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A photo of Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - Brandon restaurant
1. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - Brandon
4.8
Exceptional(178)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Brandon
Booked 12 times today
Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen has been serving authentic New Orleans cuisine for over a decade, earning countless awards and a feature on The Food Network. Our menu is packed with New Orleans classics, from gumbos and jambalaya to po’ boys and our famous beignets. Signature dishes like Rita’s Chicken and Pasta Monica bring bold Southern flavors to life. Join us for weekend brunch, featuring bottomless mimosas, sangria, Bloody Marys, and draft beers. Plus, live music every Sunday brunch makes for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're craving the best Cajun food or looking to celebrate Mardi Gras all year, Tibby’s delivers the true soul of New Orleans in every bite. Join us for Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm.
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2. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Brandon
4.5
Awesome(3390)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Brandon
Booked 57 times today
Kobé is known for offering its guests a unique Teppanyaki dining experience and doing so with its very own blend of fun and flare at its 13 Central Florida locations. We provide a unique dining experience that offers an exciting and vibrant environment for guests to gather and celebrate over delicious food and drinks.Due to our unique communal seating arrangement at our teppanyaki table, please expect a short wait time with your reservation upon checking in with your complete party. We offer limited online booking availability, with communal seating, for large parties 11-20. For large parties requesting a booking outside of online availability, parties 20+, and parties requesting private tables please contact your preferred Kobé location by completing our online inquiry form at https://kobesteakhouse.com/banquets/to reserve through a manager with a banquet menu. We cannot guarantee that reservations booked separately will be sat together.
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3. Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon
4.5
Awesome(2370)
Price: Moderate
• American • Brandon
Booked 31 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. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17607)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 234 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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5. American Social Tampa
4.5
Awesome(2095)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 121 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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6. Casa Santo Stefano
4.8
Exceptional(3762)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 44 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 CW's Gin Joint restaurant
7. CW's Gin Joint
4.8
Exceptional(1292)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 19 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.
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8. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
4.5
Awesome(203)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Tampa
Booked 41 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.
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9. Oggi Italian - Davis Islands
4.6
Exceptional(1002)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 39 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.
A photo of Small Giant Restaurant & Bar restaurant
10. Small Giant Restaurant & Bar
3.7
Very Good(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 7 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.
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