Best Historic Restaurants in Brandon

11 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City restaurant

1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.7

Exceptional(17015)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 261 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.

2. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14396)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 224 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.

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3. Casa Santo Stefano

4.7

Exceptional(3574)

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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4. Barterhouse - Ybor

4.6

Exceptional(633)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 40 times today

Dubbed the Historic Districts "Show Stopper," Barterhouse Ybor, offers inventive American cuisine like a twist on Ybor's own Deviled Crab Chilua, house made pastas and prime beef & chops. The bar is equally dedicated to premium ingredients crafting cocktails in this elevated-yet-cozy environment. Highly acclaimed Executive Chef Estabon Chacon leads the experience from the stunning open chef’s kitchen.The Southeast farm community is the heart of Barterhouse, following our sister restaurant in Charleston SC. Our philosophy surrounds the idea that not all ingredients are created equal, and if we eat good, we’re doing good, too. Don't miss this "show stopper" in Tampa's most historic district. We encourage you to lounge at our speakeasy-inspired bar, stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass and classic 1940’s libations with a modern twist. Walk ins welcome, and bar menus begin at 4:30 pm. Large Format Dining, Corporate Gatherings, and Event Space available

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5. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

4.4

Awesome(112)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Tampa

Booked 45 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.

6. Timpano Hyde Park

4.4

Awesome(3507)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 82 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.

7. Sal Rosa

4.1

Excellent(753)

Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Tampa

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to the NEW "Sal Rosa Island Kitchen and Bar"! Get ready to savor all the flavors of our Caribbean and Central American inspired cuisine. Created by Head Chef Jennifer Salhoff, a "Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey" finalist. Our NEW Handcrafted Island Cocktails Menu are sure to excite and delight! Sal Rosa is located on the second floor of the Le Meridien Hotel in Downtown Tampa, the city's historic 100 year old former courthouse. Our historic meets modern atmosphere is unparalleled to any other in the area with marbled walls, modern décor and historic pieces throughout the space. Ask your bartender or server about the buildings history! Monday-Friday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Saturday and Sunday: Brunch 7am-2pm.

8. The Dan

4.1

Excellent(78)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 13 times today

Inspired by the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and Hotel Floridan’s original Sapphire Lounge, a new restaurant comes to Tampa Bay as a modern take on old-school speakeasies. You’ll soon be lounging with a cocktail in your hand and feasting on Gulf Coast cuisine while jazz music and our smooth, sophisticated ambiance take you back in time.We can’t wait for you to dine at The Dan

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9. Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour

4.0

Excellent(590)

Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Tampa

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Madame Fortune's Dessert +HiFi Parlour nestled in the heart of Tampa located in Historic Ybor City. Hidden in a secret passage of Roast Deli+Bakery, Madame Fortune's transports you to an intimate and charming dining experience. Named after an unsung pioneer of Tampa, Madame Fortune pays homage to the past with delectable food and classic cocktails. The cuisine has strong southern and West Indian influences and the cocktails will leave your palate bursting with citrus notes. Serving dinner and brunch (weekends) Madame Fortune is ideal for private events, birthdays, business meetings, girls night out or date night. For parties larger than 4 there is a two card maximum, we are 21 and up establishment, and there is a 20% gratuity added to all parties. We look forward to you dining with us soon!

10. M Bird

4.5

Awesome(17)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tampa

Booked 39 times today

M.Bird is Tampa’s premier rooftop destination perched high above historic Armature Works. This sophisticated, deco-inspired lounge offers unparalleled, waterfront views of Tampa’s ever-growing cityscape. M.Bird is the perfect setting to indulge in tropical curated cocktails, sharable small plates, and breathtaking sunset views.

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Bryan or Carolinevip
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall it was a great experience. Oddly and not normal for this restaurant, the food was very salty across the table.
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Casa Santo StefanoPrice: Moderate• Sicilian• Ybor City
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4.7
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Rhonda
Orlando / Central Florida East •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Cozy Ybor restaurant. Nice holiday touches. Tapas and dessert were good. Dumplings needed some extra to give it pizzaz. Chocolate mousse tasty. Chef/owner visited the table, nice guy.
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Barterhouse - YborPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.6
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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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Kevin
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Traditional Tampa Cuban food in a beautiful location.
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Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History CenterPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Tampa
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4.4
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Danielle
Columbus •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Columbia is truly a gem, and the food is exquisite! Service is perfect, ambiance is gorgeous, and again, the food was amazing. If you’re in Tampa and love Spanish food, this is a must visit
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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

2. Ulele

3. Casa Santo Stefano

4. Barterhouse - Ybor

5. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

6. Timpano Hyde Park

7. Sal Rosa

8. The Dan

9. Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour

10. M Bird

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