Great place for Sunday Brunch! Service was excellent. Great brunch cocktails! Nice location. I'll…read moredefinitely be back.

Another great evening armature-works and SteelBach. Only…read morestopped in for drinks this evening, and enjoy the atmosphere, the conversations were great. And drinks like always were fabulous. Luckily, our favorite bartender year was there, so old-fashioned was definitely on the menu. If you get the chance, stop by, see him and get a special customized drink.

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!

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.

Beyond impressed! A flawless dining experience. If you…read morehaven't checked this steakhouse out yet, you are seriously missing out! We had an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The food was unmatched--the steak was divine and cooked to absolute perfection. Beyond the food, the ambiance is beautiful and romantic, with a minimal noise level that actually allows you to enjoy your conversation. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. It was outstanding. Management was incredibly attentive and even stopped by a second time just to check on us and ensure everything was perfect. We were beyond impressed with the care and detail they put into their hospitality. We will absolutely be back! Highly, highly recommend.

I recently dined at Driftlight Steakhouse with high expectations given the restaurant's reputation…read morefor premium steaks and elevated dining experiences. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of those expectations. I ordered the 18-ounce Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye, priced at approximately $100, expecting a high-quality cut worthy of the restaurant's reputation. Instead, the steak was overwhelmingly fatty, with what appeared to be roughly 75% of the cut consisting of fat, gristle, and inedible portions. After removing the unusable sections, there was very little actual meat left to enjoy. When I raised my concerns, the response was disappointing. The server simply stated that he would "let the chef know." The only accommodation offered was a complimentary salad valued at approximately $15. Considering the quality issue with a $100 entrée, this response felt inadequate and failed to demonstrate any meaningful commitment to guest satisfaction. By the end of the meal, our bill approached $300, yet I left still hungry and feeling that I had received very poor value for the money spent. When dining at a restaurant that markets itself as a destination for exceptional steaks, customers should reasonably expect both quality ingredients and responsive service when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, neither expectation was met during my visit. While the atmosphere and setting may be appealing, the overall experience did not justify the cost. I will not be returning, and I will be sharing my experience with friends, family, and others who ask for steakhouse recommendations. I sincerely hope management takes guest concerns more seriously in the future and ensures that premium-priced menu items consistently meet the standards they advertise.

We celebrated my wife Margit's birthday at Rocca and I am still speechless. This was not just…read moredinner. This was an experience. From the moment we walked in, Taylor and the team made every person at our table feel like the only guests in the room. The service was flawless, attentive without being intrusive, and the kind of hospitality you simply cannot manufacture. Jenna coordinated the celebration and did an incredible job. When we sat down and saw the personalized birthday menu with Margit's name handwritten at the top, that was it. That is the moment a restaurant stops being a restaurant and becomes a memory. Thank you Jenna. The food was exceptional across the board. The Little Gem Salad was fresh and well composed. The Asparagus with confit artichoke was beautifully plated and tasted every bit as good as it looked. The Gnocchi with broccolini and trout roe was a standout. The cocktails were creative and well crafted, and the virgin mojito was executed perfectly. Rocca is now top 3 restaurants of my life. If you are planning something special for someone you love, do not overthink it. Call Jenna, ask for Taylor, and let Rocca do the rest. We will be back. Without question.

Do yourself a favor, if you like cheese, start with the mozzarella cart! It is the freshest…read moremozzarella I've ever had, made table side. Not usually a fan of tomatoes but this caprese was fantastic. Agnolotti was delicious, a little spice from the sausage but well balanced with the sauce. Sphaghetti al limone was my favorite bite of the whole meal. Generous portions of crab meat with a buttery, tart kick of lemon sauce was incredible. Service was excellent as expected from a place with this reputation and pricing. Our server was very attentive and made appropriate recommendations throughout. Ambiance was dark and intimate. An upscale atmosphere without being overly stuffy. A must try for a nicer night out, we went for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience. Would definitely come back here again!

Absolutely amazing experience! We were on vacation and managed to get a last-minute reservation,…read moreand we are SO glad we did. Everything from start to finish was fantastic. The food was incredible, the flavor was immaculate, everything was cooked perfectly, and the portions were HUGE! They give you soooo much food, so you definitely leave full and satisfied. Every bite was delicious and you could really tell that a lot of care goes into the food. This ended up being one of the highlights of our vacation and such a great find. Amazing food, generous portions, and an overall wonderful experience. We would absolutely come back if we're ever in the area again. Highly recommend!

I thought the food was just okay. The dining experience and service was excellent. But I thought my…read moresteak was fine Didn't have a reservation. Just walked in at 4.45. Parked on the street a block away. Plenty of spots. Didn't need to valet.

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.

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.

Barterhouse Ybor is an Inventive American Cuisine Come in…read moreand enjoy a welcoming atmosphere like no other and see why this place is a favorite from the locals. Restaurant where imaginative craft cocktails are the stars of this elevated-yet-cozy bar and eatery. Located just steps from the 8th Avenue trolley in Historic Ybor, Barterhouse is home to well curated plates and a fancy feeling of nostalgia. their guest, you'll be met with a warm dining room emphasized by an open chef's kitchen, fashioned to delight and inspire. My wife and i had the pleasure to try their Southern Savor Tasting and Pairing Experience. One word: Phenomenal. An Enjoyable experience with the Chef and Host. Very soon open to the Public for the Locals to experience . Stay Tune. Afterwards I encourage you to lounge at their speakeasy-inspired bar, stocked with local brews, fine wine by the glass and classic 1940's libations with a modern twist. You can't go wrong visiting BarterHouse in Ybor City. Come in and Enjoy . What we had: 1) Southern Gold Shrimp- the Alabama White Sauce made this plate exquisite 2) Pork Secreto- Tender and Savory Pork with Chorizo and Bacon pickled raisins. Dirty Rice makes it a great combination. 3) Butter Porched Catch- the Chimichurri with Califlour Puree made the fish delicious. 4) Tommy's Farm Steak- Tender steak mixed with peppercorn sauce is a go-to . 5) Out of the drinks- the Rosalita and Diara Chardonnay were our favorites.

We arrived early for a dinner reservation and were so happy there were only 2 people at the bar so…read morethe 4 of us could sit down and enjoy a drink together. The atmosphere was super festive and we were looking forward to our evening. The bartender was friendly and took our drink order. We waited an extremely long time and his excuse was he had to climb up to get a bottle of Grey Goose. After waiting so long he still forgot the one drink which we thought was what took so long, an old fashioned. The two other customers got an additional drink while we were waiting. We were 15 minutes late for our reservation, which didn't matter because there were only 2 tables of patrons. Our server in training came by and dropped off paper Christmas menus and brought us water. Then we waited and waited and finally our sever arrived. We asked for the menu and she said the only thing they had was this special Christmas menu, which was basically all appetizers. This is NOT what we planned when making reservations weeks ago. So disappointing! We ended up leaving and having dinner elsewhere.

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 !