How cute is this place ??…read more Originally found on Yelp however I was not prepared for such good food nor vibes ! My party and I got the band for unlimited mimosas and buffet style food ... this food was sooo darn flavorful and filling ! The drinks were tasty as well(many options of mixed drinks outside of the mimosa) Staff was pleasant , sweet and professional which you don't see to much of lately in businesses. Cali love ! We will be back and tell everyone all about it ! Thank you for the amazing time !

Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

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.

We got the chicken rice bowl to go. I had heard good things about this place and was parked in the…read morelot, so thought we'd take some home. My daughter liked the food, but thought the sauce was too sweet. My biggest gripe was that the person working there was not very nice at all. They have no garbage cans outside. They do have tables to sit at, but nowhere to throw your trash. I walked up and had a Dunkin iced coffee cup I wanted to throw out, as I was placing my order. I asked, do you have a trash can back there? And the reply was - "Not for no Dunkin cup I don't". I should have taken that as a cue to walk away. I then placed an order for over $20 and they still didn't offer to let me throw out my cup. Just super annoying, especially when I'm a paying customer. I won't go out of my way to stop by again.

Virginia was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. Will…read morecome back again if we can have her as our server!

Food was amazing and the atmosphere even better. Such a fun and classy place. A must stop if you're…read morein the Tampa area! Very robust whiskey selection and wine for everyone. Our server, Destiny, was so much fun and gave us great recommendations!

We celebrated my birthday at Flor Fina, and they made sure it was such a special experience! It was…read moreour first time dining there, and we loved everything from the beautiful decor and ambiance to the delicious food. Our host, Michael, truly went above and beyond to make the evening memorable. Our servers, Danielle and Mal, were wonderful as well. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Had a terrible experience. The restaurant was empty. Service was extremely slow. I ordered a…read moregrilled chicken sandwich. It was over cooked. Salad was decent, at least. I mentioned the sandwich issue to the manager and server- they apologized and did nothing else to fix the issue. No replacement sandwich. No reduction of my bill. Just said that they would speak to the chef. I've been here in the past and it was MUCH better service. Unsure if there's new management or not?

Got the new item yellowfin tuna. Was 10/10 and perfectly cooked raw as i asked for. Just a very…read moretiny meal and was left hungry, but thats my fault. The seafood risotto is one of the best dishes.

Another great experience! Came here with some friends for dinner. Started off at the outside bar…read morefor a drink. I ordered the Ulele Sunrise, which is Casa Noble Blanco tequila, muddled cucumbers, mango purée, freshly squeezed lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. I swapped the tequila out for their Dutch Barn vodka. This was delightfully refreshing and delicious! Would definitely recommend this and get again!

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!

We were really hoping to find a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome vibes, and tasty food for our…read moreSunday night dinner. We checked out a bunch of different restaurants, but they were all booked up. So, we ended up booking Wagamama for our dinner on Sunday night. After finding roadside parking near the restaurant, we checked in at the register and were shown to our table. Our server greeted us and provided us with menus. Following a discussion among ourselves and with our server, we began our order with a lychee martini and a coconut drift for drinks. For appetizers, we selected the Bang Bang Cauliflower, which our server highlighted as a very popular option, along with chicken pot stickers.For our main courses, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, Karage Chicken Strips for our toddler and the chicken firecracker dishes. Our drinks arrived first: a Lychee Martini and a Coconut Drift. The Lychee Martini contained a significant amount of vodka, so much that my spouse could only manage two sips. The Coconut Drift was better, but it still had an excessive amount of sugar. We got our Bang Bang Cauliflower appetizer. However, upon tasting it, we found it wasn't cooked properly. It tasted like they simply coated the cauliflower with sauce without properly cooking it. We were disappointed to have to return it. Following that, our chicken pot stickers arrived. The chicken pot stickers were just okay, without anything particularly noteworthy about them. They weren't even properly cooked around the edges. Both appetizers we ordered turned out to be disappointing. Our dinner arrived and included Pad Thai and Chicken Firecracker. Both dishes were just alright; they could have been better. Compared to how other reviews described them, they didn't live up to the expectations set by those reviews. We couldn't get the Chicken Karage Strips we wanted for dinner. We ended up having to comp the whole thing because even though the restaurant wasn't that full (only about 70-75% empty), we had to wait a super long time for the food to be ready. Our visit to Wagamama was so disappointing that we may not return. We were unhappy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

Great spot in a middle of a vibrant community surrounded by stores, restaurants, hotels and…read moreresidences. The service was great and the food was filling and came out fast. I got hummus with a side of their home made sourdough bread to start and then ordered a turkey burger. The burger was flavorful and came out with a generous side. Their dining room is large and they also have a nice size shaded patio. There is no street parking, but there is a large parking garage that offers free parking while you're at the restaurant

Bright side - the size of the salad was huge. It was more than i could finish in one sitting, but…read morewas very fresh and I enjoyed the ginger dressing. I was not a fan of the fries as they were not crispy and nothing is worse than half soggy fries that are advertised as crisp.

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and after reading about its Filipino heritage and…read morecultural mission, I knew I had to try it. They had me at pancit, pork belly, and lumpia which are some of the Filipino staple dishes! As a first-generation Filipino and a foodie, I came in with high expectations, and this restaurant absolutely delivered! The lumpia had the perfect crispiness on the outside with flavorful ingredients inside. The pancit was packed with all my favorite vegetables and protein, and the bonus of Chinese sausage...one of my favorite, made it even better! The atmosphere was upbeat, exciting, and lively, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Every staff member I encountered, from the host to the server and busser, was absolutely amazing. The hospitality truly stood out. It's clear this establishment is living up to its Cultural Mission and celebrating Filipino heritage through both its food and hospitality. If you're in the Midtown Tampa area, you absolutely must try this place!

I honestly can't say enough good things about Sunda. It has quickly and surely become our favorite…read morerestaurant in Tampa. The manager Jay is always above and beyond with his hospitality. He is such a nice guy and always fun to chat with! We always leave feeling stuffed and happy. Sunda is a great spot for a date or nice evening out. I've seen they also do brunch! The ambiance is always great and the food even better our favorites are the crispy rice (both kinds), steamed buns 1000%, and the adobo fried rice! We also love the miso cauliflower! This is a staple in our restaurant rotation for sure.

Armature Works is one of my favorite spots in Tampa! It's the perfect place for lunch with so many…read moredelicious food options all in one location. The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming, making it great for families, friends, or even a casual date. I also love that it's pet-friendly outdoors, so you can bring your dog along while enjoying the beautiful Riverwalk views. There always seems to be something happening, from live music and markets to seasonal events, which makes every visit a little different!

As someone who visited Tampa as a tourist, Armature works is a must-go-to food court area, it's a…read morepretty popular place teeming with people, and there you can finds all sorts of foods such as Sushi, drinks, BBQ, ice cream, there's even a place there that has carnival food, or what I went there for, Cuban food. The Cuban sandwich and flan I got there were amazing, and the people were friendly, something I've noticed with people in Tampa in general shout out to them. Overall it had a good vibe, an old fashioned sort of style of interior with stuff to do all around it, the World Cup was also going on so in the back of the building there was a watch party with a giant screen for the Argentina V Switzerland game, which just gave me the feeling of "hey, this place is awesome they even do screenings in their back yard!"

In town visiting my son in channelside. We decided to stop in for lunch. Our server was Ashley…read more She was very good. I had the steak tacos since it was taco Tuesday. My one son had a bacon cheeseburger and the other had a chicken Caesar wrap with mac and cheese. We shared beef nachos as well. Everything was very good. Food came out quick. The place has a good vibe. Worth coming to if you are in the area.

Went here for dinner. The place was empty. Also, it's a little dark inside…read more Service was a little slow. And it took time for them to return. Food was okay/good. Can't say I would return.