Award-winning

Ulele

Name: Ulele
Address: 1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL, United States, 33602
Telephone: (813) 999-4952
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

12722 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele.

Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.

Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 192 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Brewery
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 999-4952
Website
http://www.ulele.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Patrick Quakenbush
Private party facilities
Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available).
Private party contact
Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661

Location
1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
Parking details
Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 12,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Most Booked
Tampa
Great for outdoor dining
Tampa
American
Tampa
Most Booked

12,722 Reviews

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Patrick
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service by Savanah. Gouda grouper which was very good. My wife had Barbacoa Shrimp also very good and Key Lime stack for dessert nice and light. Ulele is our favorite restaurant in Tampa.
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Starryeyed81
Fort Lauderdale
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Fantastic find in Tampa Bay. Food was delicious and plated perfectly. Drinks were just as well. Noise level was a bit loud but expected for such a busy establishment. All in all you won over a picky eater. Definitely will be back!!
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CurtC
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience2
Good enough for a regular night out, but not for any romantic occasion. "Anniversary" was noted on our reservation, but were sat at a table on the end of the bar, right next to the restrooms... GRAND CENTRAL for traffic and chatter. Lesson learned- go for the food, not for the intimacy.
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MaryJane
Jacksonville
120 reviews
vip
4.0
120 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food2service5ambience5
Loved the chargrilled oysters and a well made Old Fashion! The skirt steak was tough though and the garlic shrimp appetizer was overbaked. Very disappointing!
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SusanY
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
Some of the food was not hot, just warm, including fries and ribeye sandwich. The waiter, although charming, never really asked how the food was, so we did not mention it.
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MichaelA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
"I'll be back" ~ You know who said it Gator appetizer is bangin
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Michael! We look forward to your return.
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Margo
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not our first time at our favorite restaurant!! Everything was delicious and perfect!!!!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate the great review and compliments, Margo! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall an incredible restaurant, though noisy. May be difficult to carry on conversations for those with even mild hearing loss during peak hours inside. Otherwise, fantastic!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate your review and feedback. May we suggest an outdoor table for your next reservation? Our patio provides a quieter atmosphere. We hope that you will dine with us again soon!
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Wesley
Tampa
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Outside is the best place to sit to be able to carry on a civilized conversation. Service was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always an excellent meal at ulele - from appetizers to desert!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you! We are so glad that you enjoyed another great meal with us!
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laur
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
so so so good, great food and great service!!! i recommend going here a lot
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for continuing to visit and recommend Ulele, Laur!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was just so good! I was very content with our waiter as well. The Mac and cheese was my favorite!
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GeorgeF
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ulelee location is very nice. They are attached to an upper tier park with a boat dock. The is a very nice sunset view. There is alot of outdoor seating. The setvice was very good and timely. The menu is mostly seafood. $30s range. Steak pork and vegan options.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate the 5-star review and great feedback, George!
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MichaelO
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my third time at Ulele. I was celebrating my birthday with my family and once again Ulele did not disappoint. Our server, Zack was outstanding! There was a slight delay with out appetizer order which Zack brought to the attention of a manager. The manager brought our appetizer directly to us and apologized for the issue and did not charge for it. Our meals were tasty, delicious and very satifsfying. I also really liked the birthday truffles that I received. Ulele is my favorite restaurant in Tampa! Can't wait to go back!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at Ulele, Michael! We are so glad to be your favorite and we look forward to serving you again soon!
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Kirsti
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again WOWed by my experience at Ulele. The server was so accommodating and helpful. All of our food was fantastic: gator tail, raw oysters, seafood risotto, side salads, veggies, fire roasted chicken, entree salad and the candied bacon ice cream dessert.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate your kind words, Kirsti! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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JamesB
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy Ulele; great food, excellent service, fun atmosphere and location.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We are so glad to hear that you had another great dining experience with us, James!
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TroyS
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent.... great place to meet up with friends,
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the great feedback, Troy!
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Gracie
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Ulele's for special occasions and are never disappointed. We went for our wedding anniversary yesterday, sat outside (with our dog) and had a great time. At the end we were presented with a small box of special chocolates as an anniversary gift. So special!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Happy anniversary! We are so glad that you had a great celebration with us and we look forward to your return!
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JenniferN
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
This was my 4th time to this restaurant. This time I brought my teenage daughter and my niece. My daughter ordered a Filet Mignon medium well and when it was served, it was a little bit too medium for her taste. We told our server and she promptly took the steak away. A few minutes later a manager came with a fresh new steak prepared exactly the way my daughter wanted it. I was impressed. Excellent service.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Jennifer. We appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to correct our error. We hope that you will return again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were amazing and the staff are super nice.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the wonderful compliments!
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KevinK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived 45 minutes early and added an extra person. The hostess was very accommodating and got us a table after about 30-45 minutes or so. Honestly, we didn't care about the wait as we went to the bar and had a nice beverages and conversation. Once sat, our server Liz took great care of us. We ordered a couple drinks and appetizers. The Loaded Native Chili is out of this world good. Okra fries were tasty too. For mains, we had Short Ribs, Mahi and the meatloaf. All were so perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portions were perfect and we all took some home for the next day. We were too full for dessert so maybe next time. My only 'complaint' if you could call it that is it's a bit loud. My father had a hard time hearing us in conversation but it wasn't unbearable by any means. Check out this Tampa gem immediately, you won't be sorry.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Kevin. We are so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your meals and experience. If you return during another busy time, we suggest an outdoor table as out patio provides a quieter atmosphere. We look forward to serving you again.
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JeffA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who lives in the Tampa Bay area or who is visiting Tampa Bay the valet service was very convenient the food was absolutely awesome our server was quite professional and polite and we will be going back again
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the great review and recommendation, Jeff! We look forward to your return.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe was the very best service we ever had in Tampa. The very much have wonderful food and ambience ; but Joe put them over the top for us.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate the 5 stars and wonderful feedback for your server, Joe!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. Food was delicious. Dessert was delicious!! What a special place!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and experience at Ulele! We hope that you will return soon!
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JamieN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience1
Food was great. Service/server was not great. Waited forever - check and when we got ice creams, no spoons. We weee able to get some but long after we were done, he brought spoons. Food was great, as usual!!!
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate your feedback, Jamie. Please accept our apologies for the disruptions in service. We hope that you will join us again soon for another great meal.
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Blondie
Fort Lauderdale
99 reviews
vip
3.0
99 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Food is good. Portions are plentiful. Indoor seating is very noisy so unless you don’t want to shout during dinner, ask for seating outside. Ambiance outside is great, particularly on the tables facing the lawn.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your review and feedback, Blondie. We hope that you will dine with us again in the future for a 5-star experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We chose to eat outside due to cooler temps and clear weather, and to avoid the noise level inside. No disappointments whatsoever. Food was A+, service A+. This was our 5th visit. We tried something new on the menu. Short ribs didn't meet the expectations and quality of the other items on the menu, so if that's the only "non-perfect" experience in our 5 visits, they still get an A+. We look forward to going every time.
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Tinman
Tampa
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was amazing, making this a favorite dining spot. I took my mom there for her birthday and it was a chance to remember the past with the historic outdoor decor. There were great vegan options for her and numerous savory options for me. The three sisters stuffed portobello and Mr. Henry Mahi Mahi were both delicious! Save room for desert though! Also, our server Anna was very attentive and kind.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your mom's birthday with us! We are so glad to be one of your favorite restaurants and we look forward to providing you with many more great meals in the future.
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LisaK
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ulele is on it's way to being an old Tampa favorite. The owners know hospitality and have hit another home run with Ullele. Food and service are great! The location is excellent along Tampa's Riverwalk.
UleleResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate the great review and compliments, Lisa! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience for going for the first time. Would definitely go again
UleleResponded 5 days ago
We are so glad to hear that you had a great first visit and that you will be returning!
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DaveF
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a home run! This was my 5th visit and I have never been disappointed.
UleleResponded 5 days ago
We are so glad to hear that you continue to have great experienced dining with us, Dave!
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MandM
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for a birthday celebration. Everything about the evening was awesome. Von, our server was exceptional- attentive, helpful and sweet. Calamari appy was great! Rib eye and filet mignon were done to perfection. Seafood risotto was delish! Jalapeño muffins so good! The mashed potatoes were even loved by my husband who has been scarred with having instant as a child! Finished with vanilla and coconut ice cream and a candle in a box of chocolates for the bd celebration! Can’t wait to return!!!
UleleResponded 5 days ago
We are so glad to hear that the birthday celebration was great, Mand! Thank you for the wonderful feedback and compliments.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate outside and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was exceptional. The service was perfect.
UleleResponded 5 days ago
We are so glad that you had a great experience dining on our patio! Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Trudy
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience2
We arrived about 10 min early for our 645 dinner reservation. We took a seat at the outside bar, ordered drinks, and waited. And waited. And waited. 30 minutes after our reserved time our table was ready. The service was average and regrettably so was the food (with the exception of the fire roasted oysters- delicious). My husband and I used to be regulars here, but something has slipped. There are better dining experiences to be had.
UleleResponded 5 days ago
We are sorry to hear that your recent visit was disappointing, on several levels. As you know, we are capable of providing a much better experience and we apologize for letting you down. We hope that you will allow us to redeem ourselves in the future.
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KKTB
Tampa
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meals - loved the seafood risotto- short rib and pork shank - also loved the desserts - bread pudding - chocolate torte and key lime stack - Alison the server was also amazing!
UleleResponded on September 21, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and the service that Alison provided. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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karen
Tampa
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We went to Ulele for our anniversary . The noise level was very loud but the food was delicious. My husband had the seafood risotto which he loved and I had the short ribs. Everything was amazing but, again, it was very loud.
UleleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us, Karen! We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal. May we suggest an outdoor table for your next visit? Our patio provides a quieter atmosphere. We hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing meal at our favorite place to go in Tampa.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food Great vibe Great service As usual - will be back again
UleleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you for the great review and compliments! We look forward to serving you again soon.
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RebeccaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a delightful meal celebrating a birthday and Shanti helped to make it special. The food was excellent and it was nice to have different dishes to choose from.
UleleResponded on September 21, 2023
We are so glad you had a great celebration, Rebecca! Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We hope that you will dine with us again soon.
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PrivateRev
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was really good and the service was great.
UleleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you for the great review and compliments! We hope that you will dine with us again soon.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ulele offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 999-4952.

Ulele is rated 4.7 stars by 12722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 192 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Brewery
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Quakenbush
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ulele.com/
Phone number
(813) 999-4952
Private party facilities
Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available).
Private party contact
Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661

Ulele

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Seafood Risotto

Oysters Half Shell

Coconut Ice Cream

Menu

What 12,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Ulele offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ulele restaurant rated?

Is Ulele currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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