The Ahi Tuna appetizer is the best I've had in town! Also enjoyed the Napa Valley Salad with a little extra dressing on the side to drizzle as needed. Our server was quick to remove our used plates and frequently checked to see if we needed anything. read more

Food is delicious and specials are a really good price. Service is outstanding. One of my favorite places for dinner; unfortunately not close to where I live. read more

Time to "pre-game!" I was meeting friends for dinner nearby and got to the area early-so in I sauntered... right into the bar area! Vibrant, welcoming, bustling, great energy, with seats available on a Saturday at 5pm... and, hear me when I say this: it was happy hour! Yes! On Saturday! They do it every day (EVERY!) here, from 4-7... and open to close on Wednesday. And the drink choices were amazing... martinis, craft cocktails, wine, beer, YOWZA! The little bar menus were spectacular! So many great choices. I'm going to have to get to work on this! I owe it to myself to try it all. Then, there's the real menu! The friends and I have got to meet here, next time. You can dine in the big bar area (so many high tops!), in the main dining room, or one of the two (!) outdoor dining areas. This is going to take hours of yummy and pleasant research to get you a full review. Don't worry-I'm up to it! So, this Grillsmith is in Carrollwood, along the east side of Dale Mabry, just north of Fletcher, at the end of a busy plaza, with plenty of parking. I'll be there, tasting my way through that tempting menu! I'm on it! read more

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Grillsmith is one of those solid go-to spots that just works every time. The menu has a ton of options, everything comes out consistently good, and it's the kind of place you can take literally anyone and know they'll find something they like. Service is always friendly and on top of it without hovering, and the vibe is casual but still nice enough to feel like you're actually going out. Great for an easy dinner, quick lunch, or even grabbing a drink and hanging out. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Grillsmith is one of my top 5 restaurants. They never fail to deliver delicious food, nice variety on menu, & great service. Can't get enough of the pumpkin crab bisque & chicken Milanesa! read more

So I normally enjoy Grillsmith but the last few visits have not been good for me. I ordered the wings the last two visits and both times asked for my wings to be extra crispy and both times I got soggy (not extra crispy) wings. I'm also upset they changed the crab cake recipe and now only offer a fried crab cake. The previous one was pan seared and delicious not sure why this wasn't left on the menu. I do enjoy a rotating menu but hate when stuff is taken off the menu that is good! Service is always great at this location and I highly recommend visiting on a Wednesday when it is all day happy hr! My wings were disappointing but at least they were not full price. read more

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Came in with family in celebration of hubs birthday. Seated quickly and service was good. Friendly staff. Server was quite busy managing several tables so a bit slow but he was attentive and checked on us every time he passed by. I got the bourbon salmon salad which was absolutely delicious. Hubs got the meatloaf which feedback was that the sauce was too sweet. Mother in law got the grouper tacos and she loved them. Father in law got the steak and he thought was delicious. read more

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I've been to Grillsmith more times than I can count, and it never disappoints. When I'm flying solo, I usually head straight for the bar--always a good vibe and plenty of space. There's a side entrance tucked away on the quieter side of the parking lot that feels like my own secret way in. It's always open, always welcoming. Service is consistently friendly and fast. Tonight, Bobby was holding it down behind the bar--great energy, super attentive. I went with the Voodoo Shrimp this time, skipping the complimentary breadsticks (which are solid, but the shrimp come with toasted garlic crostinis). If you're looking for recommendations, the blackened wings or the Bourbon Salmon Salad are both staples for me. Past visits have also delivered big with the Lemon Feta Chicken, the Grillsmith burger and of course their killer pork chops. Chef really knows how to balance flavor and presentation. Grillsmith keeps things reliable, approachable, and just upscale enough to feel like a treat without being too formal. Solid choice for any night. read more

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I recently visited Grillsmith in Carrollwood, and the experience exceeded every expectation. The fall handcrafted cocktails were a standout from the moment they hit the table, the Maple Pecan Old Fashioned, Sparkling Spiced Pear, and Marshmallow Martini each brought a unique seasonal twist that was both creative and exceptionally well balanced. The appetizers set the tone for the rest of the meal, especially the filet eggrolls, Voodoo Shrimp, and Maryland-style blue crabcakes, all of which were executed with impressive flavor and consistency. For my entrée, the Skirt Steak Chimichurri with mashed potatoes and green beans delivered that perfect blend of comfort and refinement, making it one of the most memorable dishes of the evening. I ended the meal with the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and Key Lime Pie, both beautifully prepared and the ideal finish to an already excellent dining experience. The quality of the food, the presentation, and the overall atmosphere made this visit genuinely outstanding, and I highly recommend stopping by the Carrollwood location to experience it for yourself. Service was top tier! Anthony was so amazing. read more

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Dined here recently. Our server Pamela was amazing. We tried CocaCola Ribs with sautéed spinach and jasmine rice AND Bourbon salmon on a Caesar salad, both were delicious! For dessert, my friend ordered pineapple upside down, very yummy! Overall, great evening! Def will be back for more read more

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Sucks to see the negative reviews. So here's an honest one that's positive. After a quick 10-minute wait on a busy Saturday night we were seated. Quick drink service. Tasty complimentary bread sticks. Ordered the port wine filet and the 16oz ribeye. Both steaks perfectly cooked to temp. Balsamic green beans were the chefs veg and tasty! The au gratin potatoes are definitely worth the $2.5 up charge as it was seriously creamy and delicious. Service was prompt and friendly, and the food was great. Definitely worthy of a great review and future dinner visits to come! read more

Grillsmith - Carrollwood - 16oz ribeye with horseradish - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

At first I wasn't going to make another review since I recently reviewed but I truly couldn't miss the opportunity to share this unique experience. As always the food was fantastic but surprisingly we had quite a few issues this dining experience. For instance, Our wings were not tossed in the sauce we asked and once the server brought our plate back out it looked as if they just poured the sauce on top vs tossing it. We also had some slight issues with our entrees and timeliness of our drinks but that's not why I am here. It's important that Grillsmith team knows while our experience started as a 2/3 star experience because of their hospitality our experience was completely turned around. I have to give a shoutout to Justin the manager here who ensured to make that happen, I felt valued by this business and its leadership . The mood did not change or the staff and Justin specifically came back twice to check in. I hope other restaurants take note that just because your costumer has a few issues during their experience, if you show them you value their time and money you can absolutely turn things for the better. The last thing a costumer should leave feeling is bad and while I have had that experience, never at Grillsmith. They treat costumer's like family. Of course we will be back! read more

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great dining here. fabulous fish and service. have come back many times! great appetizers and deserts read more

My wife and I went friday afternoon, we were lucky they have an awesome happy hour with spicy shrimps, flatbread, good beers and cocktails.

Last minute Cinco de Mayo for a party of 8 and the restaurant really accommodated us. Great service, clean restaurant and staff was friendly. We all enjoyed our meals especially the $5 margaritas. Appetizers included wings and pretzel. Nice place to eat and drink! read more

Grillsmith - Carrollwood - Filet... very good - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My server was very busy but still nice and our drinks came out pretty fast. The food was also very good! The restaurant was a little crowded but still nice read more

This was my first time coming here! I drive past this restaurant all of the time but today I decided to try their happy hour. They have good specials that include food and beverages. Their seating is huge with a nice outdoor patio, inside bar area, and general dining area. For happy hour I got the sangria and the chicken Gorgonzola flatbread that hit the spot. Perfect for a light dinner and after work wind down. I will be back again. read more

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Another fantastic experience at the Grillsmith. It's a busy Friday night. We only waited about 15 minutes for a table, which was wonderful. Sat by the bar and enjoyed all of the vibrant life around the bar as well as the TVs. My husband always orders a steak here it was perfectly cooked. The fillet eggrolls with the Gorgonzola never disappoint. I went for the chicken Milanese tonight. This was a stellar dish presentation flavor everything. We missed happy hour, but that's OK. Still ordered a whiskey sour Cause it's Friday night and thank goodness this week is over for us. Don't forget to join the fire Smith club and get your points. read more

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We had a great Waiter by the name of Reddy (Ready).. Great Service, Great food, Decent Price, not to mention their rewards program. Always enjoy the food at Grillsmith.. and miss it in South Tampa.. This was our first time back to Grillsmith since they were in South Tampa. The location is a little far out for us however, it was such a delight to see they're still as good as ever. We'll be back! read more

We love GrillSmith! Come here fairly regularly with my parents - and our dog Balou loves it too! The food is always delicious and the service is always great. I definitely recommend the pumpkin crab bisque and the pork chop. The ribs are fantastic too, and the wedge steak salad is a giant portion and also so so yummy. Balou recommends the salmon from their puppy menu! read more

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Not sure why people aren't flocking back to the place. It was not packed on a holiday weekend which was so surprising. Food was decent and the bartender was slinging those drinks for us at gals dinner. Our servers was helpful and we got lots of good stuff ordered. read more

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BEST CHICKEN WINGS EVER. I'm not kidding. The staff was so friendly and so were the kitchen workers by how we saw them interacting. Seems like a great place to work and the staff was enjoying thwir evening while still being super quick. You can sit inside or outside. They have fireplaces outside and great music playing inside. Great for a girls night, especially for their all day happy hour on tuesdays. read more

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Great food, great drinks, great service. First time coming here for brunch and it was great. We arrived when they opened, were seated and served promptly. I ordered the Mistletoe mocktail, a holiday special, and added vodka which tasted great! I appreciate their flexibility with my substitutions to the Chicken and Waffles Benedict, as I am allergic to the sauce and I dislike poached eggs. They easily modified the order to my liking, and the food was super tasty! The only thing I'd change is having my waffle a bit crunchier, as I enjoy a fully toasted waffle, but that was easy to look past when everything else was amazing! I will definitely return in the future! read more

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Wow such great hostess me and my parents absolutely LOVE this food! The steak is so good and the music is so good and vibey will be coming back here !!!!!!!! read more

Pam, our server, was absolutely wonderful--sweet, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of. This was my first visit back to Grillsmith since the renovations, and I'm happy to say the food was excellent. We started with three appetizers: the spicy Thai shrimp, crab cakes, and a flatbread--each one flavorful and perfectly prepared. Two of us ordered the burgers, which were compact, juicy, and served on a soft brioche bun. I opted for a wedge salad instead of fries, and it was delicious. Another in our group enjoyed the chicken marsala, while someone else ordered two small plates--the tuna and the voodoo shrimp--both of which were excellent. The only downside was our seating choice. We sat in a booth near the kitchen, which was a bit bright and noisy. While I understand the open-kitchen concept, next time I'll choose a table or booth away from that area for a more relaxed atmosphere. That said, Grillsmith really shines with its food, service, and ambiance. I'm also looking forward to enjoying their beautiful outdoor seating area once the weather cools down. read more

Grillsmith served me the full steak spectrum in one sitting. Ordered medium rare: got a hockey puck. They offered a recook, and the replacement was basically still mooing. Somewhere between overcooked and nearly alive, they managed to miss the mark twice. The flavors weren't bad, but consistency clearly took the night off. Not a total disaster, but definitely not the steakhouse experience I was hoping for. read more

Went with my sister for brunch, neither one of us were impressed. My chicken and waffle was soggy and under seasoned, sister's biscuits and gravy were lukewarm with overcooked eggs. Both of us had tots with garlic Parmesan seasoning that didn't seem to go with our entrees. Coffee and service were fine but probably wouldn't go back. read more

Great experience! The hosting staff makes you feel welcome since you walk into the restaurant. Is pretty specious, they have inside and outside sitting. Our server Chrystal was amazing and well knowledgeable about the menu, we followed her recommendations and we tried the Chicken Milanese, the Grouper and the Carbonara pasta. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. Great test and portions. They have a large variety of handcrafted cocktails and wine list. This time we went for the Coconut roasted Painkiller and I'll say that I would comeback for that cocktail anytime. It was delicious! read more

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Service started off rough as it appeared our table was forgotten. With sincere apologies, we were blessed to meet Erica, who took over our service and turned a bad review into a 5-star one. She is an absolute gem and should be treated as such by this restaurant. Food was quality as always. read more

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We called to ask about the wait and were told no wait. We arrived within 10 minutes and were told that we couldn't be seated for over 30 minutes because the kitchen was backed up. read more

We got an 8 top at 6:30pm on a Saturday night with only a 15 minute wait. The two hostesses were very friendly and had great senses of humor. They started off a great evening with friends and family. Our waitress, Kaitlyn, was amazing. She had a super fun personality. She fit right in with us as family. She was accommodating, gave great suggestions, was very attentive, was quick, knew the menu and food very well, and it just felt like we had known her for years. We will definitely sit in Kaitlyn's section on our next visit! When we went to tell the manager about our experience with Katelyn, she was also fun and full or smiles and personality. It was such a joy to be in their presence tonight. Thank you Grill Smith Carrollwood for exceeding our expectations! Thank you, Kaitlyn! Thank you, Manager! Thank you both hostesses! You are all amazing! Food was especially delicious! read more

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GrillSmith did a huge remodel and was closed for a long time and I've been back several times since the remodel. It's always a solid choice, especially if you're going with someone who's tastes you don't quite know . Grillsmith takes reservations, which I recommend on the weekends at least. 7PM will have you waiting for a table if you haven't. The bar makes really good drinks and at really good prices for Tampa. The Smoked Old Fashioned is our favorite OF in Tampa and the price is RIGHT. For entree, I usually get the wedge salad and add a protein or I get the burger, which is delicious! The servers are always very nice and attentive. I also appreciate the seasonal menu that rotates now and then. Those items are usually fun and taste good. Grillsmith is a good choice to please everyone in your party, a great place to pop in on a weekday you don't feel like cooking or just want a good drink at the bar. Also, the remodel looks nice. read more

I made a reservation for my best girlfriend and I to enjoy a child-free Mother's Day brunch at the newly reopened Grillsmith! I was so excited to check out the remodeled location after it being closed for (2?) years (not sure how long but I know it felt like forever) and our experience was one to write about. Our server was knowledgeable and charming. The complimentary breadsticks were DELICIOUS! The spicy Thai shrimp appetizer was awesome. We enjoyed the bottle of bubbles and a side carafe of peach and orange juice for $24. I had the steak and eggs and my friend had the Smith Scramble. We both demolished our entire meals. That was actually my only meal for the entire day. Filled me up straight through dinner. I can't wait to return to the new Grillsmith for dinner. I will DEFINITELY be back! read more

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What an experience! It was our 18th wedding anniversary and we decided on GrillSmith. I had been craving a great ribeye and I was very much looking forward to a great meal. We arrived with our two children and waited a moment or two at the host stand. We were greeted by a server named Kaylyn. She saw us waiting and immediately offered to help. She was very friendly and courteous and we asked for her to be our server. We were quickly seated and the experience just got better as the night went on. The bartender, Juan, brought our bottle of wine to the able and served it. He was a great pleasure to speak with. We all had steaks that were cooked perfectly. My ribeye was exactly what I had been craving! Charred on the outside and a perfect medium rare center. Kaylyn (I hope I'm spelling that correctly) was absolutely spectacular! She exceeded our needs and expectations and will be our requested server moving forward. When we asked to speak with the manager to share our experience, Allison came to the table. She too was very kind and we were all too happy to tell her how much we enjoyed everything and appreciated the hospitality. Thank you for a spectacular experience and we look forward to returning soon! read more

We were all looking for a good salad on father's day. I didn't think of grillsmith. But happy we did go. Service is very good and helpful. Very clean and nice upper casual restaurant. We all got salads for lunch and they were good. My wife got the chicken salad and it was good. They could have used a little more dressing. I got the wedge salad with steak. It came with 2 slices of bacon. Wish the could have chopped it up. But the presentation was nice. My steak was cooked perfectly. Very happy we stopped by for lunch. read more

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We were in the area shopping. We decided to have lunch before heading back to Apollo Beach. Normally we will grab a bite at Brunchies, instead chose to try Grillsmith. Ordered from the brunch menu.... BEST Breakfast Burrito I have ever eaten. My bride ordered the chicken and waffles... They too were perfect, Wan the bartender was our server. He was friendly and engaging. And provided us with Great service. The decor is pleasing... My only tongue in cheek complaint was I couldn't see the PGA golf tournament from my angle. BUT I am sure they would have tuned one of the other TVs to it if I had requested it. Grillsmith IN.... Bruncies OUT. read more

Grillsmith - Carrollwood - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was great! Especially the Crab Rangoon Dip. The tacos were banger. The service was very fast and friendly and the ambiance is a step above chilis. I'd highly recommend this spot for lunch for dinner. Will be coming back soon. read more

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Erin, our Server was exceptional! She was very informative and patient with us while we asked questions. Though we enjoy Grillsmith-Carrollwood at least once a month, we always attempt at trying a different dinner. Of note, Erin was very helpful with our order explaining the Corvina special for the evening. She is an asset to the restaurant and will not hesitate to ask for her everytime we visit. read more

Had such a wonderful time, Destiny was my bartender & kept engaged with me & offered some great recommendations. I love the combination meatloaf & the breadsticks put up hall of fame numbers against Olive Garden there's just no competition. Destiny is bubbly & sweet and has definitely earned my repeat business. Keep her!! read more

We love Grill Smith and the Carrollwood location is the best we've been to! It's gorgeous inside and out - though the outdoor seating is our absolute favorite. For some reason the food and service at the Carrollwood location is also the best GS we've had by far. Shoutout to our fav waiters Charlie and Tony, and to the always lovely hostesses and all the staff for their wonderful service. See you soon! Our favs - Crab bisque - superb! Beef tip eggrolls, mac n cheese and sirloin steak. read more