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Counter Culture, Tampa, FL

Counter Culture

4.6
4.6
1614 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
5 time James Beard Nominated, Chef Pierola’s modern homage to classic counter dining and its barstool kinship between diners and the kitchen. Elevated kitchen bar dining, open air mixologist bar, Florida patio seating, and sparkling bay views.

Located just off of iconic Bayshore Blvd, in the heart of South Tampa, a few minutes from downtown.

SUN–THURS 4p-9p DINNER | FRI-SAT 4p-10p DINNER | SAT and SUN 8a–3p BRUNCH

We offer dine in and Florida patio seating by reservation, along with pick up or delivery. Our cocktail bar is kept available for walk in guests, and not offered for reservations. We will always do our best to honor reservation requests. Please note that inclement weather may affect patio availability

Parking? There are select spaces in front of the restaurant and free valet seven days a week. There are additional spaces along the side of the building, as well as in the parking garage around the back on the right.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Counter Culture delights with its "amazing" culinary expertise and vibrant atmosphere. Chef Pierola's innovative dishes consistently impress, making it a "next level up cuisine" in Tampa. Diners rave about the "wonderful" service, creative brunch, and exceptional pastries. While some seating and service issues occur, the overall dining experience remains delightful and memorable.

1,614 Reviews
  1. Bill

    VIP

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been many times before. It was Sat night and it was a fun crowd. Our waiter Caleb was superb. He’s worth the experience. Ask for him when you make a reservation.

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  2. Susan

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the chefs make the appetizers. My dinner of roasted cauliflower and couscous was delicious. My friend ordered the NY strip and said it was not cooked to order and chewy with gristles. I enjoyed my time there and would go again. Beware though, one must use the valet due to no parking, so make sure you have cash for a tip as I did not.

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  3. Todd

    VIP

    Tampa

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my Tampa favorites! Everything is always fantastic.

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  4. Julia

    VIP

    Tampa

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places for a great meal in a very pretty setting. We love the outdoor patio and always find the staff helpful and very well trained. New Year’s Eve was no different. Good food, great drinks, and attentive staff. And you should give the Happy Hour a try.

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  5. Mikel

    Tampa

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Sara and Alex and the team Megan was a great server!

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  6. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit after reading reviews on OT. It was different and excellent for a Sunday morning. We will return.

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  7. ANi

    VIP

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall food was great. Excellent service! I would like to see more vegetarian options.

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  8. John

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service - extremely attentive, went out of their way to move the heater to keep us comfortable on a cool Tampa night.

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  9. Linda

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was extremely loud and crowded so service was lacking. I was never asked if I wanted another glass of wine. the table next to me asked for another Old fashioned and guest had to point out to waiter that it was ready and sitting at the end of bar about 20 minutes later. My son could barely eat his steak which was stringy, cold and flavorless. There were not many entre or appetizer choices for the plain food eater. Many choices for vegetarians were available. But the menu needed to have a few more selections. I generally love squash ravioli, but this was one of my least favorite. However on the bright side the ricotta donuts were awesome111

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Izzi was wonderful and prompt with our food and beverages! Getting seating was a bit of a chaotic ordeal and we had a reservation. Get rid of the knats flying around...one landed in my water.

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FAQs

Counter Culture does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Counter Culture also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 570-8660.

Counter Culture is rated 4.6 stars by 1614 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Counter Culture

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
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