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Ulele

4.7
4.7
12276 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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.






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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 201 times today
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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

  • 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

  • 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 12,276 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Tampa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tampa

    American

  • Tampa

    Most Booked

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  1. LarryH

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time back in a few years, but just as excellent as remembered. So far not a miss on the menu.

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  2. JulieC

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and the food was very good. It's such a beautiful setting.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    2nd time here and the service is as terrible as the first time. Thought we would give it another shot - still terrible. Great food.

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  4. RosieG

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wait time for food service was unusually long. From appetizers to dessert we waited quite a while. Our server Matthew was great though .

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  5. AnniversaryCelebration

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 42nd anniversary at one of the out door tables, with Hanna as our server. What a great way to celebrate! The weather was perfect (especially with the big fans to cool things down a bit, the food was excellent (we had the pork chop and pork shank) with a calamari starter. All filled our plates and was enough to take home leftovers for another full meal. A couple of nice drinks to go with the meal. Hanna presented us with a box of truffle candies to help us remember the occasion. This is a "go-to" destination for special occasions, friends from out of town, date night or when you want something special.

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  6. Jellojap

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a really great experience - the food, beer from their own brewery, setting by the park, and the service were all wonderful. Best dining we've had in years. If you go, be sure to ask for Savannah - great smile, great recommendations, great knowledge of the menu and restaurant's history.

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  7. ChadM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great prices on wine. The food was also fresh. Not a fan of the babracoa shrimp.

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  8. stoobey

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service from Josh and always great food!

    UleleResponded 3 days agoThank you for the great review and feedback!

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  9. MARIAB

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From reservation to the entire dinner was a beautiful experience , great customer services Bethany reach and delivered all my expectation .noticeable , courteous,and great customer service .Food was very yum I’m from Orange County CA visiting my family and we all have a great time As a Restaurant owner I give Ulele a 10 Thank you and looking forward to see you soon

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are so glad that you had a great experience, Maria! We appreciate the feedback for Bethany and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood risotto is amazing! Barbacoa shrimp was a perfect app.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoThank you for the great review and compliments!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Service felt super rushed by the server Mark. We came here for a birthday dinner for my sister and we ended up leaving because we felt unwelcome due to the attitude by kept asking if we were ready to order. So all we ordered were the roasted oysters. I do not recommend this place. Location is great though!

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the service you received. This is not the experience that we intended for you, especially since you were celebrating a special occasion. We hope you will decide to return again in the future so we may have another opportunity to impress you.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ulele never disappoints! My Favorite Restaurant in Tampa! Shelby gave us exceptional customer service and the hosts were very accommodating especially for a busy Sunday!

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are honored to be your favorite restaurant in Tampa! Thank you for the feedback for Shelby, we are so glad to hear that she provided a great dining experience.

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  13. TPuckens

    Orlando

    102 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    102 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    We have been meaning to go for a while and we were really looking forward to it - wow, what a disappointment. We heard so many great things about Ulele! The food was bland and not even average. Our waiter was largely absent. Over $100 for lunch and drinks…..we won’t be back.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are sorry that your experience was disappointing. We would like to hear some additional details of your visit so that we may share them with our operations team. Please email us and include the best contact information where you can be reached. Thank you.

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  14. deniseb

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere and food are excellent. Always enjoy our time at Ulele.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are so glad that you always enjoy your visits, Denise! We look forward to another great experience soon!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding flavors as usual! Staff and servers are great. April was a delightful. Thank you for the birthday truffles.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got to the restaurant a little early and they were able to seat us before our reservation. I’m definitely happy we sat inside- just too hot to sit out in the sun. The only issue- we had to sit upstairs (lots of stairs) & my mom has a knee injury. The food was amazing- we ordered corn muffins, mahi, seafood risotto, & ice cream for dessert. Food came out quickly & we all enjoyed everything. Prices are on the higher side but worth it for the quality of food. We will definitely be going back.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and that you will be returning. Did you ask if there were any tables available downstairs? We would have been glad to see if we could have sat you in a different area. If you would like to be sat in a specific area, feel free to make the request when you make your next reservation. We look forward to your return!

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  17. lissette

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place and very good service. Thanks for everything

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food was outstanding and the ambiance, magnificent. My server was fair. She brought tea with no sweetener and when asked to provide some, by the time it arrived, my tea was cold. She had a very flat personality and not very welcoming but the food was excellent

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the service that you received. We hope you will return again soon so that we may have another opportunity to impress you.

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  19. wayneG

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are outside on the west side of the restaurant. We prefer being on the south side next to the spring. It is much prettier. The service was excellent as usual. The food was excellent as usual.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoThank you for the 5 stars, Wayne. When you make your next reservation, please let us know what area of the restaurant or patio you would like to be seated. We always try our best to honor the special requests.

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  20. Lola

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Service was extremely slow. Other than that everything else was good.

    UleleResponded 3 days agoWe are sorry that the service you received was not perfect. We always strive for 5-star hospitality and we apologize for not delivering that during your visit. We hope that you will return again soon so that we may have another opportunity to impress you.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Our server, Kayla, looked either frightened or annoyed the entire time. This is one of my favorite restaurants and this is not typical at all of the service here. The food was very good as I expected it to be but the poor service was very noticeable. Perhaps she was just having a bad day but that’s not the feeling I got. This is someone whose job should not involve dealing with the public because she clearly hates people.

    UleleResponded 6 days agoWe are sorry that your recent visit was not as great as it has been in the past. This does not sound typical of the service that we strive for or Kaylas service in particular. You are probably right in saying she was just having a bad shift. It happens to the best of us and we hope you will return again soon for another great experience.

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  22. BobB

    New England

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three for lunch Meatloaf Dinner, Mahi sandwich and mushroom salad. All were excellent we will be back here for dinner soon.

    UleleResponded 6 days agoThank you for the great review and compliments, Bob! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  23. KeithH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always love going to Ulele. Great service and food. My only issue is that is it gets a little loud at times.

    UleleResponded 6 days agoThank you for the 5-star review and compliments, Keith! We suggest trying an outdoor table for your next visit if you would like a quieter atmosphere. We hope to see you soon!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joe was a great server and very helpful. Pork shank, fire grilled chicken with sides were both tasty. Okra fries perfection!!! Pineapple upside down bread pudding subbing with vanilla ice cream was the best

    UleleResponded 6 days agoWe are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and the service provided by Joe! Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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  25. JaneB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good. Staff was excellent, especially when a rainy night had moved diners inside!

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  26. RodneyP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time dining there. Service and food are very good. I will be going again.

    UleleResponded 6 days agoWe are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that you will be returning, Rodney! We look forward to it!

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  27. CollinB

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks Billy. Great service and wonderful food. The oysters were very good.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023You're welcome, Collin! We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal with Billy as your server.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful! Highlights were the barbacoa shrimp, corn muffins, and calamari appetizers along with pompano fish entree (sub for garlic mashed potatoes). Drinks were also great and pineapple upside down bread pudding dessert was a hit! Ambience was great…beautiful outdoor scenery. Our waiter, Bryan, was excellent. My family and I could not have asked for a better dinning experience! 10/10 WOULD Recommend!

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad that you enjoyed your meal, beverages and service provided by Bryan. Thank you for recommending us!

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  29. AdarieT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    It was a good experience till the end are server was disinterested towards the end of the dinner

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are sorry to hear that the service you received was not perfect, Adarie. We hope that you will return again soon for a 5-star experience.

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  30. MaryM

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ulele is definitely a favorite of ours in Tampa. Great food, friendly service, nice atmosphere- we will be back!

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are honored to be one of your favorites, Mary. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming here! Food is always great and wonderful service.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad to hear that you continue to have great experiences with us and we look forward to many more in the future!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for lunch over the holiday weekend and was surprised at how quick the service was. Our server made great food recommendations, and the cocktails were excellent. The pompano with cream sauce was highly satisfying and not too heavy. After our lunch, we ordered another round of drinks from the outside bar and walked down the Riverwalk nearby. It was definitely a great experience.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad that you had a great afternoon at Ulele and along the Tampa Riverwalk! We hope that you will join us again soon for another great experience.

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  33. JenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elvin was great. Very attentive and make good recommendations.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023Thank you for the great review and feedback for Elvin, Jen!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent welcome at the hostess stand! Shanti, our server, was excellent! Food was outstanding as usual!

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023Thank you for the wonderful compliments! We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience.

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  35. LindaM

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Our waiter Michael was the highlight of the visit. He was very informative about the restaurant and very pleasant. All of the staff seemed very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the food was just average.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad to hear that Michael provided a great dining experience for you, Linda. We are sorry that you did not enjoy your meal. We hope that you will decide to return again in the future to try more of our menu and find some favorites.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t be beat in many regards. Cooling fans for outdoor seating help on hot Florida afternoons.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023Thank you for the great review. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  37. BrantC

    Exclusive

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great time! Food was delicious and service was very good. Highly recommend to come to Ulele for a visit.

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023Thank you for the great feedback and for recommending us, Brant!

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  38. N259

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable experience, ambiance/ food and service was very A+

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad to hear that you continue to have great experiences with us and we look forward to many more in the future!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I had a reservation for 1:30 for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. We had the gator tail and hush puppies for appetizers and enjoyed both with leftovers. I had the grilled chicken with wilted garlic spinach and saffron rice. All were nicely cooked and had great flavor. My husband had the blackened redfish with wild rice and green beans. Everything was very fresh and did not seem cooked ahead. For dessert, we tried the key lime stack and the pineapple upside down bread pudding with coconut ice cream. The key lime was good but the bread pudding was amazing! Service was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back here!

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad that you enjoyed your anniversary celebration at Ulele! We look forward to your next visit.

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  40. JulieL

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed the food and the service. Had alligator hush puppies and fire roasted chicken Everything was delicious

    UleleResponded on May 31, 2023We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal on our patio, Julie! 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 12276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 201 times today
Google Map for Ulele

1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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

  • 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

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