Highly recommend the Craft dinner cruise for a special occasion or date night out…read more They have the seating assigned before your arrival as well as a special signed card for your arrival. The service was wonderful and food was excellent!!! I have been on other cruises where the food was just so/so as you were really paying for the cruise. Hands down, it caught me by surprise how good the food was along with great boat cruise too. Once they take your order they encourage the guest to get up and enjoy the view. Being a smaller boat, it was great as you never felt it was overcrowded. They have an open pay lot available for parking at the slip, but was around $40 per car the evening we went due to an event. They do offer discount parking in a nearby garage. Overall, great experience.

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.

All of the above. Food service and ambience were all very good. Looking forward to returningread more

This is a great waterfront spot just over the walking bridge from the convention center. It can be…read morebusy so prepare to wait. On a recommendation from our server I ordered the Tuna Poke, and I must say that young lady steered me right! It was full of flavor and made to perfection. The tuna was clearly sushi grade and served perfectly chilled. My lunch partner ordered the turkey club and found it really good, but be aware it had a bit of a kick to it. He was not sure if it was the turkey or possibly spicy mayo that contributed to the heat. Nonetheless, he enjoyed it. Good food, friendly service, and a great place to watch the water, don't pass this place by.

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.

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.

What better way to celebrate opening day of baseball season than with a HOT DOG! The Hound Dog had…read morea perfect crunch to it and perfect juicy flavor, with bacon bits and a tasty bun! If this is not best hot dog I've ever eaten that's non/traditional and lives out Elvis's name, I don't know what is. So many choices! I'll be back!

Cute location. Staff was friendly and helpful! The hot dogs were pretty decent. Patio is kinda…read morehidden but it was nice to sit outside

Simply put... Great food. Great brews. Great vibes…read more Do yourself a favor and grab the Fried Pickles! Lite. Crispy. And their homemade ranch, amazing!

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Late Start/Mighty Fine is the place to go. The breakfast tacos and…read morebowls are satiating without being greasy or feeling heavy. The coffee syrups are homemade. The burgers are the best in town, no question about it. Service is casual but friendly. There are no reservations and they gather quite the crowd, so be comfortable with a wait. (they have TVs so you can watch whatever game is on). It will certainly be worth your time!

What an amazing little spot! We were waiting for our cruise and were told to stop in! I'm so glad…read morewe did! You order and then sit down, bottled drinks and a cute little outside seating area as well! We got the biscuits and gravy and they did the gravy sooo good!! Definitely will be a spot we go too before our cruise visits!

What a great find. Don't let exterior (attached to a gas station) cause hesitation. Wonderful…read morewarm service and very fresh tasty food. We had salads and a sandwich. Super fresh! It's not fancy but really good!! The hostess/server was super friendly and suggested we take the free tourist trolley out front to explore Tampa- even walked us outside to point out where the stop was.

Food was ok and service was excellent and outside seating is always a plus to enjoy on nice weather…read moredays

Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Ybor City offers a wide variety of options across both food and beer,…read moremaking it a solid stop for groups with different tastes. We sampled the local Reef Donkey brew, which definitely lived up to the hype--smooth, flavorful, and well balanced. A great choice if you're new to their beer lineup. We started with the hot pretzel served with queso and mustard. It came out warm, soft, and perfectly salted--ideal for sharing and easily one of the highlights of the visit. The pizza was generously topped and very cheesy, which we appreciated, though the quality of the sausage could use some improvement to better match the rest of the ingredients. We also tried the hot chicken tenders with hot honey drizzle. Flavor-wise, they were decent, but the portion size felt closer to boneless wings than tenders. The fries were hot and crispy, but overall the chicken itself could benefit from a crispier exterior. Worth noting for future guests: the Red Eye cider buffalo sauce comes with a $1 upcharge. Overall, this is a fun spot with a strong beer program and solid starters. Hoping to return in about six months to see improvements and refinements to the food offerings, as the potential here is definitely there.

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.

Great service! Eclectic atmosphere and amazing selection of liquor! I was invited to a social event…read morehere during a recent conference I attended. It was a very nice set-up and I'd definitely come here again!

This venue is lovely. You get what you pay for. Everyone…read morecomplimented how wonderful the food was. Even though the cake was hot and melting The catering staff were exceptional you cannot find a group of people that will go out of their way like they did. The Security staff were so attentive and kept everything safe and secure. There was a problem with the air conditioning not working until the wedding started. They handled the problem the best they could. They gave the Bride and Groom a small refund for the venue being miserably hot.