Best Hot Spot Restaurants in University of South Florida

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1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8

Exceptional(17159)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tampa

Booked 162 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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2. Ocean Prime - Tampa

4.9

Exceptional(11017)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 94 times today

Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. *Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*

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3. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa Flagship

4.7

Exceptional(3243)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Tampa

Booked 113 times today

Discover Fleming's in Tampa, located on the corner of Boy Scout Boulevard and Lois Avenue, directly across from the International Plaza, where you'll find exceptional USDA Prime steaks, storied wines and stellar service. Whether you're marking a special occasion, hosting a business dinner, or simply savoring a night out, our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio provide a memorable setting. Explore our Dinner Menu with seven different steak cuts, best-in-class seafood and innovative vegetarian options. Join us for our Social Hour Menu Sunday through Thursday 4PM to 6PM with shareable bar bites and $9 handcrafted cocktails.Planning an event? Explore our Events & Catering Menu for a variety of options, both in our restaurant and off-site.

4. Sacred Pepper

4.8

Exceptional(6844)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 65 times today

Sacred Pepper is a hot spot in Tampa with rave reviews for its delicious food and wonderful service. The locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes get high praise. As one reviewer put it, the place has a 'great ambiance, delicious food, and outstanding service'. The cocktails, inspired by cultures from around the world, are also a hit. Plus, the live music adds to the lively atmosphere.

5. Timpano Hyde Park

4.4

Awesome(3556)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 98 times today

Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.

6. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2012)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 95 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.

7. CW's Gin Joint

4.8

Exceptional(1231)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 16 times today

CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa is a hot spot due to its fantastic ambiance and top-notch service. The place is dripping with style and is a hit for both dates and group gatherings. It's known for its live music, eclectic and fun environment, and its diverse and fun menu. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. As one reviewer put it, it's definitely a place for a 'grown and sexy time with friends'!

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8. Casa Santo Stefano

4.8

Exceptional(3614)

Price: Moderate

• Sicilian • Ybor City

Booked 43 times today

Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open. Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.

9. Lilac

4.8

Exceptional(614)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Tampa

Booked 14 times today

Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Lilac exclusively offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring signature elements of Chef Fraser's mastery of Mediterranean cuisine explored through the lens of Floridian coastal produce. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

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10. Texas de Brazil - Tampa

4.4

Awesome(6915)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tampa

Booked 159 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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RainaVIP
Orange County •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great dinner! The filet was perfection, as were the sides and apps. The service by Selena was truly wonderful! A little loud in the lounge but the musician was great.
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa FlagshipPrice: Expensive• Steak• Tampa
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4.7
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Timothy
Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
very enjoyable evening, great vibe. i wonder why i don’t come more often
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Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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4.4
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JohnVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •124 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a great time there. Steaks and snapper were outstanding. The drinks and service were perfect.
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Ocean Prime - TampaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Tampa
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4.9
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Beverly
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant is pretty amazing. When you walk in and are seated, you feel like you’re in Europe or somewhere. The wait staff is top notch, even better than on a cruise ship. The food is excellent. My favorites are the 1905 salad and the scallop appetizer.
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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tampa
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4.8
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KenVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Decided to take my roommate out tonight for a Christmas dinner at Sacred Pepper and we both enjoyed the dinner immensely. I have eaten here many times and never have been disappointed. It's the best place around for the ambiance, the awesome wine/cocktails, delicious food, and for their exceptional service staff. My roommate had the Chicken Burrata dinner and he said the chicken was vey juicy and flavorful. And he loved the warm orzo pasta it came with. I had the seasonal Cod dinner and it is already one of my favorites. And it came with cheesy potatoes and green beans, And their bread is another special treat that you cant help yourself to. My server "Adam" was so friendly, attentive, efficient, and he made sure our Christmas dinner was very special and memorable. My roommate was really impressed and can't wait to try more dinner entrees at Sacred Pepper.
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Sacred PepperPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tampa
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

2. Ocean Prime - Tampa

3. Fleming's Steakhouse - Tampa Flagship

4. Sacred Pepper

5. Timpano Hyde Park

6. American Social Tampa

7. CW's Gin Joint

8. Casa Santo Stefano

9. Lilac

10. Texas de Brazil - Tampa

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