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Driftlight Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Driftlight Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
92 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Inspired by the lighted bridges of Tampa, the restaurant offers a bold backdrop for long conversations and luxuriant dinners, connecting visitors to the region and to each other.
The menu features chef-selected land and sea dishes driven by regional ingredients, paired with a collection of wines and champagnes from around the world. Other handcrafted drinks offer new interpretations of classic cocktails, setting the scene for a fresh yet familiar destination.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Website
    http://www.DriftlightTampa.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
  • Location
    510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Supper Club

    $185.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Reminisce on the memories of 2024 and toast to a wonderful new year, ahead at Driftlight Steakhouse. Join us for a 5-course dining experience and world class wine pairing alongside live entertainment.
    New Year's Eve Supper Club Photo

Menu

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What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftlight Steakhouse offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Renowned for its steaks and seafood, this hidden gem inside JW Marriott impresses with a "fabulous ambiance" and expertly crafted cocktails. While parking can be challenging, the "amazing" carrot cake and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

92 Reviews

  1. Diane

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal. The food, service, atmosphere, and overall experience was awesome. Thank you for a memorable dinner!!

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  2. Anita

    Hawaii

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner before the game or anytime. Our server was very nice & the menu has lots of variety. Food was tasty. Will definitely come back!

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  3. James

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and atmosphere was fantastic.

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  4. Jeni

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy Driftlight so much from the lobby bar to the restaurant itself. We’ve been 4 times now and always have a wonderful dining experience, with excellent service. Best part is you can actually talk to each other. Thank you for bringing Driftlight to Tampa. I wish more S Tampa restaurants cared about noise level and made steps to ensure their guests can actually each other’s company and conversation without screaming.

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  5. Gregg

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak. Prices were a little high but expected

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  6. Timm

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was extraordinary. Our server, Brian, really made our Thanksgiving dinner a memorable experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was the right amount of attentiveness. The food was outstanding. The recommendation of the bottle off wine made the night. What a great complementary service - sommelier. Very pleased with our choice to go here for our special night!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on November 21, 2024
    Dear Guest, We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time at Driftlight Steakhouse! It's great to know that our staff, food, and wine made your special night even more memorable. Your compliments about our attentiveness, outstanding food, and complimentary service are much appreciated. We're glad our sommelier's recommendation made your night even better. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. James

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Driftlight is the unsung hero of Channelside area restaurants. Having the quality of a good steakhouse, this restaurant is on the first floor of the JW Marriott. Less expensive than some of the area’s other fine dining establishments, we still hope that as our economy improves, we’ll see some dining cost reductions. But in the meantime, we love Driftlight and the great staff. We’ll be back soon!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on November 21, 2024
    Thanks for the review, James ! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Driftlight Steakhouse. We take pride in our steak quality and it's great to know that it hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback about your hopes for cost reductions in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Mike

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Stayed at the waterside Marriott and reserved for Saturday night. Awesome waiter who went above and beyond to make sure we had a great dinner experience.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on November 21, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, MikeS! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Driftlight Steakhouse. It's wonderful to know that our team went above and beyond to ensure you had a memorable dining experience. We strive to provide excellent service and it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful dinner next Saturday.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was exquisite, service on point! Great dining experience.

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FAQs

Driftlight Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Driftlight Steakhouse

510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.DriftlightTampa.com/
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
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