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Sacred Pepper, Tampa, FL

Sacred Pepper

4.8 (7174)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Food. Flavors. People. Style.

Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Sacred Pairings - June 25th Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 25, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Executive Chef James Maita invites you to enjoy a 5-course dining experience perfectly paired with premium wines from Penfolds. Penfolds has been an icon of Australian winemaking since 1844, renowned for its rich heritage, global prestige, and masterful blending techniques. With vineyards across South Australia and a commitment to innovation, Penfolds crafts wines that balance power and elegance. From bold Shiraz to refined Cabernet and fortified classics, each bottle reflects the legacy and craftsmanship that define one of the world’s most celebrated wineries. This exceptional menu promises a memorable evening around the table so reserve your spot now. JUNE 11th or JUNE 25th 6:30 pm $125 (20% Gratuity to be included at checkout) RSVP Seating is limited This exclusive event is hosted in celebration of Food, Flavors, People, and Style. A Sacred evening of delicious pairings, great wine and divine conversation awaits. Menu First Course Lobster and lump crab cake spiked with jalapeño and cilantro, served with mango lime butter sauce Bin 311 Chardonnay Second Course House-made penne alla vodka with creamy tomato sauce, a touch of vodka, fresh mozzarella, arugula, Kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese Bin 28 Shiraz Third Course Grilled sliced prime ribeye topped with gorgonzola cheese, balsamic reduction, and garlic crostini Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley) Fourth Course Grilled yellowfin tuna steak topped with pineapple–heirloom tomato salsa, served with spicy baby bok choy Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) Fifth Course Toasted crème brûlée with tawny port syrup and fresh seasonal berries Penfolds Club Tawny Port
    Sacred Pairings - June 25th Wine Dinner Photo
  • Sacred Pairings - July 9th Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 9, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Executive Chef James Maita invites you to enjoy a 5-course dining experience perfectly paired with premium wines from Archery Summit and Pine Ridge Vineyards. Founded by visionary vintner Gary Andrus, Archery Summit and Pine Ridge Vineyards are sister wineries under Crimson Wine Group, united by a shared philosophy of crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines. From the elegant Pinot Noirs of Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the bold Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa Valley, each winery reflects Andrus’s legacy of excellence and a deep respect for place—offering a remarkable journey through two of America’s premier wine regions. This exceptional menu promises a memorable evening around the table so reserve your spot now. JULY 9th or JULY 23rd 6:30 pm $124.9 RSVP Seating is limited This exclusive event is hosted in celebration of Food, Flavors, People, and Style. A Sacred evening of delicious pairings, great wine and divine conversation awaits. Menu First Course Hot honey and whipped feta spread with crispy roasted wedge potatoes, balsamic glaze, and marinated Kalamata olives. 2023 Vireton Pinot Gris Second Course House-made raviolo pasta filled with ricotta cheese, topped with seared wild mushrooms and a white wine cream sauce. 2021 Dun Hill Chardonnay Third Course Pan-seared salmon piccata served with warm vegetable couscous, micro arugula, and lemon butter caper sauce. 2023 Vireton Pinot Noir Fourth Course Grilled prime block-cut New York strip with baby roasted Yukon potatoes, baked Brussels sprouts, and roasted garlic demi-glace. 2022 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Fifth Course Warm chocolate torte with candied walnuts, vanilla ice cream, and warm chocolate sauce. 2022 Pinot Noir RSVP Through OpenTable Experiences We’re continuing with our new, streamlined reservation process! This month’s wine dinner is available exclusively through OpenTable Experiences. Space is offered to Insiders only on a first-come, first-served basis. We can only accommodate reservations for parties of four with a maximum number of guests limited to 36.
    Sacred Pairings - July 9th Wine Dinner Photo
  • Sacred Pairings - July 23rd Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 23, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Executive Chef James Maita invites you to enjoy a 5-course dining experience perfectly paired with premium wines from Archery Summit and Pine Ridge Vineyards. Founded by visionary vintner Gary Andrus, Archery Summit and Pine Ridge Vineyards are sister wineries under Crimson Wine Group, united by a shared philosophy of crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines. From the elegant Pinot Noirs of Oregon’s Willamette Valley to the bold Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa Valley, each winery reflects Andrus’s legacy of excellence and a deep respect for place—offering a remarkable journey through two of America’s premier wine regions. This exceptional menu promises a memorable evening around the table so reserve your spot now. JULY 9th or JULY 23rd 6:30 pm $124.9 RSVP Seating is limited This exclusive event is hosted in celebration of Food, Flavors, People, and Style. A Sacred evening of delicious pairings, great wine and divine conversation awaits. Menu First Course Hot honey and whipped feta spread with crispy roasted wedge potatoes, balsamic glaze, and marinated Kalamata olives. 2023 Vireton Pinot Gris Second Course House-made raviolo pasta filled with ricotta cheese, topped with seared wild mushrooms and a white wine cream sauce. 2021 Dun Hill Chardonnay Third Course Pan-seared salmon piccata served with warm vegetable couscous, micro arugula, and lemon butter caper sauce. 2023 Vireton Pinot Noir Fourth Course Grilled prime block-cut New York strip with baby roasted Yukon potatoes, baked Brussels sprouts, and roasted garlic demi-glace. 2022 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Fifth Course Warm chocolate torte with candied walnuts, vanilla ice cream, and warm chocolate sauce. 2022 Pinot Noir RSVP Through OpenTable Experiences We’re continuing with our new, streamlined reservation process! This month’s wine dinner is available exclusively through OpenTable Experiences. Space is offered to Insiders only on a first-come, first-served basis. We can only accommodate reservations for parties of four with a maximum number of guests limited to 36.
    Sacred Pairings - July 23rd Wine Dinner Photo

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What 7,174 people are saying

Sacred Pepper reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sacred Pepper offers an "excellent" dining experience with "delicious" food and a "superb" ambiance. The standout service, notably by servers like "Adam," enhances the experience. Patrons rave about dishes like the Oak Grilled Norwegian Salmon and Deluxe Mixed Grill. With live music and a charming atmosphere, it's a "must-visit" in Tampa.
7,174 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but worth it for a special occasion. Celebrated a birthday and our server, Gracie, made the birthday girl feel special!

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  2. Ken VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night was my 70th dinner in the last 11 months at Sacred Pepper and for a good reason; "Everything is That Good". I started with a fine glass of wine that I let my server Adam pick out for me. He never fails me and always surprises me with something special! I started with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts (oven-roasted, Applewood bacon, balsamic glaze) and they are the best around and plenty to share. For my entree I had the Oak Grilled Norwegian Salmon (heirloom tomato salad, white wine butter sauce, couscous) and it was "Delicious & Flavorful" as always! Many Thanks to my regular server "Adam" who is phenomenal, and he turns my dinner into a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.

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  3. Sheila

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sacred Pepper never disappoints! Food, service and overall quality is top notch. Highly recommend for any occasion!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Michael VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service fabulous atmosphere . We keep coming back over and over again it is our favorite restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Sheila

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was here with a small group of six for happy hour and early dinner. Server was attentive, helpful and courteous. Drinks and food were good !

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kevin VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience as always. You can never go wrong with a meal at Sacred Pepper.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Ray

    Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent zFather’s Day experience; never disappointed with Sacred Pepper!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Ken VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a really great lunch/dinner today at Sacred Pepper. I started with a fine glass of wine that I let my server Adam pick out for me. He never fails me and always surprises me with something special! I had the Sacred Pepper House Salad (mixed greens, hearts of palm, tomatoes, Candy’s pecans, coconut white balsamic dressing, gorgonzola) and Adam accommodated me by changing to the dressing of my choice. For my diner entree I had the Deluxe Mixed Grill (oak-grilled 8oz. Certified Hereford Angus sirloin steak topped with 4 seared shrimp and cabernet demi-glace, grilled asparagus. Adam also let me change the asparagus to mashed potatoes and what a great combination that made. If you like steak & shrimp this is an excellent dinner that is sure to please! The charming ambiance, the fine wine/drink selections, the Delicious food choices and the excellent service staff all make Sacred Pepper the BEST in the area!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers calamari and meatballs were overly breaded. There was also a fly that refused to leave our section, so much so that we had to place our napkins over our food. We love Sacred Pepper - suprised.

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  10. jaye

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My anticipated order of Sea Bass was very disappointing. I ate very little. My husband found his dish too rich and did not feel well after consuming. I enjoyed the baked goat cheese, Unfortunately, so sorry to say, I was also disappointed in the cherry-coconut drink as it had no taste of coconut. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive, but his persistent questioning if we wanted various courses packed to take home left me feeling he was anxious for us to leave. Perhaps, he was just being over zealous, as my husband was not bothered. The complimentary birthday dessert was very good. However, the Creme Brûle'e was average. We have eaten at Sacred Pepper several times before, first time we were not satisfied,

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FAQs

Sacred Pepper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 609-8000.

Sacred Pepper is rated 4.8 stars by 7174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sacred Pepper

15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
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