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1. Stonewood Grill & Tavern - Brandon
4.5
Awesome(2318)
Price: Moderate
• American • Brandon
Booked 33 times today
Stonewood Grill & Tavern offers a complete dining experience for both your eyes and your palate. You don’t want to have just another ordinary night out — so tonight, make it extraordinary! We oak-grill each steak to lock in its juices and enhance its natural flavors. Plus, only the freshest seafood has the honor of being prepared by one of Stonewood’s gourmet chefs. Adding our innovative wine list featuring rare selections and exceptional pairings makes Stonewood a great place for couples, friends, and coworkers, for date night, happy hour, special occasions, and holiday parties. So the next time you’re looking for the perfect night out, come to Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
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2. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17015)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 261 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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3. Timpano Hyde Park
4.4
Awesome(3507)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 76 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.
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4. American Social Tampa
4.5
Awesome(1989)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 116 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.
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5. Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
4.5
Awesome(4964)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 65 times today
Within walking distance from the Amalie Arena, Tampa's Convention Center and Tampa's Downtown Riverwalk, Jackson’s unequivocal dining experience has been a staple for locals and visitors alike for over twenty years. Located in beautiful Harbor Island, right on the water you can enjoy premium handcrafted cocktails accompanied with chef inspired local cuisine all while enjoying a breathtaking view of Downtown Tampa. Big enough for your next business party yet intimate enough to share any of your special occasions, no matter the occasion Jackson's is the perfect venue to celebrate. If your desired reservation time is not available, please call us at (813) 277-0112. Our staff will do their best to accommodate your requests.
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6. CW's Gin Joint
4.7
Exceptional(1215)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 17 times today
CW's Gin Joint is a neighborhood gem with a unique charm. It's a place that 'never disappoints', with 'amazing food' and 'fun and yummy' cocktails. Reviewers consistently praise the ambiance, describing it as 'classy', 'elegant', and 'romantic'. The service is 'impeccable', and the atmosphere is 'sophisticated' and 'elegant'. With live music, an intimate setting, and a menu that's 'imaginative' and 'creative', it's no wonder this spot is a favorite in Tampa.
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7. Casa Santo Stefano
4.7
Exceptional(3574)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Ybor City
Booked 71 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.
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8. Oggi Italian - Davis Islands
4.5
Awesome(971)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 34 times today
Oggi Italian is a beloved neighborhood gem in Tampa, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant's cozy ambiance, excellent food quality, and friendly staff. One reviewer even calls it a 'local gem' and a 'hidden gem'. It's a place where you're treated like family and can't go wrong with any of the dishes.
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9. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
4.8
Exceptional(1149)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 33 times today
*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.
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10. Small Giant Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(44)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 30 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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