Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in University of South Florida

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14395)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 223 times today

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.

2. Rome + Fig

4.4

Awesome(241)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 18 times today

Nestled in the heart of Tampa’s North Hyde Park, our restaurant honors the art of personal connection while enjoying unique culinary experiences. We’re proud to be owner and chef led, infusing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and service into every globally inspired meal.As our guest, you’ll be welcomed into a warm atmosphere by a team that can’t wait to meet you. You’ll dine with the people you love most over elevated classics with a modern twist. Coastal chic accents, an intimate view of our open-kitchen and hand-curated vintage community table will tell the story of our latest adventures, as you casually exchange stories of your own. We hope for Rome + Fig to serve as your new home away from home.

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3. Ocean Prime - Tampa

4.9

Exceptional(10914)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 171 times today

Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. *Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*

4. Timpano Hyde Park

4.4

Awesome(3507)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 76 times today

Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.

5. JOTORO

4.6

Exceptional(702)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa

Booked 28 times today

JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

6. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(1989)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 113 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

7. Sal Y Mar

4.0

Excellent(347)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Tampa

Booked 15 times today

Midtown Tampa’s premiere rooftop bar and lounge with 360° views of Downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.Inspired by the Riviera Maya town of Tulum, Sal Y Mar’s (Salt and Sea) casual yet sophisticated vibe adds a unique flavor to the mix of dining offerings in Midtown, with a setting and menu rich in old-world influence. With 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, Sal Y Mar offers an unconventional rooftop experience, where guests can mingle effortlessly with residents and neighbors against an unrivaled backdrop.

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8. Kona Grill - Tampa

3.9

Excellent(2671)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill Tampa, located at MetWest International in the heart of Tampa’s Westshore Business District, across from International Plaza. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

9. Haiku Tampa

4.4

Awesome(1087)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Tampa

Booked 50 times today

Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm

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10. Casa Santo Stefano

4.7

Exceptional(3573)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 73 times today

Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.

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victoria
Austin •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service was great and the drinks and food were great
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JOTOROPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Tampa
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4.6
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Gevrey
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I can’t believe we’ve lived in Tampa and haven’t been to timpano until last night. What a great restaurant! Food was great, service was great, atmosphere was great and everything is at a price point that won’t kill your wallet.
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Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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4.4
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Micah
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our 4 person group started off at the outside bar while waiting for out table. The cocktails were just ok. Nothing outstanding but they also had a good wine selection. The baked oysters were very dry and hard to remove from the shell. Not juicy at all but very dry. The fried green tomatoes and pork belly were a big hit. The dinner selections were tasty. I had the pompano dish and it was great. The native chili was dry as well. It was meaty but also very dry and lacked moisture or sauce. The desserts were good except the whisky butter cake with blackberries came with 1 blackberry and it was cut in half. I wish it had more berries or some blackberry compote to go with it. Overall nice meal with some improvements to be had on some dishes. I would recommend this place especially with the nighttime ambiance.
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UlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.8
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Shelly
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We went for my mom’s 80th birthday. The service was amazing! They had birthday confetti on the table, provide a special cocktail for my mom and even comped her dessert. It was a beautiful, memorable dinner, we will return soon! Thank you, Ocean Prime ❤️
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Ocean Prime - TampaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Tampa
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4.9
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Amanda
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Imani is amazing!! Every time we come our experience is fantastic. 10/10 as always
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Rome + FigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tampa
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4.4

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Ulele

2. Rome + Fig

3. Ocean Prime - Tampa

4. Timpano Hyde Park

5. JOTORO

6. American Social Tampa

7. Sal Y Mar

8. Kona Grill - Tampa

9. Haiku Tampa

10. Casa Santo Stefano

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