Not a local, but I've visited this place every time I've been in Tampa because I just enjoy the…read morefood so much. The fish, alligator bites, chicken - doesn't matter what protein it is - all taste fresh and delicious. On this visit, we tried the soft shell crab and couldn't get enough! The combination of spices and ingredients were well paired. Even our salad was on point. Adding 4 stars because although the food was great, the drinks selection was not on the same level. If you're not a drinker, the mocktail I tried was also average (a bit on the sweeter side), so be sure to ask your server for recommendations. Service was great and because they get so busy the service is efficient. Our server was nice, helpful, and energetic. Recommend reservations, to avoid long waits!

Exquisite food, good vibes and the oysters were to DIE FOR. Kudos to our chef and server of the…read morenight. Ulele sits right at the end of the Riverwalk. Ample space to sit outside and you can't go wrong with a Frosé from the outside bar.

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

Our server Savannah was amazing first off! The ambiance was super cute inside and felt fancy. They…read morewere making homemade pasta with a big window you could see. And the manager talked to us for a long time and actually cares. This place was so good I didn't want to stop eating. Loved the TikTok chicken. (Chicken parm!) and the short rib ravioli. The burrata was great. Go here!!!!!

Virginia was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. Will…read morecome back again if we can have her as our server!

Delicious food with a lively atmosphere and welcoming staff - what more could you ask for?…read more I visited Oak and Ola for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time. Rather than trying to search for parking, we just paid $20 for the lot right nearby and it worked out great for us. We had a large group and our waiter, Zachary, was amazing. He had plenty of recommendations, anecdotes, stories, and jokes to keep everyone happy and full. He was definitely a highlight for all of us. We had a variety of drinks, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed them. I had the Sacred Empress and was so impressed with the balance of flavors - mostly sweet with a slight punch from the serrano cilantro simple syrup. It sounds funky but trust me on this! We also split a bottle of the Lagar De Costa Albariño, at the recommendation of our waiter, and we all loved it. For food, we started with the Lobster Ravioli, Truffle Frites, Crispy Pork Belly Bites, Crunch Love Caesar Salad, and Olives. All were devoured and I think the crowd favorites were the Lobster Ravioli (though expensive, $26 for 3) and the Pork Belly Bites. For mains, most people tended to get either the Steak Frites or the Gulf Fish Amandine (which was snapper). My steak and another at the table were both way overcooked on the first go around but they very quickly remade them (and the fries) and got them back to us in 5 minutes, perfectly cooked. It was a delicious and filling dish. The Gulf Fish Amandine was also really tasty, but it felt like it was missing something like a starch. It's a very simple and classic dish. The Pork Chop was also well loved amongst the table and many people wished they got it after trying a bite! For dessert, you absolutely have to get the Toffee Cake - it was everyone's favorite dessert. Super soft, warm, and comforting, plus that vanilla ice cream just took it to another level. We also enjoyed the Chocolate Mousse, and the free birthday dessert they kindly brought out for us. Overall, the restaurant is fun and lively, with an eclectic feel in the mismatched dining sets and decor. I really loved how it felt. It's definitely a nicer spot for a date or celebration, but worth it!

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.

This is a bright purple food trailer parked at the Exxon station. He had tacos, cheeseburgers, and…read morea taco bowl available so I ordered a taco and my husband ordered the taco bowl. Seating is on wooden picnic tables with umbrellas. You order the food, eat it, and then go back and pay. We got an ice cold Corona in a can from the gas station and drank it from the brown paper bag! My husband's taco bowl was a crispy tortilla shell filled with lettuce, cheese, beef, and sour cream . He thoroughly enjoyed it. My taco was in a soft, corn tortilla filled with chopped beef, onions, and cilantro. Piping hot! I squeezed on some lime juice and sucked that puppy down. We highly recommend Junior's kitchen for fun and tasty Mexican food.

It's a brightly painted and spotlessly clean food truck in the Exxon parking lot. We ordered tacos,…read morea quesadilla and a burger. Only chicken and steak were available but at least the green and red salsas were tasty! The fries were properly fresh, seasoned and tasty which is a great thing. The gentleman working and cooking was friendly and helpful. Thanks for the fresh tasty meal! Life is good with a new purple Mexican American food truck!

First time here, and what a beautiful atmosphere! I'd definitely recommend dressing up a little…read moremore than just casual. We sat at the bar for happy hour, and of course, I had to order one of everything on the happy-hour snack menu. The bartender was incredibly friendly and made some great drinks. The tuna tartare was delicious! The cold crunch from the watermelon, the brininess of the capers, and the sweet, zippy dressing all complimented each other perfectly. Magical. The cauliflower was perfectly grilled and had just the right amount of salty funk from the blue cheese. The Iberico skewer literally fell apart in my mouth. It was so well seasoned, and the mole sauce? I could've licked it right off the plate. But I didn't. Unfortunately, we were in public. The gnocchi?! I thought it was going to be super heavy, but somehow it was still light despite its creamy texture. So good. Of course, I couldn't stop there. We also ordered the prawns which were DELICIOUS and quite literally the largest prawns I've ever seen. Almost the entire thing was edible! And then there was the fish collar -- literally my favorite thing I ate tonight. Sweet, tangy, salty... just literally YUM. You'll definitely be getting your hands dirty with this one, but it's worth it. Absolutely loved everything we ordered. Will definitely be coming back!

Came here to celebrate my sister's in law legal marriage. It was 4 of us…read more We ordered lots of food, because portions are not very large and we wanted to try different things. Service was exceptional, very attentive, friendly and they even gave a card to my sister in law and her husband. Definitely very sweet. Ambience is amazing, modern, romantic and chic. Unfortunately no valet parking, so parking is a little bit of an issue. You have to park on the street around the restaurant and area is not super safe. We had some mocktails that were good. Definitely a great tasting and unique. Roasted golden beets were great, tortellini were amazing, yakitori chicken was exceptional. I think our favorite was garbanzo croquettes. Definitely a great place to be. The quality and creativity is amazing, I think it's definitely one of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay.

Yard House is great, but the real MVP tonight was **Rikki** behind the bar. I asked for my…read moresignature drink...Pink Dragon with no rim....and she nailed it immediately, like we've been best friends for years. Let me tell you, there's a difference between "bartender made" and **Rikki made**. She didn't just get the order right, she made the whole experience feel effortless and fun!!!! Friendly, attentive, and somehow my drink was exactly the vibe I wanted.......balanced, refreshing, and perfectly executed!!!!! Do yourself a favor and come through. If Rikki working, you're in good hands. I'm already planning my next visit like it's an appointment with the Pink Dragon.

This was our third time visiting Yard House in Tampa, and once again, it did not disappoint! The…read morestaff was amazing and somehow the food was even better. Usually when you go to a restaurant with a HUGE menu, you kind of expect everything to be good but nothing to be really great. That's what makes Yard House different. Every meal I've had here has been fresh, flavorful, and genuinely delicious. We had the Korean Beef Cheesesteak, and that thing was SO flavorful and absolutely packed with meat. My husband loves cheesesteaks and said it's one of the best non-Philly cheesesteaks he's had! The fries were great too. I had the Garlic Beef Noodles, and OMG. So good! They're not super spicy at first, but the spice definitely creeps up on you after a few bites. Be prepared for the runny nose! The beef was incredibly flavorful, and everything together with the noodles and veggies was just chef's kiss. My son had the pizza and loved it. He said the dough was crispy on the outside but still soft, with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. And yes, I stole a bite--it was good! We also tried the Hibiscus Mule mocktails. They were refreshing and tasted good, although they were a little heavy-handed with the ginger beer for us. Still enjoyable, just very gingery. Overall, this place continues to be a win for us. Great service, great food, tons of options, and we've yet to have a bad meal here. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Tampa. Now I just need Yard House to bring a location to Jax, because I would probably be there every weekend.

Union New American was a vibe. The service at the bar for happy hour was top tier, we were…read moreconstantly asked if we needed anything. Happy hour is served every day from 3pm to 6pm. Parking lot is able to accommodate a mass crowd. We ordered the following: Hamachi Maki Roll consisting of Yamagobo, daikon, chili crunch $15. Very tasty roll and very fresh. Tuna crispy rice consisting of chilli mayo & scallion, we passed on the chili mayo $9. Very tasty and flavorful dish. Crispy zucchini consisting of labneh, dill & preserved lemon $9. Elite dish, yogurt based sauce. Wagyu beef skewers consisting of romesco & pickled onions $13. Loved this dish, top tier. Chili like chicken consisting of crispy chicken breast, sesame & gochujang $9. This chicken was amazing, I almost ordered another order. I got the lychee lover martini consisting of 6 O'Clock Gin, Elderflower, grapefruit, lychee & lavender $10 Good job Union New American, I'm a fan!

This place was definitely a 5-star experience! Theo was one of the best waiters we've ever had. He…read morewas personable, friendly, and attentive from start to finish. We told him we were visiting to celebrate an early birthday and attend the Ye concert, and he made sure everything was perfect the entire time. The rest of the staff was also welcoming and helpful, but Theo truly stood out. The food was a 10/10! Our favorite dessert was the blackberry cobbler, but we don't have a picture because my daughter devoured it before I had the chance . Thank you, Theo, for making us feel so welcomed and for all of your great recommendations. We'll definitely be back!

First of all-a scolding, to myself. Why haven't you been here in so long?! Foolishness!!! Let's not…read moremake that mistake again! Now, on with the fun stuff! I stopped in on a Saturday, after working overnight and running some errands. I wanted a quick bite-a well crafted martini and some zen or charm or swagger or something, to pick me up after a long week with unexpected challenges. J Alexander's delivered on every level. Outside, it has the "out west," Frank Lloyd Wright bungalow feel. Inside, there's this cozy, wood and leather feel, with booths and tables on various levels-a large, lively bar area and an open kitchen, spotted right there in the lobby. It's cozy but vibrant, soothing but with a pulse to it, grown up and slightly elevated/upscale but approachable. That's a terrific recipe. It's a great place for date night, girls lunches, family dinners, drinks with friends or lunchtime breathers from the grind. This was a very good choice. With Rat Pack or swingin' jazz piano playing in the background and a huge martini/cocktails/mocktails and wine menu-this spot is such a vibe. I ordered the spinach con queso (with the light, warm, ribbon shaped chips) and a pear martini. Oh! Instant peace! That martini was so well crafted-ice cold and with layers of fine flavors. It comes with a mini carafe of overflow martini, kept cool in a snifter full of ice. The queso dip was creamy, rich and comforting-and my server brought a refill of chips! I so wanted to order the rattlesnake pasta or the Hyde Park chicken sandwich-but I was too full. What an awesome visit-sipping martinis, looking out the window toward Midtown. It was a great reset in a comfortable booth, with attentive service in a gorgeous setting. I'll be back with the friends and a bigger appetite-there's so much I want to try! I love that it has the same feel/ambiance since its early days! I remember when the building next door was Borders books. We'd come after work on Fridays. Time to get back into that good habit! Oh! Lots of free and easy parking-easy to get to via Dale Mabry or I-275 and fair prices. Good ac, too--yay!

Mediocre and overpriced. Outback had a better cut of meat. Vegetables were mush. Potato's was what…read moreyou got you one extra star. And watch those hidden fees. Manager don't respond I don't give a care and stand by my review.

We had such a wonderful dinner at Cooper's Hawk! Every dish we ordered was outstanding. We started…read morewith the Drunken Shrimp, and the tequila lime butter sauce paired with the bacon wrapped shrimp was absolutely incredible. For entrées, the Trio of Medallions was cooked perfectly, with each filet offering a unique flavor, and the Soy Ginger Atlantic Salmon was tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the wasabi mashed potatoes and Asian slaw. We also enjoyed a glass of the Blanc de Blanc, which was crisp, refreshing, and the perfect complement to our meal. What truly made the evening exceptional was our server, Hannah. She was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and wine, offered excellent recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Her positive personality, attention to detail, and enthusiasm elevated an already fantastic meal into a memorable dining experience. Delicious food, wonderful wine, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere, we'll definitely be back, and we'll be asking for Hannah again!

Great date night spot with a well rounded menu, and don't skip the wine tasting!…read more This was my first visit to a Coopers Hawk, and I was not disappointed! We started with the $14 wine tasting, which we had to wait for a spot to open for about 30 minutes on a Friday night. You get 8 pours of a variety of wine, and can take 2 to your table if needed. We started with the wedge - delicious and large. The star of the show was the Parmesan crusted filet mignon. Cooked nicely with well balanced sides. Lots of promotion for the wine club throughout the experience, maybe next time!