Small Giant Restaurant & Bar

Name: Small Giant Restaurant & Bar
Address: 1051 Water St, Tampa, FL, United States, 33602
Telephone: (813) 921-0571
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (85)

$30 and under

American

1051 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Small Giant is a friendly neighborhood bar with a heart for elevated comfort food and Columbus-style pizza. Located on Water Street, Tampa.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 921-0571
Website
https://smallgiantbar.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1051 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Neighborhood
Tampa
Parking details
Public Lot

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What 85 people are saying

Small Giant Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for brunch
Tampa / Central Florida West
Hot spot
Tampa
Great for brunch
Tampa
Hot spot
Tampa
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Small Giant Restaurant & Bar offers a lively atmosphere perfect for local outings. While the food quality receives mixed feedback, the "very friendly attentive staff" enhances the dining experience. The restaurant's unique order-by-phone system is innovative yet divisive among patrons. Despite some service hiccups, it's an inviting spot for a casual meal.

85 Reviews

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Joanne
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server on Saturday night was amazing! It was a male that served us, but I had my graduation that night & he was so sweet & accommodating! Definitely made the night so much better!
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Chasity
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Waited over an hour for our food and then we finally got it, it was luke warm. Ordered a mimosa and the glass wasn't even half way full. It was eeehhh. Probably wont go back anytime soon. Location good though. The only plus.
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Richard VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great local place for good food and drinks! Very friendly attentive staff and patrons. Will be our regular go to place for drinks and a bite to eat!
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Jill VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant needs help…food is subpar at best…second time there…it’s like they just don’t care about the quality of their food. They are surrounded by high quality restaurants…I’m not sure how they stay in business.
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Elida
Miami - Dade2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a business lunch outdoors, and it was amazing. Service was great. Food was great and definitely coming back again.
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Niki VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West21 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were seeing a show at Amalie Arena and decided to stop by here for a bite to eat. I guess I’m really old because you had to order everything off of an app. The service was good, but the food was not. the cheese on the pizza and the pizza itself was very, very oily, and the chicken wings were burnt.
Small Giant Restaurant & BarResponded on March 25, 2025
Hi Niki, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're disappointed to hear that the pizza and wings missed the mark - we will be sharing your concerns with the kitchen team. Also, while we do utilize online ordering via our QR code, our staff is still available and happy to assist. We hope that you will give us another shot.
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JamesD
Munich8 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant has changed from a wait service to an automated “ order on your phone” approach”. The wait staff brings your food . It’s like Uber eats in a restaurant, only Uber is easier. I don’t like it….. even though the food is very good. I won’t be back.
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Kermit
Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I've enjoyed Small Giant in the past but some changes have made it likely this was my last visit. Prior visits we had menus and table service, all of which is gone. Only way to order is using a QR code to find the menu on your phone, which made it difficult to see what all was on the menu. The first order delivered to our table was not ours, and in fact made its way to two other locations before finding the right table. When our order did come, we had to request napkins and silver. The food delivery personnel were pleasant but the lack of table service was noticeable. I'm sure it's less expensive for them but for the price point you'd expect more. Disappointed in this change and won't be back.
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Jackie
Orlando / Central Florida East14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch. Food was tasty. Menu is a little limited but not a drawback. Quiet on a Sunday morning/midday. I personally liked the ordering system with a QR code. Staff checked on us regularly. Only unusual aspect was they serve coffee (good) but had no cream or milk. One of the staff found what was probably another staff member’s flavored creamer, which was kind. Situation was odd since they are a bar and kitchen, but had no other option.
Small Giant Restaurant & BarResponded on March 13, 2025
Hi Jackie! Thank you for the review and for all of your feedback. We're glad to hear that our QR code ordering experience was a positive one for you and that you enjoyed your food. Your concerns with coffee additions is very valid and something that we will be addressing for the future. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Juli VIP
Northwest Florida25 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The only time we saw any wait staff was after we ordered ourselves, via QR code on the table, then they brought us food and water. Way too expensive and way too distant. Little to no interaction with any employees. Odd experience.
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Small Giant Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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1051 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot

Website
https://smallgiantbar.com/
Phone number
(813) 921-0571

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