Restaurants near Port of Tampa

I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday here with my closest friends and family. And all I can say is the Nawlins oysters and shrimp and grits were amazing.  we were there during a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game and the Channelside district was bustling with people and yet we were still able to enjoy our conversations and each other’s company over amazing food. Would definitely recommend this place!

Decorated in holiday garnish, the decor was tasteful and festive. We were seated quickly in a window side table great for people watching, and there is plenty of that. We were pre-game for the arena which is just across the street and Simon attended to our every need, but we were never rushed. The menu is not vast but there are plenty of great options and all were delivered timely. The bar is full and busy. And although we only ordered wine, (their list is loaded with great french wine options!) Plenty of cocktails were delivered to tables all around us and none were returned to the bar. We each had a salad with added protein and both of us had soup, he the bisque, me the French Onion soup. All excellent and a full meal. But the french onion soup was extraordinary. Loaded with cheese topping, loaded with onion, hot but edible and fabulous bouillon. A stand out course that exceeded expectations. Reservations are a must as this restaurant is a hot ticket in a high traffic area. The arena is booked virtually every night. But it is moderately priced, service was great and food and beverages were excellent! Noisy, but part of the ambiance in a busy, bustling place.

Wonderful place. We were on the patio overlooking the River Walk and it was beautiful! Food was fantastic and well priced. The server we had was Anthony and he was exceptional. Highly recommend and we’ll be back!

First time diners and we had a great dinner at Predalina! My party tried raw oysters, zucchini chips, blue crab pasta, 1899 kebab, salmon, lamb orecchiette, risotto, and roasted carrots. The food is delicious and there were zero critiques. Our server was also very attentive. The inside tables are a little tight, but once the restaurant filled in our neighbor’s conversation was less noticeable. My only disappointment is that I noted in the booking we were celebrating a birthday and there was no acknowledgment of this. However, it’s not a deterrent and we can’t wait to dine again.

Took my wife to Azure for her birthday. We were a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews. However, we could not have been more satisfied. A hostess greeted us when we were out by the pool and said that she would let us know when the table was ready. Another hostess met us in the restaurant and seated us. The server took his time to explain things in the menu to us, and he and another server kept checking on us throughout the meal in appropriate intervals. We were in the mood for fried food and got the Misti fritti and the fried chicken. Both were very good. They gave us a complimentary dessert for my wife’s birthday… a cheesecake win filo dough. It was delicious.