Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Tampa / Central Florida West

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Tampa / Central Florida West? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Paul’s Fusion Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (61)

$30 and under

Asian

Tampa

About the restaurant

We are a family with a rich Thai heritage that has been passed down for generations. Our love for Thai food and culture inspired us to create a fusion of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist. Growing up in a Thai household, we were taught to appreciate the balance of flavors and the use of fresh ingredients in our cooking. Our menu features an array of dishes that combine Thai spices and flavors with other cuisines. Our goal is to showcase the beauty and complexity of Thai cuisine while infusing it with modern and creative flavors. We are excited to share our passion for food with you and hope you enjoy our unique fusion creations.

Our restaurant is located at 4034 W Kennedy Blvd right next to The British Shop and in the same plaza as Sucre and Chicken Salad Chick. Place a to-go order for your office or dine in with us in our cozy dining room!

We're looking forward to serving you in South Tampa, Florida.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The food is consistently great! Great hard working management and staff make for a very fun pleasurable meal. Don’t skip the oysters Rockefeller or crab fried rice! But every dish we’ve tried has been fresh and delicious.

Cremesh European Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (337)

$30 and under

European

Bradenton

About the restaurant

Cremesh European Restaurant is family owned and operated. Our menu is based on local ingredients with an European influence. You will find inspirational bistro food which is fresh, and tasty. Our commitment and passion is to the authenticity of our dishes and the freshness of our core ingredients.

With an elegant European inspired menu and wine list, Cremesh European Restaurant in Bradenton is a fantastic establishment with outstanding food, coupled with great service and ambience.

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Carl

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Excellent European food, well-prepared and delicious. The menu is versatile with items for every taste. Service is excellent. Great experience, will do it again soon! Thank you Mike and Linda

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4.8

4.8 (250)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Tampa

About the restaurant

Authentic cuisine from Spain. Small Tapas plates and main dishes. FResh fish, fresh seafood and USDA Choice Black Angus steaks.

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Cynthia

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

great food and service. Menu is very expansive plus there is a special fish dish. Portions are huge. Service is friendly and authentic Spanish. Great neighborhood style place; quiet and quaint.

Umu Japanese&Thai

4.8

4.8 (84)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Wesley Chapel

About the restaurant

The new chapter at UMU, After 4 years of connecting with our community and exploring the best local, Japanese, and Thai ingredients, we are ready to share a new dining experience with you. By combining the authentic flavors we are known for with modern takes on classic dishes, we have reimagined our menu and our restaurant to create an intimate experience that welcomes newcomers and regulars back to our table.

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Patvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Wonderful place. Great food and service. Always a go to place. Everything on the menu is excellent. Katie is wonderful!!!

Andrea's Sarasota

4.8

4.8 (171)

$30 and under

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Welcome to Andrea's Sarasota!

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stephen

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

We very much liked everything . Very diverse menu. We were challenged to make a choice given how many items which were appealing and what we chose met our high expectations. The service was extremely good , attentive ,responsive and friendly. The wine selection was quite large . And parking was ample, not a small benefit . One thing that was a bit annoying was that there was a large party next to us celebrating a birthday. They were having a good time , laughing and talking loudly. It was nice to observe people have such a good time but it made it difficult for my wife and I to have a conversation . In a small restaurant , it is just something i guess you have to accept from time to time . Fortunately , everything else about the experience overshadowed this more minor distraction . we look forward to dining there again. Also, the prices were quite reasonable .

Outpost 611 Local Eatery & Taphouse

4.8

4.8 (97)

$30 and under

American

Safety Harbor

About the restaurant

Local Clearwater family owned restaurant. We prepare homemade meals from classic American comfort food to European favorites. We have a large beer selection with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottle and can selections along with over 80 bourbons and a full bar. We offer a private dining area that is available for your next event! Outside dining is also available. Lastly, we have a full Belgian chocolate shop directly attached to the restaurant.

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Troy

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

First time customer. Good food at a good price. All the staff were attentive and the customers all seemed happy.

Cru Cellars Palma Ceia

4.7

4.7 (262)

$30 and under

American

Tampa

About the restaurant

A chef driven, new American menu with house-made small plates, entrées, and the finest selection of artisanal cheese and charcuterie!

Voted Tampa Bay's "Best Wine Bar," for many years, Cru Cellars is happily and obsessively wine focused, with 30+ wines & beers served by the glass in the back wine bar! Sample and taste different wines with our wine flights.

Cru is perfect for groups as well, with a lounge that seats 14, a cozy wine garden that seats 30! Our retail area is great for wine tastings and reception style events up to 60 people.

For groups of 8-12 guests, please call the restaurant directly. For groups of 13+, inquire here --> https://www.crucellars.com/private-events-catering-1

Holiday Hours-
*Christmas Eve-Sun. 12/24
Open for Brunch, Drinks, Retail, Gift Card Sales till 3pm.
*Christmas Day-Mon. 12/25
Closed.
*New Year's Eve-Sun. 12/31
Open for Brunch. Extended Hours for Dinner, Drinks, & Retail till 9pm.
*New Year's Day-Mon. 1/1
Brunch Available Open - 3pm.

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Kimvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

The best wine bar in Tampa. And our favorite happy hour!

Soul Sicilian Fusion

4.7

4.7 (466)

$30 and under

Italian

Clearwater

About the restaurant

Our story started on the beautiful coast of South Sicily and later transformed to another beautiful cost of Clearwater, Florida.
Chef Nello born and raised in Catania, Sicily and has wide experience with his restaurants in Italy.
Soul Sicilian Fusion is his first restaurant in USA.
Name SOUL mean that main ingredient in each dish is LOVE!
Fist opened in September of 2019 we decided that most important in our restaurant is high quality local produce, fresh fish, and Authentic Italian recipes.
Each wine is carefully chosen and displayed in our wine menu by the region it’s from!
We are happy to see you in our restaurant and want you to have best experience ever!

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Williamvip

Dined on Sep 17, 2024

Will visit on any and all return trips to Clearwater!

Adeline - Sarasota

4.7

4.7 (10)

$31 to $50

American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

The team at Adeline lives every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day striving to always be moving forward in a better direction. To never stop learning and bettering themselves. To always learn from the past to create a better tomorrow.

Drew, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, made a name for himself working in a number of kitchens in Washington, D.C., including high-ranked restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. Drew went on to receive the Rising Stars award from StarChefs, being recognized as one of the Top Chefs in Washington DC.

The Chef’s Counter is an intimate view into the heart of Adeline.
We offer six seats showcasing a front row immersive experience of our chefs. Call 941.444.7692 to inquire about availability.

Top review

Beate

Dined 6 days ago

Innovative food and wonderful service. Very nice concept.

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Experience

Chef's Counter

Maestrale

4.7

4.7 (112)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gulf Gate Estates

About the restaurant

Our restaurant and pizzeria Maestrale it's the wind that brings good and bad weather in the Italian peninsula. Our small family owned place is open for dinner six days a week. Our dishes originally are from Puglia in south Italy: la puccia, focaccia, mozzarella, orecchiette, panzerotti and the sea food dishes, the famous Pugliese olive oil as well as the fine selection of wine are a must! The atmosphere is friendly, family style dining, and also for romantic and special occassions, inspired from the old style elegant Italian restaurants where you feel just like at home, alla salute!

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Francisvip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Food was absolutely spectacular. Service was very friendly.

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