Restaurants near Channelside Bay Plaza

We loved predalina. We sat outside and the temperature was perfect and not noisy ! We loved our server Frankie! We started with zucchini chips and saganaki both were amazing. For our mains I got salmon and my husband got lamb both of which were so good. For sides risotto and carrots and then for dessert we tried the baklava and cheese cake. Everything we ate was seriously so good we couldn’t stop talking about it. Highly recommend this little spot if you love Mediterranean food and a cool atmosphere. Thanks Frankie!!

We had an excellent meal. The seasonal cocktail Water Street Punch was refreshing but not overly sweet. The spoon corn bread was moist with crunch edges and accompanied by a very good whipped butter with honey. The braised short ribs were amazing! The dish was well balanced, with an exceptional demi-glaze. The portion was perfect. The scallops were delicious. The corn puree was a welcoming change to what is usually polenta. The sauce was delicious and vegetables were very good. The most surprising part of the meal was the dessert. They make in house pies that they rotate seasonally but the Brown Sugar Pie is always on the menu and it is fantastic!!! It has the flavor of a blonde but with a denser consistency and then the little brown sugar crumbles are just joy, all topped with a lovely whipped cream. The service was great and the ambiance was lovely too.

The food is really outstanding, and somewhat surprisingly reasonable prices for this level of quality and location. My dining companion has celiac disease and the wait staff and chef were very mindful and knowledgeable in making recommendations. Speaking of which, most of the menu is safe for those with celiac - no plain version of menu items! You get the full experience. Will definitely return.

My husband and I got got stuck in every traffic jam between Sarasota and Tampa and called the restaurant twice to let them know we would be late. Stephanie was most kind and provided assurance they would do the very best to accommodate us. We arrivied an hour late but Julia greeted us and worked magic getting guests seated quickly. Our server Sky was attentive and took extra care with a special request i made for the Paella. Food was superb and I can not say enough about the wonderful staff! We left with our tummy's full and a wonderful remembrance. A Happy 40th Anniversary card signed by the staff. Highly recommend the Columbia Cafe on Water Street in Tampa, check out their other locations too! To everyone at Columbia Cafe thank you for making our 40th Anniversary EXTRA special!

This was the first time I got to experience Boulon Brasserie and it was wonderful. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We ordered the blue crab beignets to start, then enjoyed the Chef special lamb plate and the duck confit. Unfortunately, the duck was a little overcooked for my liking but the flavors were delicious.  The lamb was cooked to perfection.  As a new Tampa native, I was happy to see that there are restaurants that remind me of California the culinary scene. It felt a little like home here and I will definitely be back.