Not a local, but I've visited this place every time I've been in Tampa because I just enjoy the…read morefood so much. The fish, alligator bites, chicken - doesn't matter what protein it is - all taste fresh and delicious. On this visit, we tried the soft shell crab and couldn't get enough! The combination of spices and ingredients were well paired. Even our salad was on point. Adding 4 stars because although the food was great, the drinks selection was not on the same level. If you're not a drinker, the mocktail I tried was also average (a bit on the sweeter side), so be sure to ask your server for recommendations. Service was great and because they get so busy the service is efficient. Our server was nice, helpful, and energetic. Recommend reservations, to avoid long waits!

Exquisite food, good vibes and the oysters were to DIE FOR. Kudos to our chef and server of the…read morenight. Ulele sits right at the end of the Riverwalk. Ample space to sit outside and you can't go wrong with a Frosé from the outside bar.

Great experience and upgrade from Marchands I beleive that used to be in Vinoy…read more Staff and service is definitely remarkable and go above and beyond and atmosphere gives the fine dining experience. Came for brunch so had the Everything Focaccia & Smoked Salmon and my child had the kids menu cheeseburger and it was great. Hopefully I'll be back for their dinner menu.

Tampa - St Pete peeps , this spot is 10/10!!…read more Wow , I was so excited to come with my aunt gif an amazing dinner at her favorite spot. Food was flavorful, filling and presented beautifully. Our server was wonderful and lived that my aunt and I spoke multiple languages . It made for a wonderful conversation over dinner. I loved our cocktails and I really want to come back sooner than later.

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!

Delicious food with a lively atmosphere and welcoming staff - what more could you ask for?…read more I visited Oak and Ola for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time. Rather than trying to search for parking, we just paid $20 for the lot right nearby and it worked out great for us. We had a large group and our waiter, Zachary, was amazing. He had plenty of recommendations, anecdotes, stories, and jokes to keep everyone happy and full. He was definitely a highlight for all of us. We had a variety of drinks, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. I had the Sacred Empress and was so impressed with the balance of flavors - mostly sweet with a slight punch from the serrano cilantro simple syrup. It sounds funky but trust me on this! We also split a bottle of the Lagar De Costa Albariño, at the recommendation of our waiter, and we all loved it. For food, we started with the Lobster Ravioli, Truffle Frites, Crispy Pork Belly Bites, Crunch Love Caesar Salad, and Olives. All were devoured and I think the crowd favorites were the Lobster Ravioli (though expensive, $26 for 3) and the Pork Belly Bites. For mains, most people tended to get either the Steak Frites or the Gulf Fish Amandine (which was snapper). My steak and another at the table were both way overcooked on the first go around but they very quickly remade them (and the fries) and got them back to us in 5 minutes, perfectly cooked. It was a delicious and filling dish. The Gulf Fish Amandine was also really tasty, but it felt like it was missing something like a starch. It's a very simple and classic dish. The Pork Chop was also well loved amongst the table and many people wished they got it after trying a bite! For dessert, you absolutely have to get the Toffee Cake - it was everyone's favorite dessert. Super soft, warm, and comforting, plus that vanilla ice cream just took it to another level. We also enjoyed the Chocolate Mousse, and the free birthday dessert they kindly brought out for us. Overall, the restaurant is fun and lively, with an eclectic feel in the mismatched dining sets and decor. I really loved how it felt. It's definitely a nicer spot for a date or celebration, but worth it!

Food and drinks were great. Service was okay. Only 3 stars because I'm incredibly allergic to dogs…read moreand the restaurant let a large non-service dog sit indoors at the table next to us against FL and Hillsborough County law.

Food was exquisite Lore super friendly and her service was…read morefantastic Btw best salad in Tampa, I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one won me over!!!

Union New American was a vibe. The service at the bar for happy hour was top tier, we were…read moreconstantly asked if we needed anything. Happy hour is served every day from 3pm to 6pm. Parking lot is able to accommodate a mass crowd. We ordered the following: Hamachi Maki Roll consisting of Yamagobo, daikon, chili crunch $15. Very tasty roll and very fresh. Tuna crispy rice consisting of chilli mayo & scallion, we passed on the chili mayo $9. Very tasty and flavorful dish. Crispy zucchini consisting of labneh, dill & preserved lemon $9. Elite dish, yogurt based sauce. Wagyu beef skewers consisting of romesco & pickled onions $13. Loved this dish, top tier. Chili like chicken consisting of crispy chicken breast, sesame & gochujang $9. This chicken was amazing, I almost ordered another order. I got the lychee lover martini consisting of 6 O'Clock Gin, Elderflower, grapefruit, lychee & lavender $10 Good job Union New American, I'm a fan!

Sooo Union was a meetup with my friend, so we sat at the bar, though there's regular seating…read moreavailable too. The inside gives your typical modern DC restaurant vibe. Steven was great company at the bar, chatting it up about the restaurant and other topics. I think this is a good spot for anything from business meetings to friend meetups. I'd return for happy hour. What we ordered: Tuna Tartare = Very tasty Kombu Cured Seabass = Missing some flavor but it was fresh Chicken Schnitzel = Simple yet satisfying

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

District South has been on my list of places for brunch and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to…read morecheck it out! I recently went for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were a group of 10 and our server was excellent! The whole staff really! We sat outside and enjoyed our food+ mimosas. There was a tv out there so i know if i ever go with my husband he can watch his games (gooooo sports) while i indulge in my mimosas. I'd been studying the menu ever since my friend told me we were going. I ended up going with the avocado tartine and added smoked salmon. It was delicious and went well with a day of heavy drinking!! We also ordered the grazing board for the table which was amazing. I loved the assortment of cheeses and snacks. The butter on the board was bussinnnnn! I was in heaven!! I should mention the bottomless mimosas were $25 and the bottles literally just keep coming! Safe to say we were all feeling nice and toasty by the time we left. We hung out for a while without even getting kicked out I'd love to visit again and try more menu items. The server mentioned the cubano is the best Cuban you'll have. Now I'm always a bit skeptical bc everyone says that lol but the cubano came out looking gooooodT! I didn't try it but my friend who ordered it loved it! Parking was easy and right outside. We parked and checked in pretty quickly with ease. Thanks for the awesome service and experience! I definitely recommend adding district south kitchen & craft to your list of boozy brunch spots!

Hmmmm Peaks and…read morevalleys. Thats the best way I can describe how this meal felt. Appetizers were strong. Focaccia bread with some sorta meat baked on top and grouper breaded in coconut, heck yeahhhh. Both great, fun choices that were great. Down to the meal itself. I had prime rib sammich and then my friend got the grits with braised pork. Super excited for it and it was good. But I wouldn't go past good? I'm not sure. It was one of those ones where I for sure ate it all, I did like it but I was not wow'd. With the apps, they were outfitted with great sauce choices. Look at those plates. Two different sauces per plate. So in my mind, that means they most likely make their own ranch, honey mustard, etc. how exciting?! I ordered a ranch for my friend and I, hoping that it would be homemade and blow my doors off. Ranch came, paired great with the fires but then they charged me $2.75?! Yooo, did me dirty, I can't lie. All in all, I liked it here. I just don't know if I'll hurry back. Also, for two apps, 3 entries, was kinda expansive. Idk maybe I'm just complaining. We are in Tampa, I just didn't feel great looking at the bill.

Park in the garage behind the building. Your parking can get validated at the restaurant before you…read morehead out. 2/3 of us had no issues. 1 of us had a hard time with the QR code and the process. Egg sandwich - I was intrigued by the crispy pork. It was not as yummy as I anticipated. The sandwich itself was dry. There was no sauce or anything on it. The pork was fine in taste but not mouth watering like I was anticipating. I added a side of hash browns which were like typical hash browns. They did have a good crisp to them. Price overall was good. I'm not sure if I would come again for brunch. But I'd be open to try dinner

Counter Culture is definitely a new solid brunch location that we will be throwing in the rotation…read more Cocktail list was 10 out of 10 the bloody Mary was delicious with just the right amount of spice and the espresso martini was delicious. We sat at the counter and were given the most delicious little pancakes to sample. The egg sandwich had pork belly on it and was so yummy. Wood Oven Shakshuka is a must try!! Organic eggs, urfa chile tomato sauce, lebnah, avocado, french feta, lime, grille, pickled mustard seed beurre blanc, jamison rye toast, really was an unforgettable dish.

First time here, and what a beautiful atmosphere! I'd definitely recommend dressing up a little…read moremore than just casual. We sat at the bar for happy hour, and of course, I had to order one of everything on the happy-hour snack menu. The bartender was incredibly friendly and made some great drinks. The tuna tartare was delicious! The cold crunch from the watermelon, the brininess of the capers, and the sweet, zippy dressing all complimented each other perfectly. Magical. The cauliflower was perfectly grilled and had just the right amount of salty funk from the blue cheese. The Iberico skewer literally fell apart in my mouth. It was so well seasoned, and the mole sauce? I could've licked it right off the plate. But I didn't. Unfortunately, we were in public. The gnocchi?! I thought it was going to be super heavy, but somehow it was still light despite its creamy texture. So good. Of course, I couldn't stop there. We also ordered the prawns which were DELICIOUS and quite literally the largest prawns I've ever seen. Almost the entire thing was edible! And then there was the fish collar -- literally my favorite thing I ate tonight. Sweet, tangy, salty... just literally YUM. You'll definitely be getting your hands dirty with this one, but it's worth it. Absolutely loved everything we ordered. Will definitely be coming back!

Came here to celebrate my sister's in law legal marriage. It was 4 of us…read more We ordered lots of food, because portions are not very large and we wanted to try different things. Service was exceptional, very attentive, friendly and they even gave a card to my sister in law and her husband. Definitely very sweet. Ambience is amazing, modern, romantic and chic. Unfortunately no valet parking, so parking is a little bit of an issue. You have to park on the street around the restaurant and area is not super safe. We had some mocktails that were good. Definitely a great tasting and unique. Roasted golden beets were great, tortellini were amazing, yakitori chicken was exceptional. I think our favorite was garbanzo croquettes. Definitely a great place to be. The quality and creativity is amazing, I think it's definitely one of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay.

My wife and I came for our anniversary dinner after seeing the menu online. The food seemed so…read moreinventive and exciting. We were seated at a super small table so it made for an uncomfortable situation with so little real estate available. Also the place looks like it's converted from a garage or something with metal walls and roll up doors that made the sound bounce around. The service was nice. We were well taken care of but they seemed to be spread thin because getting refills and getting our check took a bit longer than expected. One ssue was that the menu was very different from what was online via Google. I should have gone to their website I guess, but several items were not available and the filet I was so excited for had a very different set of items. No Brie au gratin potatoes or braised rainbow chard, citrus gremolata and a fig chutney. Now, let me say that my filet was delicious. I loved the sauce and the asparagus was good but for me, the potatoes were super underwhelming. A nice sauce or something would have made them better. They just tasted bland, were really dry and lacked any flavor. My wife expected the lamb or pork chops, they were both not on the menu. She got fish and chips which she really enjoyed, so it was a win. The Asian wings were our appetizer and were delightful too. Now the only real negative for us was the noise. We got there at 5:30 and it was fine. But as more people came in, the sound bounced around so bad that it became almost unbearable for me. I wanted to go so bad because people laughing and talking made my head hurt. Would I go back? Probably not. I didn't enjoy how loud it was. The food was very good though, so perhaps takeout would be more my speed. We had a nice meal and my leftovers were delicious later that evening.

Nicely decorated, photo worthy spot. The establishment was clean and welcoming. Parking was easy,…read morethere's a lot behind the building. We tried the espresso martini flight and ehhh photo worthy but it was just okay. No option to customize the flavors, so you're kind of stuck with whatever comes with it, even if you don't like the flavors. The mussels appetizer was good. My friend ordered the Kale Caesar salad...but it came out with spinach instead, which was a little odd. We both got the short rib for our entree and honestly... neither of us liked it. The flavor was lacking The service was great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Pricing fits for the type of restaurant, but based on the overall experience, it didn't feel worth the high bill this time around.