Meat Market in Hyde Park Village earns the line out front. Booked ahead on a Thursday and the place…read morewas still packed -- bar, dining room, patio, all full despite the summer heat. Started with a dozen Massachusetts oysters served on a raised plate over a rack -- fresh, with a proper mignonette (not just cocktail sauce) and tiny precision spoons for dosing it. Small detail, made a real difference. The 7oz A5 Wagyu filet is the move if you're willing to spend. It practically dissolves. The waiter talked me into adding roasted Wagyu bone marrow on the side rather than on the steak itself -- no clear winner between eating it with or without, which tells you the steak alone was already doing the work. My friend's 8oz Prime disappeared just as fast at the table. Crispy Brussels sprouts and a smoked-carrot daily special both held their own as sides, though nothing was going to outshine the meat. Dessert: the Flaming Key Lime Pie, torched and tequila-flamed tableside. Genuine theater, and it actually tasted as good as it looked -- key lime custard, torched meringue, coconut gelato, passionfruit and white chocolate running through it. Bonus points for the manager who, when asked about their oddly perfect stay-cool teacups, admitted without hesitation they'd bought them off Amazon. No pretense, just good taste. Only real knock: it's loud. Great for a group, tough for a first date if conversation matters. Everything else here delive

Meat Market is always a fun place to visit, and the atmosphere changes depending on where you sit…read more The outdoor seating feels lively and social, while the indoor dining room offers a more polished, intimate vibe. The bar is almost always packed and energetic, which adds to the overall buzz. I also love their sushi. It is consistently fresh, beautifully presented, and honestly makes Meat Market one of the better sushi spots in Tampa. It is a great choice for a stylish night out with good food and plenty of energy.

Hands down the most affordable and largest selection of different meats (and organ meats) I have…read morefound in Tampa Bay for my dog's raw food diet. I learned of this place ages ago when my dad was still around as he would shop here for certain items that most grocery stores don't carry like tripe, goat and oxtails. Now I recommend it to anyone that buys a dog from us, and they're always so grateful about the money they save and all the selections! They also sell produce and lots of other items on dry shelves. The owner Josh is very kind and has cleaned up the place a lot in the last year. All the staff is so pleasant and cheerful as well, you can tell they like working there. They cut all the chunks of meat and larger organs into small chunks for my pups so I don't have to. One of the employees Axel, even helped me out get bulk pricing by the case to save me more money - but first I'd have to get a deep freezer chest and figure out where the heck to keep it Very cute convenient little shop right off the interstate in Seminole Heights. Stop by and see the variety for yourself!!

This is a good spot if you're looking for weird meat cuts for a crowd. Think chicken feet, oxtails,…read morerib bacon, etc. I didn't find that the prices were too phenomenal and the produce selection was really small. I ended up buying some bacon and leaving. It was pretty stinky in there, which is normal for a meat store. Just a heads up.

I would absolute go nowhere else to buy meats moving forward. I spent $45 and I am stacked for the…read morerest of the month. Service is fast and people are friendly. Prices are more than reasonable and this place has every type of meat here. Whole fish is also available, which was amazing ...since I can never find what I'm looking for in other places. They have a large selection of Spanish seasonings and products. Also, my favorite find is always pork! For those of you who enjoy "Pernil", $15 for 2 round pork shoulders... it's a deal!!!

Tambuzzo Sausage Co. is a Tampa based all natural meat producer. Their offerings include smoked,…read moredry, cured, breakfast, chicken, spicy Italian and sweet Italian sausages. THey have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tambuzzosausageco Prego

If you want the real deal, get the Mojo pork. Andrew and his family personally make each catering…read moreorder to your specifications. We ordered three half trays of the pork for our Christmas party. We are a tough crowd to please having had several members of our family in the restaurant and or grocery store business. So my whole family all raved about it. Not one complaint. We had 39 people at our house and the three half trays were enough but keep in mind we also had other dishes there as you would typically have at a huge family gathering. The Tambuzzo family members are hard working honest people and they nailed it for our Christmas party!! Delicious Check out his Facebook

After our previous visit, we honestly weren't sure if we would return. We had concerns about how…read moreour last experience was handled, and while those concerns still linger somewhat, we also believe it's important to recognize outstanding service when it's deserved. Manager Danny took the time to listen, treated us with respect, acknowledged our previous experience, and encouraged us to have a fresh start. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine commitment to customer service completely changed the direction of our evening into a wonderful experience! From the moment we were seated, the staff was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely outstanding. It reminded us why we've enjoyed dining here over the years. We understand not every experience can be perfect, but great leadership can make all the difference. Danny demonstrated exactly what exceptional hospitality looks like, and because of him and the wonderful staff who took care of us, we left feeling appreciated as customers. Thank you, Danny, and the entire team, for restoring our confidence. We look forward to returning and hope this level of professionalism and customer care continues.

I haven't been here for quite a while so my friend and I came here for lunch today. They offer…read more$19.95 for AYCE Monday through Friday. The restaurant itself is beautiful, loved the esthetics. The service was exceptional! My glass was always filled and I appreciated the attention. I wasn't too fond of the hot/cold salad bar. While the selection was large, the quality wasn't there. For instance, the meat in the fried rice was overcooked. The pork belly tasted as if it was sitting there for a while. Shrimp salad had good flavor but too many shells in the salad. Roasted garlic was still crunchy/not cooked through. Few of the signs were mislabeled. The bacon covered jalapeño poppers were labeled as brown sugar bacon. That completely took me by surprise because it was quite HOT! In conclusion, I was expecting the same level of attentiveness for the food selections as I received with the service.

Renzo's is a Tampa staple. Love the new location on Howard and Cleveland. I went for the…read moreArgentina FIFA game and the atmosphere was electric. I dont eat beef or pork and the menu had several suitable options for my diet. I had one of the salads and the chimichurri chicken...both dishes were delicious! The wine was great! Service was fantastic. The owner Renzo is a great guy. Definitely check it out!!!

Had a great experience at Renzo's. The restaurant is very trendy and new! Service was great, lots…read moreof good recommendations. We started with the Mollejas, beef carpaccio, and Provoleta. All were great, my personal favorite was the provoleta. We shared the Renzo's and All beef between six people and it was perfect! We also got the Palmitos salad and sides of Yucca fries (I highly recommend!) and sauteed spinach. For dessert we shared the Chaja, Cheno, and a Tres Leches. The Chaja was the winner for dessert. We went for wine wednesday, where you can bring your own bottle of wine! Will definitely be returning!