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Driftlight Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Driftlight Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
141 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the lighted bridges of Tampa, the restaurant offers a bold backdrop for long conversations and luxuriant dinners, connecting visitors to the region and to each other.
The menu features chef-selected land and sea dishes driven by regional ingredients, paired with a collection of wines and champagnes from around the world. Other handcrafted drinks offer new interpretations of classic cocktails, setting the scene for a fresh yet familiar destination.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftlight Steakhouse offers a memorable dining experience with "top notch service" and a "comfortable and inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the "best filet mignon" and "decadent carrot cake." With an "elegant yet energetic" ambiance, Driftlight shines as a "shining star of consistency and quality" in the Channelside area.

141 Reviews
  1. Inder

    VIP

    Tampa

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I had in a while. Fish (Black Cod, they substituted for Sea bass) was good as well. Highly recommend spinach side it was yum. Service was great.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Inder, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your steak and black cod, and that the spinach side hit the spot. It’s great to know the service was up to your expectations as well. We can’t wait to have you back again soon for more delicious dishes!

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  2. edel

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place ,super nice ,great food , service on time and lovely

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  3. Marion

    VIP

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Took a little bit to get initial drink order from busy waitress; bread service came late-after oyster appetizer and with main entrees, food timing was off.. Delmonico steak and branzino were perfect and loaded potato and asparagus were delicious too. Crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake were rich and amazing!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Marion, Thank you for your honest feedback! We're thrilled to hear you loved the Delmonico steak, branzino, and sides, as well as the crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake. We do apologize for the timing issues with your service and will address that to ensure a smoother experience next time. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Reginald

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated Valentine's Day early with dinner here. We had a great experience, and our food was delicious!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Reginald, Thank you for celebrating with us! We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the food. Hope to have you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  5. Devonda

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience, I got the delmonico with the asparagus and it was absolutely amazing, the steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also got an espresso martini and it was delicious as well. I liked that the bar is located outside of the restaurant, so inside the restaurant was nice and quiet and didn’t have the usual noise the bar brings.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Devonda, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Delmonico steak and the espresso martini. It’s great to know you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere inside too. We look forward to having you back soon!

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  6. Bryan

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks. We enjoyed the atmosphere the brussels sprouts were off the charts!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Bryan, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the steak and the brussels sprouts—such a great choice! We can’t wait to have you back for more great food and atmosphere!

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  7. Cookie

    VIP

    Orlando

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For a JW MArriott we expected much more. I had beet burrita salad cheese was ice cold dressing fair no flavor

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  8. Scott

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine selection and steaks were cooked to perfection.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Scott, Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our wine selection and that the steaks were cooked to perfection. We can’t wait to have you back for another great experience!

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  9. Carmen

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. Food was amazing from the bread to the steak. The shrimp mac & cheese i could eat every single day, the flavor was amazing.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Carmen, We’re so glad you had an amazing experience! The shrimp mac & cheese is definitely a fan favorite. Thank you for the great feedback—we hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan was a great waiter!!!!!! Food was great my only issue was the creamed corn was lacking. It seemed like they poured cream on corn and called it creamed corn. But it was still good just not great. ONION SOUP WAS AMAZING, Bread was amazing the citrus butter was INCREDIBLE!!!!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded today
    Dear Michael, Thank you so much for the feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the onion soup, bread, and citrus butter—those are definitely fan favorites! We're sorry the creamed corn didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing that with us. We'll definitely take a look at it to make sure it’s up to par. We're also thrilled to hear Juan provided excellent service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Driftlight Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Driftlight Steakhouse

510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 06:30–12:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
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