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Best Date Night Restaurants in Tampa

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A photo of Haiku Tampa restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1174)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Tampa
Booked 38 times today
Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
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4.8
Exceptional(1324)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 23 times today
CW's Gin Joint in Tampa is a super cool spot for date night, offering an intimate, stylish vibe with live music. As one review said, 'The place is awesome. Great music. Great food. Great date night!!' Another review mentioned that it's a 'great atmosphere for a date night' with 'fantastic food'. With a speakeasy feel and top-notch service, it's an excellent place for a romantic evening.
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4.7
Exceptional(2536)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 31 times today
Malio's Prime Steakhouse was opened in 1969 by none other than Malio himself providing only the finest hand cut steaks, fresh caught seafood, premium wine and spirits and great service. Today, every individual who walks through the door will still receive the same high level of service, the finest foods and premium wine and spirits at Tampa's newest old premier family owned restaurant.
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4.0
Excellent(766)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • Tampa
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to the NEW "Sal Rosa Island Kitchen and Bar"! Get ready to savor all the flavors of our Caribbean and Central American inspired cuisine. Created by Head Chef Jennifer Salhoff, a "Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey" finalist. Our NEW Handcrafted Island Cocktails Menu are sure to excite and delight! Sal Rosa is located on the second floor of the Le Meridien Hotel in Downtown Tampa, the city's historic 100 year old former courthouse. Our historic meets modern atmosphere is unparalleled to any other in the area with marbled walls, modern décor and historic pieces throughout the space. Ask your bartender or server about the buildings history! Monday-Friday: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Saturday and Sunday: Brunch 7am-2pm.
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4.4
Awesome(626)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 7 times today
Enjoy Mediterranean atmosphere in Tampa’s most unique, modern, urban setting complimented by excellent authentic Spanish (tapas) cuisine at affordable prices. Just blocks around the corner from Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the Tampa Theater, the Spain Restaurant and Toma Tapas Bar is the perfect place to be before or after a show. We offer Live Music every Friday and Saturday nights. Authentic Flamenco Dinners show is at 8pm the last Saturday of each month.
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4.4
Awesome(35)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 14 times today
Upscale Sports Lounge & Scratch Kitchen.Located on the 1st floor of the Truist building in downtown Tampa.Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, and late night food & beverage.30+ TV's inside and outside for optimal sports viewing experience.
A photo of Haven restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2598)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 24 times today
Haven features Executive Chef Chad Johnson We are a modern cuisine served in a stylish, relaxed, and casual atmosphere. Haven offers guests the ability to taste different flavors and textures created in a crafted, cultured and cellared atmosphere.
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4.6
Exceptional(376)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 67 times today
Located on Water Street near Tampa’s original bustling docks, and at an arm’s reach from Tampa’s waterfront, the vibrantly energetic atmosphere of Predalina highlights the best of the Mediterranean region’s seafood offerings. At Predalina, the promise of a delicious meal, and an unforgettable drink, always beckons, any day of the week, and for any occasion. Predalina brings a full-service restaurant and shoppable dining experience to Water Street. Enjoy weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks in the restaurant’s dining room, on the two patios, and at the expansive bar. At Predalina, you will not only savor the moment, but you can take the memories with you.
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4.6
Exceptional(4265)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 159 times today
Meat Market is a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe—and truly unique in Florida. Meat Market features the posh Crudo Bar—an outdoor lounge featuring an eclectic, sumptuous raw bar with staples such as: fresh oysters and indigenous seafood—offering our diners a raw bar experience unlike anything in town. World renowned Executive Chef Sean Brasel has created a menu that embraces the staples of a classic steakhouse – a variety of prime cuts, amazing sides and appetizers, top notch wine list – by infusing it all with an artful, contemporary spin. Enjoy daily happy hour from 4-7PM with dinner starting at 5PM, lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30AM - 3:00PM, and weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-3:30PM.
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4.8
Exceptional(14977)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 203 times today
Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.

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Discover best date night restaurants in Tampa

Discover the perfect spots for a romantic date night in Tampa / Central Florida West. Our selection of restaurants offers a variety of atmospheres and cuisines that cater to every couple's taste. From intimate settings with dim lighting and modern twists on classic dishes to lively spots with unique drinks and authentic flavors, each restaurant promises a memorable dining experience. Tampa's dining scene is vibrant and diverse, providing an array of options that are ideal for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying a quiet evening together. These restaurants are highly praised for their exceptional service, delicious food, and the ability to create a romantic ambiance, making them top picks for a date night. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated evening with panoramic views or a casual night with lively vibes, Tampa has the perfect place for your next romantic outing.

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