Pricey but the best views of the entire city. Cocktails are good! Definitely a good date night spot read more

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I recommend experiencing Beacon Rooftop for the spectacular views! Service needs to be improved. Our server was very sweet, but forgot to put in an order and then brought out a wrong item. No apology and didn't do anything to make it better. Food was delicious but nothing impressive for the price. read more

Dean was fantastic our entire visit, very understanding and accommodating. So polished and knowledgeable in his line of work. Go visit him! read more

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The staff, especially Spencer, made it a memorable evening. From the free parking to the beautiful entrance and obvious draw-dropping scenery, we couldn't have been happier. To celebrate our special night, the staff provided roses and covered our area with petals. We tried the pork belly buns(perfect texture with a nice kick) and ended with a unique tiramisu. The coffee and cinnamon balanced well with the lemon. It's a great date night spot with plenty of options. read more

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2 stars for the view & the dates! Everyone has been hyping this place up so I finally decided to try it and it just wasn't the vibe. Maybe the waitresses were having an off day but the service was below average. The drinks were okay but nothing special. I can't see myself going out of my way to come back here. read more

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The best rooftop in Tampa imo. Amazing views, great ambiance and super chill vibes we're playing. The staff was super attentive and gave us recommendations on the drinks and food. The food menu is made up of small and we decided on the smoked Salmon, Avocado Toast & Pot Stickers and everything we had was very good! Definitely going back! 4.5 read more

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Beacon's craft cocktails and appetizers + trendy ambiance make for a fun girl's night. Ubering is recommended as parking is outrageously expensive ($50). The cocktails are artfully crafted and delicious. Expectedly priced for a hotel bar in this location (around $20 each). The bites are DELICIOUS and although unique in flavors and textures, still pleased my picky eater girlfriend. Between the two of us we shared a salad (watermelon), the pork buns, pomme pave and the lemon tiramisu - plenty for the two of us, but my husband would have left starving at the tapas-style portions (don't come starving). The staff all seemed to be a younger crowd, but they were all fun and upbeat, as well as professional and knowledgeable. Our server's recommendations were on point, the bar staff were attentive and friendly, and the desk staff were accommodating and helpful. Our one big complaint was parking. I expected to pay around $20+ tip for parking with validation from the restaurant. However, apparently there was a concert going on at Amalie and they were charging $50 to park! With validation it was $25, but only for 3 hours. We had to cut our evening short and practically run downstairs after calling to confirm the limit was 3 hours or we'd be charged $50 per vehicle. This put a bit of a damper on the evening, but next time I'd likely Uber. read more

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Drinks took at least 30 minutes to get to the table from time of order. Some took longer. The food was good but the service was subpar. When it was time to pay we were told that the check could not be split amongst everyone in our group. A 20% gratuity was applied to our check. When speaking to the manager we were treated with the utmost disrespect. read more

Didn't get the chance to eat here but very upset that we made reservations for new years over a week ago. The restaurant canceled our reservations and said we had to rebook. This time with a price tag off $195 a person. If you add that into the event we were going to at the same hotel, that brings the total to roughly $500 a person....... now we are having a difficult time finding new plans. I would say, bad management. read more

View is what makes this place. Drink was $20. Need to try the food and will definitely be back for sunset pics! read more

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I loved the ambiance and view. Come prepared to spend some money though. My favorite was the Zalamero and pork buns. Service was top notch. read more

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We had reservations for my bday, we were so excited to check this place out and it did not disappoint! Nataly our waitress was absolutely amazing, she took great care of us and was knowledgeable about all the drinks and food. The views were lovely. We all liked the decor on the patio with all the plants and cozy seating arrangements. Between the 6 of us in my group, we tried most of the cocktails and thought they were all tasty! Food was solid, we loved the pommes pave! We've been to the other rooftop bars in Tampa and really feel that this one has been the best. The staff made us feel so welcome and we genuinely enjoyed our time here! read more

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This place was incredible we got lost getting there because there was a concert and all of the roads were blocked so we called and they helped us get there and guided us in the right direction they went out of their way to make sure we got the experience, there was valet parking which is the best ever, then there was a little bit of a line for the elevator and we were half an hour late but they accommodated us regardless, so organized from the moment you get there, the table was outside, the view omg so amazing, the food was exquisite but the tiramisu omg!!!!! To die for. I was incredibly shocked by the prices because they are not bad for a place of this magnitude, I LOVED IT!!!! And I will go back many more times. read more

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I'm a sucker for a nice rooftop, and this one is so fab! They could definitely improve the interior space with better acoustics, but overall, it's a good time. Service was a little slow, but the staff is super friendly. I think they could offer more variety for food that's not super pricey. The pork belly bao buns were pretty tasty though! My favorite drinks are the Wishing Well and Dastardly Devil. We also got a delicious dessert on the house for my husband's birthday, and it was scrumptious! It was the Dulce Creme Caramel, and I highly recommend it. I strongly suggest coming right before sunset for the most stunning golden hour photos. read more

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What a fiasco, Beacon. We had a bachelorette party reservation for one of your private rooms, once we all arrived, we were brought OUTSIDE , when it was very cold! Sat us outside in the corner with broken lights- aka no lights. When i asked if we would be able to move inside at some point if we were cold, the guys just shrug his shoulders and said "we will try"... So, you cancel the inside reservation- no warning, no apology, no alternative seating inside. What could have been a fun long $$$ night with lots of drinks and food turned into 8 girls leaving after having one drink, which took forever to arrive anyways. Our waitress was sweet but overwhelmed. This is not my first time at Beacon and I am unimpressed - not to mention fists while ordering cocktails, we were told none of the cocktails are available under the certain section... I am also unimpressed with cocktails , tried numerous, and they are nothing special, in fact, I can make a better margarita at home any time. Price/ service/ drinks / food are not up to par, the view is nice , but again, this is Tampa, once you see it once, there is no need to go back , considering Nothing else is worth the re visit. read more

Very nice rooftop bar! Spectacular view of Tampa. Service l, Cocktails and food were great!! Great place for a first date, anniversary, birthday or an out of town visitor. Dasterdly Devil was my drink for the evening. Make sure to make reservations!! read more

I was able to visit this rooftop bar/restaurant in September and my experience was great. We arrived shortly after 10pm. Amazing views, great live music playing, amazing drinks, and delicious food. I would totally visit again. It's wise to make a reservation before arriving. We saw a few people get turned away due to not having one. The waiter was very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and provided quick service. I cannot recall the drinks that we ordered, and it seems like the menu changes every so often. I love that they change the menu, it makes it for a fun and new experience every time you visit. The drinks were all very good. We also sampled multiple bites. We tried the steamed buns, pomme pave, fig and pig, foie gras pate. They were all tasty, very interesting and unique combination of flavors. I would definitely order the steamed buns again. The flavor profile and spices combined with this juicy pork belly was amazing. Overall I really did enjoy my night out. The spot definitely offers a wow factor. My reasoning for the 4 stars: for the cost of everything I would expect to be wowed by the food. My group members and I thought that everything was tasty, but we were not really wowed by the drinks nor the food. read more

Went for the tea last Saturday. Had a 1:45 reservation. Had put that we were celebrating 3 birthdays, no mention of it. Worst part was that we were there for 1hour and 20 minutes and no food came. Server brought water for the tea and then we had to ask for spoons and sugar. When questioned about why the food was taking so long... the server and manager both said "the kitchen is backed up". Worst experience ever. Nice view but poor management. We had to go downstairs to eat at the bar at 3:30pm after being there since 1:40. Don't go unless you want to be very disappointed. read more

A friend took me here to celebrate & this place was amazing! Top tier customer service from calling to get help getting in (there was road blockage due to an event going on around town) to the service we received once we got in and we're seated. We were late to our reservation due to the road blockage but they did accommodate us and the evening went perfect. The music was great. Atmosphere was fantastic. Will definitely come back! read more

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Gorgeous interior and view, with a spectacular panorama of the Tampa skyline! I was impressed with all the food and drinks I tried too, especially the foie gras pate and lemon tiramisu. The zalamero drink was unique and refreshing. Our server was friendly and helpful. Prices are a bit high but about what you'd expect in this area of Tampa. Will be back! read more

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Visited this gorgeous bar lounge with a large group for celebrations. Michael B. was extremely accommodating, first by making room for our group, which was an additional couple than the reservation, and again by moving us from outside to premium seating indoors after a minor inconvenience. He was more than happy to change the music for us as well. It fell short of five stars due to the hosting and bartending staff not meeting up to the typical JW Marriott standards. When we brought up what we observed to Michael B - he was genuinely grateful for the feedback and assured us it would be addressed. We had a great time all in all, and will return. read more

The latest and greatest rooftop bar in Tampa has arrived! The views here are incredible, you can finally see the picturesque Water Street Tampa project and Amalie Arena. The small plates and drinks were all delicious, especially their prosciutto wrapped dates and pork belly bao buns! Excited to see this become the next hot spot in the downtown/Channelside area. read more

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Visited opening night and had a great time! From the service, food, and atmosphere, Beacon exceeded my expectations. Got the birdcage and the bao buns. Look forward to coming back! read more

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Visiting Tampa for work (even though I did live here at one point) and my friend picked this place out for cocktails. It exceeded our expectations!! Nataly, our server, gave us the best cocktail and tapas recommendations that were absolutely stellar. She went above and beyond, showing us around and being our personal photographer (we appreciate you and the good angles ). Our drinks and our waters were never empty! Mekel(I'm so sorry if it's misspelled!) gave me the runway tour to the bathroom and was absolutely delightful. Definitely a 10/10 establishment and 20/10 for customer service read more

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So I will start by saying the view is spectacular, decor was great (minus tv's-instead of real art) and overall ambiance was fantastic. My waitress Cash was also very pleasant and responsive. We were seated on the terrace which to me was the whole point, but I was pleasantly surprised that even sitting inside you had great views. My complaints: -Terrace needs ceiling fans, this is Florida and it's hot even when it's cool. (Same goes for SIX downstairs) Especially, when the environment means men are in slacks, I got uncomfortable. -I was not in love with the food, neither was my group and the food menu did adequately describe exactly what you were ordering. Food menu should have some more simple items as well. -You were out of both a wine and a required ingredient on your cocktail menu. My friend had to reorder twice as a result. -Only having hand blowers in a restroom is not acceptable for the caliber of venue you are. There should be quality paper towelette's, along with Kleenex in the men's room. - Lastly, The reservation system (tenrooms) is cumbersome. Opentable is so much easier for guest to use and everyone already has it on their phones. I will go back, but hope to see some changes. Overall, it's nice to have a real rooftop bar in Tampa. read more

I got invited here through my apartment building. They were having a soft opening for residents in the community. When I got there, I was greeted by hosts and hostesses who were friendly. I asked to be sat outside on the balcony. The view was to die for. But the only thing I liked, was the view. The menu had moreso hors d'oeuvres vs actual meals. I did not know what anything was on the menu to be quite honest. I tried two things which were both $21. Not to mention the $6 bottle of water. My server did not specify I'd be getting a bottle of water or else I would have never gotten water. I got a drink, the pink one with coconut shavings (I think) on it. I didn't like it. Very tart with an after taste. I got another drink, I forgot the name but that wasn't good either. That was $16. The food was not my style at all. I personally didn't like anything other than the view. I have been wanting to try new things, and I'm happy I did, but I don't see myself coming back here honestly. Now I'm out of $85(tip included)I was STILL Hungry I still feel bad about spending my money on something I didn't like. If I go back, it's for the view ONLY. read more

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I wasn't a fan. They sat us initially at an inside bar to the right that smelled like old bar stink and was dark with zero view. We then were moved to the other bar to the left of the elevator which was a little better, still no view. No vibe, no one seemed happy (patrons or bartenders), we stayed for one drink and went elsewhere. Also the windows inside make it appear that it's dreary outside, but it was a sunny and beautiful day. I think the only way to go is to make reservations and sit outside! I never even saw the view which is the whole point of a rooftop bar in my opinion! read more

Beacon Rooftop Bar is a Tampa gem! Elegant ambiance, stunning views, and inventive cocktails await at Beacon. Kathleen, our server, made our experience truly special with her warm smile and exceptional service. A must-visit spot in Tampa! read more

Beacon is definitely a good to if you a visiting Tampa. One of if not the best place to see the sunset in the city. The drinks are great and snacks are delicious as well. My only complaint is that both times I have visited I have had extremely slow service. When I first visited I figured it may be due to it just opening however after visiting again I am comfortable saying this is an issue they haven't quite figured out. read more

View is great, drinks were ok but nothing to rave about. Limited food options. What really sucked was there was an event going on somewhere and the valet didn't mention it so when we left they charged us event parking even though we were not there for it. I mentioned it in their survey and they said they would make it right but never heard back. We did not get a 50% discount on valet. read more

Daniel is awesome! He is so friendly. I really appreciated how much he cared and how he took the time to speak to us! Great guy! This place is very welcoming! Between Melvin and Daniel they made this experience not only enjoyable but gave us a great first impression as well! read more

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Pretty cool atmosphere and good service. Drinks were good too. We were not impressed with the food. It was okay. Overall, glad we went, probably won't go again. Worth a try but nothing earth shattering here. read more

A stunning new spot for tampa. Some of the most gorgeous skyline views being on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott. Definitely make a reservation as this bar is in high demand just opening up. The decor and design is very elevated and modern making you feel like you aren't in a hotel at all. The service was very good although you could tell that the servers are still very new and getting used to the way things should be done because there wasn't that finer dining confidence when they were doing things that you would expect from a place of this grade and price point. I would have thought that there would be a dress code and some sort of regulation of not allowing kids inside a bar like this but a whole family that caused a commotion in hockey jerseys were allowed to sit at the bar which seems like a disservice to patrons as it disrupts experience and also allows kids to take up seats of people who will actually pay to enjoy cocktails and small bites. The pomme was very good especially the black truffle ones in my opinion and the charcuterie 8 selection had many specialty meats such as jamon and bresaola that typically aren't found at any other places locally in their charcuterie selection. The drinks were nothing phenomenal as the presentation was decent but nothing super innovative. Also, it took three tequila drinks until my gf finally got what she was asking for which was spicy margarita as the server didn't seem properly versed in understanding what guests are asking for since she recommended something completely unlike what she asked for and then another runner brought the wrong drink and then finally the correct one came. Definitely a stunning bar and I will be back but they definitely have some kinks to workout with execution of service in ways here if they are to cater to those looking for elevated experience in every aspect in a craft cocktail bar. The conceptualization is there in many ways just some execution isn't there quite yet. read more

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I'm from Tampa , and I go out almost every night and this place is like be on vacation, the services is amazing and the ambiance is like you're in another city read more

The view, ambiance and drinks are great. The food was ok. Ordered the 7 cheese and meat charcuterie. Plenty of common meats and cheeses with a sauce on the plate. Nothing worth paying the price they were asking. Ordered their Bao buns which was their number 1 dish, they were alright. Hoping they find some solid dishes and this place could be something special. I will give them a couple of months and try again! read more

Not open to the public on the weekend. Very disappointed as family were in town and we planned a day around downtown and the rooftop bar at sunset. But they refused us because we didn't have a reservation at the hotel. read more

Love the atmosphere and the fact of how high up it is. Being able to overlook the city with some great drinks was a great addition to the night. Definitely a place worth checking out! read more

First time at the Beacon, good service from Erin our server. I had to alter my reservation and ended up speaking to the chef prior to my arrival. The table was outstanding, the view was amazing and the environment was a vibe. The food was just enough for the evening and well worth the wait. read more

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I think this place has a lot of potential considering it's location, beautiful decor, and unique menu. However, the service wasn't the best. I found that my party was getting passed by many times and our server hardly checked up on us. With this place being upscale and on the pricier side, I was expecting better. I did notice that our server and a manager checked on the parties near us significantly more, so it may have been an age related thing. All that aside, the decor, views, and ambiance were wonderful and I'd consider coming back for those reasons alone. The food was good, but I'd probably only have a cocktail if I come back. read more

Went over the weekend with a group of friends and Nataly took care of us. She was amazing!!! It was our first time at Beacon and we'll definitely be back to visit her. Views and drinks were 10/10. read more