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Modern Caribbean Experience  - Sal Rosa, Tampa, FL

Sal Rosa

3.9
3.9
753 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Bahamian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    8132279555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Salhoff
  • Private party facilities
    Semi Private Dinning Room is attached but separate from our Main Dinning Room and Lounge. We host many type of events from Rehearsal Dinners, Baby showers, Bridal Brunches, Corporate Dinners, and more. Room seats up to 35 people. We also host happy hour or reception events in our Bizou Lounge area. Wide range of food and beverage options available and customizable. Call us to inquire about hosting your next event with us!
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Twiggs St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available through Hotel entrance on Twiggs Street. Metered parking available on streets surrounding hotel.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sal Rosa offers a delightful culinary experience with "food that is outstanding, excellent, 5 star" and "very authentic and delicious" dishes. The atmosphere is described as a "hidden gem" with historical decor, perfect for special occasions. While service can vary, standout staff like Michelle ensure an exceptional dining experience.

753 Reviews
  1. Delaney

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s not as upscale as their website portrays and they don’t have a bar during brunch

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  2. T J

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Larry was a phenomenal server..very accommodating and friendly.

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  3. Mark

    Naples

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken crouquettes were very tasty. Different but nice presentation. The same goes for the shrimp ceviche. We were overcharged $8 for a bottle of wine. I caught this before the bill was paid and the waiter response was "I just push the buttons to place the order".

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  4. Hector V

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst food had in my life couldn’t eat and wouldn’t eat anything there ever again. The server was good and very nice but the food tasted horrible. Left everything intact it was that bad. Super expensive for how bad the food was. We left it almost ruin our anniversary dinner. Left to another restaurant.

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  5. James

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We expected a more sophisticated ambience given the location but it was somewhat dull. Service was pleasant and accommodating but it seemed like staff were mostly absent. Food was tasty but uninspiring.

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  6. MarkM

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Birthday Brunch with friends! Service and food was top notch 🥂

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  7. MichaelP

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! We were celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and we loved it. Great job with the menu and the renovation.

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  8. patrice

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very authentic and delicious! Service, ambience and noise level were great.

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  9. Yardiegirl88

    Baltimore

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a hidden gem! It has a wonderful atmosphere and historical decor. The food was really good. The Cuban bread and mango butter to begin was so delicious. The chicken empanadas are crispy and seasoned well. Loved the Bacon appetizer! The sparkling mock-tail drinks were crisp and refreshing. I had the fried Yellow Tail Snapper w rice and a curry sauce. So good! My friends had the steak w/ chimichurri sauce. Everyone loved their meals. Definitely going back to taste the brunch menu next!

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  10. TimH

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent, we ordered an appetizer, Haitian charred octopus, entrees, seafood paella and salmon and dessert, pina colada creme brulee. All were cooked and prepared to perfection. Sadly, I had ordered the Carribean Fish Stew off the menu and it was unavailable. The appetizer was one of the best that I ever tasted, a mixture of flavors bursting in my mouth. The pina colada creme brulee was to die for. The decor is beautiful. Our reservations were for Saturday night at 7:30 PM and we were shocked to find an empty restaurant. When we walked up to the hostess station there was no one to be found so we sat at the empty bar and ordered a drink. 10 minutes later the host arrived and I confirmed our reservations but found it laughable because the restaurant was virtually empty, one other table occupied. Service was adequate but not up to the standard one would expect at an upscale restaurant. We were seated at a table with no bread plates eventhough we were offered fresh baked Cuban bread and mango butter. Our waiter did not seem to have a good working knowledge of the menu and when we asked to substitute vegetables for the rice that comes with the salmon we were told that he would have to check with the chef and that it would be an extra charge; we declined. No ambiance at all and when added to an empty restaurant on a Saturday night it makes for a very dull dining experience. Some soft background music would have been nice. In my opinion this is the best kept secret in town but I fear with an empty restaurant its days are numbered.

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FAQs

Sal Rosa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 8132279555.

Sal Rosa is rated 3.9 stars by 753 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 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sal Rosa

601 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Twiggs St.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Bahamian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available through Hotel entrance on Twiggs Street. Metered parking available on streets surrounding hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Salhoff
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    8132279555
  • Private party facilities
    Semi Private Dinning Room is attached but separate from our Main Dinning Room and Lounge. We host many type of events from Rehearsal Dinners, Baby showers, Bridal Brunches, Corporate Dinners, and more. Room seats up to 35 people. We also host happy hour or reception events in our Bizou Lounge area. Wide range of food and beverage options available and customizable. Call us to inquire about hosting your next event with us!
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