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Restaurant BT

4.6

512 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Located In the charming Palma Ceia neighborhood of Tampa, Restaurant B.T. specializes in a modern style of classic French & Vietnamese cuisines. Chef and proprietor B.T Nguyen-Batley lends her own vision to this unique fare. Drawing from her Vietnamese roots as well as her design background, she places an emphasis on presentation & decor. Sleek white plates arrive at your table adorned with edible flowers and fresh herbs accenting simple yet flavorful dishes to be enjoyed in a Zen-like atmosphere.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French, Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(813) 258-1916
Website
http://www.restaurantbt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
B.T Nguyen-Batley

Location
2507 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Florida
Cross street
Palmira Avenue
Parking details
3 Convenience parking lot around the Hyde Park Village
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant never fails to impress me. The food stands alone. It is creative. You can eat everything on your plate and everything is distinct. It is difficult to pick a favorite appetizer but you cannot order too much because the entre needs to be savored. As you eat through the main entre you will notice the feature, the sauce, the vegetables as distinct flavors. It will pop in your mouth. You can eat the garnish! If you have room for desert you will complete the trifecta of taste with amazing balance. I had the bread pudding and want more! French press for the coffee and I had to be rolled out! I cannot wait to return!
AM
AndrewM
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful experience. Staff members were polite, friendly and professional. The food, as always, was delicious.
m
marvas
Indiana
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambience, service and decor. Nice and quiet for date night or small groups.
GE
GERARDK
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and service mix of French and Asian cuisine Really tasty fine dining
AJ
AndiJ
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
BT is my favorite restaurant in Tampa. The food and service are always excellent! Food is unique, high-quality and fresh!
WM
WillM
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Still the most creative food offerings in the Bay Area, and it all works. On this visit I opted for 3 starters - the tuna tartare, spring rolls, and fresh rolls - all great. My companion had the red snapper, which she loved (and the presentation was perfect as well). Parking is easy, good handicapped access, and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. Look forward to my next visit when I'm back in town.
o
olivierb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
BT has this alliance of excellent service, welcoming atmosphere and very fine cuisine yet accessible to all pallets Excellent balance of French Vietnamese fusion Definitely a must go ... and come back !
MS
MichaelS
Tampa
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best!!!
ER
EdR1
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, outstanding wine list...totally zin!
J
Jmg1187
Jacksonville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always fabulous. There is nothing on the menu that is not flavorful and fresh. Outstanding as always.
LA
LuisA
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
The quality and presentation of the food was very good. I have been several times and think it is nowadays one of the best restaurants in TAMPA. Good selection of wines. The saketinis are very good. Only draw back it’s a bit too noisy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Yummy food, nice atmosphere, pricey, but not extreme
DK
DavidK
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down one of the finest restaurants in Tampa. BT has a history for success and she definitely delivered on our most recent visit. I took my wife for our anniversary. I was accommodated by arranging to have a gift, at our table, for my wife when we arrived. The menus were specially created and personalized for us. Dinner was spectacular, as always, complete with a complimentary dessert to acknowledge our occasion.
JD
JamesD
Western NC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Restaurant BT has always done an excellent job and Saturday was no exception. Food was creative, well presented and above all else delicious. The entrees are mainly French Vietnamese and seasoned to perfection. She gets more creative on the appetizers. Just a perfect evening.
F
Food1
Tampa
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
First visit. Sat outdoors that has a bit of traffic noise. That being said, the service and the food were excellent. Escargot appetizer was not the typical offering and a nice surprise. The entree special was chateaubriand with a nice piece of foi gras on top, sugar snaps on the side. All excellent. Very approachable wine list. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent!
c
charlesd
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Awesome food. Ordered all appetizers and then dessert. Apps very good - fresh rolls, beef carpaccio, duck, etc. Dessert of bread pudding is to die for. My favorite all time dessert - order with extra vanilla ice cream:)
JH
JHNsouthbeach
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful decor, excellent service and amazing cuisine.
K
Kisa
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and creative dishes and wonderful service! Highly recommend!
GC
GatorCPA
Tampa
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one of our MOST favorite restaurants. Only problem, we love our favorite dishes so much, it hard to break away and try other items. However, being adults, we deviated and tried something new. The (special that night) Lobster Bisque was amazing and the Tuna Sashimi was it's usual: fantastic. Each meal is prepared with such attention to detail, as if they were being judge on that plate alone. We will return.....
MW
MikeW
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Best French cuisine in tampa. We will definitely go back.
b
bbarnezz
Panama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gem of a restaurant. Great service, interesting combinations of flavors, perfectly prepared. Don’t miss it.
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foodiegrl
Naples
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another wonderful dining experience at Restaurant BT. Her cuisine is creative and beautifully presented. The sauces are wonderful! The service was outstanding and friendly. Parking can be an issue at times. Plan accordingly. Make a reservation on the weekend. We will try the other location on Henderson soon too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambiance are amazing. Beef tartar starter is one of my favorites but everything I’ve had at BT has been consistently delicious. I definitely recommend.
PS
PhilS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A real gem. Creative French-Vietnamese fusion menu. Locally sourced ingredients. Very knowledgeable waitstaff. Nice ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beef pho is an off menu item that is PHENOMENAL!
RC
RogerC
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, great food, lovely ambiance, great wines by the glass
GF
GreatFan
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant BT is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Tampa. The food is inspired and created by BT and her Vietnamese influence on the creations that fill this menu. The quality of the food is unsurpassed and the presentation is creative and fits the unique preparation. The wine and champagne options are outstanding. The service is attentive and personal without being intrusive. Our favorite place.
EZ
ErinZ
Caribbean
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was an explosion of flavor. Great service! Highly recommend!
LA
LuzaneA
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Best restaurant we have been to in years- maybe ever! Simply spectacular food and service. Best restaurant in Tampa. We just moved back from Italy and we were astounded by the food!! What a great date night.
GC
GatorCPA
Tampa
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
WO
WOWO
Las Vegas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great as usual. Some of the best food in Tampa by far.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love BT’s! It is the best place in Tampa for the freshest and delicious food. I have my regular favorites such as the snapper and pumpkin soup, however BT is always surprising us with the best specials. The service is always so professional and kind. I highly recommend BT for a date, special occasion or with great friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in the area!
J
Jmg1187
Jacksonville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the not so secret great restaurants in Tampa. The flavors, balance, and service are always outstanding.
JO
JOEC
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The wait staff was very well trained and attentive. The food was excellent. We will definitely dine at this restaurant again.
FF
FabulousFoodie
Tampa
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the absolute best restaurants in Tampa. The service is impeccable, the food is unique, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the ambiance is ideal. A true gem in the Tampa dining scene.
JF
JFHTPA
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
BT'S has been a favorite of mine for years and it still seems and is special dining. Always the freshest of ingredients are served. Love the rolls, the escargot, the steak tartare, the duck, duck goose dish, the snapper and everything else. I took an out of town guest from DC where fine dining is the norm, and he loved it!
AA
AAshley
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner on recommendations from multiple friends. Needless to say, expectations were high. Restaurant BT surpassed our expectations. It has a very quaint ambiance--we entered through the kitchen, accidentally, but they greeted us as if we belonged--I guess this happens a lot. The kitchen was clean and tidy. Our waiter was attentive, but not overbearing. We had the octopus carpaccio, oyster soup, a mozarella/tomato/pine nut salad, my husband had the Bouillabaise de BT and I had the scallops , which were the chef special of the day. Everything we had was fresh and a creative combination of flavors that I had never had before. It was a lovely dinner. At the end, they brought us a chocolate mouse that said Happy Anniversary. I have been raving about it to all of my friends since.
ST
STampanightout
Tampa
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience2
The Ceviche starter was very good, nice vegetable and fish combination. The service was good until it came time to get the bill. The pumpkin soup was good, but not very good. The dinner- Red Snapper- bland, set on top of a cheap coleslaw, surrounded by cucumber slices was mediocre. Not the quality expected for the price.

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Restaurant BT is rated 4.6 stars by 512 OpenTable diners.