Best International Restaurants in Lakewood Ranch

Came for the Valentine’s prize fixe menu. Host was welcoming and sat us immediately for our reservation. Sean, our server, was patient as we explored the menu, offered suggestions, and we landed on a few cocktails and our dinner selections. We ordered a bottle of wine with dinner and Sean presented it quickly and properly. Our meals were timed expertly and Sean provided just enough presence without feeling like he was hovering. Food was great, and had surprisingly large portions(which was welcomed!). The only complaint we could have was the sole dish needed a tad more salt and the overhead lights were too bright. After our meal, Sean cleared and provided some small talk about the restaurant’s lunch and breakfast options, enticing my date and I to plan a return visit to grab lunch sometime in the near future. Fantastic experience with Sean and would recommend to anyone looking for a great experience.

The food here is always prepared well and flavorful. Our server was excellent and hardworking. He patiently answered our questions and we valued his suggestions. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and the fries were great. We enjoyed the sauce on the steak. We ended our meal with a delicious cheesecake. The ambience is pleasant and welcoming

We had the baked pimento oysters for the appetizer, they were amazing. Between all of us, we had the catch of the day which was swordfish and it was cooked to perfection. The jambalaya was also a great dish as was the bruschetta chicken. The creme brulee and tiramisu were also just right. Not too sweet and beautiful presentation. The service was exceptional. Lynn was very kind and friendly and made sure we were topped off at all times and her knowledge of the menu was on point. The best part was the outdoor seating area and the view. Definitely recommend the restaurant and it's location.

The server and the service were exceptional. She was very pleasant and professional. When a concern was raised about the salt level of an appetizer, not only the server but two other personnel attended to the concern. I have never experienced that level of efficiency and respect for a customer before. The food was exceptional in its quality and taste. I highly recommend the Green Zebra Café and indeed will return. 

What an experience! Walked up to this basic square building kind of in the middle of nowhere in downtown Tampa. When we walked in it was anything but basic. We were seated along a long rectangular bar next to other couples but with enough space to still feel intimate. Unbeknownst to us, we were served and greeted by Chef Ebbe throughout our dinner! Dishes were unique. I can’t describe them but they tasted expensive. The whole experience was just so unique and it’s just another level of coolness when the head chef is interacting with you the whole time. Wines, food dessert were on par with other fine dining establishments but the experience was second to none one. Went there for my wife’s bday. If you email the chef 48 hrs before, he will make and change the menu to cater to your tastes and allergies like he did with my wife being a vegetarian. I can’t wait to go back. We did discovery but wished we did the higher level one.