WTR Pool & Grill

Didn't even eat the food it was undercooked and had been sitting

Matthew was amazing and attentive and Liz was great. Except for the fact that my guests dropped 900.00 they were not granted the water they asked for. Really. But for the most part all was good.

The veggie burger and truffle fries were very tasty! Our server Kiley was new but went above and beyond to make sure our visit was awesome. WTR is one of the few places to eat which is directly situated on waterfront, and we enjoyed the serenity by sitting outside. On my previous visit, our server was Elizabeth, who is also excellent. I’m looking forward to enjoying breakfast at WTR one day soon.

We went on Christmas day and we felt very rushed to finish. It seemed like no one wanted to be there and the quality of service showed. If you didnt want to be open for Christmas then dont. I paid $32 for a below average steak, I expected more quality.

We dined here on Christmas Day at 5:30pm. Didn't realize it was a buffet, but you could also order from a limited menu. Our daughter is vegetarian and we gently expressed our concerns for having suitable options for her. Next thing we knew, they had prepared a lovely plate of grilled vegetables for her. The food from the buffet was pretty good, too. We caught a beautiful sunset and had fun exploring their "pop-up Winterland" that was set up around the perimeter of the pool deck. Overall, it was a pleasing outing at WTR.

False advertising for the winterland event.

Really great server - she was attentive and funny. Will definitely come back

Food was really good but service was not that great. The hostesses were not very nice and food/drinks took a while but tasted good.

We loved this place when it was ... (whatever it was called prior to this opening) so we knew the ambiance was great and were excited to try it. We stood at the host desk for quite a while, someone finally sat us, and then drinks took so long we didn't bother eating there. We ended up walking to Whiskey Joe's (which was awesome, btw). The place was dead, and that should have been our first clue. Just don't bother going there during the day. There was no one around, and it took our server far too long to accomplish anything (bring water, refills, etc). After standing at the desk (again, for what seemed like forever) I asked for our check and a manager and (not surprisingly) one never came. Just go to the pool bar. It's really pretty by the pool, and the bartenders will get you drinks fairly quickly. (PS it required me to put in a rating for food, although I didn't actually get any)

Awful...don’t know how this place is in business

We were looking for an easy place to have dinner after flying into Tampa. An easy drive from the airport and water front. Limited menu because it was Thanks Giving was still good. Out waitress (from western Mass) was very friendly and accommodating! We shared the calamari, which was good because it had skinny onion straws and mushrooms mixed in and was in a light batter, she brought 3 sauces. The margharita flat bread with added chicken and jalapeños was just right! We had never heard of a pumpkin cranberry bash, but you should try it! All with a fantastic waterfront table! We will stop in again!

The food was great and the server was good. Outside seating was a little warm. Would recommend outdoor fans.

Love the new concept and menu... great food and nice atmosphere. It's a crazy party on one side and the other is relaxing and a beautiful waterfront view.

The grouper sliders were good and accompanying truffle fries were excellent. The location is pretty scenic alongside Tampa Bay. Inside seating is all tables and high tops, with no booths. Large bar. The chairs were somewhat cheap and dirty. There were not very many people there for lunch so it is not quite the lunch destination it could be.

This was a great experience. The food is incredible. The view at Wtr seems to be the best in town as far as I’m concerned. Service was fast and on point. But the highlight of the experience was with the bartenders great attitudes and delicious cocktails. This will be my new weekly destination. Thanks for making my date so enjoyable.

This is my absolute favorite place to chill! My bartender Sheena has the best personality ever! She was the most energetic fast paced hard working bartender I have ever seen! I highly recommend this place!

I had been to this location many times in the past, as Hogan’s beach and beach bar. I had revisited this place so many times because the location has a charm like no other. The restaurant views of the bay and the outside bar give you a sense of being on a remote tropical island. But this time...I WAS LEFT IN AWE. To my surprise my go to getaway had undergone a bit of a facelift. As I walked in to what now is WTR...I was rendered speechless. The old decking and volleyball area has been replaced with a pool adorned with white Cabanas. Something that resembles Ibiza. The old bar was redone and wraps along the front of the pool, making it able to view the water and sunset as you dine and drink. Brand new TVs line every point, so you won’t miss out on any games. Let’s not forget the menu and drinks have been upgraded too. I had an amazing tuna poke bowl, ceviche, and the most delicious lobster sliders! And I ordered a drink called a tropical itch that was so tasty! It even had a back scratcher in it! I can say that this bar is officially like no other place in the whole area! And the staff is dynamite too! So friendly and charismatic! If you looking for that hidden gem, you’ve found it. ✨

This place is amazing! I’ve heard the buzz about a new Miami style pool bar and restaurant so I had to try it out. The food was incredible! Not to mention the beautiful pool with cabanas and pool chairs surrounding it. This is my new hangout spot for sure!

This is the place to be! Great food and drinks, awesome atmosphere, and a stunning sunset view! Cant think of a better place since the renovations.

Food and overall experience was amazing. Such a drastic change from previous visits. 11/10 would recommend!!

So excited to finally have a Vegas style pool party in tampa! Beautiful ocean front view, private vip cabanas, awesome service and to top it off the food is incredible. New favorite spot hands down!

Gorgeous views great food and awesome staff!!

Best venue in Tampa! No better combination of view and overall experience. Atmosphere is electric, Live music is dope, and the employees are rad! Definitely bring your crew out here

Really cool place! Will definitely come again.

Gorgeous views, great food and amazing staff!!

Great Food ! Great Scenery ! WTR has definitely taken a turn for the better . We will return !

The food, music and waterfront scenery was nice.

The food was great, and very creative. I will be returning!

Outstanding!!

Excellent food and menu selection was diverse. Loved the waterside venue, it was beautiful at sunset! Perfect ambiance for dinner date!

WOW what an improvement!! We have been coming to this location for a few years now because of the view... but now the food is next level!! Good job guys!! We will be back soon!

Stopped in for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The chicken salad sandwich was divine and the atmosphere is awesome. Can’t wait to return!!

Reserved a cabana and hosted a company party here last weekend. We were not disappointed! The VIP experience and service was top notch. Everyone in our group had an amazing time. The food was extraordinary. Couldn't have asked for a smoother, more enjoyable experience. We will definitely be back.

Great food and amazing atmosphere! We sat outside on the waterfront and watched the sunset as we enjoyed dinner. Food was a little more expensive as before but well worth it!! Highly Recommend!!

We miss the old menu. We would bring everyone here but not loving the new menu items.

First off, it's no longer called the Beach, it is now called WTR and they never informed Open Table so it was an adventure finding the place. The service staff was not helpful and blamed the fact that Menus were only 3 days old and that management wasn't available for any questions. The food was sub-par, the peel and eat shrimp had way too much seasoning, the mussels were under-cooked, and everything else was just ok. The seating on the water with great views was the only highlight for our group.