How cute is this place ??…read more Originally found on Yelp however I was not prepared for such good food nor vibes ! My party and I got the band for unlimited mimosas and buffet style food ... this food was sooo darn flavorful and filling ! The drinks were tasty as well(many options of mixed drinks outside of the mimosa) Staff was pleasant , sweet and professional which you don't see to much of lately in businesses. Cali love ! We will be back and tell everyone all about it ! Thank you for the amazing time !

Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

Only one of it's kind! An all year round Halloween Bar. The people who work here and owner is…read morereally down to earth. Speaking of down, there is a downstairs basement the catacombs where they have full bar. The upstairs has food and sober bar. So much Horror surroundings. Been here over 20 times. There was only one place somewhat similiar in orlando but that is gone now so this is it you have to come here. Check it out!

A little overpriced but the food items and drinks all tasted pretty good, we decided to go for my…read morefriends birthday and the bartenders and servers where nice to us the entire time, the gothic vibe was awesome to take pictures in, we got to play board games the whole time and eat and drink. The bathrooms where incredible with a giant plant in the girls bathroom and a kooky vending machine.

I love the castle but they kicked us out an hour early on March 8th because of daylight savings…read moretime. We were hoping for a good time just to be kicked out an hour early because of something out of our control. Frustrating experience.

This was my first time visiting The Castle after hearing so many stories about it. I was super…read moreexcited to experience the legendary venue, but unfortunately, a rowdy crowd of frat boys kind of ruined the vibe. They completely lacked spatial awareness, but luckily, the staff did their best to keep them under control and ensure everyone stayed safe. ​On the positive side, the drinks were excellent and very reasonably priced, and both the music and visuals were spectacular. I really enjoyed that the venue has two floors playing completely different styles of music. ​The main downside applies to the entire venue: throughout both floors, it gets incredibly hot and humid inside, and when it's crowded, the layout makes it very difficult to navigate anywhere in the building. It's an awesome concept, just prepare for the intense heat and tight spots on crowded nights.

Loving this bar - just can't stand the smoking inside :/ Seems like all bars in Ybor that do not…read moreserve food allow smoking inside. Ugh! Still love it though, just don't stay as long as- it gets to be too much smoke ‍

One of the best bars i found in ybor always casual always welcome never had a bad time hereread more

Wanted dessert, and randomly walked into. What we thought was a quick dessert spot turned out to be…read morethe cutest speak easy! Got a table right away! Everyone was very friendly, love the quieter setting! Dessert was amazing! Definitely want to go back for dinner and drinks! This place is so cute!

Such a fun little speak easy! Food is out of this world!…read more Service was a little slow and our waitress kept forgetting items we requested (drink refills)- we found out it was her last shift and she was moving out of state but that doesn't mean you can toss off your final hours (especially considering the tip is automatically charged at 20% so she got a great tip for relatively no service). The rest of the staff did great clearing our plates and came through more frequently (food came out fast). We were one of four tables they weren't very busy. The food was AMAZING! I love that the Jerk Chicken dish was basically a sampler dish and we split it between two of us just perfect. Also if someone comes around to take your photo kindly decline unless you want an awkward experience about 10 minutes later when they come around to try and sell them to you at $30 per image! Honestly we thought it was just for social media. Again the food was good enough to look around all those things so I couldn't give less stars because to me the food spoke for the restaurant.

Went to this spot to hang out with some friends I know that are djs. It was a pretty dope location,…read morewith great music, a lively crowd, and immaculate vibes. The atmosphere was very chill, but not like it was trying too hard, which made me comfortable enough to truly enjoy the music. My server was phenomenal. Giving me drink recommendations, and curating the best items to try. I'll definitely return for that alone (and the drinks are STRONG) lol

We were told about Alter Ego from their sister business "Rooster & The Till" as our server…read morerecommended we come and try it, and we loved everything about it. We came during a Michael Jackson themed night so the music was already amazing. Vibes here were absolutely unmatched, everyone was dancing having a good time. Bit of a wait to get inside but all in all it was totally worth the wait (about 35 minutes) the host at the door was extremely kind and friendly, the server who was attending us at our table was also very kind and attentive. The drinks were definitely the highlight of the night, I got the "What's Your Fantasy" and my Girlfriend got the "Like a Virgin" and we both loved the drinks, we also had some lemon drop shots to accompany our drinks.

The punch room is gorgeous!! I love the velvet! Drinks and service are always spot on. This is a…read moregreat pre or post dinner spot. Very romantic.

The ambience of this place is the attraction. Beautifully furnished tiny speakeasy feel with…read morevelvets, silks and fireplaces. A very plush intimate environment without pounding music. Perfect for a date where you want to hear each other speak. We nabbed the center seating for the 8 guests in our party. The concept is clever highlighting punch style concoctions. You are met with a sample welcome cocktail which sets the tone for the menu. We each had 1-2 drinks and had mixed reviews. Traditional cocktails are available as well. Our bartender was knowledgeable and helpful in navigating the flavor profiles of items on the menu.

Sterling Cigar Lounge is a really lovely place to look over 7th Street while in my case my husband…read morehad a good cigar at a reasonable price, I enjoyed a glass of wine. Our server Gabby was great. Cigar Aficionado has given this gem the best of Ybor twice. Tim and I think Cigar Aficionado should look beyond Ybor when judging Sterling. We visited on a Monday about 5:30 so there was a steady crowd but not packed like I understand it gets. Thanks Gabby!

This is a great place for nice live music, a stiff drink and a large selection of sticks. Or cigars…read morefor non aficionados! This place has two rooftops ( which in spring & fall ) nights will be very comfortable. There are actually two rooftop's at this location and I highly recommend. I would highly recommend this place if you like any of the above. You can chill with the fellas, bring your significant or a mixture of all. This place is grown and sexy so be respectful of such a beautiful place.

Luna Lounge has all the ingredients for a great rooftop night: a fun cocktail menu, gorgeous…read moregarnishes (seriously, they deserve their own fan club), great music, and a relaxed vibe. My only complaint? Whoever designed the rooftop apparently forgot we're in Florida, not the Alps. The bar could desperately use a few more fans because I was one cocktail away from evaporating.

A cute little rooftop bar with the entrance hidden away in the Bulla Gastrobar Restaurant. It's got…read moresomewhat of a view of Tampa and has relaxed, low-set tables to lounge on while you sip and chat. Can get relatively busy after the 5pm workday, but I do like how they offer happy hour. I ended up getting the Sangria Blanca and the Bougie Palmer this time around. The sangria was light and refreshing, not overly sweet like how other white wine sangrias can be. I like how they added berries in it to add a decorative touch. The palmer was well-balanced and more citrus-y than it was fruity. Also pretty refreshing for a hot day. I've noticed in general that most of the drinks here are mixed well; they don't err on being too sweet or too strong, just well-balanced with the flavors not trying hard to dominate one another in the drinks.

What a DOPE, PIRATE THEMED, speakeasy to go to grab some delicious drinks! Totally blown away!…read more Tucked, downtown Tampa you enter through a secret bookcase door and you enter a very low key pirate bar! Lighting is dim, which is part of the concept. (Auto flash is needed for pics) The joint, is VERY CLEAN! The staff is awesome and very attentive! They understand process. The drinks are SOOO WELL MADE! I had a Zombie as my first drink, and it is very well presented and STRONG! I prefer,my first drink at an establishment to be strong cause then I can lighten it up later. Then I had a Rum Barrel, not as strong, but well presented and delicious! Note: Prices for drinks are worth every dime! They have a small food menu, but everything on the menu looked delicious, but I did not eat there. This speakeasy is attached to a British pub which I went for food after. (Review to come) All-in-all great spot to come and have a drink you are well treated, appreciated and just a fun experience! I will DEFINITELY come back here for a delicious drink and DEFINITELY will try something off the food menu. I'll just make sure next time I won't go there after a big breakfast lol! Five stars alllllll day long!!!

The atmosphere alone was amazing! It's like the bottom of a pirate ‍ ship! The decor is perfect for…read moresetting the tone. The drinks are very unique and flavorful. We stopped in one evening after dinner for drinks and conversation. Get there early because it gets busy quickly. We got there about 8pm and found a table but within an hour or so the place was packed. Highly recommended for a drink or two.