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!

Dani was very nice and attentive it was a great 1st experience! I'm definitely coming back here…read moreagain!

Service was friendly and efficient, food was priced fairly, came out quickly, and tasted fantastic…read more No complaints.

Great atmosphere and food is phenomenal! We make a special trip to Ulele from Orlando.read more

Ulele was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Even before we stepped inside, we were…read moreimpressed. The area surrounding the restaurant is beautiful and makes for a great place to walk around and explore. Once inside, the atmosphere is just as impressive, and thankfully the food, drinks, and service live up to the hype. My dad and I started with the Gator Tail appetizer. Neither of us had ever tried alligator before, so we were really curious to see what it was like. Turns out, we loved it! It tastes surprisingly similar to chicken and was a fun way to try something new. For our mains, my dad ordered their famous Meatloaf, and after trying a bite, we completely understand why it's one of their signature dishes. It was excellent. I went with Barry's Tomahawk Pork Chop, and it was outstanding. The pork was cooked perfectly; juicy, tender, and not dry whatsoever. The real star, though, was the guava demi-glace, which added such a unique and delicious flavour to the dish. The beer selection was great too. I especially enjoyed the Wedding Beer Berry Lager, which was refreshing and packed with flavour. We also saved room for dessert. We tried the Candied Maple Bacon Ice Cream and the Bourbon Butter Cake. The ice cream wasn't really my favourite; I thought the cornflakes were a bit of a strange addition, but my dad enjoyed it. The Bourbon Butter Cake, on the other hand, was delicious and a great way to finish off the meal. Between the beautiful setting, excellent food, great drinks, and friendly service, it's easy to see why Ulele is such a popular Tampa destination. For more food, drink, and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

Ok. For context I'm a foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants. This place is just plain…read morecool. Little speakeasy. Little high end restaurant. I am also a sucker for egg white drinks. If you've never had one you are not living. Then there is the wine. They have Cade from Howell Mountain. So hard to find and one of the best. I will come back every time I am in town. It is way up there on my lists as I travel.

This post is based on my second visit to this restaurant. My husband and I did enjoy it the first…read moretime around and immediately thought of who to bring for our next visit, which was the reason for this visit. We originally planned on bringing some family here for their anniversary but that plan feel through so we made it into a friends catch up dinner. Right off the back LOVED our server Nimah. She was funny, helpful, and attentive. And they are on top of refilling your water so you will never go thirsty. I'm not much of a drinker, so I don't have much to say on that matter. The ambiance was nice. A lot of eclectic paintings on the walls. And loved the outfits of the servers. Very 20's speakeasy. There is a live jazz band that started performing at 7 pm. They were good but at some points it was a bit difficult to speak and listen to those at your table unless you got really close. My meal hit the spot. We started with a charcuterie board for the table. It had a lot of great options like dried apricots, actual honeycomb pieces, and my most favorite cheese, some Brie cheese. The only thing was there was only 4 pieces of bread, one for each of us, which wasn't enough but I guess it made sense not to fill us up too much. For my main meal I had the sweet potato salad which was very tasty and the sweet potato risotto, which a little spicy kick. The only thing I missed was the Brussels sprouts and potatoes but was told that was from the previous chef. But they serve you enough so you definitely will have left overs. Not a big fan of eating in the lounge areas, those are best just for drinks and maybe desserts. But it's definitely a great place to people watch. You will definitely have a meal and a show no matter what. Hopefully can schedule another time to bring my family because I know they would love it.

The bang bang chicken at Shiso Crispy didn't just steal my attention. It robbed me, took my wallet,…read moreand I'd gladly help it escape. First off, the crunch is so loud it could qualify as a sound effect in an action movie. I took one bite and half expected someone to yell "CUT!" The chicken itself is juicy, but let's be honest it's really just a vehicle for that bang bang sauce, which tastes like sweet, spicy, and "text your ex you've changed" all rolled into one. I told myself I'd share. That was a lie. A bold faced, shameless lie. The plate hit the table and suddenly I turned into a territorial raccoon guarding its last meal. By the end, my fingers were sticky, my dignity was gone, and I was seriously considering ordering a second round like I hadn't just embarrassed myself in public.

Shysters. The tuna dish was 19 dollars. Was a good dish and my gf got it a few times. Now it "was"…read moresuddenly 24 dollars and is half price for 12. Kind of weird but okay. This is a new dish, if you can even call it one. Literally two slices of tuna, no side of sauce which it's supposed to have, a bunch of old cabbage for filling (even though the new container is half the size as it is), and what could be nothing else but soggy potato chips (yes, literally they put in chips, I don't even know how else to put it except it literally had chips in it). Pathetic. Completely pathetic.

Yup, yeah and yessir…read more They have it going on here. Cross that threshold in the front door and you feel it in the air. Magic. Staff is so on it, kitchen is clocked in and workin. What more could you ask for, oh yeah hot and good food. Well guess what - they do that and they do it really really well. I got the skirt steak and I joined the clean plate club. I loved it. Shoutout Owen. He was my server and he made it feel like I was the most important customer ever. He is a superstar. They are doing it right. They have it going on. Thank you Oak and Ola for a fantastic time.

Sooo Oak & Ola is a repeat for me, and I'm definitely late on this review. I've been for both lunch…read moreand dinner, and each time the food has been fresh and tasty. I really like the interior decor and attention to detail. Our server was attentive and nice, which made the experience even better. What I ordered: Deviled Eggs: The fried capers set it off! Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich: Fresh and filling

they were very nice and super patient great vibes great music food was even better their special…read moresauce is a must food is quick scene is great would recommend

Listen here. You will not find a better burger/establishment than what they are doing behind that…read morecounter. Where I hate to admit this on the internet, I have been here multiple times in one week. So much so, I was deemed as an "extra sauce guy" and they hit me with a fry sauce as soon as I pass the doors threshold. No shame. The menus depth makes it not a problem at all. Each item pulls its weight. Every time, just as good as the time before. This place is a hack. Down to the biscoff cake. It's unreal. Do yourself a favor, get one of everything on the menu, get a beer and have a fun night. Thank you Mighty Fine for all that you do

First time was amazing . The service was excellent . You have to start out with the Mozzarella…read moreCart. Freshly made at table side. The Bluefin Tuna Crudo was so fresh you couldn't tell it was fish. Excellent blend of flavors. Agnolotti pasta was a Fav. It is spicy but delicious. Fettuccine Tartufo with black truffle butter was excellent. We all agreed all the dishes were perfectly done and would order again .

Mozzarella Cart Watch: It's taken a few years, but it's up to almost $50! Honestly not a bad…read moreincrease given the general inflation environment over the past few years. Rocca continues to be solid, if not spectacular. Two things I think hold it back; first, value. The prices feel too high relative to the portion/tastiness. A great comparison restaurant to Rocca would be Rezdora in Manhattan. I would put Rezdora a few rungs above Rocca in quality/flavor (it's one of the top 100 restaurants in NYC per the NY Times and has a Michelin star, very different than landing one in Tampa) yet the prices at Rocca are effectively the same (each have a traditional ragu at $28). You also don't have to look as far as Manhattan. Just across the bay is Elliott Aster who I think delivers more delicious food, in heartier portions, at a better price point. Given Rocca is perpetually fully-booked, Tampa is obviously okay with their prices, so I suppose 'don't hate the player' (you can't begrudge anyone from charging what they can in this restaurant environment), but for me the value isn't there. Second - I think the inside could use some work. Looking at Eliott Aster, Predalina, or Ponte you can see an example of more elevated interior design. I think Rocca comes off more kitschy than 'homey'.