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Restaurant BT, Tampa, FL
Restaurant BT, Tampa, FL
Restaurant BT, Tampa, FL

Restaurant BT

4.6
4.6
511 Reviews
$30 and under
French
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    B.T Nguyen-Batley
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • 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 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

511 Reviews
  1. 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!

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. Gktypee

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service mix of French and Asian cuisine Really tasty fine dining

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  5. AndiJ

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 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!

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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 !

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  8. MichaelS

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best!!!

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  9. EdR1

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, outstanding wine list...totally zin!

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Yummy food, nice atmosphere, pricey, but not extreme

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  13. 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.

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  14. 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.

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  15. Food1

    Tampa

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 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.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent!

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  17. 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:)

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  18. JHNsouthbeach

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful decor, excellent service and amazing cuisine.

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  19. Kisa

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and creative dishes and wonderful service! Highly recommend!

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  20. GatorCPA

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 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.....

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  21. MikeW

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Best French cuisine in tampa. We will definitely go back.

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  22. bbarnezz

    Panama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 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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  23. 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.

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  24. 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.

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  25. 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.

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  26. 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!

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  27. RogerC

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great food, lovely ambiance, great wines by the glass

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  28. 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.

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  29. 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!

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  30. LuzaneA

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    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.

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  31. GatorCPA

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!

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  32. 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.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 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.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in the area!

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  35. 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.

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  36. 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.

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  37. FabulousFoodie

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 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.

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  38. JFHTPA

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 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!

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  39. 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.

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  40. STampanightout

    Tampa

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 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 511 OpenTable diners.

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2507 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Palmira Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    3 Convenience parking lot around the Hyde Park Village
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    B.T Nguyen-Batley
  • 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
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