The Yummiest Cocktail Bars in Tampa

Good Fortune

★★★★☆ 3.6 (305) • $$

"I read the reviews before arriving and surmised that almost half of the patrons received poor service. Our experience was positive and the food was prepared perfectly and came out quickly. We will definitely go again and recommend to friends."

Punch Room

★★★★☆ 4.1 (28)

"This place is just cool, interesting and chill.Being a lady of ..an age....I don't often want a busy, loud bar. I didn't know I wanted the Punch Room and it's vibe, but god, I really do. Upscale, quiet, sexy, classy, cozy are the words best used to describe the decor and mood in the Punch Room. I'm pretty sure it's reservation only, and that helps keep the vibe right where they want it. The menu is filled with a variety of punches to drink. You can order a punch for one person, two, three, four, etc. The larger the number of people drinking it, obviously the more punch you're served. We found ordering for two per punch resulted in more servings of punch per glass, if you catch my drift. Ordering two or more also gets you the 'punchbowl' experience, which I loved, with the antique silver bowls.We triedTampa- very light, refreshing and easy. This one is going to be liked by everyoneVenezuela- My favorite! Balanced, fruity and sexy with a salt garnish, this one was the bestSailor's Cup - think 'refreshing coffee' and that's it. Very tasty drink, but not my favoriteRoyal Trading Co- this one tasted sort of like a Penicillin drink without the ginger kick. Very good!If you've got the $, and you want a chill, upscale vibe for drinks, with terrific craft cocktails, hit up the Punch Room."

Fitzgerald's Irish Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (84) • $$

"First time here, and we will be back! The fish & chips are very yum, and Coral bar/waitress was truly sweet and makes a delicious spicy Bloody Mary! Fun sports bar atmosphere too."

BAE Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (7)

"BRAND SPANKING NEW - Adorable and innovative cocktail bar with lite eats and charcuterie. Upon entering, you'll be immersed in pink, tropical greens and elegant gold. Possibly THE most "instagram-able" spot in New Port Richey. Brought to you from the owners of the infamous (and ever expanding) BAM Breakfast spot!"

Terrace Grille Lakeland

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (113) • $$$

"Eggs Benedict and exceptional service! A shout out to the Terrace grille chef that can consistently make the perfect Eggs Benedict. Not an easy task! On 5 separate occasions over the past 3 months it's been perfect every time, well seasoned, with runny beautiful golden yolks.Exceptional Service. All of the staff and servers are friendly and helpful. Alexis which has served us several times is delightful and attentive. One server, Mylik rises to the top. Having served me the last three of the last five breakfast visits, he impressed me by recalling my previous visit there with my friend. Which we had a laugh about. In a town where "no, we can't do that" is the norm, Mylik always says "yes"! Sure we can do that. Or, let me see what I can do. Which is shocking! His attention to detail, for example, bringing us a second round of chilled glasses for our bottle of champagne, and making thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our dining experience is something that does not go unnoticed. He is able to anticipate the needs of guests by thinking outside the box making Mylik a true asset to The Terrace Grille."

The Sandhill Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $$

"My home is in Highlands County and the biggest restaurateur in the county owns three wildly diverse restaurants and this is one of them. I've eaten here many times, but this time my meal was exceptional!Arriving- This place is out in the boondocks of Avon Park! Trust your GPS to get you started. Once you are closing in there is excellent signage. Of course, you're parking at the clubhouse and there is a decent lot. Watch out for golf carts!Atmosphere- This is a golf club restaurant that is open to the public. It's a big, bright, airy place with two large rooms and a beautiful bar. As many of the customers are just off the golf course, it's very casual. It has quite a few TVs for catching a game but it's definitely not a sports bar. Customer Service- Our server was a bit of a mix. She was very new, very nice, but lacking in knowledge. With a little time, I think she'll be great.Food- A combo of unique and classic American fare. You've got your burgers, chicken parm and alfredo dishes. There is a selection of flatbreads that are awesome, and a giant pretzel served with warm beer cheese that is incredible to share!I was on a mission. I had seen an 8 oz. skirt steak with chimichurri on the menu. It's not often I see chimichurri and I was drooling. I paired it with some fries and looked forward to an amazing lunch.It was out in good time. For a lunch plate, it was a very nice presentation. The nicely seared steak was coated with chimichurri with some additional served on the sided. The pickled onions were a nice touch. The fries were beautifully cooked.The steak was fantastic and a perfect medium rare. The chimichurri was bursting with flavor and the fries were exceptional!The meal was an easy five stars, but the service was a bit off. I'm going with four stars and a strong recommendation to get the skirt steak!"

The Pub at Safety Harbor

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120) • $$

"This might be the most underrated pizza in Pinellas County. Maybe in all of Tampa Bay. Top 5 for sure. Highly recommend. Beautiful char on the crust yet still soft and great tooth texture. Flavors are solid. Cheese goo factor on point. Will return."

Hogg Daddys Beach Bar and Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (16)

"Owner was amazing and friendly! 2 servers kept checking on us! Food was great! We all had all you can eat crabs and cold drinks"

Taverna On The Bay

★★★★☆ 3.7 (86)

"Food was simply amazing. Had a couple special request and were met without hesitation.Excellent place to die and the service is truly impecable."

Nomi Nori

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67)

"Finally, a great sushi spot in Downtown St Pete! Amazing rolls, handrolls, nigiri, sashimi, and signature sushi! I highly recommend making reservations but if you go right when it opens, it should be fine. Also, the best espresso martini I've had! They won a contest for it being the best. So if you are a fan, must order it! What I ordered:- Nomi Nori Deluxe: pick either side salad or miso soup, escolar nigiri, salmon nigiri, hamachi nigri, blue fin tuna nigiri, blue crab handroll and salmon ponzu handroll - Philadephia roll- Spicy Tuna roll"

Blush Champagne Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"Such a cute wine bar also with a large cocktail dejection and holiday drinks! Best part is you can walk around the entire krate conplex with your drinks! Would definitely recommend! Service is fast, just order and pay at counter and bar tender makes up your drink to go!"

United Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"Why 5 stars? Bringing real BBQ back to Safety Harbor, great outside area and nice crafted cocktails.Was driving by on a Saturday night as I was waiting for this place to open for a while. To my surprise I rolled up in my golf cart and the patio was packed! My son and I got a table out back and ordered a few things. We ended up sharing a 3 meat platter with pulled pork, chicken and sausage. All 3 were amazing. The sides we chose were the beans and potato wedges which were perfectly crispy and delicious. I was super impressed that on day 1 of a soft opening that everything came out great, service was good and everyone around seemed happy. I only can imagine after they get their groove on a bit that this place will get better and better over time. Our server Ted was amazing and was very attentive and busy! Inside they ended up replacing the old bar that was in there in favor of an along the wall style with plenty of chairs. Additionally I would think eventually they will have some inside tables as well. Restaurant wasn't all the way together yet but I'm not going to fault them for anything as it was a soft opening. All in all this is a 5 star review for a much needed BBQ place that also has a hint of BBQ places that were in the Harbor before and can't wait to see how this place does!Thank you United Smokehouse!"

Apollo's Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (136) • $$

"I can't believe I've been living around for so long and never went to Apollo's Bistro until last night. Last night, my friends and I went for dinner, and we had a great time.I usually see their sign but always thought it's a community kind of place, but it's a nice restaurant. Our server Steph was nice and took great care of us. We enjoyed our drinks: Margarita and wine. They even let us try one of their seasonal drinks, a pumpkin beer, but the Margarita won.It seems like everyone enjoyed their meal: steak, chicken, and flatbread. We did love our desserts. In general, we had a great time, and the ambiance was nice.I had a 50% off my appetizer for checking in, which was a bonus.I will definitely come back!"

Whiskey Willie's

★★★☆☆ 3 (24) • $

"This place is as divey as it gets in Land O Lakes/ Lutz. There are no frills, I mean none. If you are a smoker it's one of the few places you can still smoke inside. They usually have a drink special and their prices are extremely low the last time I went they had a pint of bud select for $1.50. They're open 365 days of the year, even Christmas. If you're expecting craft beer, high end liquors, or fancy cocktails, don't come here unless you enjoy being disappointed. If want a jack and Coke or a bud light they can accommodate. The place is extremely dark, it is one of the very few windowless type of establishment. They have pool tables, darts, and a lot of seats."

The Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (159)

"What a great experience , from David our host to Scott our server The service and attention excellent Thank you Scott for your recommendations and David for the great tableI started with the chorizo pastry puffs followed by the rib eye steak accompanied by asparagus and cheese fondue . My date choose the bronzed red drum, pretty amazing both entrees The drinks also amazing , we tried the smoking gun to star and I paired my steak with an old fashionedAfter the great dinner There was no space for dessert , may be next time"

Palihouse Lobby Bar - Hyde Park Village

★★★★★ 4.9 (8)

"Cute bar w seating for about 40. Vintage style. Bartender was great. Happy hour from 3 on Thursdays.. enjoyed some marinated olives and cheese plate. Good spot for drinks and snacks."

Stillwaters Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Great ambiance, outdoor seating was great to enjoy the day people watching. The service was good and friendly. Our server had a lot of great recommendations and I ended up getting one of the specials. Would recommend when you're in Tampa. Great spot, yummy food and cool place for people watching while having brunch with the girls."

Allelo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (231) • $$$

"Went here for a birthday brunch and it did not disappoint. It was a perfect day and we sat outside which was majestic. Opted for the family style dining and was glad we did. Everything from the salad to the poached eggs to the pancakes were fantastic. Service was excellent and the recommendation of Polaroid & Porron drink was right on point. Can't speak for their daily menu, but the brunch was a 5/5. Will definitely be going back!"

Bouzy

★★★★☆ 3.8 (142) • $$$

"I think this is a great place to have in Hyde Park. I finally was able to cross it off my Tampa list recently. I got the Popstar and Cuban bao buns. The buns were very small, but I assume most of the food is finger food. We came in at 9 PM, and we were still able to get 2 drinks and food before they closed. So, the service was very fast! The ambiance is very upscale and modern. They even have a champagne room! We sat in there, but it was honestly kind of cold because it's December. Overall, I'd come back!"

Haiku Tampa

★★★★☆ 3.9 (493) • $$$

"The family took my son for his birthday and we had an amazing time. Folks don't know that they are open for lunch so we had the place almost completely to ourselves. The food was great, the service was excellent and the atmosphere and decor is great! I don't know how their service is during peak time, but lunch was a pleasure. Their Chicken Ramen was AMAZING!"

The Avenue DTSP

★★★★☆ 3.6 (827) • $$

"Lexi was amazing!! Our new favorite spot. If you want a good bottomless mimosa place, look no further! Request Lexi!"

Julian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57)

"My friends and I stumbled upon Julian Restaurant at the Current Hotel after not getting a spot at a different restaurant, and we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! I ordered the signature dish, which was the Miso Sake Glazed Chilean Seabass. This dish packed so much flavor! The fish was cooked to perfection, and the mushroom rice paired with it so well. Everything was delicious, including the bread they serve before the meal! The service was a little bit slow but they were pretty busy that night (Saturday). Our waiter was very nice to us. Also, we got our checks in cigar boxes, which looked really cool!"

Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (144) • $$

"Great food, great service, cute place. Nice menú lots of options. They also had a big fancy drink menú."

CD Roma Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (199) • $$

"This is a hidden gem. I have eaten here twice, both time fantastic. Both my visits were for lunch but this visit I tried the hand tossed pizza. It was fantastic. Very nice little facility, but kinda hidden on the back of this lot. Nice outdoor seating, but I have always set inside.Service has always be great and I'm hoping to go back again this week while I'm in Tampa."

Tropico Rooftop Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.5 (20)

"It was a cold day out on the rooftop in December; but, we were very happy with the food, beverages, and service from Tropico Rooftop Cantina, the Hyatt's Poolside Bar. We ordered Grilled Oysters, which were fantastic - fresh, flavorful; and, grilled perfectly.We also had Chips, Salsa and Guacamole; all the components were fresh and tasty. I had the Smokey Passion Fruit Sour, which I enjoyed so much, I ordered another. And, my wife had a Mojito. Our cabana came stocked with soft drinks, so our daughter didn't order anything; but, she enjoyed the heat and the TV inside. We had a great time."

Wild Child Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (284) • $$

"Finally got to Wild Child for the first time and I'm bummed it took me this long! I ordered the Lost Weekend cocktail with mezcal, split the brussels + ceviche + chicken entree. I loved the drink, and the brussels sprouts were some of the best I've ever had. The vinaigrette that was on them was really special. The ceviche was delicious too, the seafood fresh and the crisps crispy! The chicken was great, but nothing exciting after being so obsessed with everything else I ate. I also ate some of my friend's fries, which were fantastic. Can't wait to come back and try more soon!"

Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite

★★★★☆ 4.1 (599) • $$

"Great location just blocks from Amalie arena so this is a very popular place to go before or after an event there. They have some great food and a cool top golf simulation area in the back room. They have a large dining room. I actually had a blue cheese wedge salad that was delicious. Our server was busy but made the time to regularly attend to us."

Cognac

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14)

"Excellent bar service from Jason. My friends and I tried the classic French 75 and the French Kiss cocktail. The French 75 was perfect crisp refreshing. I would definitely get it again. If you like a little sweeter get the french kiss. It's got raspberries and it's fruity and sweet. We also shared potatoes au gratin. 10/10 potatoes were cooked perfectly with good amount of cheese. Will definitely return to try espresso martini and bone barrow app.The french cafe vibe with Eiffel Tower photo opp outside adds a great Parisian staple to downtown."

The Landing Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (265) • $$

"We had a beautiful lunch outside on a cloudy day at the landing. It was not so busy when we got there so we placed drink orders and got to look at the menu, we decided on blackened fish nuggets for an appetizer and a pizza for the main plus a grilled cheese for my son. The nuggets came out quickly which helped because our pizza and kids meals took almost 30min to get to our table. We did play with the jenga set they had outside in the mean time. When the pizza finally came out we were ready to eat it was good they do add a lot of cheese so if your any kind of lactose intolerant this isn't for you. The pepperonis are the crispy puffy kind which are so good! The grilled cheese and fries my son loves from here."

The Living Room

★★★★☆ 3.9 (492) • $$

"The Living Room is located in the heart of the Wiregrass mall and parking is behind the restaurant and you have to walk to the other side to the entrance. Parking lot is small so you might be looking for a bit if there are none. We were greeted and seated upon entry with no reservations and the place was decked out in Christmas decorations and lights and it was absolutely beautiful! Hostess informed us of the automatic 20% gratuity so it doesn't come as a surprise at the end of the bill but this would also be helpful if they posted this at the front instead of when you're seated. We didn't mind but some people might want to know before they're seated. Menu was very light and easy to choose. Our server was great and we had no issues. Standard breakfast: 5/5, marble rye bread was still crisp and toasted when I ate it. Eggs, sausage; bacon and potatoes were absolutely delish. Probably my most favorite brunch ever. Nojito: 5/5, it was so good! Avocado toast: 5/5, best we've ever had. Grits: 5/5! Banana bread: 3/5, good if you like banana bread as they had fresh bananas inside.Creme brulee: 1/5, temperature was off, wasn't impressed. I would definitely return because all around everything was a 10/10! I loved my experience here at The Living Room!"

Meat Market Tampa

★★★★☆ 3.5 (978) • $$$

"I came out here for a very special Christmas Eve dinner. I picked this place out due to it being right in the heart of the very scenic Hyde Park, which boasts a lot of festive Christmas decorations, and that it's been a place of interest of mine for some time. Best of all, is that I can take my sweet, precious Muffin with me since Dec. 23 is basically our anniversary together, and it's only proper that I enjoy a lovely meal with her by my side. Now, what surprised me is that the menu I thought would be available to me for tonight wasn't, so this review is a tad of a disclaimer, nonetheless, it's a good sneak peek of the great work they do!I really wanted to try their duck confit, but apparently, it wasn't available, so I went with what I thought was the next best thing. Their G-Life pasta and the black truffle kale salad. I start off with the salad, which was incredible! Crunchy, light, yet rich and complex from the parmasean cheese and truffle, it was the perfect size where I wasn't way too full to enjoy my main course. Which is why I'm very grateful my lovely server recommended I go with this plus the pasta when I was deliberating. Up next, I got the pasta. The fettucine indeed tasted very fresh, with colorful veggies and a light yet also flavorful cream sauce. It certainly rivaled what I've had when I was in Italy, and the plating and presentation brought me back there. Now, I wasn't trying to be ironic by ordering an entire vegetarian meal. After all, Meat is in their name. Rest assured, I'm determined to return for that Duck Confit dish. But, I think it is worth noting that the incredible vegetarian dishes are a testimony to the quality of food here, so even if I'm not feeling like meat, I'll know whatever I get will wow me."

Flamestone American Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (722) • $$$

"FLAMESTONE: May 30th, 2024Getting settled in Oldsmar, FL., we all agreed on Flamestone for dinner. We got in our rental, put the address in the navi and drove approximately 400 feet. An entire 400 hundred feet?! Two + pedestrian friendly, curvy blocks! That was a laugh! The restaurant is a brisk 3 minute walk from the door of our hotel to the restaurant. My bad! Did I not realize that the restaurant was literally a cartwheel away? Nope. My Yelp brain was no where in high gear. To add to my faux pas, I didn't even check if reservations were required. I'll admit, I've been a mess these past several weeks. Anywho, despite my misguiding, as we walked in, with our non-reservation selves, the friendly and understanding hostess lead us to a round table with very comfortable seating. Describing Flamestone, with its dark woods and candled modern-type ambiance. I'd say it's like a southern cousin of Capital Grill, fulfilling all of our needs with an assortment of shareable apps and individual entrees. Food was great. Aside from the food, our server JP (Jean Paul), with his wonderful French accent was a pleasure. He was a great representation of his country plus an accommodating server, who put the cherry on top our first Flamestone experience. This once disoriented Yelper recommends. TIP: Reservations required :)"

The Pearl - Tampa

★★★★☆ 4.2 (420) • $$

"I sat at the bar here at the Pearl and of course the service was top. My bartender was Kevin and he was great. I came here for lunch and was craving the braised short ribs. Stupid me... that is for dinner, s9 no short ribs for me.I did get the oysters on the half shell for $12. Three oysters, Rose & Garnet, MA, Blue Point, CT, and Plum Point, RA. All were good. Also ordered the app, Devils on Horseback. So imagine bacon wrapped dates filled with warm gruyere and topped with an onion cilantro salsa. That salsa made the difference because the dates are quite sweet. Also, I wish it had more cheese. It came on a heated plate so don't be like me and not listen to the warning. That plate was, hot, hot, hot.They have craft beer here, a good selection, including St Bernardas, and Delirulium. They also have a good wine selection and specialty drinks, spirits, etc.I have to come back for dinner because that braised short rib is calling me, like Pookie in New Jack City."

Twisted Orange Craft Cocktail Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"My favorite spot for relaxing and sipping cocktails with friends in downtown Tarpon. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is super friendly and extremely accommodating. The drinks are delicious (one of the best espresso martinis I have ever had). They have a small menu of food that they are continually updating and switching around, all very good. Do yourself a favor and check this new gem out."

Anclote Brew

★★★★☆ 4.3 (87) • $

"I absolutely love this bar! The menu is original and full of awesomeness! My fave is the pizza grilled chz! The Cuban was pretty good too! Nicole & Tara are friendly and so willing to give us food suggestions that were delicious! It's my favorite stop at the Sponge Docks! Tonight there's karaoke and the outdoors patio is full of fun customers! The weather is perfect for August! Thankful for the front this weekend."