Great place to grab dinner…read more As others have noted, their parking lot is quite small, however, when we came at 7:15 on a Thursday, there were plenty of spots available. You can eat either indoors or they have a patio that is air-conditioned, we still opted to sit indoors to avoid potential mosquitoes. The decor is bright and modern. Our server was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and gave us the whole spiel about what makes their cocktails great. And spoiler alert, their cocktails are absolutely fantastic. I got their version of a margarita which was very good, my friend who got their version of a dirty martini let me taste it and it was on the spicy side so I'm glad I skipped it. Everyone enjoyed their drinks. The one dish I wouldn't get again is their fried chicken. It was huge and heavily fried. Their collard greens have pork in them and I don't eat pork and the mashed potato tasted very buttery. It was delicious but extremely heavy. We also tried the whipped feta, which was pretty good, but not my favorite, the zucchini fries were lightly fried and delicious. Their Cacio E Pepe was very good and I enjoyed it. We also tried a couple sushi rolls. All their sushi rolls were delicious, I highly recommend eating sushi if you are here. We also tried a margarita pizza and the crust is super super super thin. It was amazing and I would absolutely get that again. For dessert, we tried the crème brûlée and the chocolate cake. I preferred the chocolate cake, but the crème brûlée custard was very good too. I think the sugar topping could have been caramelized a little bit more, it still tasted a little grainy, but that's a small nitpick. Overall, this place is fantastic and I'll definitely come back.

I'm glad I got to try Bosc after it was recommended by a friend. When we arrived, there was about a…read more1 hour wait, so we were lucky to find seats at the bar. We ordered a few drinks, which were very good, along with the crispy tuna and the buttermilk fried chicken. The crispy tuna was delicious, and the fried chicken was tasty as well. My only complaint was that the chicken had a bit too much breading at times, making it feel like there was more breading than chicken. The atmosphere feels like classic Tampa, with a great location near downtown and Hyde Park. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Since the restaurant recently opened, you can tell the team is still settling into their rhythm, but overall it was a great experience. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

Came here for my husband's birthday. We were super excited since Tampa doesn't really have any…read moregreat Mexican places. We made reservation about 2 weeks in advanced. Service was very nice, attentive and knowledgeable. The menu is very small, so if you are a picky eater, make sure you look at the menu. They have 2 non alcoholic cocktails which were really good, we tried them both. Food was really unique and delicious. We had shrimp, lamb tacos, corn, quail main course, and horchata ice cream. Everything was amazing but especially the shrimp, was absolutely amazing. I also almost never get a dessert and I don't like any desserts and I absolutely loved the horchata ice cream. Ambience is super modern, romantic and moody. Definitely a great vibe. So happy they opened.

The ambiance was very nice. We were warmly welcomed. The only issue I had with the service is that…read morewe were constantly interrupted like 10 times in mid conversation. It was excessive. Then when we were ready to pay, the server disappeared for a while. The first thing that was off was when they brought the scallop appetizer. I could smell the lack of freshness as soon as it arrived. Mind you, I'm from Miami and used to eating raw and cooked seafood and dine out often. The slimey scallops were hidden under foam which I found was a lazy way to hide lack of freshness. I had one and could not eat another. They were served with these purple tostadas that were waaaay too salty and hard. I ordered margaritas which were ok but too much saline. If you're a foodie, you'll be disappointed. And the menu is lacking. Otherwise, atmosphere was cute enough.

Spicy Rigatoni with a cutlet was unreal…read more Captain Crunch Brussels was also very good.

No parking available on same side of street, plenty of parking across the street. Hope the City of…read moreTampa adds a crosswalk due to crazy Tampa drivers!! Nice atmosphere, menu had a bunch of great options for Sunday brunch. They had the big garage style window open at the bar to the outside-very cool look & vibe but, SO many big flies inside the restaurant. My girls and I were struggling to wait for our food that took over 35 min (big party outside). Our server was very professional and nice! Wish we had a better first visit. Will try dinner another day. $70+ for brunch (and 2 of us had water) was hard to fully enjoy with big flies buzzing around us and landing on patrons all around us.

My family picked this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. The service was top drawer, the food was…read moredelicioso and the atmosphere was welcoming. The meals are not inexpensive. I consider Ponte to be more upscale and not pretentious. It is one of the better restaurants I've been to in Tampa Bay. The bread options were splendid and quite toothsome. Before we left, the sous-chef came to our table, made an introduction, thanked us personally, and inquired whether we enjoyed our meals. The experience is one we want to repeat! You remember the feeling; and the feelings were luxurious. We have been telling our friends and family about this place. We were all very pleased with this restaurant, the food, and the waitstaff. Ponte is highly recommended if you want a great dining experience with attentive service. We are going back!!

My wife and I wanted a nice, special dinner before welcoming our second baby. A last hurrah, for…read morethe time being, if you will, and chose Ponte Modern American. Our early evening dinner was fantastic. Excellent service, excellent food and everything we would expect from a fine dining experience curated by the family-owned The Ponte Group. We're big fans of On Swann and Olivia and have had Ponte Modern American on our list for a while. We arrived to Midtown and were ready for our dining experience. We received a friendly welcome into the light and airy entrance. We were escorted along white cloth covered tables to the spot where we would dine. Our server was around quick and started on drinks for us. The cocktail menu offers classic and modern versions of some of the most common drinks. I love an old fashioned and opted for the "modern" version. Instead of bourbon, it was made with Japanese whiskey, kokuto, which is considered to be the world's healthiest brown sugar and black walnut bitters. It had depth and flavor and a flair that made it stand out compared to the classic drink. My wife had a mocktail. It was light, sweet and hit the spot she said. We didn't order any starters but a man with a variety of fresh breads came around multiple times. He offered up as much as we would like, everything from sourdough to focaccia and beyond. My favorite was a black olive sourdough. The Chef also sent out a small espresso cup filled with his signature mushroom soup. At first a little confused, I eventually got bold with it and sipped this like I was sipping coffee. It was really good. Thick, rich and flavorful. The white mushrooms and earthy truffle creme made this a hit. I could have had a whole bowl of this but soup just isn't my go-to. Between the cocktail, bread and soup, this dinner was already starting out pretty fantastic. For our mains, I got the house specialty Beef Wellington. My wife got the boneless short ribs entree. Our food arrived and we were ready to dig in. Like most elegant dining experiences, you can expect top notch food, smaller portions and a focus on presentation. My Beef Wellington was served medium rare. It was wrapped in salty prosciutto, mushroom duxelles and had a little extra depth, foie gras. The duck liver added texture and a buttery flavor that melded with everything well. The earthy minced mushrooms had an array of pointed subtle flavor. I appreciated the classic take on a classic dish, that had a hint of flair that worked so well. The red wine demi glas was an excellent dipping sauce and added to the overall presentation with it's dark red smear on the plate. My wife highly enjoyed her short ribs. The tender beef was rich in flavor and paired well with pureed potatoes and an apple slaw garnish for a hint of sweet with a little spice. We also shared a side dish. The campanelle mac and cheese. This was rich, creamy and an excellent Mac and cheese side that we would definitely get again. While we didn't order dessert, they did send out three small sweets. A mini key lime custard, dark chocolate and a small chocolate chip cookie. All of them were sweet and tasty. A nice little finish. Our dinner at Ponte was great. From the service, to the food, to the ambiance and experience, all maintain that level of elegance and modern that make it what it is: a restaurant you should eat at.

Excellent. Fresh and healthy. Wish we had one in Stuart fla. the ice cream a sweet…read moretreat. For the young at heart.

Landed in Tampa around dinner time and the fam wanted something healthy and delicious. Bare Naked…read moreKitchen sounded like it fit the bill, so we headed there right away. We were greeted upon entering. The staff was very friendly and patient as we asked lots of questions while we made our decisions. We ordered the following: Roll in a bowl $16.5 Salmon I used to know $18.5 BYO plate with steak $18+ We were going to take them to go, but decided to dine in. The dining room is spacious, welcoming, and offers plenty of seating. I opted for the salmon I used to know, which was one of the staff's recommendations. It features miso salmon, ginger sauce, radish, scallions, Chinese noodles, chef's seasonal vegetable, mixed greens, and oregano vinaigrette. It was a great recommendation! Tasty, light, yet filling. My family also really liked their items. Our teenage son has a big appetite and enjoyed his BYO plate so much that he ordered another one to-go. They also offer free soft serve ice cream and the flavor at the time of our visit was caramel crush. It was delicious! I was tempted to get a second one on the way out. Bare Naked Kitchen is a fantastic spot and I will certainly return when I'm back in the area!

We had such an amazing experience at Front Porch Grill! I went with a few of my closest friends for…read morea girls' night out, and everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was incredible - everyone was so attentive and friendly - and the ambiance was 10/10! We had the best time catching up and enjoying ourselves. This has officially become our go-to spot for girls' nights! Highly recommend!

I've been here a thousand times (and I normally have no problems) but am basing this review on my…read moremost recent visit. My BF and I went on a Friday night. They weren't busy at all but we waited at the hostess stand for several minutes before they sat us. When we finally sat, they offered to turn on the heater for me and I took them up on it. After a few minutes of fiddling with it, they just gave up and never said anything else about it until I asked. The waitress said it wasn't working and that she would have to drag the one from way over there, which would be "too much". Ok, fine, I'll freeze but that's my fault for not dressing appropriately for Florida weather. Then we ordered some seltzers that were on special (we thought). We asked the waitress if they were $5 all day, she said she would go check because she wasn't sure; never received an answer. Next, the food. My BF has celiac so he asked what he can have on the menu. He was given two options, the Baja fish tacos (with corn tortillas) or the ahi tuna bowl. He opted for the Baja fish tacos. After about 10 minutes, the waitress came back and said they couldn't find the corn tortillas, so he was stuck ordering the tuna bowl. He made sure to tell her he had a gluten allergy. When we got the food, it looked like there was soy sauce in the bowl. We waited for the waitress to come back for over 15 minutes and she never did. When she finally did, we asked if there was soy sauce and there indeed was. She said she would have them remake it. At this point, my BF asked to speak to a manager. We had empty drinks, no food after sitting for 20-25 minutes and it was freezing because no heater (still my fault for not dressing right), but we were pretty miserable. The bartender came out and said she was manager on duty and we explained what happened. She offered to take the tuna bowl and first round of drinks off our bill. Overall, this was a miserable experience and I'm glad that I have other visits to base it off of because we wouldn't have come back if it were our first time there.

Beautiful place, food today for lunch was all good and tasty in our group, we had a great time…read moretoday. It was my Birthday! Will be back.

BellaBrava truly delivered an amazing dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is…read morewarm, inviting, and has that perfect lively energy--yes, it's a bit on the louder side, but it actually adds to the fun, authentic Italian vibe. The food was absolutely delicious. Every bite was full of flavor and clearly made with care. You can really taste the quality, and the portion sizes are generous, making the prices feel more than fair for what you get. A huge shoutout to our server, Enzo--he was incredible. Friendly, attentive, and completely on top of everything. I never once had to ask for a refill; before I even realized my drink was low, he was already taking care of it. That level of service really makes a difference. Overall, BellaBrava is a fantastic spot for great Italian food, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to!

This place was awesome! Very quaint inside but there was plenty of seating. This is a family owned…read morerestaurant and it was evident as soon as we walked in. The lasagna was not on the menu, but it was featured as one of the specials. It was homemade and phenomenal. I think it's the best I've had. I've been to Italy and this place is on par with authentic Italian food. Not overly salted or masked with pungent fake ingredients. It was clearly fresh and homemade! I had the Tiramisu and cappuccino and it was next level. Loved it!! I hope I came back here next time I'm in Tampa!!

Oooof, I don't often give out 1 star reviews, but come on this place is Fazoli's marketed as some…read moreupscale Italian eatery. Talk about a huge disappointment. This restaurant is only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5-10pm. I have no idea how they make it. Now, the inside is super duper tiny. The second you walk in you almost run over the hostess stand. Then, there's maybe 10 tables inside. Up first they bring you free bread. The bread isn't homemade, and tastes like the same bread you can get at a thousand other Italian restaurants. I tried the $8.50 bruschetta. It is a monster portion. However, it's just regular bread with regular tomatoes on top. No special spices, no special ingredients. Very plain and boring. For my entree, I had half Linguine al Pesto and half Penne alla Rustica. Oooooof again. The linguine pesto was watery. I could barely even taste the pesto. It was like swallowing wet noodles plain. Maybe the worst pesto dish I've ever had, and I love pesto. The penne was better, but once again it didn't taste any different that one you'd order from Fazoli's. Overall, underwhelming. The pasta tastes straight out of a box from Publix. No cocktails here. The only positive is that portion sizes are huge. I think a half size is plenty for most people. Also, there is some good people watching if you can sit at a table in the window. I won't be back.