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5.0
Exceptional(258)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.
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4.3
Awesome(18)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 1 time today
Hooters is the place to be for great seafood, signature burgers and sandwiches, specialty salads, ice cold beer, a full liquor bar and of course, our world famous chicken wings served up in one of our signature sauces. With a casual, upbeat atmosphere, and plenty of HD TV’s, you’ll have a front row seat to all the games. Hooters, the original wing joint.
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4.8
Exceptional(17261)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 244 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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4.8
Exceptional(14581)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 266 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.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa, FL restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10694)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 215 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4.8
Exceptional(1243)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 24 times today
CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa - "Where style and grace have an attitude."Come join us for an amazing night out with delectable dishes and some of the best craft cocktails around! A speakeasy kind of vibe, with live Music Thursday-Sunday starting at 7pm. Dress to impress!! A business casual dress code is enforced. (No gym clothes, basketball shorts, tank tops, or flip flops) We offer a full dinner menu, and dining room tables, along with our lounge area if you are getting together for appetizers and cocktails with a few friends. Sit back, relax and let us take care of all the little details. Get ready to be #GINSPIRED !
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4.4
Awesome(3610)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 84 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.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wesley Chapel, FL restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1427)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wesley Chapel
Booked 222 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4.9
Exceptional(66)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 41 times today
Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.
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4.2
Awesome(142)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Tampa
Booked 26 times today
SiX is Water Street’s airy and elevated American bistro. Located on the sixth floor of the J.W. Marriott, SiX serves as a refreshing indoor-outdoor refuge where chefs and farmers createFlorida-inspired cuisine using classic culinary techniques. Locally sourced ingredients compose each dish, from casual outdoor bites to upscale indoor dining, while a sophisticated cocktail program accents any order — or offers a stand-alone dose of flavor.

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  • Mary
    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautiful restaurant with an interesting history. Excellent menu and the food was fantastic! Had the 1/2 salad and cup of soup lunch. Choose the black bean soup served over rice. Delicious! After we ate we asked about the restaurant history and the assistant manager gave us a wonderful tour. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
    4.8
  • ColleenVIP
    Baltimore / Maryland •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was a hopping night at the Tampa location for a Thursday evening! We loved the complementary valet parking. Food was delicious, as always(and consistent among other locations). Our server, Kimmie, was friendly and on top of her game! Great service!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Tampa
    4.7
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    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is one of my favorite Tampa restaurants! I've never had a negligible dish. The service and atmosphere is great. Usually I have a hard time hearing, but it was a full restaurant tonight, andI was able to hear the table conversation. Can't speak more highly of this place.
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    UlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
    4.8
  • Jessica
    Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    Quality Foods is an experience and an education. If you saw it from the outside you would think it’s a pizzeria that you can just drop in for a quick bite. If you just walked in off the street you might be confused because half of the place is storage for wine and food. There are only about four tables available inside. But the reason we would go back is the experience. We were almost full before dinner. We had fantastic bread & olive oil/balsamic, caprese salad and tomato bisque. So by the time our pasta came, we could barely eat half of it. But it was amazing. I ate the tastiest scallop I’ve ever had in my life. My husband had the ragu pasta and was also in love. Again, it’s an experience that Chef Chris personally guides each guest through by talking to everyone multiple times. He’s a very proud chef and owner and we see why now.
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    Quality Foods MarketPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Tampa
    5
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    Tampa / Central Florida West •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Feb 2024
    Great staff and delicious food. Great superbowl experience!!!
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    Hooters North TampaPrice: Moderate• American• Tampa
    4.3
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