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A photo of Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2330)
Price: Moderate
• American • Brandon
Booked 30 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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4.8
Exceptional(17156)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 167 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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4.4
Awesome(3555)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 96 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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4.5
Awesome(2012)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 88 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.
A photo of Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5007)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 60 times today
Within walking distance from the Amalie Arena, Tampa's Convention Center and Tampa's Downtown Riverwalk, Jackson’s unequivocal dining experience has been a staple for locals and visitors alike for over twenty years. Located in beautiful Harbor Island, right on the water you can enjoy premium handcrafted cocktails accompanied with chef inspired local cuisine all while enjoying a breathtaking view of Downtown Tampa. Big enough for your next business party yet intimate enough to share any of your special occasions, no matter the occasion Jackson's is the perfect venue to celebrate. If your desired reservation time is not available, please call us at (813) 277-0112. Our staff will do their best to accommodate your requests.
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4.8
Exceptional(1231)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 18 times today
CW's Gin Joint is a neighborhood gem with a unique charm. It's a place that 'never disappoints', with 'amazing food' and 'fun and yummy' cocktails. Reviewers consistently praise the ambiance, describing it as 'classy', 'elegant', and 'romantic'. The service is 'impeccable', and the atmosphere is 'sophisticated' and 'elegant'. With live music, an intimate setting, and a menu that's 'imaginative' and 'creative', it's no wonder this spot is a favorite in Tampa.
A photo of Casa Santo Stefano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3614)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 45 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.
A photo of Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center restaurant
4.5
Awesome(133)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Tampa
Booked 43 times today
Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.The Columbia Café is located on the Tampa Riverwalk in the new Water Street neighborhood. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.Our Café indoor dining room is a piece of history in itself with an exact scaled replica of our original 1905 bar from our flagship restaurant in Ybor City. You will find our familiar historic photos of family and the restaurant throughout the years inside. The indoor dining room is surrounded by panoramic windows to offer you the amazing views.Or, relax outdoors on our waterfront, canopy-covered patio and bar with a pitcher of Spanish sangria or mojitos made tableside, overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk with amazing views of the Garrison Channel.Serving lunch & dinner daily.Located right across the Amalie Arena and within a 5-minute walk from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, JW Marriott Waterside and Embassy Suites.
A photo of Small Giant Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.0
Excellent(57)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 8 times today
Small Giant is a friendly neighborhood bar with a heart for elevated comfort food and Columbus-style pizza. Located on Water Street, Tampa.
A photo of Oggi Italian - Davis Islands restaurant
4.5
Awesome(978)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 17 times today
Oggi Italian is a beloved neighborhood gem in Tampa, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant's cozy ambiance, excellent food quality, and friendly staff. One reviewer even calls it a 'local gem' and a 'hidden gem'. It's a place where you're treated like family and can't go wrong with any of the dishes.
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  • Briana
    Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was amazing! Everyone was so warm and welcoming!
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    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
    4.8
  • Josalyn
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I brought my husband for his birthday the ambiance was great. My server Kaylyn was amazing, her knowledge oft the menu exceeded my expectations Her so well recommendations were spot on and her attention to detail was spectacular. David the manager was great and very accomendating when their was a mild issue with my husbands steak. He turned the experience into a wonderful celebration of my husbands birthday. We definitely will return in the near future.
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    Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa FlagshipPrice: Expensive• Steak• Tampa
    4.7
  • amy VIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food! Great ambience! Wonderful service! We celebrated day two of my husband’s 30th party and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
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    Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
    4.4
  • Ted
    Greater Boston •88 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This was my first time dining here. All I can say that it was an enjoyable experience. My pork chop entree (Peach Bourbon pork chop) was out of this world. Very tasty. The service was attentive and made excellent suggestions. It is well worth a trip.
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    Stonewood Grill & Tavern - BrandonPrice: Moderate• American• Brandon
    4.6
  • Michael
    Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    UPDATED as of 12/23/2024: This was one of my wife’s favorite restaurants, she loves the vibe - and the foods pretty good. However, this most recent experience was highly unfavorable and disappointing. To start, we were seated - then waited over 15 minutes for someone to walk up to our table, she took our drink orders… she then went to grab our server. I thought nothing of it, because we are so used to high caliber service here… so we looked past it. An hour goes by, and we have seen our waiter between 4 or 5 times. The other tables around us - their waiters were very present and visited their table every few minutes. We rarely order alcohol, but our drinks were not as great as we remembered. However, the food was incredible (awesome job to the kitchen)! I then was brought a Diet Coke, when I ordered a regular coke - so there were just mishaps all over the place (besides the kitchen). I then sat and waited over 20 minutes for our waiter to come back by so I could pay the bill. I ended up going to the hosts to ask for our waiter, and it still took longer than I thought it should for him to come to our table. I am typically a VERY generous tipper, and for the first time in over 10 years I tipped below 20%… my wife was utterly shocked - because she had never seen me tip that low. Things took a turn when I received a call from the manager because of a thumbs down on the survey as I paid the bill. She apologized profusely and stated would have a coaching with the gentleman serving our table. She truly understood how they fell below par, given our previous experiences there. She stated she would send me a gift card (via mail), and text me so I would have her contact and to let her know the next time my wife and I were coming. Update: My wife and I received the gift card in the mail, and will return very soon. Thank you American Social for making this right, I appreciate it.
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    American Social TampaPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
    4.5
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