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    The Old Heights Bistro

    4.3 (140 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    THE OLD HEIGHTS BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Japanese Curry Plate
    Austin P.

    Located right off of Nebraska in Seminole Heights, Olde Heights Bistro is a delightful little spot that feels like home from the moment you step inside. The warm, inviting atmosphere pairs perfectly with their homemade dishes, each bursting with fresh, flavorful ingredients. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were surprisingly affordable. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. You can tell the staff genuinely care about making customers feel welcome and the cook puts love into the food. If you're looking for a cozy, unpretentious place with delicious food and great service, Olde Heights Bistro is well worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Bistro Veggie Sandwich
    Amber R.

    When we walked in we were greeted so kindly by staff. They make you feel right at home. The restaurant is small in size, but the food is bursting with flavor! We started with the spring rolls. They were crispy and tasty. For my meal I had the Bistro Veggie Sandwich with chips. It was amazing! The bread was toasted perfectly and delicious! Fun fact share by cook: the bread they have is only in two restaurants in Tampa. The veggies on the sandwich were so fresh. The house-made hummus was creamy and had a few chunks of chickpeas, which I loved! I'd go back to try other items, but I definitely want the sandwich again.

    Tokyo bowl
    Devin O.

    This bistro is secluded along a strip of used car lots, abandoned plots of land, and loan sharks. The word "Bistro" is advertised on the window but no where on the exterior did I see the full name of the restaurant which was a little confusing. The interior is dark and not necessarily the most welcoming, but the sole server was very friendly. He was quick to start us with water and suggest some of the menu items. I wasn't aware that this bistro serves Japanese cuisine, including sushi. I wasn't sure if I wanted Japanese food but saw that they offered a lot of other options. Sandwiches, salads, and a few main course options were more typical American cuisine. I ended up ordering the Tokyo Bowl, and quickly forgot most of the toppings so I can't comment on which specific parts that I liked. Luckily, I liked everything about the Tokyo Bowl (besides the ginger cos I don't like ginger). Service is great, food is great, location is a little too isolated from any other interesting businesses.

    Mango Shrimp Roll & Crunchy Salmon  Avocado Roll
    Lc C.

    This place is very hole in the wall spot and I had the yummiest rolls (Mango Shrimp Roll & Crunchy Salmon Avocado Roll ) and my friend got the Lomo Saltado. Def would come back to try mor ! It's a place I feel like people probably drive by this place all the time and not know it's there because it's so hidden. Great service , very attentive! The parking is in the back and a little confusing at first but def glad I stopped by for lunch ! This would be perfect spot for a date night so you can have a conversation without it being too hectic and loud like other places. They also have beautiful artwork on the walls that you can purchase! I like that they have so many food options incase there is someone that doesn't like sushi! My Peruvian friend loved the Lomo Saltado (a traditional Peruvian dish) , she approves!

    Japanese Cold Noodle

    We tried this little bistro, we got impressed the food options: a mix of Japanese (Chef came to our table to recommend sake and food) and American. Highly recommend the Southern fried". The gumbo was amazing!, we also had Stir fry, delish!

    Portobello Aioli Sandwich
    Dominique D.

    Over priced and lacks flavor in their food. The idea behind this small restaurant joint is cool but it's not worth the food. I had a Portobello aioli sandwich that was just ok with a veggie sushi roll, and my wife had a Cajun sandwich. They had no veggie sushi options so I had to design a roll which obvi cost more. The roll was bland and the avocado was not great. This place is cool to try but being vegan/vegetarian it's not worth it

    Poke Shima Bowl (maybe)
    Ruth B.

    First time here. Nice little local spot with an interesting selection of good. A lot of sushi items, sandwiches and entrees. Small beer list but met our needs. I had a Japanese curry dish that comes with rice, fried boneless chicken breast and a sunny side up egg with a little bit of veg. Very good flavor. Hubby had a poke bowl type item- I do t remember the name. Friend had the Tampa steak sandwich which is their spin in a Philly cheese steak. We share an appetizer of a tuna dish. All was good. Would recommend and would certainly go back.

    Chirashi
    Yeabsira L.

    Chirashi was amazing! Doesn't get better than this local spot! Highly recommend for both bistro and sushi options, equally delicious.

    Sashimi platter.
    Karen F.

    The Olde Heights Bistro took over from one of my favorite local places to grab healthy food for takeout. When they moved in, they kept a few of the same items, and added a lot more, including sushi. I have ordered to-go a few times and thought it was okay, but the couple of times I have eaten in the restaurant, I have not been impressed. The parking lot is a hot mess. I'm not sure why it has not been paved, but be aware it's a rough, dusty, cluster of people parking every which way. The interior is small and bland, but fine. Service is friendly, but overwhelmed. This visit, my friend and I decided to eat in, and we both started with miso soup. The restaurant had just finished it's lunch rush, and we were 1 of 3 tables, yet the soup took a good 20 minutes to come out. It was salty but flavorful, although it was oddly served in a coffee mug. For my meal, I ordered the sashimi platter, which took a good 30+ minutes to arrive, and I felt it was just mediocre. While I did love that they included eel and squid on it, and the salmon was very good, the tuna was some of the palest, flavorless, worst tuna I have ever eaten. Not bad, mind you, just not high quality. I would positively not order it again. I come here about once a year, even though I live just blocks away, and I suspect it will be another year or two before I return.

    Joe S.

    This is a small, intimate place in Seminole Heights. Parking is free. There's about 10 tables and a bar seating area. Great music and vibe. The menu is varied, with tapas and large size options of bistro fare such as hummus and various salads, soups and sandwiches. I've tried just the soup of the day, which was seafood gumbo, and the sushi. The gumbo ($3.50 for a generous cup) was delicious and packed with seafood and chorizo. It was rather underseasoned, so a bit of S/P did the trick. I then feasted on the rainbow roll, with fish so fresh and delicate. I was in heaven. Service was OK. My server had no idea if there was tomato and/or creme in the soup, and never bothered to find out to tell me after I asked. Just a little training will do her fine. It's amazing the variety of the menu, and I'll be back to try some more of it!

    Storefront window
    Brad S.

    This place is a little hidden gem. I'm not a big fan of Seminole Heights but there's a lot of nice little restaurants putting out great food. This is one of them. And about the menu, they have tons of different stuff from sushi to steak sandwiches to Poboys to clam chowder, you name it. That's one thing I like about the cheesecake factory, their menu is huge with a wide variety. This place has a nice menu and will handle any craving you have that day. Being on the small side it was actually only five tables in there with a small bar. But that's the old Seminole Heights type buildings. Our waitress was super friendly, asked us questions if we liked the food and if the taste was to our liking. She was also prompt bringing out our appetizers and our meals. The Gyoza and spring rolls were good. My friend had the portabella parm sandwich and I had the Tampa steak sandwich which was really good. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other meals that I'll be craving one day. Oh and I'll definitely be trying to sushi next!

    Menu on website

    I should've known better when I walked in and the place smelled and was dirty. Ordered Chicken Bistro Sandwich (on their website menu it includes sopressata, provolone, bacon on a brioche bun for $16) to go. When I got home, All I received was a grilled chicken breast on a hard roll with lettuce and tomato on the side. When I called, Chris told me I was looking at an old menu (even though I told him it's the menu on their website right now, see below). No offer to help other than... "if you decide to order from us in the future, let us know this happened." Thanks, but no thanks!!! I cannot believe this place is allowed to sell sushi... and no parking also!

    The blue fin tuna in the belly section. Yum.

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    Awesome...quiet and just personable. We really enjoyed the space and the ambience....

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    Excellent food, friendly service, and quaint atmosphere! I can't believe I've passed this place for years.

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