The Dan

When I'm traveling in a new city, it's rare for me to find myself dining or imbibing in the hotel that I'm also staying at--I want to get out and check out all the hidden gems and just walk around and happen upon places somewhat organically. But The Dan is a little hidden gem of its own, and I recommend it even if you're not staying at the hotel. The cocktails are fun and playful, really well-made. Even the classics come out stunning! The food menu is paired down and I'm a huge fan of that because (usually) it means a place does those items well because they're not trying to perfect a phonebook's worth of dishes. During my stay I tried the French onion dip (loved it but could come with more chips to start), the burger (the absolute best after a long day of hoofing around Tampa on foot), and the fried chicken sandwich (good but messy)! Everything came up quickly and the ingredients were quality. The service was great! Olivia is an absolute peach! Some folks have mentioned that prices seem a bit high, but I thought they were quite reasonable, myself. Would return if I ever find myself in Tampa again!

The food was good but options were very limited. The prices steep. Small collection of unique cocktails. In my experience this is not as some reviewer said, 'a top Tampa destination for cocktails'. It's got some goodies and bartenders use a lot of care when making a cocktail, but it's a 3.5 star at best for "cocktail bar". 4 star as a restaurant. The ambiance is very pleasing and location is fantastic. Parking was easily found on the street nearby. 2/3 the staff was extremely attentive and the other 1/3 could use a bit of retraining in the ways of restaurant "hospitality". We watched 2 tables walk out after seating because no one helped them. One even sent a person to bar to beg for service... still no one came. But at the bar where we were seated, our service was great. Not sure what happened there, but it was disappointing to watch. I will also note this was not a busy time of day (4pm) and the parties that walked out were literally the only tables that were there. We enjoyed our experience, with the exception of the drama quietly unfolding in dining area.

We stayed at the Hotel Floridian and stopped by the Dan on our way out and it was delightful! We cannot recommend the fried green tomatoes enough!!! So so good. We also had the Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad which were also good. The service was superb, and the vibes were spot on. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because of the current construction and pricey nature of the food.Oh and the check came with cotton candy such a good time!

Before hitting a show at the Straz, I was excited to try this place out. The ambiance from even outside with the NY-style scaffolding to the lovely rich interior as you walk in felt like we had a great place in downtown to eat!We were seated and our server was nice and attentive...we ordered some apps and one in our party is GF AND DF! That's quite a combo, so we had some questions and we opted for a couple of appetizers. One was the deviled eggs, we weren't sure if there was dairy or not in these, so we also ordered the hummus which was supposed to be rainbow carrots (as you can see in the picture, it was your normal ordinary bunch of orange carrots).While we were enjoying these, as the flavors were good! We learned that the deviled eggs were both GF AND DF! Unfortunately our friend who couldn't eat those things did not get to have any. They put in for another order for us, that was very nice!! and appreciated. Both appetizers were yummy. I'd order them each again, although would really like the actual rainbow carrots (so include the whites and purples next time).Here is where the show really went down. We had all ordered the salmon. The salmon tasted ok. They were all just a bit overcooked. And the vegetables were like straight out of the Publix frozen mixed veggies box. Without any flavor or seasoning. Literally with the lima beans and corn... They did add some halved grape tomatoes and scallions, but even with that, flavorless vegetables! Coupled with the slightly overcooked texture of the fish, it just ruined the whole vibe.The check came in a book, all discreet-like. Cute touch. Again, our service was good, we enjoyed the ambiance, but the food is really what you're there for and it sadly just wasn't worth what you're paying these prices for.

If you're looking for a unique and delicious restaurant in the Tampa Bay Area, make sure you check out the Dan. Every time I've gone, I've thoroughly enjoyed their food and drinks, especially with the vibe of the restaurant which makes it even better! No matter if you go for brunch on the weekends or dinner, you will always have a wonderful experience. The only thing I can say is that when I go, service has always been extremely slow. I'm not sure why it's been like that every time, maybe they're understaffed or something of the sorts, so I just wish that would change because waiting so long for our food and drinks to come out isn't always the best. But apart from that, I truly can't complain!

It's Located in the heart of downtown, and combines 1920s charm with a modern twist. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, making it a great spot for any occasion. Whether business meetings, solo outing, date night or an epic girls night out. The food is excellent, with a menu offering something for everyone. Whether you're sharing small plates or enjoying a full meal, every dish is delicious. We decided to try The Cobb and Wedge salads, Calamari, fried green tomatoes and the French onion dip! Holy smokes...... yummy! Service is really top notch! We never had to ask for anything... they were proactive verse reactive (huge plus) I believe parking is street-only, it's well worth the effort. I can't wait to try the brunch & make it a full day downtown. Highly recommended for great food, a chic setting, and an unforgettable experience!

The pasta was delicious!! Drinks are good too... it's so cute inside. Nice date night spot... I absolutely definitely the brussel sprouts..... will definitely be back for happy hour...

Gorgeous place. Great drinks. Fantastic service. The cotton candy finish post check was unique!

Food- okBurger meh, fish was the size of a deck of cards, Brussels were typical, FGT good, but pimento cheese was a bit overpowering.I thought it was going to be so much bigger by the pics, but small place, great vibe and drinks. Absolutely gorgeous hotel, do not get rid of this price of Tampa historyChampagne cocktail the highlight

We made a reservation for The Dan following a movie at Tampa Theater on Saturday during Memorial Day weekend. It's conveniently located near Tampa Theater - an easy two block walk.We arrived 45 minutes early and they were able to accommodate us, which was great, and we got a very nice table in the corner.Our service was awesome. Food was great - super fresh and appetizing. We ordered several appetizers and beverages. Here at the negative.1. The burrata appetizer is incredibly skimpy. It's literally one slice of cheese good for one person, so don't plan on sharing this.2. Too many children -- we were surprised to see so many families, I guess because it's a hotel.3. The hotel exterior is covered in scaffolding at the moment which killed any exterior photo opportunities.