We were at Cooper's Hawk in Tampa today and were asked to leave the premises by the manager…read morebecause one of our Chihuahuas was making too much noise. We had ordered two appetizers to share , and were finishing when she came over. We were on the outside patio , our Chihuahuas were contained in their carriers, and the only time one of them barked was when the waiter came by. We were there early at 11:30. For 15 minutes we were the only ones out there , then this elderly couple came and when they walked by us the elderly woman gave us a dirty look. Five minutes later another couple sat but further away from us. That woman seemed to be the only one with a problem. I should have asked the manager that if someone had complained about a screaming child( which usually is constant) would they have been asked to leave? I really like the food , and the service but we are contemplating whether to go there again because frankly we felt insulted! We only brought the dogs to begin with because my daughter is going on a trip and she is leaving the dogs with us. So we were exchanging them, and thought we would have lunch. The manager and the elderly couple ruined the experience for us. The manager told us that pets were not permitted but I checked in two different places , and pets are permitted on their patio. I feel they should either change their policy , or inform the manager as to what the policy is because she told us that pets were not allowed! Next time we will meet somewhere in St. Petersburg because that city is very pet friendly!

We visited for the Wine Club Kentucky Derby themed dinner. The private room was set up beautifully,…read moreand the manager Brittany and chef Sheldon were the ULTIMATE hosts. The service was top notch, and the ambiance was out of this world. To the point where we are planning to attend the themed dinners each month to see if they can continue the high bar they set this night. The star of the show was the food. O M G!! Each course and wine/drink pairing was phenomenal. The cheddar biscuit, shrimp with pimento cheese grits, that succulent pork ribeye, and bourbon ball dessert had us (figuratively) licking plates all night. 10/10 recommend you join the wine club and attend as many of these dinners as possible.

Everything went well! I called from DC for a reservation for 17 people, to a restaurant I picked in…read moreTampa from the reviews. When I opened the door the loudness hit me like a wall! I thought "uh oh" they're going to hate it! But the restaurant put us in a small room with just our group and two birthday parties. MUCH quieter! The menu was extensice...salads, sandwi hes, prime rib,rice bowls, fish...just everything. I picked a prime rib sandwich...delicious! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I'd gladly go back again...and again!

Riveters in Tampa was a great spot to hang out. The outdoor atmosphere was incredibly comfortable…read morewith plenty of TVs and a full bar, making it an easy place to relax, watch a game, and enjoy the vibe. The decor was also very cool and gave the whole place a fun, energetic feel. The waitresses were very attentive and kept everything moving smoothly. We only ordered the chili cheese fries, but they came out super fast and were really good. The fries were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, so they were delicious even after the chili cheese toppings ran out on the bottom. Still, the quality of the fries themselves more than made up for it. Overall a great experience. I'd definitely come back to hang out and try more of the menu next time.

This review is for future Christina, this is what everyone enjoyed…read more Youngest son loved the wok bowl with steak again. He got it with lo mein noodles and devoured it. My husband shared it with him but is on the fence of if he'd get it again. He said depends on his mood next time. So definitely get it for the kid, toss up on whether Brandon will share it with him. Both kids loved the French fries. I got the smashed burger, which was delicious, with a side of fries for them which they devoured and wanted more. So next time we should get two sides of fries. My oldest son got the noodles with marinara. He ate a little, but not a ton so we still don't have a winner there. My dad got the ribs and liked it. I found the slaw to have too much dressing so that wouldn't be a top choice for me. We always like coming here, so I still recommend it. There was no problem getting a table on a Friday night even though my husband assumed it would be packed. Service was a little slow this evening, but nothing crazy.

Doc B's is a nice find in Tampa, particularly if you are in town the night before an early morning…read moreflight. It's near the airport hotels, and we had a great meal and experience. They have a lovely patio; it was a little chilly, so we opted for indoor dining. The interior is welcoming and warm. The menu is very elevated bar food and favorites -- crispy chicken sandwiches; creative burgers; very nice salads; good appetizers. Our server, Zoe, was just lovely, and helpful. Bonus for those with gluten allergies -- nearly everything on their menu is gluten free, including the fries. Woohoo! We started with the grilled California artichoke hearts, which were tender and smoky. Excellent. My husband had the buttermilk fried chicken, which he said was absolutely delicious -- he was mad he couldn't finish it all, and kept picking! I had the Wright chicken sandwich, which was also crispy and delicious, and I was all too happy to be able to have a few french fries! If we find ourselves in Tampa again, we would definitely seek out Doc B's.

Wonderful, wonderful experience overall - food, drinks, and time had with my friends during our…read moremonthly get together Saturday afternoon, but it was our server, Elim that really showcased the impeccable service at Whiskey Cake. Drinks and food came out fast, delicious, and we weren't rushed. He always came to the table to see how we were doing, got us everything extra we asked for, and it made us wanting to make next month's get together back at the same place! Just a few shots of what we had: pineapple mimosas, biscuits, deviled eggs. Not pictured: 1. I had the chicken chopped salad OMG...THE FLAVOR!! 2. Fried Green Tomatoes 3. BLT app/shareable Will be back for sure!

This restaurant is located in the outskirts of the mall. It's our first time here. It's a pretty…read morespacious place with outdoor seating. They have an indoor and outdoor bar. They have plenty fans that allowed us to eat comfortably outside. We started with an Espresso Martini and the Spinach Artichoke Dip from the happy hour menu. Both were delicious. For our main entree, we ordered the Wood Grilled Salmon, Chicken and Waffle, Bone-In Pork Chop. We enjoyed and loved every dish we ordered. All savory, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. One of the best pork chops I've ever had. Our waiter, Dylan R., was very polite and attentive. He gave us his recommendations and they were all a huge hit. It was a great place to end our weekend birthday celebration.

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!

Quaint dining spot with a full bar and open seating. Greeted by the host/server right away. No…read morereservation was needed on a Sunday night. A colleague and I split a small order of smoked wings with sides of BBQ sauce and blue cheese. Although small, the wings were indeed smoky and crisp. Very tasty, just not a plump wing. I went with the steak frites. A boneless ribeye grilled to temp. Nice dry rub, tender and a thick cut. The fries were dusted with Parmesan and served hot and crispy. My colleague's lentil curry soup gave a WOW response. He wished he had ordered a bowl. There were other interesting entrees on the menu. It's worthy of a return to sample the rest of the menu. This is a very good place to dine.

This restaurant's commitment to cleaner eating is clear from the menu, and the staff were friendly…read moreand attentive throughout the visit. I ended up giving 4 stars because a few details missed the mark. The air-fried fries were soggy and had an unusual flavor -- with air frying, food usually needs to be tossed periodically to cook evenly. The refresher was decent and tasted healthy, though it leaned a bit too citrus-bitter for my preference. The burger itself was very good, but I noticed a small hair on top (visible if you zoom in on the photo). I also saw some kitchen staff without beard nets, so that may have been the cause. Furthermore, I had requested the sauce on the side, but the bun and lettuce arrived heavily saturated. To their credit, the staff replaced the bun and lettuce right away, which I appreciated. Overall, while there were some positives, the experience was a bit disappointing.

First time here and not what exactly what I expected. I liked that it was very well lit from all…read morethe windows and seating was spacious. The staff were friendly, but seemed a bit busy and sometimes were not always attentive to the table. Bright side - the size of the salad was huge. It was more than i could finish in one sitting, but was 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.

Made reservations 30 minutes prior to arrival. Once seated, the server/bartender showed up and…read moregathered our order quickly. Ordered the following: 2 Lychee lover, a Crispy zucchini app, Gulf snapper entree, & cookies for dessert. Omg they all were so fresh and so flavorful! My husband already said he wants to return.

Took the opportunity to try out the lunch here since my friends have been recommending it. This was…read moremy second time here and I really do enjoy it. The service is amazing (Thomas was our server this time), and the ambiance is great. We sat outside and it was a great time. We started with drinks of course and I ended up getting the Lychee Lover Martini. My friends got the Bird of Paradise and the Tropic Thunder and honestly all of them were delicious. Different flavor profiles so it depends on what mood you're in. For food, I chose to do the Prix Fixe menu for $29 and went with the House Salad + Salmon Crispy Rice + Poke Bowl. The salad was phenomenal and the salmon crispy rice was perfectly cooked. Unfortunately the poke bowl wasn't that great. I ended up not finishing it. I tried my friend's dishes as well and her Pork Belly Cubano was good, but her Chili Lime Chicken was not -- the flavors were conflicting and didn't mesh well. We also ordered off the regular menu and really enjoyed the Fried Green Tomatoes and Tuna Crispy Rice. Overall, lunch wasn't bad. Definitely a great deal. I think when I come back again, I may stick to the regular menu or I may have to choose the Pork Belly Cuban.

We had some gift certificates and decided to give this Landrys a try. Very nice when entering. The…read moreplace looks upscale and has a great vibe. We sat outside as it was a really nice day and soon it will be too hot to sit outside around here. Ordered some adult beverages and a bottle of wine. For food I got the Grille Cheeseburger. Great flavors and was plenty for lunch. Fries were just ok. Deb grabbed the ahi tacos. Pretty tasty and were fresh. Service was awesome. Lots of great recommendations and very friendly. We will have to get over and try their dinner and steaks.

Wanted to try somewhere new (to me) and landed on Del Frisco's last night. I had driven past it,…read morebut had never heard of it and had not looked at the menu previously so I went in with an open mind and no expectations. I was pleased to see that the restaurant offered complementary valet, and was seated immediately upon arrival. Our server, Matt, greeted us expeditiously and was very friendly. He answered all about the questions about the menu with kindness and honesty. We decided to share a steak with sides and a salad. I was optimistic because the steak included one complementary side... sadly that deal probably should've been my indicator of quality. The food was not bad, but it also wasn't very good. In the restaurant defense, I did not realize it was a chain, so I'd say if you go in with expectations that you were eating at a chain restaurant you might be pleased with the output. Not having that knowledge beforehand, I found the steak to be extremely salty (it resembled a steak you would cook at home and top with the McCormick grilling seasonings -- very coarse) and the mac & cheese side to be very gritty (although the truffle flavor was nice). Despite the food being so far, we enjoyed our entire time at the restaurant and no small part due to our server. It wasn't until we left the restaurant and reflected on the evening that we came to the conclusion that the food was run of the mill and Matt was what made the experience positive. Because Tampa is such a vibrant food city, I don't imagine myself coming back when presented with the option to eat at a local restaurant; however, if I were in an area that only had chain or franchise meal options and I saw a Del Frisco's, I would probably return.

First time back since the Tampa remodel and honestly they did a great job. Way more modern feeling…read morenow. Much brighter, sleeker and very chic. Let me start with the real star: our server Davonte. He had nonstop energy the whole night, super pleasant, and he was more than happy to help us grab some great photos and videos. Didn't make us feel weird about it at all. Love when a server adds to the fun. We all did the Taste of Kona for $39. You can't beat that. Three courses plus champagne or wine ! I started with the small Asian salad. It has a perfect little kick of sweet and salty tang. Then the lemon garlic penne with shrimp. Great portion, shrimp were on point, sauce had an even better herby flavor. And dessert is mandatory. I got the double stacked brownie and it was a perfect chocolate bomb. Rich just how I like it! Three courses, a cocktail, and a super energetic, helpful server. Great for a celebration or just a fun dinner out. Portions are great for the price. We'll be back soon especially since Kona is one of our go to restaurants!

Kona Grill Tampa 4134 w. Boy Scout Blvd…read moreSuite B-1 Tampa, FL 33607 Taste of Kona This taste tour of Kona Grill for $39.00 per person will have you enjoying the moment when you find yourself tasting delicious and savory options. It includes a salad option, a main option, and a dessert. But thats not all. It also includes 1 glass of Bubbles or House wine of your choice or you can add the new old fashioned drink. Eat and Drink with style when you come visit Kona Grill. Available at all Kona Grill Locations.

The 2 for 1 drinks are a scam They cha double the price…read morethen say it's 2 for 1 Never was li this before

This is your spot for Sunday football. I counted over 100 televisions in this establishment,…read moreincredible! For drinks: MVP Margarita (7/10)- Pearfect Martini (8/10) - Espresso Martina (9/10) - Passionfruit escape limeade (9/10)- Arnold Palmer 0/10 Enteees: Smashburger (6.5/10) it was pretty dry and lacked seasoning and the garlic wings (8/10) Overall the food was good especially for a busy sports bar and pretty clean as well. A few critiques is the service(3/10) which brought down my overall rating. We had to chase down our waitress several times and when we told the manager we didn't enjoy one of the cocktails he seemed to have an attitude which is shocking. I think it's important to add that we could visibly see our waiter just chatting with co-workers vs being busy with other tables (which I can always understand). Lastly, some of the portion are inconsistent with the prices such as the $7 side of fries (pictured) we ordered. We will likely be back and hope for a better experience as far as service or that will be the last.