We popped into Battery in Channelside for happy hour, and the vibes were definitely on point. The space 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. read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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I had a couple hours to spare and decided to go to the Sparkman Wharf. Because the area had a few restaurants 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. read more

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Service was excellent! I ordered the lobster bisque soup and the tuna sashimi. The soup was one of the best, you can see the lobster meat. The tuna wasn't served how I like it, basically no flavor and a stack of tuna served with some crackers. The bathrooms are very small, only 2 stalls. There was actually a wait at one point. read more

The battery is one of our favorite restaurants - living close by we come here all the time but we were not impressed this time. We were doing a happy hour that turned into apps & dinner. The food and drinks are always delicious but the service was brutal. It took us 20 minutes to get water, our drinks took 15-20 mins each. When they cleaned up our apps, they took our plates and silverware so when our next round of food came we had no silverware or plates. We asked our waiter for some and he didn't bring them so we had to ask other waiters. A drink was spilled on one of the guests at the table. Overall service was underwhelming and disappointing. We did talk to the manager Steve and he was very accommodating and made sure we didn't leave unhappy and he was wonderful. We will definitely be back because we love this spot so much but was not happy with the service this time around read more

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This is one of my boyfriends & i's favorite date night spot in Channelside. We came here in December on a Saturday before a lightning game and couldn't wait to come back this past Friday after the last regular lightning game of the season. We got here around 10PM and they were pretty empty. The inside has such nice ambiance, perfect for dinners. We started off with a cocktail which was delicious. The "find the balance" cocktail is the whole reason we came back! Then we shared the lobster mac & cheese (full of lobster pieces) and I had the pesto pasta (perfect size) and he had the porkchops (so tasty)! The service was great, and we can't wait to come back and try brunch or lunch! read more

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Found this restaurant in the coolest little area! They had little food trucks and a bar area and was such a nice place to hang out. We walked the river and then decided to have brunch and this place was perfect and greatly priced. Everything we ordered so so good! No complaints at all! The restaurant was beautiful and the waiter was so nice! If you come here definitely need to have the expresso martini which is called "Fully Charged" and avocado toast. The best expresso martini and avocado toast I have ever had! The ahi tuna tartare and candied bacon was also so yummy and fresh. The vibes inside were also so nice as they had a guy playing modern songs on the saxophone and it was perfect! read more

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I wanted to take a moment to thank the team at The Battery in Tampa for their help in planning our corporate dinner during a recent conference. From start to finish, we had a fantastic experience. The entire team was incredibly responsive and made sure everything went smoothly, which made all the difference. Planning an event like this--especially last minute and in a city you've never visited--can be stressful, but the team at The Battery made it all feel effortless. The room looked elegant and very impressive. The food and drinks were amazing too! People were still talking about how much they enjoyed the dinner days after the conference. I'd like to personally thank Steven, Ana, Brianna, Adeline, Aaron, and Matt for their exceptional customer service. We truly had a great time and will definitely plan to dine here again the next time we're in Tampa! read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Relaxing, chic restaurant located in Sparkman Wharf. Great food, fun atmosphere and the absolute friendliest staff. Can eat in or carry out. Great portion sizes!!! read more

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this place was DELICIOUS. Very beautiful and fancy inside. We got the pork chops, crab encrusted salmon, ribeye steak and sweet potato fries. We had a bottle of riesling. The service is amazing, multiple people checked on us and the food tasted amazing. We were all sampling each others plates- it tasted so good! We decided we would go back and reorder the pork chop and try out the mac and cheese, calamari and pierogies! read more

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I stopped in here for a cocktail after the Water Street night market and was pleasantly surprised. A fancier option than the usual spots of sparkman wharf. The bar seating is comfortable and great for people watching. The bar staff was friendly and attentive, and it was fun to watch them make drinks! I only had the espresso martini, but it was fantastic, and I will be back for another one very soon! read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Service is wonderful and the ambiance is beautiful. This place is a bit too fancy for my liking, especially being at the wharf. Burger with sweet potato fries is over $20... but at least it's comfortable seating. read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

We picked the best restaurant at Sparkman's Wharf, but the food didn't meet our expectations. Th filet mignon first was overcooked. The second was so salty you couldn't enjoy the meat. The crab cakes were then and giving more crust than lump filling. The lobster bisque was mediocre. Unfortunately we were not allowed impressed. Hopefully you'll have a better experience. Good luck. read more

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Let me tell you about this hidden gem of restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted i to excellence. The atmosphere is causal cozy. We had the mimosas which was excellent because they allowed us to purchase a bottle and we had a variety of drinks and fresh fruit to make about 4 different kinds...pineapple, cranberry, orange and fresh fruit. Excellent!! We had sweet potato fries sprinkle with cinnamon tasted like a dessert and my daughter tried the lobster bisque...soo goddess I had to try and it ws hands down the best lobster bisque I've ever had. There was real pieces of lobster fresh lobster...amazing. between 7 of us we had the Cuban which my husband gave it an 8 and I had the smash burger with truffle fries...delicious. ww also tried the French toast and egg fritter which everything was delicious. Especially the brisket burger to die for! Its very rare to run into a reservation that has exceptional service and great food. Definitely a hidden gem and I will definitely be back!! read more

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Last minute decision to stop at The Battery. Had ordered a white wine oaky Chardonnay to go which did not disappoint. Went back and had appetizers, cocktails and charcuterie board. They have a pretty decent happy hour 4-6. We had the seafood stuffed jalapeños and could actually taste the seafood. The parmesan truffles fries were good however could use a bit more truffle oil. The charcuterie board was nice we had the chef selection of 2 cheeses and a meat. Their cocktails are pretty amazing a moderately priced. We sat at the bar and had great service. The ambience is a casual chic. The one down side was the hostess dragging of the chairs which was extremely loud instead of picking them up when joining tables. read more

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Stopped by the window to grab a beverage to go, the options were limited and pricey for the size but that was expected for the area. Nothing to rave about, I would definitely stick with getting drinks anywhere else in sparkman. read more

Have been here a few times. It's a great spot to visit if you're in the Channelside area. Usually we'll come here for a quick drink before heading over to a concert at the Amelie Arena. The service is always good and they make great cocktails. It's very well decorated but a little tight on the weekends when it's busier. The food was delicious but was a bit on the smaller portion size in my opinion. Certainly worth checking out. read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Great evening at The Battery. John was a fantastic server and the meal and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend the calamari appetizer, the old fashioned, and the salmon. All were great! Only downside was Florida summer, and they open the large doors for the live music which then introduced several flies we had to swat throughout the meal. read more

The Battery - Crab crusted salmon with asparagus - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

We came to the battery tonight with the intention of having great food and hanging out with friends. We were blown away by the drinks, the service and food. Brie was absolutely amazing and attentive. Would recommend to locals (like us) or tourists. Come here, you won't regret it! read more

The Battery - Charcuterie was amazing! - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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The ambiance and decor are wonderful. Our server was attentive and friendly. The Oysters Rockefeller were superb. They were nicely seasoned and fresh. The cocktails were also really good. I had the strawberry infused bourbon drink, and it was really too notch. The disappointment came with our main entrees. The brick pressed chicken was tough and dry, and the skin didn't have the desired crispness one would expect from this type of cooking method. It was underseasoned and underwhelming. The salmon was overcooked and dry. It was also underseasoned. We had high hopes after tasting the oysters and were quickly let down by the meals. On another good note, their Peanutbutter, oreo cheesecake was really tasty, and they gave us a huge portion. For the price, we were disappointed because it seemed like there was so much potential there. The server told us they were known for their steaks maybe we should have tried one. First and most likely, the last time to visit this place. read more

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What an amazing experience even in the RAIN! First thing is you definitely need to make a reservation or else they won't seat you. Aside from that everything was sublime! My girlfriend and I are drawn to any place with truffle fries and the garlic aioli was amazing! We ordered the mandatory bolognese pasta which was a 15/10 delicious flavors and sufficient quantity. We also ordered a linguini pesto with blackened chicken to have an additional protein and it is highly recommended even for those who don't like pesto a lot it was a 10/10. We decided to get a nonalcoholic drink and we recommend every single one on the menu. The ambience was very modern and rustic super aesthetically pleasing. Overall a 10/10 experience read more

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The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Customer service is a 10. Very cozy for a romantic date night. Highly recommend. read more

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First off. Before I even start my write up, let's just discuss Junior, the bartender that served my 2 coworkers and I this past Friday. When I tell you this man is the epitome of "the Bartender." He greeted us, listened to what we wanted, served us beautiful & delicious drinks, and never had us wait one minute for something we needed. THAT is what brings people back! We had cocktails, the General Tso's Cauliflower, the dynamite shrimp, and this may just be my Friday HH stomping ground! No pics on the food. We were so in the moment, enjoying our time and beautiful ambience, we forgot to snap! There's always next time!!! Cheers!! read more

The Battery - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Very nice place located in Sparkmans wharf in downtown Tampa. We had a seat at the bar and had some wine and appetizers, didn't eat a full dinner on this visit. Friendly bar staff and helpful. We ordered the Deviled Egg Flight: 3 different deviled eggs: truffled dijon I avocado crema | stuffed seafood | topped with chives and caviar and the Sticky Wings: sesame Asian-inspired sauce. The deviled eggs were just ok, the sticky wings were tasty. I really loved the atmosphere of this place but wasn't fully impressed with the food that we chose. Will try it again for dinner and hopefully have a better food experience. read more

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We were looking for a nice dinner before heading out to the Tampa airport. We found this restaurant on Yelp. It's located in a cool area downtown with a lot of little restaurant options. Kinda like a shipping container/food truck options but nice and new. The Battery was a nicer restaurant among them. They did have indoor and outdoor seating. It looked really dark inside so we opted for the outside dining. We were quickly greeted by our server Melanie. They had a few gluten friendly options. I ordered the Berkshire pork chops. cost $36. The food came out quickly. I was worried at first because the pork chop was hard to cut but it was very tender and juicy on the inside. My carrots were very hard to cut and eat. A bit too crunchy for me. The little potatoes were ok. The server was excellent and sweet. Would like to try it again. Lots of interesting options for gluten eaters ! read more

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I made a reservation on Open Table and our table was ready when we arrived for Sunday brunch. The service was great. The side of truffle fries had a nice flavor but they were not crispy enough. The grilled cheese sandwich is fantastic. I tried it without the tomato. The combination of cheeses and prosciutto is excellent. The pesto might seem like a weird choice but it was not overwhelming and added a nice touch. read more

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The cocktails are great. If you're looking to sit down at a bar and get a good cocktail, this is the spot. The sit-down food service was not so great. We waited an hour to sit down at our table from the time of our reservation and what was supposed to be a nice quick dinner turned into almost 3 hours long. read more

I'm not sure exactly why it's called the Battery, but the food is so good that I do not care! My friends and I went here for dinner and drinks on a Friday night, and the ambiance was eclectic. It's located right in Sparkman's Warf, so there is plenty of things to do and places to get dessert afterwards. We started with cocktails and the charcuterie board. We got to personalize it with our favortie meats and cheeses, which I loved! The waiter was very talkative and declared that they have the best salmon in Tampa, so I had to order it! He was not kidding! It was amazing! I'm already counting down the days until I can go back. read more

The Battery - Charcuterie - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Visited this spot with friends a few days ago for lunch. Sat at the bar while server prepared our table outside. Staff at the bar were very friendly and gladly provided details on their favorite drink selections. Ordered signature cocktail which was delicious. Sat outside and ordered the steak sandwich with side of potato salad. OMG, that steak sandwich is it! The meat was perfectly seasoned and the hoagie was so flavorful. Will definitely return to try other items. read more

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We had Brie tonight and she's such an angel!! That girl held down the whole bar and service well like a boss! Thanks for a great time, Brie! We'll def be back to see you! read more

Food was ok. Service was ok. Atmosphere was really cool and definitely the best thing. Steak frite was very herby and the salmon was way over seasoned. read more

Nice hidden spot in Tampa. The decor and ambience was very nice, almost didn't fit the area though. It's located in Sparksman Warf, which is a mostly outdoor area so most people are dressed pretty casual. The waiter was great, very attentive especially since we had a party of about 16. All of the food tasted great and presented nicely. One person had an over cooked salmon in which they had no issue on recooking and fixing. My salmon came out great - tasted great as well. Everyone else had good things to say about their dishes. Thanks for the great service! read more

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Great food, friendly staff but the location is a bit hectic (Sparkman's Wharf) for my liking. Aside from that, everything we ate and drank was fantastic, and would recommend this place for a nice dinner! read more

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Thai is a great restaurant and in a nice spot downtown near the aquarium. I enjoyed my cod sandwich and recommend. The drinks are hand crafted and strong. You may have to pay to park nearby. They have several food eateries nearby and some shops. It's also near the trolly. You can make a reservation on open table. Staff are nice and my waiter was attentive. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. read more

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Our experience here on Saturday was down and up. We were caught off-guard by a not so friendly hostess upon arrival and almost walked away, as there are tons of options in this area. Luckily, our server was great! She recommended that I try the fist full of jam cocktail and I enjoyed it. Bourbon options here are great. They even have a sign stating bourbon is their house wine. My favorite food of the day was the ahi tuna appetizer. Fresh and delicious. The charcuterie board was very good, buf we mistakenly ordered three very similar meats. It would be great if someone noticed that, and was able to give us some advice. Or, if the restaurant offered a board of the night that they perfectly paired things together. Overall, if we were in the area again, we would try again. Hostess- 1 Server- 5 Atmosphere- 5 Food- 4 Drinks- 5 Tip: Make a reservation on Open Table... even same day. read more

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Family dinner on a Friday night. First time here. Service was great all night - food was really good. Menu is cool because there's a little bit of everything. Tried the charcuterie board, filet, oysters, and halibut. Great drink menu. Didn't get dessert because we were so full but it looked great. Ambiance was really nice - not loud. Great date spot or a family dinner. Reasonably priced as well! read more

The Battery - Halibut - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Rough around the edges and can definitely elevate to be better than just okay. The decor and setting was nice! Bar area and tables plus a smaller dining area by the bottle of bourbon and whiskey. But the service was surely off-beat. With a reservation and an empty restaurant, try to seat us at the round table for 6 at the entrance...why? Wait staff, servers and runners definitely need more training. Kurplunk went a plate of Brussel sprouts for the adjacent table, and nary an apology to patrons plus leaving it all over the floor while more plates run wasn't a nice sight. That was even before we ordered a drink or foods. Plus the waiter didn't really know much about the menu except indicating what was popular. But it really didn't help that plates were run consistently without tableware or plates for most every course from charcuterie board, oysters, mains and even dessert. What gives?!? So let's stare at the food waiting for the waiter to bring them. And yes, tell the runner and wait for the other guy. And maybe even have three of the four settings of flatware set except mine that's on your platter. Need anything else you ask? How about flatware? Distracted or what? Yes, you want to place plates and silverware like a fancier dining but timing is still key. Before and not after! I'd come for the drinks and appetizers or charcuterie board, but not for dinner itself. Drinks were somewhat disappointing after the hype and expectations. Smoke That Pêche was not overly sweet or really anything remarkable. The Old Friend was probably better especially value, but not special either. Wife liked the Apple of My Eye. Duck prosciutto was good but liked the Gin & Juice Salumi more. Burrata was good but nothing special, see the trend? The Drunken Goat is harder than expected but good as was the Mahon. Rounding out the platter was pickles, olives, grapes, mustard, fig and bacon jams. Oysters from PEI were lackluster. Placing some on the convex shell means it sits without any brine. Leaving off the horseradish, then asking and waiting until last few didn't help. Lobster bisque was good. Crab sits on top of Salmon plus asparagus. Crème brûlée was good but the macaron was dry. For the price, i expect better. YMMV. read more

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This is tough. I so wanted to have rave reviews for this place, as it's beautifully decorated and has a great vibe. But the service and speed and overall food is just meh. It took us 45 minutes just to get our first drink, and an hour and 15 minutes to get our first app. Over all it was a two hour experience for a couple of apps and drinks. We had to get the bill as we had to make it to another engagement so didn't end up being able to order lunch. They said it was because they were waiting on the bread, even though we arrived right at opening so they should have had fresh bread waiting. When it finally arrived, it was completely raw in the middle. Not sure we'll be back. read more

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The food is outstanding. We've come here a couple times and always want to go back. The cocktails are great and the atmosphere is so relaxing! Cant wait to visit again read more

The Battery - Oysters - New American Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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This restaurant was a bit of a disappointment. We thought we'd have a nice dinner but that was not the case. First off the crostini that came out with the lobster bisque was stale. The soup itself was good but by the time the waiter came to check on us it was too late. Secondly the service was very slow. Ordered a second drink before dinner came out and it was delivered after we finished eating, ended up not accepting it. Finally after waiting for another 15 minutes a check came but it ended up being for the wrong table. Had to wait for that to be fixed. Not worth not money as the food was okay at best read more

Came here after a work out and sat at their full service bar. The ambience and lighting is definitely great for a date night. We ordered an old fashion which was great and I ordered one of the cocktails called Find the Balance which was delicious. The appetizers we ordered were sticky wings and the seared ahi tuna. The seared ahi tuna was really good, especially considering I don't eat raw food or seafood. My friend made me try it, and I did not regret it. The sticky wings were decent. The outside wasn't crispy. It was more of an orange chicken type of breading but they were still satisfying. The store of that plate is definitely their housemade ranch. We also got them lobster mac & cheese which my friend also made me try lol. I thought it was decent, but it looked watery and was lacking a cheese flavor. It just tasted like butter, noodles and lobster chunks. Overall disappointing, But I will try again another day to see if they can redeem themselves. Lol. The entrée I ordered was the rigatoni Bolognese , the size of the dish was really good but after my first bite, I immediately knew it was lacking salt and pepper. I had to ask the server for the salt and pepper, and as soon as I hit it with that, it tasted perfect!! The bread they gave me was absolutely chard underneath it and I couldn't eat it. read more

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