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1. Haiku Tampa
4.6
Exceptional(1193)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Tampa
Booked 29 times today
Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
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2. Nueva Cantina - Downtown Tampa
3.9
Excellent(58)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 78 times today
Come join us at Nueva Cantina! We are serving up freshly squeezed margaritas and bold, vibrant Mexican street food such as birria, Adobo Chicken, Al Pastor and Carne Asada Tacos – all crafted with top-quality ingredients sourced straight from Mexico for an unforgettable dining experience.
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3. Fisk
4.6
Exceptional(52)
Price: Expensive
• Fish • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
SEA IS OUR PASSIONFisk is relaxed, fresh seafood refined in the kitchen by Chef Ebbe and his team.The inspiration comes from Ebbe's travels around the globe, prepared with passion.
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4. EBBE
4.9
Exceptional(177)
Price: Very Expensive
• International • Tampa
Booked 4 times today
The best seasonal ingredients refined in the kitchen by 2 Michelin star Chef Ebbe and his team. Drawing inspiration from the captivating ambiance of Scandinavia, we have meticulously crafted an intimate restaurant nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Ebbe and his talented team, our kitchen becomes a haven where we artfully refine the most exquisite seasonal ingredients. With each dish crafted, we guarantee a culinary experience that transcends boundaries, tantalizing taste buds and transporting diners on a journey of flavors.
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5. Tampa Burgers and Pirates
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5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Sports Bar • Tampa
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Tampa Burgers and Pirates– Tampa’s Favorite Pirate-Themed Sports Bar & Grill located in the heart of Downtown Tampa! 🏴‍☠️⚓️🍔Ahoy, matey! Set sail for a one-of-a-kind dining adventure at our family-friendly sports bar and grill, where pirate vibes meet delicious eats. Located just steps from the University of Tampa, our lively indoor space and open-air patio are the perfect spots to cheer on your favorite team, grab an ice-cold beer or handcrafted cocktail, and enjoy hearty food made with love.⚽ All Sports. Every Screen. Every Day.🌴 Patio Views of UT Campus🍗 Pirate-Inspired Menu for All Ages🍹 Full Bar with Rotating Local Brews & Signature CocktailsWhether you're a die-hard sports fan, a hungry Buccaneer, or just in search of a fun night out Tampa Burgers and Pirates is where you will want to be!
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6. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(15124)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 166 times today
Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.
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7. Oxford Exchange
4.8
Exceptional(5461)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 176 times today
There may be nothing that brings people together as often as food and drink. A daytime affair, The Restaurant serves weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, where guests may be seated in an art-filled dining room with an open kitchen or the sunlit Conservatory, complete with creeping vines and a retractable glass roof. Showcasing continued attention to detail, the menu consists of fresh, seasonal, signature dishes, complemented by an array of premium coffees, teas, and cocktails for a new translation of the classic bistro.
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8. Meat Market Tampa
4.6
Exceptional(4348)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 123 times today
Meat Market is a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe—and truly unique in Florida. Meat Market features the posh Crudo Bar—an outdoor lounge featuring an eclectic, sumptuous raw bar with staples such as: fresh oysters and indigenous seafood—offering our diners a raw bar experience unlike anything in town. World renowned Executive Chef Sean Brasel has created a menu that embraces the staples of a classic steakhouse – a variety of prime cuts, amazing sides and appetizers, top notch wine list – by infusing it all with an artful, contemporary spin. Enjoy daily happy hour from 4-7PM with dinner starting at 5PM, lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30AM - 3:00PM, and weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-3:30PM.
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9. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.8
Exceptional(17946)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 167 times today
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.
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10. Boulon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1633)
Price: Expensive
• French • Tampa
Booked 119 times today
Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.

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