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    Ponte Modern American

    4.5 (411 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Stefanie M.

    Let me tell you something about Ponte. It is absolutely phenomenal!! First of all, the restaurant is freakin stunning. The light fixtures, archways, color scheme...I want them to decorate my house. It's so chic and doesn't try hard. The service is the best I've ever had in Tampa - hands down. The table presentation, bar knowledge, and general service was impressive. All of our needs were proactively met and it made for an enjoyable stress free evening. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and he loved it. They presented us with a birthday card, a chocolate mousse dessert, and the sous chef came out and brought us a box of baked goods. Such thoughtful touches! The next day, the general manager emailed me thanking us for our patronage which blew me away. I don't know how they haven't gotten a Michelin Star yet but I'm sure they will soon.

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    Ivan Q.

    My bride and I enjoyed our 13th anniversary meal at Ponte. It was our first time at this Tampa Bay top restaurant. From the time we walked in and until we left, the service was absolutely the best we've experience in years and certainly the best by far in Tampa. Well done, staff!! Just awesome job! We arrived at our reservation time and were quickly seated. Katie C. our server from Chicago came over to welcome us to Ponte. She offered water and then came back to take our drink and app order. Katie provided several recommendations. We decided to start with the colossal crab cake with a pickled fennel citrus salad. The dish was very good and popping with flavor. For entrees, we chose the Chilean Sea Bass and New Bedford Scallops. The sea bass, was so good. It was served with miso, bok Choy and a lobster ginger sauce. It literally melted in your mouth. The scallops were very good, too but that sea bass!! We shared a spring pea risotto with pickled ramp, Pesto, parmesan that complimented both dishes. For dessert, we enjoyed warm carrot cake. Ponte is one of, if not the best restaurant in Tampa top to bottom.

    Sharon H.

    We took our friend out for his 45th Birthday and we had a really good time. Good location with valet, really good but the best thing of the night is the customer service between, the host, bartenders and our waitress and bread guy top tier service, that alone will have all of us coming back!

    Jasmine R.

    Truly a wonderful lunch we had today. We visited for my birthday and I highly recommend this place as every dish we had was amazing. What we ordered: App: lobster and avacado 4/5 chicken and waffles 10/5 Mains: Calabrian chicken 5/5 valasso salmon 5/5 Drinks: Modern gimlet 5/5 Mocktail turned cocktail (unsure the name, I just showed a photo of what my friend got when she went) not my favorite as I added tequila but next time I will stick with Gin. Very lovely experience especially with our waitress being so kind and knowledgeable as this was our first time here. Lunch time on a Sunday is not busy at all! The vibe is fancy with people wearing sundresses and nice collard shirts and pants. Definitely dress nicer when coming here!

    Charlesea S.

    I've revisited multiple since this restaurant first opened (and my first review here) dinner is always amazing but within the last six months, i'd say they began BRUNCH. Service is always top tier. Ambiance and aesthetic is clean and bright, less forms on the bar/lounge side. I highly recommend getting the chicken and waffle sliders, even if it's to share. It's made with chicken thigh so it's so juicy and the waffle really doesn't need syrup but has the perfect balance or sweet and spicy and they are able to add additional sliders as it only comes with two. My family really enjoyed their ribeye and eggs. The steak sandwich, by surprise, was more like a philly- but they loved it! I had the crab cake benedict. I always love the crab cakes, you could tell they most likely pouched their egg with vinegar... as it had a slight taste to it .. nonetheless delicious. They have a small four/five drink cocktail menu. Love their version of a hugo spritz (it's lemony) but their full cocktail menu is also available.

    Mushroom Soup and Caviar Service
    Christina L.

    My friend and I visited Ponte for a casual brunch. The restaurant has a modern ambience and is quite chic. The server was very pleasant and patient as we navigated the menu. We ultimately enjoyed the mushroom soup and caviar service.

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    Steph T.

    I had a wonderful dining experience at Ponte! The interior of the restaurant is beautiful - very modern with high ceilings. It reminded me of the interior of an upscale modern hotel. We were seated right by the window in a comfortable booth. Our server was pleasant yet fast and efficient. I got the French onion soup which is hands down the best French onion in Tampa! My entree was filet mignon - cooked perfectly medium rare and very tender. The Brussels Sprouts were amazing too - very smoky and loaded with flavor. The duck fried rice was spicy and flavorful. I enjoyed the complimentary truffle broth and chocolates. I would definitely return.

    Amanda W.

    Loved the atmosphere, you can tell very customer focused. The lavender cosmo was SO delicious and so were the truffle fries ... honestly, I'd be happy to do a "girl dinner" and just go back for those two things. I went due to Amex resy. So I had $100 to spend (or more), and opted to try their Beef Wellington, since it said House Special. Ehhh.... For $85, I think that's what got me, the price point for what it was. Good? Yes. $85 good? Not so much... Parking is valet or you can try the nearby parking lot / garage and walk over. Very friendly and helpful staff! For first timers, they let you try the famous mushroom soup, in a little espresso cup, which I thought was a nice touch - it was quite delicious, you can definitely tell why they keep serving it! Bread service was a nice touch as well.

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    Irma S.

    We had such a blast hosting our annual Galentine's celebration at Ponte Tampa! The atmosphere and staff were so warm and welcoming, which made our girl gang feel right at home from the moment we walked in. I believe brunch is a newer offering here (not 100% sure), but it ended up being the perfect spot for us to celebrate sisterhood and years of solid friendship. The drinks were flowing, the vibes were immaculate, and the food was even better than we expected; absolutely phenomenal. Honestly, I didn't expect anything less from a restaurant led by James Beard nominated chef Chris Ponte. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and elevated the whole experience. Brunch at Ponte will definitely be seeing us again. Highly recommend for a girls' outing, celebration, or just a really great brunch in Tampa.

    Lobster appetizer
    Georgiana F.

    Last night was our second visit to Ponte and it was truly amazing. The service was exceptional and everything we ate was delicious. The Parker Rolls are undoubtedly worth the hype and the lobster pasta and cesar salad were stands outs. My husband and I shared the rib eye, shoe string fries, and Gouda Mac and Cheese for our entree. I could go on and on about how great everything paired together. I look forward to my future visits to Ponte!

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    Jenette S.

    It's always an amazing time here. We played a game where I took every recommendation our waiter had and had the most pleasant experience. Everything tasted amazing and the wine paired well with it all as well. It's chic and simple inside which is what you want when you're enjoying master crafted meals.

    Duck Fried Rice
    Kathryn G.

    Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! We parked in a nearby garage but it was quite confusing to figure out if it was just for the apartment building or open to the public. There's another garage nearby but it appears to be only for Whole Foods customers. Inside, Ponte is modern and upscale yet comforting and warm. We sat in the normal dining room (as opposed to the Gramercy Lounge) and the seats being so comfortable was the first thing we all noticed! Our waiter was very professional, genuine, and welcoming throughout the entire meal. Also, you definitely need a reservation. We started with complimentary bread, which was so fluffy and delicious (they have 3 flavors, all amazing). They also brought over a small cup filled with the chef's special mushroom soup which was also well loved by everyone. All of our cocktails were tasty as well. We tried three appetizers and devoured them all. My favorite was the Bluefin Tuna Tartare which was so soft and well balanced. A few of our other folks loved the Maine Lobster Cappelletti best, which was so flavorful and filled with seafood. The Escargot were also yummy and different with the light puff pastry over top. My main was the Salmon which was perfectly cooked and delicious! I heard my friend say her Filet was the best she's ever had as well. The Beef Wellington was also a special treat, as was the Sea Bass! We also split the Potato Puree, Duck Fried Rice, and Heirloom Carrots, all of which were outstanding sides. The portion sizes of all of the dishes were great, especially when paired with a few sides to share. Even though we were stuffed after dinner, we shared the Black Forest Mousse, Chocolate Soufflé, and the Carrot Cake. They also brought a mini mousse for the birthday girl, as well as some specialty chocolates on the house. Overall, while it's definitely the type of place you treat yourself to, we all 100% would come back and are still dreaming about it a week later! Do yourself a favor and make a reservation for that special occasion!

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    Jay G.

    Once again a spectacular experience. Started with the Beets which was beautifully presented. Than the bone in Kansas City which was perfectly cooked. Has the duck fried rice which was really quite delicious. Great service made the entire experience wonderful.

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    Whats the average cost per person?

    I would say 80-130

    What's the parking situation?

    They have a free garage valet

    What is seating like at the bar?

    There are at least 25 seats. It is usually pretty busy though

    Does the patio have any shade or fans for hot weather?

    Shaded on the patio.

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