Thank you, for your kindness and empathy. As an IBD/IBS patient, finding safe food options is…read morehard--but you made it possible. You modified the fish just for me, seasoned only with salt, with zucchini and the grilled octopus was delicious , I knows looks weird but I love it so I could enjoy my meal without fear of getting sick. Your service, flexibility, and genuine care truly make this one of my favorite restaurants. IBD & IBS patients can eat here safely.

I visited plate on a Thursday evening with my Book Club for happy hour. We arrived at 6 PM happy…read morehour ends at 6:30 PM. We were seated immediately. A server came to take our orders and offered suggestions on what we should order. We got the bread board, which is amazing and offers sweet bread with this really nice butter. We also ordered several items off of the happy hour menu, including the beef jerky and the wings. They also have a nice selection of drinks on happy hour, including wine, margaritas, and several other mixed drinks. Plate is fairly new to Carrollwood and it's a beautiful space. We all really enjoyed and would definitely return.

If I could give the food 10 stars, I would…read more Izakaya Tori was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in Tampa Bay. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, well-balanced, and left me wanting to try even more from the menu. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, consistently checking in to make sure everything was perfect and asking if we needed anything. It's refreshing to experience service that genuinely makes you feel welcomed and appreciated. The ambiance completed the experience. The restaurant was spotless, thoughtfully designed, and felt like a little slice of Japan in Florida. From the decor to the overall atmosphere, it truly felt like being transported to Japan for the evening. Great food, outstanding service, and an incredible atmosphere. This is a place I'll absolutely return to whenever I'm back in the area.

I ordered the scallop skewers, the steak skewer, mentaiko fries, sashimi platter, & the yummy roll…read morebut man the fish was so chewy and over cooked this easily became the "yucky roll" for me. The cocktails are pretty sweet and tasty, I enjoyed the yuzu cocktail a lot. I wouldn't come for their sushi, but for late night bites and tapas, I would definitely order. Parking is tough, it's very crowded in the restaurant. The sushi rice was not good whether it was on a roll or not, the sashimi is not as fresh. The tuna was tough. Was it worth 50 minutes probably not.. but it's good for an experience this was my 2nd time here, and I don't live in this area but my brother wanted to try this place. Our waiter was not as friendly. Everything felt kind of rushed because there was such a long wait. This place is kinda pricey overall. All the tables were close to eachother, but very nice decor.

Hunter is literally the BEST server my friends and I have ever had! If you want great service and a…read moregood time ASK FOR HUNTER!

I love a good happy hour and this is one of the best ones I've found in Tampa!! They have a great…read morevariety of tapas to choose from, plus their standard menu is also very affordable to try so many things (my favorite style of dining!!) $6 glasses of wine, girl time and a lively restaurant is exactly what I like during a Happy Hour. Our server Natty was AMAZING - he made our experience a delight from the moment we sat down. Lots of good recommendations on what to order, so fun to just chat with and took such great care of us. We also appreciated management stopping by and checking in on us during our visit too. The restaurant itself definitely picks up later into the evening, so it was nice to get there early and enjoy watching how it quickly filled in even for a Thursday evening. Overall ambiance is great! Some of our favorites were the Montadito with the whipped goat cheese - I will be back for this!! We also really enjoyed the carrots. The only thing that wasn't a huge hit for us was the Spinach & Chickpea Cazuela, not because it wasn't good or flavorful, but just wasn't our type of dish. Highly recommend Barcelona Wine Bar and ask for Natty!!

I've been wanting to try this wine bar/bistro since the day it opened. I just never seemed to hit…read moreit at the right time. Fortunately, it was open the day after Christmas at 1pm. What a lovely surprise! It's kind of hidden on Bay Street. It's behind the Restoration Hardware Gallery. You'll see the outdoor patio area on the left as you're exiting the food court. In fact, that appears to be the main entrance (or it was that day). There's another entrance next to the Shake Shack as well. The interior is very reminiscent of bistros in various parts of Europe. It's somewhat dark & moody with warm wood furnishings. The wine/coffee bar is the focal point. The seating is comfortable & diverse. There are also large tables set up for groups of people. It's definitely a great meeting place after a day of shopping. It's also great for couples on a date. I was the first one there that afternoon, and had my pick of tables. They have such a great wine list. I already knew what I wanted thanks to the great descriptions on the menu. The white wine flight is a pick of any 3 from the menu. I had a generous pour of a few French Sauvignon Blanc wines and a Blanc de Franc. It was my first time trying the latter white Cabernet Sauvignon. What a treat! I loved all 3, but my absolute favorite was the one from Domaine Doudeau-Léger. The service here was wonderful. Nina gave me some great suggestions when I asked about the toasts. I ended up choosing the Wild Truffled Mushroom one. It was delicious! The mushrooms were the star of the show. The subtle hint of truffle really brought out the natural flavors. I totally recommend this one. If you're a mushroom lover, there's a mushroom & pea soup that was also recommended. I couldn't leave without dessert. I think my only disappointment was that they didn't have the croissants ready. The Crème Brûlée one is popular as well as the Basque Burned Cheesecake. It would have taken an additional 30 minutes. I ended up getting the Pistachio Ricotta Cake. It turned out to be a good decision because the croissant would have been too filling for me. This cake was perfectly light and paired very well with the cappuccino. They serve Kimbo Italian espresso for all you coffee lovers out there. Even the small detail of having a delicious Italian biscotti cookie bite in the spoon was the perfect ending for me. I'm looking forward to more visits. Hopefully, I'll get to try that croissant dessert that everyone raves about. They serve brunch on the weekends. That's what I want to try the next time I'm at International Plaza.

**Door Dashers Beware** We love 10&10 and were regulars before they closed. We anxiously awaited…read moretheir reopening in September and then we were met with disappointment when that didn't happen. Then excitement again when we saw the May reopening update. Last week we made a special trip to international mall to see where they moved to. We couldn't locate them but I saw that you could order door dash from them. So on a long shot a placed a pick up order with the hopes that I would get a message with the new location. Well that was a bad idea because all I got was $10 taken and no food or information. It stayed in the waiting for 10&10 to confirm my order screen until they closed and then it went to ordered picked up at 9:09 pm. I tried to get a refund with Door Dash but was denied due to their Credit Card terms and policy's so dashers beware. I hope that maybe they will come back to a physical location or even respond to this and get me the cheesecake I ordered. We miss the food, wine, staff and atmosphere.

I hosted a happy hour for a sales team last week. It was a great spot. The weather was perfect and…read morewe received great service from our bartender, Natalia. She took great care of us. I will definitely go back. I highly recommend.

Great rooftop location & killer DJ the Friday night we were there. Definitely go for a great…read moreatmosphere, drinks, and music! We were a bit disappointed with the menu though, several items were unavailable. Four of us shared two appetizers, had drinks, vibed with the DJ, then went elsewhere for dinner.

Had such a great time at SoHo Backyard! The ambiance is super cool, kind of an upscale dive vibe,…read morewith a really fun outdoor seating area that makes it perfect for hanging out with friends. I had the chicken parm slider which was so good, and the grilled wings. The Thai chili wings were my favorite, sweet, spicy, and full of flavor. I also tried the bacon bleu wings which were not my personal favorite, but they were still well cooked. My Bloody Mary was delicious and hit the spot. My spouse ordered a flatbread and really enjoyed it too. Overall, great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. We will definitely be back!

I can't help but come here every time I'm in tampa it's a hidden treasure. The brunch menu looked…read morefantastic. Bloody Mary must! We got breakfast sandwich and the Benedict- licked the plates clean. It's such a small little bar with great parking. Servers here are fantastic! I wish their boiled peanuts were ready in time but they weren't. Have to order them when you come!

Water + Flour is one of our favorite spots for girls' night! It's always such a great vibe, and…read morethey have a variety of options no matter what you're in the mood for. We usually start with the sourdough flatbread with tomato dip, and it is always so delicious--warm, flavorful, and the perfect appetizer to share. I love changing it up and trying different pastas, but my absolute favorite is the Vodka Tomato Pasta. It's rich, creamy, and full of flavor--never disappoints. Everything is consistently amazing, and it's one of those places you can always count on for great food and a great time. Can't wait for our next girls' night here!

I was here for takeout and it's always exceptional. The service is great and the staff are very…read morefriendly. I prefer Water + Flour takeout. It's quick and the food is ready to go and always hot. There's a takeout section of the restaurant to the right. It makes the vibe much easier and the flow of the restaurant easy for customers.

I had the lamb stew and it was so tender I didn't even need a knife and it was flavourful without…read morebeing overpowering. The restaurant itself was spotless and the decor was tasteful. Service was impeccable; the waitress even chased us down in the parking lot to give my son his jacket that he had left behind. I will definitely be coming back to explore their entire menu.

Very unassuming restaurant from the outside but what a pleasant surprise once you enter…read more Immediately we heard a live Spanish guitar player and an our eyes feasted on the amazing decorum of Olivos. The food was a bit pricey but overall very good quality. Its on the edge of 3 stars imho but I rounded it up because its a nice addition to the area.

Beautiful bar on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott downtown. You can valet and get your ticket…read morevalidated at the hostess stand for complimentary or discounted rate depending on the night. We didn't have any food, but the drinks are pretty good with lovely presentation! They are pricey, but to be expected. Service was hit or miss, started off good, but then when we were ready for a second round, she was no where to be found, so we just got our checks. Come for the views!!! Absolutely stunning experience to watch sunset from up here!

The Beacon is located at the JW Marriott hotel on Channelside. It's at a great location. They offer…read morecomplimentary valet parking for 2 hours and then $30 after that -- make sure to get it validated. Beacon is super cute in the inside and out. Of course those Tampa views are amazing and it wasn't too crowded -- we booked reservation so we were seated right away. There is bar seating that I assume is first come first serve. It's a very intimate spot, so I also wouldn't advise too big of a group coming here -- it is NOT a club, there is no dancing lol. While the music was not my speed, is was still a nice vibe. The service was really nice. We had 2 or 3 people come check on us which I appreciated as everyone was pretty busy it was nice to have multiple people making sure we were good. The food menu is very sparse so don't come here to get full -- it's more of finger foods and lite bites. NOT dinner. They have a full alcohol menu. The food menu is primarily why I gave it 4 stars, but I would come again for a cocktail and to mingle perhaps. The Buns were flavorful. I was a big fan of the texture of the meat. Something about it was too soft, but it was flavorful. This would likely be what I would recommend to get though lol. The Mediterranean pizza was OK, just different. The dumplings were also decent. The ticket/tab can surely climb quickly when you're having a good time, so do with that what you will.

Hands down the best Sunday activity. The staff was incredible, and Yoshi in the picture was the…read moresweetest!

Had an absolutely amazing time visiting this place. Clean space with plenty of room to walk around…read moreand visit with all the cats. The matcha and coffees were delicious. Staff was helpful and shared stories on the cat's backgrounds. Most of the cats are adoptable, great place to visit or find your next furry best friend!