Craft was such a fun dinner! We started outside and then moved to the front bar after sunset to…read moretake in the skyline views, which was the perfect way to end the night. The margaritas and espresso martinis were both excellent. We had the mushroom bisque to start, followed by the short rib and filet, plus crab cakes to share, and everything was delicious. Our service was also 10/10. Great food, drinks, views, and atmosphere all around!

We booked the June afternoon tea for my birthday and the overall experience was "ok". I have seen…read moreother reviews where people get special extras for celebrating their birthdays/anniversaries and other reviews where they weren't acknowledged - mine was in the unacknowledged category. It was noted on the reservation, so my opinion is Craft Tampa should be consistent in this: either acknowledge all special occasions, or don't, but not to pick and choose. I have been to many afternoon teas and this fell short in the way the tea service and trays were delivered. The tea was not brewed, nor did you get your own pot, but received your own tea bag of choice with a teapot of hot water to share. This is in itself not terrible, but the hot water was not kept warm with a warmer nor were we offered a fresh pot. The tray did not have an even amount of sandwiches/scones to share which I have never encountered. I did speak to the manager about it and we were offered more sandwiches, and that they would work on this for future events - kudos to them for that. The inside dining area was crazy loud and not at all a relaxing vibe for tea - but that's not the fault of Craft Tampa. Just something to consider if you are wondering in which area to dine. Overall, the actual cruise, views, and service made this "ok", but I would not recommend this to anyone who loves going to afternoon tea.

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.

American Social was great! We had an event here and our client was happy with the food, and overall…read morevenue space! The team was also super accommodating and easy to work with. Great overall!!

Absolutely love American Social. The food, location are perfect for a date night or a place to meet…read moreup at. Been here a few times but finally got a chance to take the wife. I absolutely love the drinks here as they are playful and unique. The wife and I shared the Garden pizza. It's a veggie pizza with a pesto base. It was fantastic! The pesto was just right. Not over powering at all and still taste the flavors of the other veggies. Highly recommend. My favor drink here is the manhattan but it's a play on manhattan with peanut butter screw ball whiskey and a pbandj sandwich. Very smooths and relaxing. Service here has always been great. Staff is very nice and always accommodating! Parking can be a hit or miss but they do have a parking garage under the buildings. It does cost if you don't get your ticket validated.

This place was absolutely phenomenal. You're needing something very similar to Chipotle or you're…read morewatching your macros when it comes to eating healthy I highly suggest this place it was a really great place when it comes to my wife and even for my kid being able to customize your own bowl but also staying healthy highly recommend. Service was simple just because you're just telling them what you want place with small look like a Chipotle lol but it's still a great place easy sit down areas

The food was good and plentiful. Definitely recommend this place…read more Service was good and ambiance fine. Only downside was there were no metal forks available. We were told 5 minutes, but 25 minutes later they still weren't available. The plastic forks were difficult for me to use due to a hand issue.

Great sport bar to get some wings, drinks and catch a game…read more Service was excellent. Everyone is in a good mood and the vibes are always good. Wings have to be the best in town, hands down. Now dry, not undercooked, just perfect. Haven't tried the rest of the menu but I'm sure everything is tasty. Great selection of beer and liquor. And great HAPPY HOUR!

We needed a quick lunch after checking into our hotel. After some quick searching we picked this…read morerestaurant. The mozzarella sticks were great and the dipping sauce had a great flavor. Someone obviously added something to it to make unique. I got the cheeseburger and it was also very tasty with a nice flavor but just another burger in a sports bar. I'm sure this place is packed and loud at night but for lunch it was great and the service was good and attentive.

Gorgeous building, lovely ambiance, and a tequila martini that was absolute heaven. We happened to…read moreget there during whatever the French call happy hour and every single thing we ordered was fantastic. I basically created the ultimate upscale girl dinner: mussels, fries, Caesar salad, crab beignets, and shrimp cocktail. Everything was fresh, flavorful, beautifully done, and completely hit the spot. Such a fun, elevated place without feeling stuffy. I'll absolutely be making Boulon a regular stop whenever I'm visiting.

The burgers here have really gone downhill so I never get the burger here anymore and their fries…read more Here are just really bad. The burgers here are really thin and flat and you can't really taste the meat because there's not much of it there. If I wanted to get a burger, I would either get it at the Pearl or at Predalina but not here. This place does have a very good brunch. I do like to get their fish sandwich here and their French onion soup. Those are the two options that you will never find it any better in the area. The pastries here are on the dryer side, but it's one of the only places where you can get pretty good pastries. I would only come back here for their first sandwich or their French onion soup and they do make a very good espresso martini with reposado tequila

We popped into Battery in Channelside for happy hour, and the vibes were definitely on point. The…read morespace has that polished-yet-cozy energy that makes it easy to settle in whether you're here for a quick drink or making a night of it. We decided to try the calamari, and while it was cooked well, the flavor fell a little flat--it could've used a touch more seasoning or sauce to really make it pop. That said, the happy hour deals made it worth a try, and the portion was fair. The Donkey Kick, a Kentucky mule featuring four roses bourbon, house-made ginger-mint syrup was very good drink for happy hour. Where Battery really shined was in the service. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely friendly. That alone kept the experience positive and left us open to trying more of the menu next time. Overall: A stylish Channelside spot that nails the service and happy hour atmosphere--just hoping for a bit more punch in the flavors on the plate.

I had a couple hours to spare and decided to go to the Sparkman Wharf. Because the area had a few…read morerestaurants to go to, I chose the one that had the best ambiance. Sat down and had their Red Sangria and Rockefeller oysters. The service was great. It wasn't overbearing which I hate when I'm by myself. Overall my experience was great and I would recommend it to others especially because they have a brunch that others were enjoying...including a mimosa flight.

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!!!

Convenient location inside the Embassy suites. Beautiful restaurant clean and bright. Ready…read morefriendly fast service, our bartender was a great mixologist mixed a perfect LIT and my friend a great cocktail off of a few ideas of what she would like. We witnessed a lot of great food from the end of the bar top. We settled on perfect wings and truffle fries. It was a great experience and small snack to start our night out on the town! You should definitely consider the Taste if you're in the area!

Taste is located inside the Embassy Suites hotel and has a very casual, cozy atmosphere that made…read moreit an easy place to relax during lunch. We ate there twice while in town and overall the food was really good. The burger was delicious, and everyone in my group enjoyed what they ordered. The biggest issue was staffing. The hotel knew there was a large conference happening at the convention center, yet during lunch there was only one server trying to cover both the bar and the restaurant. He was doing his best, but it was clearly too much for one person. The second day there was also a helper clearing plates, but there was a language barrier and it was difficult to communicate simple things like drink refills or asking for the check. The food and atmosphere were definitely solid, and with proper staffing this easily could have been a 5-star experience.

I really like The Pearl. The Pearl has the best burger in the water Street area. The second best…read moreplace would be at Predalina. The worst place for a burger is at Boulon. I like to get the Gouda cheese instead of the other cheese that comes with the burger. The other cheese is more of a hint of Gorgonzola/blue cheese and I'm not a fan of that kind of flavor on a burger so you can opt for cheddar cheese or Gouda and I opt for Gouda. Definitely get the tater tots, but their fries are also very good. They are thick cut fat fries and I like that. The drinks here are phenomenal my friend that lives in the area. This is his favorite spot. He said that he would never go to Boulon and I could see why the food here is way much better.

Dinner at my next Michelin-starred pick: The Pearl in downtown Tampa…read more I just love the name. The restaurant strikes a perfect balance of modern and comfort. The décor mixes old and new with vibrant colors and warm tones, comfortable seating, and bright lighting that makes the whole space feel genuinely fun. Started with a bowl of clam chowder loaded with the perfect amount of clams and vegetables--so creamy and scrumptious it could have been a meal on its own. A plate of Oysters On The Half Shel was equally excellent. For my entrée I ordered the hanger steak. (If you've never tried it, hanger is that deeply beefy cut from the diaphragm that butchers used to keep for themselves--hence the nickname "butcher's steak." Now I understand why.) It arrived super tender and full of flavor, paired with a generous serving of kimchi fried rice and a fried egg. The entire plate was wonderful and completely satisfying. Our server Vinny was a pure delight--pleasant, attentive, and just the right amount of fun. I loved The Pearl. You will too.