Counter Culture

4.7

1606 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 34 times today

Innovative
Neighbourhood 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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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
Website
https://cc-tampa.com/
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.

Location
2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Counter Culture Coconut Pecan Morning BreadUS$7.00
brown buttered a la plancha
Fresh Baked CroissantUS$8.00
counter cultured butter and jams
Wood Fired Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Absolutely Everything BagelUS$6.00
cream cheese schmear
Warm Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$6.00
counter cultured butter, local honey
Warm Pimiento Cheese BiscuitsUS$7.00
counter cultured butter, local honey
Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Country SourdoughUS$7.00
toasted or not, counter cultured butter and jams
Raspberry DanishUS$9.50
vanilla bean pastry cream, raspberry jelly, lots of raspberries, citrus scented powdered sugar, laminated dough

Fresh Start

Grilled Pink GrapefruitUS$8.00
rosemary vanilla bean sugar
Avocado TostadaUS$9.00
crushed haas avocado, coriander salad, pickled red onion, radishes, serrano chillies, black garlic crema, tangerine aji amarillo vinaigrette, crispy house corn tortilla
House Cured Faroe Island Salmon*US$17.00
watercress, cucumber, shaved fennel, pickled red onion, capers, fresh herbs, lemon zest, creme fraiche, wood fired bagel
Brioche Noisette au ChocolateUS$12.00
brown butter griddled house brioche, chocolate hazelnut ganache, maldon sea salt, crushed hazelnuts, whipped cream

Griddle

Buttermilk PancakesUS$10.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Macadamia Nut PancakesUS$16.00
vanilla bean tropical fruit, passion fruit syrup
Buttermilk Belgian WaffleUS$12.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Pecan and Salted Caramel Swirl WaffleUS$13.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Brioche French ToastUS$13.00
cream cheese stuffed french toast, guava syrup
The P BurgerUS$16.00
wood plancha seared classic flat-top burger, choice of cheese, little gem lettuce, beefsteak tomato, sweet onion, house pickles, house aioli, butter toasted bun

Eggs

Organic Egg SandwichUS$13.00
soft scrambled organic eggs, white cheddar, crispy pork belly, hydro watercress, brioche bun
- With Handcut FriesUS$17.00
Chile Roasted Wild Mushroom Huitlacoche Quesabirria TacosUS$16.00
goat cheese scrambled eggs, charred chile purple potato hash, black truffle charred onion huitlacoche consommé
Breakfast on BayshoreUS$13.00
two organic eggs, choice of breakfast sausage or house bacon, artisanal grits or hashbrowns, choice of bread
Egg White OmeletteUS$15.00
baby spinach, burrata, roasted tomatoes, sliced avocado, choice of toast
House Cured Salmon Scramble*US$16.00
watercress, sweet onion, fines herbes, lemon zest, creme fraiche, toasted everything bagel
Poached Eggs BourguignonUS$17.00
poached farm eggs, crispy pork belly, wild mushrooms, red wine sauce, toasted brioche
Tortilla EspanolaUS$15.00
farm egg omelette, chorizo, wood roasted sofrito, crispy garlic, almonds, patatas bravas, cuban toast
Wood Oven ShakshukaUS$14.00
organic eggs, urfa chile tomato sauce, lebneh, avocado, french feta, lime, grilled bread
Homemade Corned Beef HashUS$16.00
organic eggs, watercress asian pear salad, pickled mustard seed beurre blanc, jamison rye toast

Benedicts

ClassicUS$15.00
poached organic eggs, benton's canadian bacon, jamison b breadhouse bakes english muffin, hollandaise, hash browns
FlorentineUS$14.00
poached organic eggs, wilted baby spinach, wood grilled heirloom tomatoes, montpellier hollandaise, toasted english muffin, hashbrowns
7th AvenueUS$15.00
poached organic eggs, catalan spinach, grilled chorizo, pimenton hollandaise, cuban toast, patatas bravas
CrackerUS$15.00
poached organic eggs, glazed house bacon, warm pimiento cheese biscuits, tabasco hollandaise, artisanal stone ground grits

Sides

Crispy House BaconUS$7.00
Candied BaconUS$8.00
Kurobuta Pork Breakfast SausageUS$7.00
Artisanal Stone Ground GritsUS$8.00
Hash BrownsUS$7.00

What 1,606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa / Central Florida West
Contemporary American
Tampa
Innovative
Tampa
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Counter Culture offers a vibrant dining experience in Tampa, known for its "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the weekend brunch, with standout dishes like bai buns and pastries. The atmosphere is lively, with a commendable cocktail menu. While parking and noise can be challenging, the overall experience is delightful.

1,606 Reviews

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Linda
Tampa
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Laura
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Edward
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience and the food was truly amazing, the cocktails were delicious.
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Ulrica
VIP
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and our waitress was very friendly
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matthew
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall the experience was good but did not meet expectations. It was a chilly night and they had the large garage doors open to the patio which made the inside chilly as well. The burrata toast was excellent, and the amount of burrata was generous which was appropriate for the price of the appetizer. My wife had the butternut ravioli and she enjoyed it. The experience fell short on my Rabbit Pappardelle entree. It came out cold/room temperature, I had to send it back for a reheat which really didn't get it up to temperature. The dish was tasty but the large dry flakes were not an enjoyable texture. Most importantly, the rabbit was incorporated in a few small bite size chunks. When rabbit is the first word in the menu, I'd expect to be able to recognize and enjoy it as the main protein in the dish.
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Lindsay
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. I had the snapper and my sister had the tuna which were both excellent. My only suggestion would to have a few more options for people who do not like seafood. My friend had the cauliflower dish and thought it was really good. We had a great dinner and will definitely come back again.
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Jane
Tampa
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We sat for about 10 min without anyone coming to the table. Once we brought it to the attention of the hostess it still took about 5 min for anyone to address it. We went at 6pm and could not believe how busy it was. Our server was very apologetic and she got things back on track. Management should staff up or make sure to let servers know when they’ve got a new table—or better yet, have servers/busboys tag team with each other on water refills/clearing tables. Ultimately, the food was delicious and we will go back.
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Nuria
VIP
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Let me start by saying the service is great.. we loved our server! The food was meh, I had the burger and bubbles for happy hour along with the big pinks.. burger was ok nothing special and the big pinks lacked seasoning and the patata bravas were dry, They only had two working heaters for all of the outdoor seating. Ordered the peaches and cream for dessert… small and the peaches had a weird smoky flavor. My espresso martini was good. Valet was easy and complimentary.
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Rachel
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our meal. I do feel like some of the food was noticeably better than others. But overall it was a good meal and we would return.
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John
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Izzy is a fantastic waitress! Food was fantastic. Vibe is sophisticated and upbeat.
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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 4.7 stars by 1606 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S Ysabella Ave
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://cc-tampa.com/
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.

Counter Culture

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Frites

Rabbit Pappardelle

The P Burger

Fresh Baked

Counter Culture Coconut Pecan Morning BreadUS$7.00

Fresh Baked CroissantUS$8.00

Wood Fired Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Absolutely Everything BagelUS$6.00

Warm Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$6.00

Warm Pimiento Cheese BiscuitsUS$7.00

Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Country SourdoughUS$7.00

Raspberry DanishUS$9.50

Fresh Start

Grilled Pink GrapefruitUS$8.00

Avocado TostadaUS$9.00

House Cured Faroe Island Salmon*US$17.00

Brioche Noisette au ChocolateUS$12.00

Griddle

Buttermilk PancakesUS$10.00

Macadamia Nut PancakesUS$16.00

Buttermilk Belgian WaffleUS$12.00

Pecan and Salted Caramel Swirl WaffleUS$13.00

Brioche French ToastUS$13.00

The P BurgerUS$16.00

Eggs

Organic Egg SandwichUS$13.00

Chile Roasted Wild Mushroom Huitlacoche Quesabirria TacosUS$16.00

Breakfast on BayshoreUS$13.00

Egg White OmeletteUS$15.00

House Cured Salmon Scramble*US$16.00

Poached Eggs BourguignonUS$17.00

Tortilla EspanolaUS$15.00

Wood Oven ShakshukaUS$14.00

Homemade Corned Beef HashUS$16.00

Benedicts

ClassicUS$15.00

FlorentineUS$14.00

7th AvenueUS$15.00

CrackerUS$15.00

Sides

Crispy House BaconUS$7.00

Candied BaconUS$8.00

Kurobuta Pork Breakfast SausageUS$7.00

Artisanal Stone Ground GritsUS$8.00

Hash BrownsUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Counter Culture offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Counter Culture restaurant rated?

Is Counter Culture currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information