Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Ybor City

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14828)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 247 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.

2. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2096)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 119 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

3. Anchor and Brine

4.4

Awesome(326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 52 times today

Located at the Tampa Marriott Water Street. Anchor and Brine features a refined yet approachable seafood-forward menu, taking inspiration from the surrounding setting, creating a seamless connection to the waterfront while offering locally-influenced fresh seafood favorites and craft cocktail pairings.

4. Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2566)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 51 times today

Haven features Executive Chef Chad Johnson We are a modern cuisine served in a stylish, relaxed, and casual atmosphere. Haven offers guests the ability to taste different flavors and textures created in a crafted, cultured and cellared atmosphere.

A photo of Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center restaurant

5. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

4.5

Awesome(204)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Tampa

Booked 44 times today

Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.The Columbia Café is located on the Tampa Riverwalk in the new Water Street neighborhood. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.Our Café indoor dining room is a piece of history in itself with an exact scaled replica of our original 1905 bar from our flagship restaurant in Ybor City. You will find our familiar historic photos of family and the restaurant throughout the years inside. The indoor dining room is surrounded by panoramic windows to offer you the amazing views.Or, relax outdoors on our waterfront, canopy-covered patio and bar with a pitcher of Spanish sangria or mojitos made tableside, overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk with amazing views of the Garrison Channel.Serving lunch & dinner daily.Located right across the Amalie Arena and within a 5-minute walk from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, JW Marriott Waterside and Embassy Suites.

6. Sal Y Mar

4.1

Excellent(370)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Tampa

Booked 21 times today

Midtown Tampa’s premiere rooftop bar and lounge with 360° views of Downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.Inspired by the Riviera Maya town of Tulum, Sal Y Mar’s (Salt and Sea) casual yet sophisticated vibe adds a unique flavor to the mix of dining offerings in Midtown, with a setting and menu rich in old-world influence. With 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, Sal Y Mar offers an unconventional rooftop experience, where guests can mingle effortlessly with residents and neighbors against an unrivaled backdrop.

A photo of Hales Blackbrick - Hyde Park restaurant

7. Hales Blackbrick - Hyde Park

4.7

Exceptional(126)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Tampa

Booked 30 times today

HALES BLACKBRICK HYDE PARKWINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine.New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales, a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away. Mastering Chinese cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience an eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Asian fusion.We are Grateful,Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales不是那么中国

8. JOTORO

4.6

Exceptional(730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa

Booked 28 times today

JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

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9. Kona Grill - Tampa

3.9

Excellent(2735)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill Tampa, located at MetWest International in the heart of Tampa’s Westshore Business District, across from International Plaza. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

A photo of Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park restaurant

10. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park

4.8

Exceptional(554)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Tampa

Booked 18 times today

WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国

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Dan
Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and spectacular service. Our waiter, Bryson was very good with his recommendations and service.
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UlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.8
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TessVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The Columbia never disappoints! Food is amazing. Ambience was great! Server was top notch!
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Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History CenterPrice: Moderate• Cuban• Tampa
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4.5
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Celesta
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Anything that was not correct initially was corrected perfectly. Our server was great and made our evening memorable. Overall would definitely go back.
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HavenPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.8
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Jack
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was an incredible place for dinner. The view was amazing, and the food was out of this world. I suggest you get the tabletop smores for a dinning moment you won't forget sitting by the river watching the sunset.
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Anchor and BrinePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Tampa
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4.4
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Annie
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent server, great food, happy hour and view.
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American Social TampaPrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.5

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