Best Authentic Restaurants in Brandon

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1. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - Brandon

4.8

Exceptional(142)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Brandon

Booked 4 times today

Tibby’s is not just about what you see, but how it makes you feel. It’s about expressing personality and character through food, music, art and heritage. It has the vibe of New Orleans funk in a very fun atmosphere. It is vibrant in expressions and true to its colors. It reflects a social gathering that feeds the soul. It’s not the New Orleans you may have visited; it is the New Orleans that locals call home.Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen has won numerous awards and has been featured on Cooking Channel and Discovery Channel. Don't miss our signature item Rita's Chicken, two panko-breaded chicken breasts, served over dirty rice and topped with our house-made lemon butter sauce. Don't forget to finish your meal with some Beignets!Enjoy live music and cajun every Sunday from 11am-2pm! Featuring bottomless drink specials.Happy Hour is every day from 4-6pm!

2. The Latin Grill

4.1

Excellent(41)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Tampa

Booked 20 times today

The Latin Grill Restaurant in Tampa offers a friendly, fun, and vibrant atmosphere for the entire family. Featuring an extensive menu filled with authentic Latin dishes and delicious handcrafted tropical drinks. Our commitment has always been to provide you with food that’s fresh and delectably delicious. Come dine with us, have fun, and enjoy some of our famous Mojito and Margarita drinks to the beats of Latin music!

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3. Tasty Venues Italian Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brandon

Booked 2 times today

Tasty Venues' Osteria Rita is now serving our fall and winter menu, full of delicious new options. Our setting is quiet and intimate, perfect for conversation. Special culinary events are posted on our culinary events calendar at www.MyTastyVenues.com. Tasty Venues believes that the universal language of food is a way to bring people together. By exploring the delights of the table, we not only nourish our bodies, but we also nourish our spirits. Tasty Venues was established to share beautiful foods and experiences in recognition of the connections we create around the shared table. Come try Chef Cinzia's superb creations!Please be advised that we do not have a children's menu, highchairs, or booster seats. In consideration of our guests who prefer an intimate/romantic/quiet conversation dining experience, children under the age of 10 will not be seated during dinner service because our small size precludes the ability to adequately accommodate them.

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4. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.7

Exceptional(17031)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 230 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.

5. EBBE

4.6

Exceptional(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• International • Tampa

Booked 2 times today

EBBE is a unique restaurant offering a symphony of flavors orchestrated by 2 Michelin star Chef Ebbe. It's nestled in the heart of Tampa and has received rave reviews for its unwavering commitment to using the best seasonal ingredients refined in their kitchen. Customers have praised the creative, expertly prepared dishes, the inviting atmosphere and the knowledgeable and attentive staff. The 5-course and 11-course tasting experiences have been hailed as culinary masterpieces that transport diners on a journey of flavors.

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6. Oggi Italian - Davis Islands

4.5

Awesome(972)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 19 times today

Oggi Italian is a cozy Italian restaurant that's been praised for its authenticity. As one reviewer put it, it's a place that 'reminds a little Italy'. The menu offers a variety of authentic Italian dishes, and the owner's pride in providing a 'exceptional dining experience' is evident. Plus, the complimentary Antipasto and Espresso at the end of every meal, as well as the warm welcome that guests receive, add to the restaurant's Italian charm.

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7. Casa Santo Stefano

4.7

Exceptional(3578)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 46 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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8. Babushka's - Hyde Park

4.7

Exceptional(457)

Price: Moderate

• Eastern European • Tampa

Booked 19 times today

Babushka's - Hyde Park is an authentic Eastern-European restaurant. We provide Classic Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European plates, caviar bar & infused vodkas served in a dacha-like interior.

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9. Spain Restaurant & Toma Bar

4.6

Exceptional(606)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 2 times today

Spain Restaurant & Toma Bar is considered authentic due to its authentic Spanish cuisine, as noted in its menu and reviewers' experiences. The restaurant offers traditional Spanish dishes like Filete de Res and Empanadas de Carne. The atmosphere is described as 'Mediterranean' and there's a live Flamenco show every last Saturday of the month. Reviewers often mention the food as 'delicious and authentic', 'excellent' and 'flavorful'.

10. Chanta

4.6

Exceptional(319)

Price: Expensive

• European • Tampa

Booked 11 times today

We would like to invite you to enjoy dinner in little Europe. Our restaurant is fully family-owned. You will meet the grandma who's cooking everyday at the restaurant, you will enjoy our freshly baked bread and delicious food!The Chanta family invites you to our home, where we will offer you authentic European food, hospitality and warmth! We started our restaurant business in Romania, over 8 years ago and we have three restaurants there. This is our first restaurant in the States, which opened in June 2020. We highly recommend the lamb chops specialty and all the homemade breads we have. The restaurant is beautifully designed for a cozy, intimate dinner. Enjoy your journey!

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judith
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server Ana was exceptional. It was our first visit and she gave us the history of the restaurant. She was extremely attentive and very friendly. Everyone at our table was extremely happy with their drinks and entree choices. She even surprised us with flan for desert to help is celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary. She made it a very memorable experience.
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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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4.7
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Brad
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
We were pleasantly surprised. We ordered what our server recommended and it did not disappoint. We shared three meals and no one could pick a favorite. We'll definitely be back!!! We had fried green tomatoes with crawfish, the sampler (jambalaya, gumbo and crawfish pie) Rita's chicken and Pasta Monica. Beignets and Praline bread pudding for dessert.
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Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - BrandonPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Brandon
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4.8
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TampaGirlvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Nov 2024
Absolutely excellent food, excellent music, and a great experience. Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday. Great service. I never write reviews but last night was amazing!
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The Latin GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• Tampa
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4.1
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Gregvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •58 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Nov 2024
Service was rather slow, but it's understandable when you consider it's basically one person in a kitchen the size of something you'd like at home. That said, the food is terrific. Even better that it's interesting food, too (not the same stuff you can get anywhere). The wine was extremely reasonably priced as well.
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Tasty Venues Italian BistroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brandon
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4.9
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margaretvip
Orlando / Central Florida East •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 Aug 2024
Busy for a good reason! Yum! Table service can be slow with the busy takeout needs. Drinks and food are spot on! We will return!
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Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Tampa PalmsPrice: Moderate• Mexican• New Tampa
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4.3

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - Brandon

2. The Latin Grill

3. Tasty Venues Italian Bistro

4. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

5. EBBE

6. Oggi Italian - Davis Islands

7. Casa Santo Stefano

8. Babushka's - Hyde Park

9. Spain Restaurant & Toma Bar

10. Chanta

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