thinner, and the Korean bbq that topped it was absolutely devine. The crispy rice ahi was a little different than what I envisioned in my mind, and that’s a good thing. Each of the five pieces were a perfect amuse bouche. And our favorite dish was the Korean chicken wings. The sweet & spicy sauce was perfectly balanced and the wings were a healthy size. And finally, the matcha cheesecake with ginger ice cream. Wow. We ordered this mainly for the ginger ice cream. I’ve never had matcha cheesecake, so I don’t know if it’s normal for it to be dry, but it was dry. However, the pairing with the ginger ice cream, was a stroke of genius. The ice cream had small pieces of probably candies ginger and was so good that I’m going to need to learn how to make it myself. Wagamama, I will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  31. RobertD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Rude, lying hostess. Gave us worst table in the back corner of the restaurant when two by the window were open and NOT reserved, despite her saying they were. The waiter told us nobody can reserve specific tables there.

    Is this helpful?

  32. CatherineC

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wagamama’s is the best. Always reminds me of home! The food is amazing, fresh and served hot. Service is great too👍

    Is this helpful?

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our meals were amazing and the service was superb!

    Is this helpful?

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service and delicious food. The drinks were tasty too.

    Is this helpful?

  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Food and service felt more like a takeout style restaurant than dine in

    Is this helpful?

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crispy rice, dumplings and bowls are fresh and delicious! Our kids also liked the kids menu!

    Is this helpful?

  37. PatrickV

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    I've been to Wagamama either 5 or 6 times in the first 7 months they've been open. Pros: Overall, I really enjoy the food. The atmosphere is nice. I love the quirky single-stall restrooms and how the sinks are outside of said restrooms. Not quite sure why more places don't do it this way. Cons: Every time I go, it's extremely stuffy (hot and humid) inside regardless of the weather outside. They really need to get some more reliable HIVAC. Every time I go, I keep thinking the service is going to get better, but it doesn't. The service isn't necessarily slow, so much as it is inattentive. "Table touches" ("How is your food?" "Did everything come out okay?") aren't a thing. Empty water glasses are a thing. It's not that the servers take forever to bring out the food...that isn't the issue. The issue is that the waiters and waitresses are either short-staffed every time I go or simply don't care very much.

    Is this helpful?

  38. SergeN

    Orlando

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good quality and good service. Portions on smaller side (a specially appetizers !!! ) but sufficient enough if you’ll order appetizers and main course. Two chicken wings and 1 oz of Tuna for appetizers price are not enough - %50 increase in size would be just perfect. But over - solid “B” place . Will be back . Thank you

    Is this helpful?

  39. AlB3

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    I’m surprised that a restaurant with multiple trendy locations in NYC, Boston, Atlanta and now Water St. in Tampa has such a small, average menu with little imagination. The ramen is pretty good but there are many better places for that dish. There was nothing wrong with the food overall but nothing was that exciting. The air conditioning was not functioning properly and made for an uncomfortable experience. The atmosphere is somewhat nice but very sparse. Our server was not attentive, unenthusiastic and did not exhibit the level of hospitality for a spot like this. The hostess was ambivalent, at best. I did notice a female server who appeared to actually show interest in the guest experience. Our server simply went through the minimal motions to get us in and out. With today’s economy and enormous local competition they had better step up their game if they hope to succeed at this location.

    Is this helpful?

  40. Tamparains1

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time at Wagamama's. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The food was very good. The staff friendly and fairly attentive. I think they gave us more time as a courtesy. It's on our go to list for restaurants now. We truly enjoyed it and will return.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from wagamama - Tampa using the Order Online button. wagamama - Tampa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 429-9242.

wagamama - Tampa is rated 4 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for wagamama - Tampa

1050 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Mangelshot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 429-9242
  • Catering
    https://www.wagamama.us/catering
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.wagamama.us/private-dining
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo