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A photo of Malio's Prime restaurant
1. Malio's Prime
4.7
Exceptional(2534)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 38 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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2. Haiku Tampa
4.5
Awesome(1174)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Tampa
Booked 37 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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3. Top Shelf Sports Lounge
4.4
Awesome(35)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 7 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.
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4. Sal Rosa
4.1
Excellent(766)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • Tampa
Booked 7 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.
A photo of Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa restaurant
5. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
4.7
Exceptional(1215)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 34 times today
*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.
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6. Spain Restaurant & Toma Bar
4.4
Awesome(626)
Price: Moderate
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 4 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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7. Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City
4.7
Exceptional(17810)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 211 times today
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.
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8. Boulon Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1552)
Price: Expensive
• French • Tampa
Booked 109 times today
Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.
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9. Predalina
4.6
Exceptional(375)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 55 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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10. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(14976)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 187 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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