Izakaya Tori is easily a 5-star spot for sushi in Tampa…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The sushi was beautifully presented, and every roll we tried was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. You can really tell they care about the ingredients and overall experience here. The atmosphere is also a huge part of what makes this place special...cozy, modern, and perfect for either a casual dinner or a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa right now, and I'll absolutely be coming back.

I thought the service here was poor :/…read more From the checking in to the manager to the server. We got a text that our table was ready and we had to flag someone down to let them know cause no one was standing at the front. And when we got someone flagged, they took the couple that came in AFTER us first. Then our server was not friendly, I had asked if they had the mentaiko sauce and she asked me what's that? They literally hahe mentaiko on the menu.... And then our ramen came out without the spicy paste and we flagged someone down , I assume the manager? Since he was dressed differently and he rudely said that's no wrong, they just didn't give you the paste. Okay....? So it's not what I ordered lol. He came back with the paste and very condescendingly asked is that right now? I also thought the ramen wasn't very flavorful and the noodles were on the softer end. All in all won't be back

Sara was honestly the highlight of our night. Super fun energy, knew the menu inside and out, and…read moreher recommendations did not disappoint. The food and vibe at Ro are already great but having a server who actually cares makes such a difference. Will definitely be asking for her next time we come back!

Came for anniversary dinner it was absolutely amazing. The vibes are dark and moody and the fish…read morethey serve is so fresh. I'd skip on the stone you cook the beef with but everything else like the hamachi crudo was mouth watering. They gave us a card and champagne for our anniversary as well as brought us to the speakeasy next door after dinner for an after dinner experience. I highly recommend!

First time eating here and it didn't disappoint. Everything was fresh and creative. Service was…read morestellar and our waiter was knowledgeable about not only the food menu but the drink menu as well. Hubby and I started with the neki toro and tempura poke rolls both which were super fresh. The rolls also seemed to have less rice than other sushi restaurants we frequent which we both loved. If you are a tuna lover like I am, I highly recommend to try the toro flight as well! The Dungeness crab salad was interesting but absolutely delish. It comes on a bed of tuna carpaccio which makes for a nice presentation. The kamo crostini (duck breast with onion jam on house made toast points) is inventive and flavorful. Each bite had that satisfying sweet and savory element to it. To round out our supper, we also shared the kinoko gohan with salmon (mushroom coconut rice with a salmon filet) and it was for sure the highlight of the meal!The salmon is marinated and cooked to perfection so it just melts in your mouth and much like the crostini, there is a sweet and savoriness to each bite of the salmon and rice. For desert we tried the soy milk panna cotta which was silky and light. The restaurant itself is super cute and well done inside. It is dark enough to create a cozy, intimate ambiance without being so dark you can't see what you are eating. The noise level is also acceptable. The restaurant was pretty busy while we were there yet we were still able to enjoy good conversation without feeling like we had to yell to one another across the booth. We cannot wait to go back!

Definitely a five star experience…read more The things Noble Rice does well they do extremely well. I got the fig sour and it was absolutely delicious. I would get this every single time and I wish other places made it. My friends all loved their drinks too, so I think the drinks here were a total hit. Our absolute favorite dish was a mushroom coconut rice. We actually ended up ordering a second order of it because it was so good. If you like coconut, this is your dish. It is a savory dish so it is eaten for dinner. All of the rolls were very good too. They come with eight pieces so they are on the larger side. All of the fish tasted so fresh. The one thing I was not a fan of was the Shishito peppers. They weren't as blistered as I generally like it. Also, the kale salad was a little spicy for my taste. I did love the candied nuts and if it wasn't so spicy, I would have enjoyed it so much more. But I do think the taste was really interesting and if you can handle spice, I would recommend it. The desserts are divine. We got the Belgian waffle and the Panna cotta. The Panna cotta was definitely my favorite. They are small desserts so at first, I was nervous ordering two desserts for our table of four women, but when they came, we cracked up because our waitress said that the Belgian waffle was perfect for four people, and it was because we had another dessert. Otherwise it is tiny. These are not huge desserts. This place is basically on Sparkman's wharf. So paid parking is plenty full as long as there isn't an event happening. The decor of this place is beautiful. It is dark but not too dark and it is easy to have a conversation because it isn't super loud. I would definitely come back to this place.

Great places for specials seems like everyday they have something going on. I haven't been since…read morethis was the previously named place years ago and I did miss it! Their pizza was fantastic it was sweet but had the bold Gorgonzola cheese. I would come back just for this. Parking is ok they have a lot but you can find parking on the street or there for free. Drinks are reasonably priced and they came out quick as well as the food. Service is superb. Will be coming for the taco Tuesday special!

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 will definitely rate my meal a 5/10 as I normally order this multiple times a week. I will…read moredefinitely not be ordering this as much because the noodles have completely changed from the old noodles. The old noodles held the sauce better and now with the skinny noodles, it has completely changed and it's absolutely spicy. It's not OK to change the noodles without telling the customer as well. The thicker noodles hold the sauce way better! Lychee martini is always amazing -- Thanks to MATT! He is consistent and always makes it well balanced drinks. Also great customer service. Please bring back the old noodles for the spicy teriyaki please please please!!

Popped into WAGAMAMA, a popular WATER STREET restaurant for dinner and it did not disappoint…read more My server Veronica was on her A-game. I started the evening with their chili Margarita. It's a spicy one but adds a nice kick to the meal. Tonight I enjoyed the pork potstickers and for my entree, I had the steak Bulgogi. Love, love, love the dining experience tonight and can't wait to be back!

Absolutely shows topping experience from start to finish. Originally I wanted to go here to see…read moreChef Jada from Hell's Kitchen, but Chef Javi was in and he was spectacular and so kind. Such a friendly and warm ambiance, and killer vibes all around. The bread service was delightful (I'm still dreaming about that whipped ricotta). The carpaccio was melt in your mouth tender and coupled perfectly with the capers. For me the cappelletti was the star on the show with the brown butter sauce complimenting the dish to perfection. The snow crab with the agnolotti was perfectly tender. We also had the pizzelle and tart which were delightful ends to the meal. Service was so warm with unbelievable food, we can't wait to come back

Kinjo is an innovative concept for Japanese Italian fusion. We've been driving past this location…read morefor years and mostly remember it as an ice cream shop. We found parking in lot just north of the building. The room is not large at all, so I expect the volume level to increase later in the evening when mostly full. The tables are tiny which caused an issue for me. I asked our waiter to leave the menu so I could study the Japanese beer options which appear to be very unusual. He insisted on taking the menus away. If the beer list was on the online menu I would have researched each offering in advance. My goal was to see the Beer Advocate ratings and review for each, but without enough time to check each on my phone I gave up and ordered wine. We found the corstini with anchovy quite good and the caesar salad featuring bechamel crisp interesting. They are quite proud of their balsamic vinegars and featured them prominently. We had pappardelle and risotto for mains. Each was good and fit the profile of the restaurant.

Food was good, consistent. Dined 4pm in an empty restaurant. Full plate of food and carafe of sake…read morein front of me and my server is sticking the credit card machine in my face to close out my check. Literally had to put my chopsticks down to get my cc out. How about letting people enjoy their meal before you rush them out the door?

Giving it 3 because in the past we have always had a great experience, but this time was so bad…read more Food took forever, which was disappointing because it's always been fast in the past, even when the place was packed. Appetizer was almost cold by the time it got to our table. The drinks took forever to come out, and I ordered the same thing both times; the first was fine (different looking and tasting from all the times I've had it before), and the second was undrinkable. I tried to flag down the waiter for a replacement, but at that point we had already paid and the hassle of waiting 20 more minutes for a drink that might be bad wasn't even worth waiting for the waiter to come back (which he didn't, even though he had walked past twice and not looked in our direction). Really disappointed after having a great experience every time in the past. Sushi did taste as great as always, it was just overshadowed by the nasty drink and slow service. I don't think we will return after this, even though this was our favorite spot prior.

Loved our visit to Haiku Tampa! The ambiance is modern and stylish with lots of great photo ops…read morethroughout the space--definitely a spot with a vibe. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making our experience even better. We kicked things off with some well-crafted cocktails that hit the mark--balanced, refreshing, and beautifully presented. For food, the udon noodles were a standout--perfectly cooked and customizable with your choice of protein. The shrimp fried rice leaned a bit on the sweeter side for my taste, but the portion was generous and satisfying. The real winner of the night was the short rib--tender, full of flavor, and easily my favorite entree on the menu. A solid spot for a night out with good food, drinks, and an aesthetic setting.

Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!