Beautiful and delicious food, fun cocktails, knowledgeable and attentive team, and a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Bar Terroir - French Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Came here a day after a Valentine's Day for a dinner. Place is super romantic and beautiful. I had to make reservation a few weeks in advance and they only had high top seating available. The menu was pretty sizable and had a nice selection. We had charcuterie plate to start and some tuna crudo. Both were great. They only had one non alcoholic mocktail drink which was great but I wish they would have a larger selection. For the main I had duck confit and my husband had Dover Sole. Both dishes were excellent. I would say on a smaller side, I wouldn't come in very hungry. We end up not having a dessert because they didn't have anything we wanted and all they didn't have herbal tea. I am surprised that they couldn't offer more tea options. Service was pretty good, not exceptional though. Overall a great experience read more

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We had a fantastic meal here overall. The mussels were the standout--such a unique twist, served with an incredibly flavorful broth and topped with a pastry dough that took it to another level. Absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the escargot and duck confit, both of which were rich, well-prepared, and exactly what you'd hope for at a French spot. The steak frites was my least favorite of the night; the steak was a bit chewy compared to everything else, but still decent. Despite that, the overall experience was excellent. The food was flavorful, thoughtfully done, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. Definitely a place I'd return to, especially for the mussels. read more

Bar Terroir - Mussels - French Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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This is my first time trying French cuisine so I can't say much about the food but overall it is alright. I do especially like the escargot, and wish we had ordered extra bread to dip into the sauce. The entree tbh fell short. The dessert we had was the chocolate mousse, prob the best thing we ate that evening and of course we totally forgot to take a photo of that. OKAY, the space is limited at the restaurant. So if you're trying to have a romantic calm and relaxing fine dinning experience for 2.. might want to re-consider. The tables are SO close to each other that our waiter can barely get in between. We went for a birthday occasion so we were looking forward to it, but we were sat next to a group of 4 ladies who were chatting so loud that we felt like it was all that we can hear. Our conversations felt like a hassle because we would need to raise our voice to be able to hear each other, not so romantic anymore.... read more

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Another phenomenal restaurant from the group running Rocca & Streetlight Taco. We went on. Sunday evening and had a great meal experience. From the friendly greeting upon entering to the professional yet friendly service offered by the service staff. A dark, romantic setting as if you were in a French patisserie for a meal. Our cocktails were delicious, especially my wife's Sidecar. The French Onion soup was so tasty & cheesy. The dinner dishes were perfectly plated and so tasty - Steak Frites & Dover Sole. We were stuffed so we didn't get a chance to try the desserts. Great looking bar and we saw two sisters sitting there chatting up a storm while nursing wines. Nice to have a traditional French restaurant in the area. Can't wait for their Spanish restaurant read more

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Everything was marvelous. Service was top notch, thanks JJ B. Food also was top notch. Great date night experience. Not too loud, upscale but still relatively casual. read more

Wow!! My boyfriend doesn't even like French food and he was impressed by here. This is a date night must. The inside is dark, yet romantic. It doesn't look like a Parisian bistro on the inside, but that doesn't bother me. As a French food snob, I loved our dishes. The heritage chicken (and its leftovers) have lived in the back of my brain since we went a month ago. The French onion soup is one of the best in Tampa and a must get too. This is a very expensive dinner, but worth the price. We loved it! read more

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Went again for the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. They had just recently opened up a new expansion and I guess they weren't properly prepared for the extra volume. Food took a bit to come out but the service was excellent and we were promptly attended to. Food was prepared perfectly. No notes! read more

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Had an amazing experience at Bar Terrior, a cozy and stylish French spot that completely delivered on food, drinks, and atmosphere. The cocktails were top-notch, the service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance? Total vibe. Can't wait to go back and try more from the menu. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Special shoutout to the Espresso Martini, which was made perfectly, and the escargot, which is a must-try, buttery, garlicky perfection. What I ordered: - FROMAGE & CHARCUTERIE - BAGUETTE: grilled bread, normandy butter - ONION SOUP: emmental, gruyère - ESCARGOT: garlic butter - GNOCCHI a la PARISIENNE: grilled maitake, haricot verts, truffle cream - CASSOULET: duck confit, toulouse sausage, duroc pork shoulder, tarbais beans - CHOCOLATE MOUSSE: hazelnut, px sherry read more

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Amazing new hotspot! They do French food right! Came in on a busy day without reservations but was accommodating by giving a time limit so that the next reservation at the bar was timely. So knowing that, it was fine. Later on they were able to move over to better seating anyways so it all worked out and still got wonderful service without skipping a beat The coconut curry milk punch was balanced perfectly and the clarity of the liquid and ice made it that much more appealing. The beef tartare was so flavorful with the beef chicharron and that yolk was everything, so bright and orange. Some of the best tartar I've had ever! The steak frites was cooked perfectly. The fries came out piping hot and the steak was cooked perfectly, it was so tender. They gave complimentary lavender meringue at the end out of a cigar box and it was a very nice gesture. I did see people surrounding me finishing all their dishes clean and getting desserts so I know others enjoyed it as well This is one spot not to miss, the place is quite intimate and on a smaller scale. I would say reservations are highly recommended for this busy spot but they are very accommodating without. I definitely appreciated them working with me to be able to try them out and for them to not lose business. I want to come back again and again. Even their bathroom was fun with a different ambience, separate music and disco ball read more

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My favorite special occasion dinner night spot or drink with the girls. Moody, dark, intimate. The food and staff are amazing! An absolute must if you're in the area. read more

We stumbled here on Easter Sunday cause a bunch of other restaurants were closed. What a pleasant surprise. The food and service were excellent. Hannah really took care of us. Can't recommend it enough. read more

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Everything was a WOW! The food was outstanding and the service to match. So many WOWS. I couldn't stop saying that. (only questionable wow was how loud it was on a busy night) We started with heirloom tomatoes which were amazing. Then the mussels that we unbelievably by far the most delicious plum mussels. The our sever suggested the chicken which was also amazing! . The flavors of each dish was so well prepared with multitudes of complex use of herbs. Well done chef! read more

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Bar Terroir was the perfect choice for our recent date night. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt chic and intimate with dim lighting, cozy tables, and the ideal spot for conversation. Our server was warm, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel effortless. She guided us through their impressive wine list, helping us select a French red that paired beautifully with our meal, earthy, elegant, and just bold enough to stand up to the rich flavors of our entrees. We Ordered the Beef Tartare which was delicious served with unique beef chips. Market Salad Crisp, fresh, and thoughtfully dressed more than just a filler, this salad had intention. Beef Cheek (Bourguignon-style) was Fall-apart tender and full of deep, soulful flavor. The red wine reduction was amazing. We chose a Burgundy that was smooth with earthy notes, recommended by our server and it couldn't have been a better pairing. Bar Terroir absolutely delivered on ambiance, flavor, and hospitality. It's not cheap, but every detail from the curated wine list to the execution of each dish justifies the price. If you're looking to impress or just reconnect over amazing food, this is your spot. read more

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Bar Terroir was incredible! Food, service, and ambiance was a 10/10. Our server Jeff was amazing and added to the experience. We loved the cocktails, so creative and unlike anything we had before. Also we both said that was the best steak frites we've ever had! We will be back!! read more

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My wife and I went out on one of our weekly dinner dates with some great friends and elected to try Bar Terroir out. I am not a huge fan of French food and when I spend time in France, I equally enjoy the ambience and vibe as much as the food itself. I was surprised, though that I really did enjoy the food and one of the side dishes. The mashed potatoes were probably the best mashed potatoes ever had in my life. The chocolate mousse I had for dessert was also definitely to die for. The ambience was nice enough, but the acoustics were not fantastic for having a conversation of any great depth at the table. The service was exceptional. I definitely recommend this restaurant for lovers of French food And foodies in general. read more

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This place is absolutely phenomenal. The fact that hasn't won Michelin star yet is crazy. I think it's actually one of the best restaurants in Tampa Tampa Bay if not the best! The service is phenomenal and it's one of the best service team out there! Food is delicious and elegant and the ambience is absolutely romantic and cozy! If you haven't checked this place out you need to! read more

Had an ok meal at the bar, was not impressed of the staff congregating with bar staff continuously was a bit disruptive. Definitely not worth the price point for a mediocre experience. Drinks were delicious, steak frites was the chewiest piece of meat, almost inedible. Paying a 2% kitchen fee (as explained) seemed ridiculous, and they say it was so menu prices could be kept reasonable? Not sure we understand since this is one of the priciest spots in town. Enjoyed the burger and onion soup. 4 oz (if that) of sole is not an entree by any means, especially for price point. We heard they are taking it off the menu. Although delicious, should have been entree sized. read more

Loved being able to snag a bar reservation. The place was packed on a Friday night but the service was still super attentive and friendly. The sommelier gave a great rundown of the wines, and both the steak frites and oysters hit the spot. The disco lights in the bathroom were a surprise but honestly kind of a highlight. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Bar Terroir - Steak frites - French Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Wow, what a fantastic addition to the Tampa food scene! Bar Terroir might not be the biggest restaurant around in terms of space. But they sure pack a lot of personality and flavor into a small space. My server was excellent. He constantly made sure glasses were filled and made some great recommendations. The food itself is French Bistro food executed at a high level. The tomato salad was fantastic, especially with the vibrant tomatoes. The Steak Frites was cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of heat from the peppercorns. Dessert was delicious as well, especially with the Pain Perdue. That French Toast had such great textural contrast, with the crispy toasty exterior and soft creamy inside. That scoop of ice cream brought it all together. All in all, wonderful time here! Will definitely be back in the future :) read more

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Bar Terroir did not live up to my expectations, and maybe that is on me, but it is definitely not a place I would go out of my way to recommend. Like others have mentioned, it is pricey. The price was not unbearable because the food ranged between good and memorably great. The escargots were my favorite in Tampa, and the lobster truffle gnocchi was a small portion that packed a punch of flavor. The chocolate mousse was phenomenal; it was rich and texturally complex with crunchy hazelnuts, dried meringue and little chocolate balls. The steak frites were the least exciting dish but fine nonetheless. What is truly lackluster about Bar Terroir is the service. We arrived on time for our reservation and were promptly seated by a host. We waited roughly 15 minutes before our server greeted us, which would not be unreasonable if not for the fact that: (1) we were one of 5-6 tables in the restaurant, (2) our server watched us get sat and then walked away, (3) he helped a table that arrived after us first, and (4) a manager informed us our server would be over shortly (which was a lie) but could not be bothered to offer us water while we waited. This pattern of behavior continued throughout the night; when we wanted our server, he was nowhere to be found. Moral of the story: if you're going to charge for an elevated experience, you need to provide an elevated experience that extends beyond food with expensive ingredients. read more

Such a great addition to the south tampa food scene. Definitely will be back. The bar area is perfect and the service was still elevated and very attentive. This place is definitely small but perfect vibes for a date night. I got the French onion, salad, baguette with shaved butter, and steak tartare to start. Then I got the steak frites to split. Pricing was fair for entrees and a lil high in my opinion for some of the portions of the apps especially the soup being a small normal size cup. Everything was delicious and the service was very attentive as well as the staff very willing to work with allergies as the other person in my party had a dairy allergy. Would highly recommend and parking is located in a lot right next door and behind. One of the bathrooms also has a fun daft punk theme which was a unique twist. read more

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Good French food for Tampa. Nice room. Service was earnest and friendly, but untrained.Overall a very nice meal. I would eat there again.

Bar Terroir is a new addition leveling up the French food scene in Tampa. The restaurant is located in the space formerly occupied by Little Leon and is a great add to the restaurants in this part of town. I really like how they revamped the space. The restaurant is run by the group behind Rocca and Streetlight Tacos...and they dont disappoint with this concept. Overall, the food was good. The menu consists of the classic french staples with their added twist. We started with the fries and baguette with Normandy butter (absolutely one of the best butters I've had stateside) as hors d'oeuvres, as well as, the mimolette for the formage, which was also delicious. For the main dishes, we tried the chicken and strip bass. The chicken was just ok -- the profile was very herb forward with too much sage being the overwhelming note. The strip bass was cooked perfectly. The wine list is exquisite! Service was great. And I love that everyone who works there is focused on making sure you are satisfied with the food and experience. Reservations are highly recommended. Bar Terroir is a worthy add to your list of places to try. read more

My party of 4 spent $900. Great food, service and wine but i find it tacky to add a 2.5% facility fee to anything you order. That's seems desperate. Just be honest and include your cost of operations in your prices. For only this reason i will not return. I won't do business with someone i don't trust. read more

Service was amazing. Staff members were professional and super nice and welcoming. Explained the wine list and menu well. The reason for the 2 stars and I hate to be this person is solely because of the quality of food. This place charges Michelin star prices for very average food. The bread was hard, not warm. French onion soup was bland and watery. I got the gnocchi which was decent but nothing to rave about and my spouse got the short rib which honestly was so bad. Has zero flavor was heavily soaked in the sauce, you couldn't even really taste the meat for itself, almost tasted like BBQ sauce. Also, not food related instead of linens they use cheap napkins like a fast food joint. This places atmosphere was very nice and cute inside and has potential, Tampa needs more good quality food places but if this place wants to last they have a lot of work to do menu/food wise. read more

Wow. Booked reservation on opening night and waited four months to get it. Tonight it finally happened. An exceptional, unique and high quality meal. Everything we ate was delicious, meticulous and obviously cooked with love. It's wasn't prissy or arrogant, but grounded and rich, a high quality example of the French sensibility and tradition, but bistro style. Excellent but not over the top. Having finally made it in, there's some things I'd do differently next time. But here goes: The grilled baguette with Normandy butter. Maybe the highlight of the night. OMG. This should be standard fare. I'd really like it if they gave this gratis to every party. The lines would never end. We tried Le Tour, a three story smorgasbord of everything they offer charcuterie. Wow. The cheeses were great. Pate made in house was exceptional. Sometimes I don't love charcuterie, but this was really good and nicely served. I have a few notes on some of the accompaniments, but picky and minor compared to what excels. This was excellent. Next was beef tartare. Also a good example, but I was expecting so much from this dish, it actually was the low point. It was good, just not as great as I hoped. Biggest problem was that the food was rich, and my table mates were afraid of this one, leaving me to eat it all alone. (!) After this I was done, and could have quit here. Very rich. GF had the French onion soup and loved it. I didn't try. Then the entrees: The heirloom chicken was exceptional and probably the best dish of the night. Outstanding thick crispy skin. I'll be thinking of this a long time and waiting the next four months until I can go back. It'll be baguette and chicken next time! But the beef bourguignon was also fantastic. Full and finished as I was, I gobbled this down. Of course, I had the upgrade for black truffle shaved table side, but this was really overkill. This rich dish is something you must have before you die. The peak of French comfort food, but it's something I won't need again. It was a five star moment. If this were my last meal, life would be good. GF had the halibut which looked great, but I was too stuffed to try. We couldn't possibly do dessert, and they don't have decaf coffee yet. We don't drink so missed out on wine. The place is exceptionally small and intimate, a bit of an odd setting by Tampa standards. It's a weird location for this, but I think the unique menu will keep people coming back. Not sure how they'll activate the outdoor porch. Probably as a staging area for people waiting to get inside. Tampa has arrived as a real foodie town! Get your reservations now. Bar Terrior is worth trying. When I go back, I'll order the perfect menu and update this review. Perfect menu: Fromage Baguette Salad Heirloom Chicken/ Steak Frites Coffee (or wine) read more

Bar Terroir - La Tour - everything on the charcuterie menu - French Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Exceptional! JJ was our server and he was amazing. So passionate and genuinely excited about the food and service. Lovely atmosphere, impeccable attention to detail. This place is a gem. Will definitely return. read more

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We were excited to try Bar Terroir in Tampa, especially since my husband is French and we had just spent the summer in Normandy with family. We were missing French food, so this seemed like the perfect spot. The atmosphere is warm and romantic -- ideal for first dates or anniversaries. The wine list is impressively extensive, especially compared to the concise food menu (one page each for appetizers, entrées, and desserts). We visited on a Monday evening with a party of six. Our server, Sydney, was charming and knowledgeable, explaining the dishes well. Service was excellent: despite our large group, the food arrived promptly and no one was left waiting for a long time. Our table sampled a wide range of dishes: baguettes with Norman butter, salade verte, sole meunière, onion soup, steak frites, mussels en croûte, gnocchi à la Parisienne, escargots, and more. The food was enjoyable overall, but it leaned toward "French‑ish" -- flavors adapted more for American palates than traditional French ones. My main disappointment was the Béarnaise sauce with my steak. It lacked the signature tarragon flavor, was too runny, and tasted mostly of its egg base. The escargots, though nicely presented, had an unexpected lemony note that overpowered the garlic and parsley. Dessert was also a miss: the Banana Crème Brûlée turned out to be sweet plantains arranged around the Crème brûlée, sprinkled with some coarse salt that made the dish more salty than sweet. While the dishes leaned more toward Americanized French cuisine than we'd hoped for, they were still tasty and satisfying. Still, the meal felt pricy considering no one ordered alcohol -- just four sodas and tap water. read more

Had high expectations coming over and the first impression was that it was a bit odd that they were doing some outdoor reno and it wasn't very clear where the entrance was. When we first got there we were one of the only tables so service speed was significantly different than later. Drinks were really good! And food was enjoyable, but if we were comparing, the steak tartare was a bit fishy tasting and the beef chips were just a bit odd (comparing to steak tartare at Ponte). Escargot, soup, foie gras, and salad were all good but I probably enjoyed the foie gras the most. Overall an enjoyable experience and would like to come back to try all the entrees. Parking was fine but I assume it could be tough when it gets busy later in the night. read more

Bar Terroir is an amazing new restaurant in Tampa's growing market. The restaurant is beautiful and is becoming a favorite of ours. I hope we can frequent often. The food is the first truly French (but not stuffy) we've had in south Tampa since the departure of Le Bordeaux. And all the staff was wonderful. We love sitting at the bar so you can see the chefs busy in the kitchen. We throughly enjoyed Miko and Ethan in the bar. Very classy and educated gentlemen. This place scores a 10 in all facets. Can't wait to return. read more

Really nice place! Highly recommended! I'm from Europe and I can say that place exactly European style for anything

Amazing food. Great service! The drinks were so good. We got the burger (incredible), the steak frites were great but the French onion soup and baguette with Normandy butter stole the show. read more

We came in opening day and we had a fivevstar experience. I was looking to try new foods and new things and I got that. I must say the staff wa so wonderful. Our waiter Miko was great explaining the menu and the other people at the bar were so helpful as well with drink recommendations and service. I have been to ROCCA many times and also Streetlight and I was so excited for this place to open even though I don't know much about French food. The charcuterie was probably the best I have ever had and they have gluten-free toast points for it as well as the Escargot. We tried a lot of menu items and loved everything. We had the oysters as well and they were a bit over priced, but great. The Escargot comes two different ways and we had it with garlic and butter and it was nice. I had the Niçoisce salad and I loved it. We needed a place like this over here in Palma Ceia full stop. Drinks were fabulous as well, I had the French 75 which is my personal favorite. I tried the Rosé and also the cocktail (Cantelope Paloma). The beef tartar was also the best I have ever had. For opening night it was great; loved everything. read more

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This was a purely blissful dinner to me and probably one of my favorite of the year. Starting with drinks I had a sparkling water with lime, Campari sprite, and their Provençal cocktail. All the drinks were great and I always think you can tell a lot about a place by how they cut and present something as small as their bar limes, they were very intentionally cut and it is a nice attention to detail you'd come to expect at a place like this. For apps we did the baguette, oysters, escargot and a green salad. Something that was really driven home to me was the perfect application of everything on the plate. The baguette is nicely grilled and they aren't afraid to get some good marks on there which accompany the butter nicely. The butter seemed to be micro-planed or something similar which allowed it to melt nicely onto the baguette, as far as bread and butter goes it doesn't leave anything to be desired. The oysters were very nice along with the Bloody Mary mignonette and the horseradish they came with. The green salad felt very tastefully put together the bacon, blue cheese and green goddess dressing married nicely and I enjoyed that the cuts of parsley in the salad weren't very finely minced and even included small segments of the stem which allowed you to actually taste the parsleys flavor in the salad. The highlight of the apps was definitely the escargot. I did the garlic butter on them and the bite of escargot with garlic butter over the golden piece of bread was perfect, definitely the best escargot I've had ever probably. For entrees we had the steak frites with au poivre, the sole and the pithivier special. We crushed the sole first which was the sleeper of the meal for me. The fish was perfectly cooked and the lemon sauce finished it off with the perfect combination of salt, fat and acid. The pommes noisettes were a nice addition as well. The pithivier special next was fantastic. I have somewhat of a soft spot for savory applications of puff pastry and this did not disappoint. The texture of the lamb shank inside in combination with the puff pastry and sauce was spot on. Last of the entrees the steak frites felt like a must try. Perfectly cooked steak, the au poivre was perfect and the fries were perfect as well. Again nothing left desired for any of these dishes. Lastly for dessert we rounded the night with the pain perdu and chocolate mousse, I also ordered an espresso. The pain perdu was also a highlight for me, I love pretty much everything about this dessert I mean it's literally just the best French toast you've ever had. The orange marmalade paired with the chamomile ice cream is fantastic and even just the thought of using chamomile ice cream is great to me, I love floral and herbal flavors of ice cream personally. The mousse was also great the meringue chips went nice with the mousse and the hazelnuts were very nice change of texture. Besides the food the service was great and what you'd come to expect from this group of restaurants. The lighting was very nice and intentional. If I had to knock anything and fish for any critique I think the space can become a little loud, it's definitely a smaller space than I was expecting but there's nothing inherently wrong with that and getting up and walking to the bathroom wasn't a hinder or anything. My other "critique" would be the espresso and tea which wasn't bad by any means it was just a very solid cup of espresso and our server was nice enough to mention they were still putting together their tea and coffee selection which after experiencing the quality of everything else just makes me even more excited for when they're able to round those kinks out! All in all top notch dinner and hats off to the servers, bartender, chefs and all back of house, (special thanks to the saucier) everything was absolutely spot on! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Wow great food. Really enjoyed every step of this meal. And the drinks were on point too. read more

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Food is truly special as is ambiance and attentive staff! My favorite place in Tampa by far!

The halibut blew me away - 10/10. I will be thinking of those flavors for the next few days. The service - 5/10. The "uppity" service doesn't fit right... For a new South Tampa "hot spot" next door to TJ Maxx, we expected service a lot more welcoming...Service comparable to typical Rocca service (welcoming and inviting) is what we were expecting. However, we were greeted with a waiter straight out of Le Cinq in Paris. Our waiter was not messing around, gave "I'm better than you" attitude. All joking aside, I respect that, but it just feels odd getting that kind of service in South Tampa. It was just too uppity. I acknowledge this could also be my unique opinion. Would I die to come back? Not necessarily... but will I come back? I'll probably give it another chance - but at the bar next time. At the end of the day, it is fun to see more talented chefs bring new concept restaurants to Tampa that clearly pride themselves on quality and flavor. read more

Fantastic food and services. Cool ambience. I ordered the Heritage Chicken msweet potato, and maitake mushroom as my entree. The chocolate Mousse for dessert and good French wine. Highly recommend. read more

There were some great dishes along with some average dishes. The cheese course with apple butter was delicious- the other two cheeses we had were fine. The squash and mozzarella salad was delicious. Sadly I was not impressed with either entree - the chicken was fine (the sweet potatoes were very good) and my beef bourguignon was a bit tough and lacking flavor. The chocolate mousse was fine, but I really enjoyed the dessert with the apple sorbet. I'm from NY and live in DC and Europe, so pretty well versed in fine dining - I just think this missed the mark a bit. read more