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1. Boulon Brasserie
4.7
Exceptional(1501)
Price: Expensive
• French • Tampa
Booked 122 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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2. The Pearl – Tampa
4.7
Exceptional(1690)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Tampa
Booked 99 times today
The Pearl is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern.
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3. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(14827)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 257 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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4. edison: food+drink lab
4.7
Exceptional(4003)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Tampa
Booked 15 times today
Edison: food+drink lab is a comfort food haven that offers a modern twist on everyday dishes. Reviewers rave about the 'unique dishes and flavors' that make each visit a special experience. The food is described as 'amazing', 'delicious', and 'flavorful' and the service is consistently rated highly. The restaurant's formula of combining 'product+technique+creativity' creates familiar yet modern dishes that are loved by the patrons.
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5. Melting Pot Social - Tampa
4.4
Awesome(261)
Price: Moderate
• Fondue • Tampa
Melting Pot Social in Tampa is all about comfort food, offering a social dining experience with a wide range of cheese and chocolate fondues, unique burgers, and more. As one reviewer puts it, it brings 'comfort food to a Michelin Star level'. The relaxed and fun atmosphere, along with the quality of the food, is particularly praised by customers. The 'oil-free' cooking method also contributes to the comforting experience, making it a favorite among patrons.
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6. True Food Kitchen - Midtown Tampa
4.5
Awesome(709)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 20 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Tampa guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Tampa at Midtown, at the corner of West Nassau Street and North Clearview Avenue, across from Aloft Tampa Midtown.New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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7. Babushka's - Hyde Park
4.7
Exceptional(516)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Tampa
Booked 16 times today
Babushka's - Hyde Park is an authentic Eastern-European restaurant. We provide Classic Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European plates, caviar bar & infused vodkas served in a dacha-like interior.
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8. 7th + Grove
4.1
Excellent(148)
Price: Expensive
• Soul food • Tampa
Booked 33 times today
7th + Grove serves fresh, authentic soul food that reviewers describe as 'fantastic', 'amazing', and 'absolutely fantastic'. The menu offers a down-home flair and reviewers praise the quality and flavor of the food. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with excellent service that adds to the overall comfort food experience.
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9. Fisk
4.6
Exceptional(37)
Price: Expensive
• Fish • Downtown
Booked 20 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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10. Small Giant Restaurant & Bar
3.7
Very Good(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 5 times today
Small Giant is a friendly neighborhood bar with a heart for elevated comfort food and Columbus-style pizza. Located on Water Street, Tampa.
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  • RobinH
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great ambiance. Fabulous old fashioned cocktail - probably this best I’ve ever had. Great service. Good food. Had Harbor Salad. I would suggest that the seafood not be tossed but layered on the salad To make it easier to find.
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    The Pearl – TampaPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Tampa
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    4.7
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    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Out door dining was situated within sight of Riverwalk and beautifully landscaped. Great food and drink menus. Food was delicious and waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. Place had a real good vibe with customers of all ages. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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    UlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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    4.8
  • Donald
    Tampa / Central Florida West •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The BBQ sauce on the mahi mahi was so different and excellent and I enjoyed the okra on the dish just added a different texture and taste The oyster appetizer was also superb It was an anniversary celebration and a complimentary champagne toast was very much appreciated
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    edison: food+drink labPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Tampa
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    4.7
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    Virginia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a lovely family dinner with amazing service. We will come back!
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    Boulon BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Tampa
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    4.7
  • Debra
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 1, 2025
    Our experience on a lovely spring afternoon before a show at the Starz was the perfect pairing. We had delicious food in an energetic environment and great service. We will be back, so many more choices to try!
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    Melting Pot Social - TampaPrice: Moderate• Fondue• Tampa
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    4.4

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