My friends and I checked out Small Giant a couple months ago and we were very disappointed. Unfortunately nothing we ordered, food or drink really wow'd us. Which was made even more disappointing as the prices were pretty high. Two friends tried the french onion soup and it was so bad they had to send it back which is very un-typical for this group - we will almost always just stick it out but it was nearly inedible. The pizza was also just really bad. It looked like it might be okay but once we dug in it was very soggy and flavorless. Hopefully it was just a bad night but between the weak and odd tasting drinks and the food we sampled, I don't think we would ever return. read more

Went for brunch with a friend and really enjoyed everything! The service, mimosas and breakfast skillet was great! I'll be back!

Small Giant is the perfect spot to grab a beer and bites located on water street. Pretty much a smaller menu but it was just what we needed while in the area. The OG burger was a pretty good burger and everyone enjoyed their food as well. The trays were a bit small so i felt constricted. Overall, Our waiter was super nice and made sure our party of 8 was taken care of. They do take reservations and have valet parking but there are municipal lots around as well. read more

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We had a great time at Small Giant bar. We actually were able to walk in with no wait. Our waitress was super helpful about gluten-free menu options for me. I opted for a club sandwich and salad with no bread. It was very delicious. The salad was huge, and the sandwich was big enough to share. My husband's food *smash burger and tots) was looking immaculate. He has no food allergies, so he can eat whatever he wants. We originally came in for the pizza, but it was sold out, but we will be back. As far as I know, there is no GF option for the pizza, so it would be just for him. The hummus starter was good, I got that with veggies and no chips so it would be GF. There is street parking as well as garage parking available and outdoors seating. read more

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Cute spot - small so does fill up fast but we were able to get a table outside right away. The food was good, the Brussels sprouts being the hit. The spicy marg was very delicious. Service was okay - he did his best. I did see many other tables be sat and no server for 15 plus minutes which lead them to get up and leave. That seems to be biggest complaint of the spot. Service is slow and food took quite some time to come out. So as long as you aren't in a rush, I would recommend this spot. read more

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Ingredients sourced from Ohio, the pizza was very cheesy! I would definitely rate it a good place to get pizza in Tampa. Service was great our waitress was very attentive. We also got tater tots that were the perfect amount of crispy. Also the music playlist was 10/10, it was a mix of the good pop music aka The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande. Will definitely return just for that vibe. Visit @hotgirlfoodies on Instagram for more photos. read more

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We love this place! The bartenders are always amazing and do a wonderful job of mixing up cocktails if you want to go off-menu. It's a small place, but never difficult to grab a spot, especially if you come mid-day after brunch. We were pleased to find out they were even showing the soccer game when we came Sunday after having brunch elsewhere! We have not tried the food yet, but we always say how good the menu looks and have peeked at other people's plates. Always looks good! Of the group of us we've tried at least half the drinks on the menu and we have not had a bad one yet! In the clouds is very good! This is such a cool spot to just come and hang out and it looks like that's what some do that live in the area. read more

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One of the best bars in south tampa and Channelside area. The cheesesteak egg rolls are always so good. The smash burgers are definitely worth stopping in and sit on the patio it's beautiful. read more

I am assuming we came on a bad day. The waitress said there was a music festival the prior weekend so they were out of a lot of beverage options. Other than minimal choices on drinks, the tater tots appetizer was delicious and the pizza was unique! read more

Went on a very busy Friday evening with a medium sized group. Our server Julissa was amazing. Even with the restaurant being extremely busy, she was very attentive and did a great job explaining the menu to all newbies. We were pretty full after delicious appetizers (tater tots 5/5, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls 3/5, chicken wings are a Buffalo butter sauce 4/5). We decided to split the dill pickle pizza and it was surprisingly very delicious! Would definitely be black to try other menu items. Cocktails were also very yummy. read more

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The kung pao Brussels were pretty nice! So that's why it gets stars. The rest of the experience was NASCAR pile up bad. I saw a sign outside the door that said "Columbus style pizza" - so I asked the hostess what that was. She told me she had only worked there two weeks. Ok, fair, Columbus style pizza was clearly the special of the day. LOL! No! It's the restaurant's speciality and takes up most of the menu! How does she not know? The pizza was... fine. The brunch was pretty awful. The berries and biscuit was one single biscuit with some mashed blueberries. The avocado toast was as bland as mushy cardboard. But the best car crash was the service. Friendly, but unbelievably slow. There were only 6 tables with people by the end of the brunch, and three servers... and we barely saw them. It was impossible to get anything you asked for - no drink refills. Two tables sat down and eventually left due to no service. I would recommend this place if you are so stoned that nothing matters and you can people watch through the great large windows onto Water Street. read more

Bartender super overwhelmed on a Thursday night. Drinks were meh but they have indoor and outdoor seating.

Food was not great. I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. It was a very small, overcooked piece of chicken. The kung pao brussel sprouts were just okay. Bartenders were nice, but didn't overcome the quality of the food. Also, if you are going there to watch a sporting event, the TV's did not work. read more

Located in the heart of water street. Street parking and garage around the restaurant. The place is quite small with a cold feeling with a huge bar. The food is really simple and somehow bar food. Not really a huge menu to explore. I say this is more of a bar than restaurant and if having drinks you want a bite then this is the place. The pizza is their bread and butter. Not really a place to repeat or brag about. I say pass unless is your only option. read more

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Small Giant was slightly disappointing. The place is what it sounds, small. There was just nothing great or overwhelming about the experience but it was fine. The happy hour deals weren't bad but the liquor was very cheap and my glass was dirty. We really love the location and being able to sit on Water Street, that's the best thing about this place. read more

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This establishment only uses QR code menus for selection, ordering, and paying. A,though that may seem fine there's no real opportunity to ask questions about their products. Did not like scrolling through the entire menu on our phones. It's inefficient for the user but I'm sure it's great for the management not having to print the menus; so much for the patron. We moved on after our first round. read more

As an Ohio transplant, I had to check it out. When I first read there was an "Ohio style pizza" coming to Tampa with ingredients imported from Columbus (that part made me chuckle) I just had to know if what they were recreating brought me back to my roots. Came on a Thursday night and there was quite a crowd - probably could've gotten a table but we chose the bar instead. Can't speak for their cocktails because we kept it simple with our drinks but the bartenders were friendly and service was great. As for the "Ohio style pizza" ... amazing! We got the OG, pepperoni. If you've never had the pizza they are replicating, I give it a 10 on a pizza scale. However, I'd score it a 7 in comparison to what they serve up in Ohio. They got the square slices down, the sauce is a little on the sweet side which I'm a huge fan of, thin crust and delicious pepperoni. My lower rating is because the crust did not have cornmeal on the bottom which gives it an extra crunch and not every pepperoni had the crispy edges that they're known for. Overall a fun experience and a touch of nostalgia. I hope they do well and Tampa bay can keep this little slice of Ohio around for a long time! read more

Small Giant - Pepperoni pizza - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place is really great for drinks! It gets kind of busy, but the spot is pretty small. They have a lot of outdoor seating for you. When we went, there was only one person working she was literally the host, the bartender in the server, but she was able to circle through all the 20 tables so smoothly. I would definitely call this place my hangover spa. If you had a long night previously, I think this is a great spot to go. However, if you're looking for a really nice branch, I would recommend somewhere else. You're definitely gonna have to add some black pepper salt or catch up to their meals just because they are a bit bland. But the vibe was very nice to be in. read more

Got to try out Small Giant this evening and was throughly impressed!! There was about a 15 min wait, but the hosts were very kind and prompt about getting us sat. The ambiance was chic and gave a nice fun vibe. The whole restaurant was lively! Kind loud, but still had a great time. Our server was great & the food was absolutely incredible. It came out so quick for how busy they were. Definitely would recommend this place! read more

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First time and definitely not the last! Small giant is on my fav lists, especially for a good happy hour! The expresso martini is amazing! This place is such a vibe! read more

Small Giant - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Was excited to try this new spot on Water Street. Went on a weekend for lunch and was able to get a seat right away. Service was great. Had the pretzel stick appetizer which was delicious, hot and buttery. Also had the OG burger which was mediocre. It was a basic burger with cheese and sauce (which is how it's described on the menu) but I didn't find the meat or the sauce to be that flavorful. It came with a side of fries which were ok. I did not try the pizza but that's what I would get next time. read more

Small Giant - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Small Giant is one of the newest additions to the Water Street lineup. We popped in for lunch and drinks. It is very clean, almost a modern industrial style decor. The hosts and server were very friendly and on top of things. I had the In The Clouds to drink, and my husband had a Smoked Old Fashioned with Eagle Rare. For lunch we had a bunch of their options from the "Share" section of the menu. I ordered a French Onion Soup (not bad, but not my favorite), and we had the Pretzel Sticks with beer cheese, Cheese Curds, and Cheesesteak Eggrolls. The food was yummy and all of that filled us up! I have heard they have great pizza, so we'll be back to try that on our next visit. read more

We had a wonderful evening at Small Giant last night! My fiancé and I came by and were seated quickly. We just came for a few drinks and quick bites. We had the cheesesteak egg rolls and a pizza. The food was wonderful. We also got a dirty martini and smoked old fashion, both great as well. I would say the prices are more reasonable/lower than some of the other nearby water street restaurants The manager also came by to check on our table and was lovely to speak with. We will definitely be returning read more

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Came for drinks and sat at the bar. The bar tenders were quick to get our order. I wasn't a huge fan of the espresso martini, it was very creamy and tasted more like baileys than an espresso. The Moscow mule wasn't bad, but I like when they use the copper mugs. Overall, it was loud inside. The restaurant seating is pretty tiny. read more

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This place was a cool new bar on water Street that we were dying to check out. My wife and I went on a Friday night. It was really busy but they were able to seat us pretty quickly. Starting with the service. The server was very attentive and came to see us pretty quickly. The drinks took a minute or two but were very tasty. We got appetizers and pizza for dinner. For appetizers we got some fries and cheese curds. Both I would say were not the best. We are of course vegetarian but the cheese curds lack the flavor and did not seem to be crispy like they should be. We got the four cheese pizza for dinner. This was definitely worth trying. Was very flavorful and contains the different cheeses. It was a Columbus style pizza which we never tried. It was nice and crispy. Will definitely be back but we'll try a different appetizer and pizza. read more

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Excited to have a new restaurant open within walking distance. Our meal was a very impromptu decision after finding out we had the wrong night for our hockey game. Staff was very warm and inviting! We selected two seats at the bar. The mixologist was whipping up a variety of gorgeous drinks. We opted for wine since the own Wine on Water next door we figured that was the way to go. She graciously offered up a sample of the house red which was a no-go for me. Enjoyed a red blend instead. We ordered the pickle fries which were kinda ok. The pickle flavor was bright but the sauce was too much spice and grease over took the flavor. We then went for the OG burger with some run of the mill tots. First impression of the burger was unimpressive. Basic 2 patties, cheese on bun. No lettuce,tom, etc (and the menu doesn't say it should either). It's really basic. The burger was delicious! It had pickles and a simple sauce hidden in there. It was a dang solid burger. Planning to go back and order the pizza (which they import the dough from Ohio) and hoping to bump up the stars. Im really thrilled to have a new, walkable restaurant in the area. read more

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Spicy Paloma is not great with the jalpenos. Coldbrew martini is a 4-5/10.. too strong. Nice vibes, lots of young people/college kids? Overall alright. read more

Small Giant - Spicy Paloma - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came before a lightening hockey game. Sat outside, great service, cocktail menu was extensive. The Kung Pao Brussel sprouts with Kimchi were outstanding. Love the vibe on water street. Great job!!! read more

Small Giant - Kung pao brussel sprouts with Kimchi - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was mediocre.. very bland to say the least. Very slow service as we waited 10-15 minutes just to get our check. It's a cute place but very disappointed in our food/drinks. read more

Pleasantly surprised to try this little spot on Water Street. Perfect for a bite before or after a game. It's quite small inside. Drinks were great. Pizza was fantastic (thin crust, ohio style). We'll be back. read more

The food was fine. The corn ribs were a cool idea! But the use of an app to order ..when there were wait staff all over...was terrible! What an antisocial way to dine. It was so inconvenient to have to type in name, phone, and emails and sort through a menu. The restaurant needs to bring back human ordering. Please!! read more

Stopped in for an early Friday dinner date. We sat outside to take in how impressive the new water street development is. Small Giant surely adds to the appeal as this upscale neighborhood bar. We were perplexed about the "imported from Ohio" pizza. Our server explained the story behind it and talked us into changing our order to get it! We loved it! I'm still thinking about those pretzels weeks later. Carb overload but totally worth it. read more

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Cool spot for drinks and a casual bite. Ordered the cheese curds to absorb some of the alcohol being consumed during our day drinking Tampa tour but have to say my Wisconsin-Minnesota date was more discerning when it comes to cheese curds. I thought they were tasty lol. read more

New to FL from SF, CA. Just Survived 2 Back to Back Hurricanes having to Evacuate from St Pete. On Our way Back Decided to Stop at the Small Giant. What an Amazing Group of People! They had Power, AC, Internet, WiFi, Charging Abilities, Drinks and Good Food! This May Sound like Basic Standards of Course However - it was Literally Much Needed for Many of Us! Ari was our Bartender - Super Sweet, Funny and Compassionate. Their OG Smash Burger gave me Full on In N Out Vibes!! A Little Comfort and Basic Necessities really go a long way! I will Be Back and am Now a Loyal Supporter! read more

We stopped by Small Giant and only ordered one beer and a burger. Unfortunately, the burger took about 40 minutes to arrive, which felt excessive given how simple the order was. After the food was finally brought out, no one checked on us for another 10 minutes. We also never received silverware or napkins, so we ended up eating the meal without them. Disappointing service for such a small order. read more

I went to Small Giant for the first time with a friend for an early dinner. This is a smaller restaurant and it was pretty empty at 5pm. The prices are a little steep for food and drinks but this is the Water St area so that's to be expected. I got a lager beer and the mushroom burger with tots and it was good. I wouldn't say it was a ground breaking burger but it was tasty. The real star for me was the side order of kimchi brussel sprouts. They actually ran out to the store just to get some to make when they could have just said they sold out! I thought that's as some great customer service. read more

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Small giant is a great option that's been added to water street! In the hustle of bustle of the bougie strips new additions I found it nice to have an option for more casual drinks and dinner. I ordered the Turkey club, which just as an FYI isn't deli sliced meat. It was good just not my personal favorite since I do find myself leaning towards thin deli slices for sandwiches. Just a texture thing for me I guess! I got the brussel sprouts as a side which were cooked and seasoned with salt perfectly. A fair amount too. I was with friends and we shared the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls which were to die for, and they got the cheeseburger and French dip which I both think were a step up from the club. I'll be back and can't wait to try the pizza as it looks great and reminds me of Chicago square cut. read more

Small Giant - Turkey club and side of Brussels (left overs, this was about half of the orders full size) - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Well, they have pizza. Very odd vibe.... Not sure this will last. Kind of unwelcoming. No one seems happy! I give props for her taking the pizza off the bill that was the positive, we ate one piece but it was slimy and weird and I don't want it again. Off to the next bar! JW has great pizza at their bar downstairs :) read more

Small Giant - Pizza - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We love the pepperoni pizza! It's so crispy, cheesy, and delicious! They also have a great spicy margarita! Great ambiance, and the service is always great! read more

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I am always excited when new places are opening up in my neighborhood and populating the vacant storefronts of Water Street. On this particular afternoon we had a choice between the new Wagamama and this place and decided to stop here as there was no crowd and the outside and inside areas were readily available. The hostess seemed confused to find an inside table for three, even though the entire section in front of her was empty and there was only one other table seated inside the restaurant. The manager who came by told her to put us at one of the open tables at the bar. Our server did take a while to come get our drink and food orders, despite us being the only table in his section. During our time there he spent most of his time near the hostess stand talking to his co-workers and on his phone. Service would have been acceptable had they been busy, but it was strangely quiet for an afternoon so there was no reason for it to be this lackluster. Foodwise, we ordered for the table to share. The meat lovers pizza was decent and about the only thing I found decent. We ordered loaded tots but regular tots came out. There was no offer to put in the correct order, so we just kept them and they had a distinct aftertaste to them. The wings were a generous portion, but the breading was very salty. Given the quality of eateries opening up in this area, it may be worthwhile for this place to consider how their service stacks up to their neighbors and the quality of the food products they are serving. read more