Craft Street Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (954) • $$

"Went on a Friday evening and were promptly escorted to our seats. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our food, especially the Sticky Ale Wings and the Peanut Butter Pie. The service was impeccable, and all items were delivered in a timely manner. The atmosphere was lovely, adding to the overall enjoyment of our dining experience. I wholeheartedly recommend visiting this establishment."

Oak and Ola

★★★★★ 4.5 (967) • $$$

"Big fan of Oak & Ola! Located in Armature Works, it never disappoints. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, and it's always a fantastic experience. The outside patio is dog-friendly, which is a huge plus!Service is consistently great, and the food is even better. The vibe is top-notch and perfect for a casual meal or a special night out. Their craft cocktails are amazing, and you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. Highly recommend!"

Rooster & the Till

★★★★☆ 4.4 (812) • $$$

"Rooster & Till truly delivers and lives up to its Michelin Bib recognition. The food is an explosion of unique flavors and creativity, leaving you impressed with every bite. I loved sitting at the kitchen bar and watching the chefs create these dishes. The hamachi crudo with strawberries was an unexpected delight--light, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The golden beets and ricotta stole the show for me, though. The combination was absolutely unreal. Make sure to get this dish. The gnocchi was also well-executed, comforting and satisfying.The wine list was surprisingly affordable, and the cocktails were a standout with their innovative twists. This spot is perfect for a romantic date night or a lively evening out with friends."

The Sacred Pepper

★★★★☆ 4 (868) • $$$

"First time here... and nicely impressed. It was a surprise birthday dinner put on by a bunch of my neighbors. I ordered the Grouper Picatta, and a Caesar Salad. Creme Brulee for dessert. I did not know they were going to bring me a molten lava cake for my birthday, also. So I got double desserts, yay!Grouper was very good... although missing the buttery, lemony tang I associate with Picatta (at least when I make it). But it was delicious, as was the orzo pasta dish it was served on with asparagus. Desserts were excellent!Service was awesome!"

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."

Rick's Reef

★★★★☆ 3.9 (773) • $$

"I go to dinner with friends once a week, and since Hurricane Milton (last month) we've been going to restaurants on the beach that were impacted but now reopened. What a find "Rick's Reef" was. Everything they serve is fresh, and they make their own sauces. I had the grouper and it was delicious. One friend had the she-crab soup and fish spread, the other friend a kabobs and a side of french fries with lobster sauce (I tasted one ...WOW).I loved the restaurant. Exactly what you expect a beach restaurant to be..rustic with open bar and both outdoor and indoor seating. Waitress was friendly (without being over-the-top annoying friendly) and attentive.This place is definitely going on our rotation of regular spots to go to."

Salt Cracker Fish Camp

★★★★☆ 4.1 (668) • $$

"The stuffed grouper was insanely good. Got it with rice instead of grits. Had no complaints about the meal. Very happy with the service as well."

Clear Sky on Cleveland

★★★★☆ 4.2 (606) • $$

"Great place to grab a bite in Clearwater.I heard from a friend that this place is always packed before performances so make a review. However, for a random Saturday at around 2 p.m. there were tons of tables open (I know, not prime lunch time so that could have been part of it).They have a lot of seating outside since the road in front of it is blocked off. Still outside seating had a lot of sun so even though it was a nice day I opted for inside. I started with their French Onion soup. I got the bigger size and it is still a good starter soup. I shared it with my husband which is why I got the bigger size, but I think it is reasonable for one person to order it alone. Then for my entree I got the Lobster Caesar Salad. There was a large amount of lobster on it, which I really enjoyed. Overall it was a great salad and I like the extra oomph the lobster gave it. This is a casual environment so you can definitely wear jeans. Overall I really enjoyed this place and I will definitely come back."

The Thirsty Marlin

★★★★☆ 4 (625) • $$

"Amazing little find loved all the options on the menu. Recommend sitting outside great for big groups"

Ozona Blue Grilling

★★★★☆ 3.6 (695) • $$

"Ozona Blue is almost in the realm of "too good to be true." The first time my parents ever took me here at a young age, I specifically remember them trying to trigger excitement within me telling me "This place is different." Upon hearing so, I looked up Ozona Blue on google and deciphered that it had a pool and hot tub. When I discovered this, I ignorantly assumed either the food would be garbage, or the prices outrageous. However, it is almost comical how untrue this is- almost to the point of assuming they are losing money. It almost feels like a scam to go to this luxurious restaurant and pay very mediocre prices. However, this blessing is one which must be taken advantage of. The appetizers here are some of the bests in the world. The calamari, shrimp and wings are the big three in my eyes, but you cannot go wrong regardless. Additionally, no matter what meal you order, it is cooked to a supreme quality, and it magnifies the vacation-type environment that you can literally get in the water while you wait for your food. When I am in Florida, there is no place I look forward to attending more than Ozona Blue- because it provides a true vacation experience beyond simply food."

Black & Brew

★★★★☆ 4.4 (445) • $

"My friend has an onion allergy and this place was so kind to accommodate him with his salad. I have never been here before and the staff were so friendly in answering our questions even when there was a long line. The place is nice and clean. Our food was delicious and the staff were so helpful. What I like the most that the staff was constantly cleaning and making sure that the place is clean. I had the chicken pesto sandwich with a lobster bisque and a salted caramel iced coffee .My friend had the barbecue flatbread pizza which he ate all of it and really liked and the salad without any onions and he really enjoyed it ."

The Fat Rabbit Pub

★★★★☆ 4.4 (434) • $$

"Very pleasant experience, thank you YELP!!We were greeted immediately and sat right away, surprisingly since it was about 8:30pm. Was a little loud but definitely not annoying. Best part, was the unexpected live tv coverage of a baseball game I wanted to see.I asked our server what food items that they're known for and she responded Wings and burgers...so that's what we ordered.As an appetizer, We ordered a 10 pc Sriracha dry rub wings and they were EXCELLENT!!We then ordered 2 burgers and a basket of tots.We ordered our burgers Medium, which should be a hot pink, but we got well done-see picture. Also, our tots came out warm and when I told our server, she took them back and brought back a basket of hot ones (I am not 100% sure if they were the original tots that we were served and they were reheated or if they were fresh ones?)Overall, service was great, ambience was fun and the food was good."

Caretta on the Gulf

★★★★☆ 4.1 (455) • $$$

"With a desire to sit outside the reserved table took a little longer than expected, but that was okay. It was good to start at the bar and be called over when it was ready. Sitting outside on a Saturday night in April had the bonus of listening to the wedding party still going on full tilt below.The CAESAR - chopped baby romaine, shaved parmesan, tomato confit, brioche croutons, reggiano tuile, housemade dressing, to start was amazing. I have never had tomato confit like that before. Wow!For my main I had the Gulf Grouper - roasted corn & poblano risotto, foraged mushrooms, artichokes, heirloom tomato, aged goat gouda, lobster béarnaise which was perfect. Plus, I had a small taste of the CHILEAN SEA BASS - pan-seared, spaghetti squash, scampi butter also at the table. Though I still preferred mine you couldn't go wrong with either choice.Overall, from start to finish it was a great experience and service outside was excellent."

The Brunchery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (448) • $$

"The Brunchery features a diverse menu of brunch classics and innovative dishes. With friendly service and a cozy farmhouse vibe, it's a must-visit. Expect a 10-15 minute wait, as it's always bustling."

Gaspar's Grotto

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (641) • $$

"Such a fun bar to watch the Buccaneers. The peanut butter and jelly wings were yummy. We stop here every time we travel to Tampa and are never disappointed."

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill - Port Richey

★★★★☆ 3.5 (595) • $$

"Love the food and the calming atmosphere of water view. Very experienced servings and a manageable person frequently checking on guests. Super great Happy Hour menu with 1/2 price apps and drink specials,"

Social Roost

★★★★☆ 4.3 (394) • $$

"A "globally inspired menu," this little dive has a creative yet simple menu. The presentation is excellent, the staff is friendly, the price is inflated considerably but you're paying for the location and environment. The seating outside is an acquired taste, lots of local foot traffic, but it's fun and the menu is fresh. It's a great alternative to the cramped and overpriced Bayshore options. Recommend if you're in downtown St Pete."

Tarpon Turtle Waterfront Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (566) • $$

"Lovely lakeside atmosphere, fast and friendly wait staff, and excellent food! What more could you ask."

Vintage On 5th

★★★★★ 4.5 (322) • $$

"What a pleasant experience. This restaurant has been around a while and they are still providing an elevated offering in a small tourist town. I felt like I was stepping back in time a little in a good way. Not outdated. Nostalgic for the late '80's early '90's when fine dining was like this. Excellent service from Raymond.We had the Cedar Key clams, I think it was a special. We also had the grouper francese and Scottish salmon. The food was amazing. So was the Fleurs de Prairie rose. I will definitely dine again next time I am here."

The Birch & Vine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (503) • $$$

"Haven't been to the restaurant part in a while so thought I would update my review. Got a table outside up on the little area outside the main dining room. Not on the sidewalk. Server was great and very attentive. Lots of great sound options with specials as well. We started with a small soup and wedge to share. The wedge salad was plenty for one or share. The Black Garlic Mushroom Tea Bisque. So delicious and deep flavors. For mains I got the special spicy pepper steak with artichoke rice. So good! Cooked perfectly and the risotto was so good. The $50 price tag was a bit steep but it was well prepared perfectly. Deb had the White Bolognese. So many great flavors. This was nice. All our cocktails were really good and great choices for wine. Reasonably priced. Overall a really good dinner, great ambiance and great service."

Cafe Alfresco

★★★★☆ 4 (405) • $$

"Love this place! The food quality, presentation, service, portion sizes, and cleanliness are all top-notch--I'd give it six stars if I could. You actually have portions where you get full and even have enough for next days lunch. It's the kind of place where you not only leave a generous tip but feel compelled to write a note of appreciation on the receipt, hoping management sees it.Cafe Alfresco, don't change a thing. I truly appreciate that you're not cutting corners during these tough times, unlike many other restaurants. Your commitment to quality shines through in every meal. I love going to a great restaurant and not feeling like I was just shortchanged. Thank you!"

The Brass Monkey

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (546) • $$

"Yum!! We were brought here by very good friends on a quick weekend trip. Excellent ambiance! We were out on the patio. It was breezy, but warm. We started with a seafood pretzel, wow. Amazing! Recommend! Had a Brass Monkey (their signature drink) Yum! I had a bowl of mussels, my bride had a chicken salad wrap, our friends had the seafood chowder and a batch of wings. ALL enjoyed their food.We had more drinks too - the Black Cherry Drop, the Black & Tan tini and a Winger's sunset. All were excellent!!! IF when we are in the area will definitely visit again!!!!"

Teak

★★★★☆ 3.5 (514) • $$

"Teak sits on the 3rd floor of the St. Pete Pier. We had quite a long walk to the restaurant as we could not find parking closer. Keep in mind shuttle service is offered at certain points along the way. We happen to pick a very busy holiday weekend so we ended up getting our exercise in. What awaits you once you arrive are floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the bay. It is absolutely beautiful. The interior is lovely too. We were seated immediately with a reservation for lunch. Service was good as the waitstaff staff was extremely attentive. We started off with the popcorn coconut shrimp which was OK, however not a re-order. We also ordered the fish spread for the table. It was quite heavy on the mayo and not a reorder either. For lunch we ordered a grouper sandwich which was just OK. I believe the bread to fish ratio was off. One person got a breakfast, which was fine. My daughter got the fish and chips which she seemed to enjoy. I ordered the Cobb salad with grouper, which was OK too. That's just it everything was just OK. Nothing was great. So you are getting stunning five star views with 3.5 food, in my opinion. I would come back to give them another chance. The view is worth it alone. On the roof you will find Pier Teaki with comfortable seating, cocktails and a limited menu."

Kafe Kokopelli

★★★★☆ 3.9 (398) • $$

"Had lunch here on our way through town. There is a wide variety of choices on the menu and they have a soup/salad/half sandwich lunch special. My husband enjoyed a chicken Caesar salad and I had a cowboy burger. It had 2 thin burgers. I enjoyed it - but couldn't quite finish it. The server was attentive and efficient - she had a lot of customers."

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!"

Speggtacular Clearwater Beach

★★★★☆ 4 (362) • $$

"Service, food and ambiance was phenomenal!!! Food portions were big and worth the price tag!! We will be back again"

The Tap Room At The Hollander

★★★★☆ 4.1 (335) • $$

"This spot has different dinner deals on certain days of the week. Regardless of what you order, the food is delicious. I loved The Portabello: huge mushroom caps with broiled melty cheese and a side of a vegetable and creamy mashed potatoes. I also loved their Old Fashioned and jalapeño slaw.It gets busy, but that's because it's also a great spot to socialize."

Shrimp & Co. Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (354) • $$

"Ran into the spot after a pretty lively round of golf but I got to say I've never had shrimp mofongo but this was one of my favorite dishes out of everything we tried that afternoon. I'd have to say that this was some of the favorites you can get at any Spanish restaurant / seafood joint just done a cut above the rest with the flavor and the crispiness and pop of everything that was plated. Your best bet is to order an entree or two and then pile on with the appetizers as they do give you quite a bit of grub to get through and it's very reasonable on the wallet as well."

Rick's On the River

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (533) • $$

"Not likely to return.We've lunch there yesterday - Saturday.The location is great, on the Hillsborough River, with plenty boat slips at 1:30pm.It has indoor and covered outdoor areas. We sat out. All tables are for max 8 people, benches with no back support.The service is slow, both drinks and food - got our food exactly an hour later. Our girl is gracious and lovely. The few waiting staff I saw, are young girls who wear tight outfit (not unifform). I would expect them to be sporty but instead, I feel lifeless. I yielded to a tall girl after bathroom. She opened the door and just left. Ok, maybe she was juggling two drinks on the tray ... I would use my body to hold the door for the next person IF my hands are occupied ...The foods: average bar food. I've Little Neck clams, the two pieces of toast are delicious. Chicken wrap is good.As we were leaving, a band came to set it up. One member wore a Brookly NY leather jacket honoring the fallen heroes on Veterans Dat. I asked him if he was from Bly and he replied a big YES -:). Then asked me if I'm from Thailand or Philippine. I replied, Africa."Really?"Really sir.Thanks for these who have served."

Riveters Tampa

★★★★☆ 4.4 (249) • $$

"While waiting for family to arrive, we stopped by Riveters near Tampa Airport for lunch. Large lively sports bar with decor inspired by its name. Huge screen TVs line its wall for sports fan. Service quick and waitress took the time to answer our questions.Tried the PEI mussels which were saturated with buttery goodness and tender. Did not care for the chunky pieces of red onions. Fish tacos were delicious with large portions of Mahi Mahi. Glad we stopped by. Worth a try!!"

Counter Culture

★★★★☆ 3.9 (306) • $$

"This place is a great place to go for brunch in the Tampa Bay Area! You get some great views, great vibes, but also some great food. The unique thing is you can get a set menu brunch meal, which is not something you see often. I started off with the Pork Belly and Brussels Sprouts starter which was delicious. Tender pieces of pork belly, runny egg yolk, and delicious sauce. For the main, it was a seared branzino with fried polenta cake. Loved the use of the citrus and pistachio dressing. Finally, dessert was a blondie with caramel sauce. Excellent without being overly sweet. All in all, great spot with great food and service. Parking can be tough on a busy weekend, but it is worth coming here :)"

Herschel's Scratch Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (247) • $$

"Great savory and sweet good choices!You can build your skillet however you'd like!Simple but good!Quick service BUT my server asked me what I want, as she stared away and then asked me again so I had to repeat my whole order haha! I understand we can get distracted at times, but I found that interesting as it was right after she asked me what can I get for you, and there was nothing really happening around.. tipped nicely though anyways..! Bc gotta treat people as we'd like to be treated, right! Planning to come back"

Cru Cellars - Palma Ceia

★★★★☆ 4.2 (244) • $$

"Visited Cru Cellars on a Wednesday evening and to my surprise this cute wine bar/restaurant was hosting a holiday wine tasting. I didn't participate in the wine tasting as I was only going there for dinner but I will definitely be checking out the events page to see when the next one is! Came for a bite to eat and this place was the perfect spot. We ordered two appetizers and shared. Both were excellent! The server recommended the nachos which were amazing, every bite was full of flavor! We also ordered the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread and if you like sweet & savory dishes, this is a must try! Fast service even with an event going on and fabulous food!"

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux - Tampa Midtown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (221) • $$

"Let me start by saying, I'm supposed to be on Whole30 so I was limited in what I was looking to eat. Our server was great, I don't remember her name though. The location is actually pretty cool within a little outdoor style Mall. The bathrooms were definitely interesting with roughly 8ish separate stalls so there is no male or female bathrooms.My husband got the chicken avocado club that he said was absolutely fantastic. And he really liked the waffle fries also. He took the ranch from my hot wings as I don't use it and said it was a little watery but that was his only complaint of his entire meal.I had the eight piece hot wings with just Buffalo. The sauce is not sweet so hopefully there is no sugar in it but I have no idea. But these wings were actually very good. I've been to a few places where wings are either skimpy on the meat and or little too cooked where they're charred in a way that's not good or leathery. These were tender but yet cooked and very flavorful. The Buffalo was a great flavor without too much heat.Once I'm off Whole 30 I intend to visit again and eat other items.We will definitely go back!"

Latitudes Apollo

★★★★☆ 3.7 (279) • $$

"We got in late after a long flight and was happy to see Latitudes was still open. Would call it more if a local's place with a diverse menu offering wings, burgers, salads, etc.... Service was excellent giving we arrived 10 minutes prior to close and enjoyed the recommendations and suggestions from the staff."