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1. Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen - Brandon
4.8
Exceptional(178)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Brandon
Booked 9 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 52 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. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17602)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 225 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. American Social Tampa
4.5
Awesome(2095)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 139 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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5. CW's Gin Joint
4.8
Exceptional(1292)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 20 times today
CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa is a hot spot due to its fantastic ambiance and top-notch service. The place is dripping with style and is a hit for both dates and group gatherings. It's known for its live music, eclectic and fun environment, and its diverse and fun menu. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. As one reviewer put it, it's definitely a place for a 'grown and sexy time with friends'!
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6. Casa Santo Stefano
4.8
Exceptional(3761)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 52 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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7. Lilac
4.8
Exceptional(683)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 21 times today
Lilac, the Michelin-Starred Mediterranean restaurant helmed by the esteemed Chef John Fraser, redefines the art of dining. It features signature elements of Chef Fraser's Mediterranean cuisine mastery, explored through fresh Floridian ingredients.Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s open concept, walnut flooring, and glowing pendant globes surround an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter and a lively open kitchen, creating a convivial, yet elevated environment. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish and French cuisines, Lilac’s menu is a balance of fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced items with bold flavors and exquisite presentations.
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8. edison: food+drink lab
4.7
Exceptional(4003)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Tampa
Booked 14 times today
Edison: Food+Drink Lab is a hotspot for its innovative dishes that are both familiar and modern. Reviews rave about the unique flavors and excellent service. One diner said, 'The food is truly amazing here. Love the creative way the put various flavors together.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'excellent and innovative dishes' and noted that the menu changes every month, ensuring a new experience each time. The intimate and romantic ambiance also adds to the appeal, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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