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1. Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon
4.6
Exceptional(2335)
Price: Moderate
• American • Brandon
Booked 38 times today
Stonewood Grill & Tavern offers a complete dining experience for both your eyes and your palate. You don’t want to have just another ordinary night out — so tonight, make it extraordinary! We oak-grill each steak to lock in its juices and enhance its natural flavors. Plus, only the freshest seafood has the honor of being prepared by one of Stonewood’s gourmet chefs. Adding our innovative wine list featuring rare selections and exceptional pairings makes Stonewood a great place for couples, friends, and coworkers, for date night, happy hour, special occasions, and holiday parties. So the next time you’re looking for the perfect night out, come to Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
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2. Tasty Venues Italian Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brandon
Tasty Venues' Osteria Rita is now serving our fall and winter menu, full of delicious new options. Our setting is quiet and intimate, perfect for conversation. Special culinary events are posted on our culinary events calendar at www.MyTastyVenues.com. Tasty Venues believes that the universal language of food is a way to bring people together. By exploring the delights of the table, we not only nourish our bodies, but we also nourish our spirits. ​Tasty Venues was established to share beautiful foods and experiences in recognition of the connections we create around the shared table. Come try Chef Cinzia's superb creations!Please be advised that we do not have a children's menu, highchairs, or booster seats. In consideration of our guests who prefer an intimate/romantic/quiet conversation dining experience, children under the age of 10 will not be seated during dinner service because our small size precludes the ability to adequately accommodate them.
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3. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.8
Exceptional(17192)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 254 times today
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.
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4. Meat Market Tampa
4.6
Exceptional(3983)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 203 times today
Meat Market is a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe—and truly unique in Florida. Meat Market features the posh Crudo Bar—an outdoor lounge featuring an eclectic, sumptuous raw bar with staples such as: fresh oysters and indigenous seafood—offering our diners a raw bar experience unlike anything in town. World renowned Executive Chef Sean Brasel has created a menu that embraces the staples of a classic steakhouse – a variety of prime cuts, amazing sides and appetizers, top notch wine list – by infusing it all with an artful, contemporary spin.
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5. Timpano Hyde Park
4.4
Awesome(3576)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 115 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.
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6. American Social Tampa
4.5
Awesome(2021)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 164 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.
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7. The Pearl – Tampa
4.7
Exceptional(1517)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Tampa
Booked 147 times today
The Pearl is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern.
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8. Casa Santo Stefano
4.8
Exceptional(3624)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 72 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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9. CW's Gin Joint
4.8
Exceptional(1231)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 20 times today
CW's Gin Joint in Tampa is a go-to spot for special occasions. The 'speakeasy' style vibe is not just a catch, it's a treat. The place is dripping with ambiance and serves up some of the best craft cocktails around. It's the perfect place for an intimate date night or a gathering with friends. As one reviewer put it, 'Great ambiance, very good service, delicious food, we had a great time, thank you.' So, whether you're looking for a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends, CW's Gin Joint is your spot.
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10. Lilac
4.8
Exceptional(621)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 22 times today
Lilac is a perfect spot for special occasions, with reviews praising it as 'a place above others' with its elegant ambiance and top-notch service. The menu, crafted by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, offers a four-course prix fixe showcasing his mastery of Mediterranean cuisine. As one reviewer put it, 'Lilac offers the ultimate luxury dining experience.' With its fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully presented dishes, it's a place that's 'beautiful for a special occasion' and provides 'the ultimate Michelin experience.'
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  • LynneVIP
    London •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wow...what a place! Meat Market was packed on Friday night so I was glad we had reservations. The front staff was super friendly, even though they were completely slammed. Our reservation was right on time and our server, Holly, was lovely! Even though the place was packed, she treated us like she didn't have anywhere else to go - answering questions, helping with selections and taking our order. The food was fabulous too! I look forward to going back soon!
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    Meat Market TampaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Tampa
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    4.6
  • AshtynVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We thought this place deserved 5 stars. We were a little late to our 5:30 reservation… about 20 minutes. When we got there the hostess took our name and we were seated within 5 minutes. We started with the Sangria and the Basil Basilica and both were fantastic. For appetizers we had the ricotta spread (which was very good but a little too much ricotta cream), the octopus (very good) and the wagyu carpaccio (which was my favorite!). My boyfriend had the chicken for the entree and I had the Mafaldine. Both were absolutely amazing and will be going back!
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    Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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    4.4
  • Don
    Tampa / Central Florida West •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great Christmas meal. Three of us enjoyed an appetizer, the 1905 tableside salad, and entrees. Two had fish - both were delicious. The only disappointment was the special Christmas dinner pork meal, which was dry and barely lukewarm as if it had been sitting waiting for the others. The service was stellar - friendly, informative, knowledgeable, timely, but allowed us to enjoy the experience over a period of time without feeling rushed even though the place was jam packed.
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    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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    4.8
  • CarolVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great Christmas Eve dinner, which has become a tradition for us now with just the 2 of us in the area. Busy restaurant but service was great and the food excellent and hot.
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    Stonewood Grill & Tavern - BrandonPrice: Moderate• American• Brandon
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    4.6
  • francescaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    This unexpected gem is hidden in plain sight and offers delicious Italian food in a quaint setting full of personal touches. Che buona cena! Grazie Mille 🙏🏽
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    Tasty Venues Italian BistroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brandon
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    4.6

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