I'm very happy to share my extremely positive experience at this restaurant tonight. Honestly, I was hesitant to have dinner at this restaurant due to past experience and rude customer service in the past. I am flight crew and have been here often. I decided to come down for dinner anyway although I was apprehensive. . I was so pleasantly surprised to receive such great friendly and fun service from both Nick T and Croix. These bartenders were friendly and attentive. You could tell they worked well together too and were happy to be there. The food was also delicious and fresh. I ordered the Ahi tuna Poke Salad and it was awesome. Please keep it up and continue to commend those employees who treat your customers so well. It's very much appreciated and made for such an enjoyable evening. Thank you Nick T and Croix! read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Ahi Tuna Poke Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida

Terrible service. Took over 45 minutes for a Cuban sandwich and then the order was wrong. Watched full meals come out and finished while I still waited for my order. read more

Great restaurant if you are staying in the hotel. You wouldn't go out of your way to go here but the food and service are great. I had the shrimp and crab flatbread and it was delicious. The mocktails and cocktails are great. My friend's steak was good but it's more of a place that a family on vacation or traveler would frequent if they were staying in the hotel and didn't feel like going out. Our server was great! read more

Food was mediocre at best, pancakes tasted like they had been frozen. Never given a menu, not a soul came to our table, couldn't get silverware or napkins, the gentleman at the door pointed to the breakfast bar, which was mostly empty ( no bacon at all). Not much to offer someone who was paying $22 a person. Beautiful outside view but it looked like they had thrown the tables and chairs on the patio, no set ups at all. I cannot nor would not recommend this place, at least not for breakfast. The only person who helped us was a lady named Joanna. She got us utensils and napkins and was very apologetic. read more

Nick was amazing! He is super sweet, helpful, and quick! We really enjoyed the service and can't wait to come back ! read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida

Ordered here two times as I was staying at the hotel. The food was great the service was questionable. I ordered a flatbread pizza and a shrimp Caesar salad last night. The flat bread tasted as if it was microwaved, but the salad was amazing and came with lots of shrimp! The salad was absolutely delicious. The bartender last night didn't seem to want to be there. Perhaps he had a long day and I know everyone is going through something, so my party gave him a lot of grace. He would get better tips if he just smiled though. He was a total downer. Not what people come on vacation for... This afternoon I went back and had a more pleasant experience as I devoured a Blackend Grouper Sandwich. I did order the meal to dine in the restaurant, but was given a to go box, which was fine because it didn't take away from the food. The person working seemed to be a bit overwhelmed and confused. He even tried to give me someone else's order. Perhaps they need a better POS system or table markers. I really wanted to give the restaurant a 4/5 but the first night's lack of customer service was just too much to over look. Plenty of other places to go for seafood that will make you feel welcome. read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Key West Blackened Grouper Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida

The service was fine. The waitress/bartender was handling everything on her own and she did a good job. Our food however took 50 minutes from ordering to table and it wasn't busy. The bar area is very dirty as far as the floor and the shelves and not just from a day or two. I would not recommend eating here. read more

I hadn't been since they completed the renovations it's looks great and has great seating. The bartenders were great. The food was just okay but the restaurant has a great vibe. read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida

Nice hotel bar/restaurant that's open late. The front desk staff are nice and the place is pretty clean. The reason why I love this place is because every time I'm here, the bartender is the same guy. He is fast, attentive, sweet, professional and works very hard. His name is George. He is from Ecuador. I hope this business and Hilton value him and his work ethic. The bisque was delicious by the way. The cup was not enough. Had their burger and it was cooked perfectly and hit the spot. read more

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Terrible.... Waited at the bar for 10 minutes just to order a drink. I then asked for a menu, and after waiting 15 minutes I walked out. Terrible terrible terrible service. The people next to me were complaining about how bad their food was. How do you mess up a hamburger.??!!! It was a frozen patty that they threw in a grille and burned it.. Terrible read more

Gabrielle provided 5 star service! Thank you! Awesome! Food was good, we had the crab cakes and a salad. Would do it again.

Really thankful that Blufin Grill serves food after midnight and is so close to Tampa International ( TPA ). This is located in the Double Tree. Parking is gated and since we dined and inquired we learned we could buzz for assistance upon leaving at no charge. Their menu is limited after 11 to burgers, a couple salad options and fish sandwich and takeout containers. You order at the bar. The burger and chicken caesar salad were both good. The bearded bartender was great. He could have used some help this busy Thursday night. Recommended. 3.5 stars if it were an option. read more

I had a business trip staying here and went to have a few drinks at the bar (We stay here often for business). I sat outside with my coworkers. The girl working the bar was great. The guy with the longer curly hair was not. He was very rude. Then at the end of the night he dropped 2 drinks off his server platter and they went all over me head to toe. I was soaked. He didn't offer to get me anything to clean it up much less to say sorry and rushed away not to be seen again. I was very upset but just finished my drink and went to my room to clean up. He needs to be spoken to. read more

Horrible! Went on Valentine's Day, had reservations, on time. My boyfriend had reserved a table w/the water view for special gift for me. Walked in and there's a line of 6 couples ahead of us. Didn't see a hostess until 5 minutes later. She check 1 couple to and didn't return to the front until 7 minutes later. Took another couple to table and didn't return for another 10 minutes. Took 3rd couple and 15 minutes passed and she's no where to be found. Two couples ahead of us and 3 couples behind us. We went to ask a bartender where's the hostess, and stated something about being backed up in the kitchen, yet the hostess nor the manager could let the guest know of the inconvenience. We leave after 35-40 minutes only to get hit with a $15.98 parking charge for 35 minutes of nothing. Luckily we were able to get a last minute reservation at another place. read more

First - this is restaurant in the Double Tree Hotel.....did not know this when I found it close to where I was meeting someone for breakfast in town and staying near the airport. Hostess was inept and could not even take us to our seats - we decided to eat on the patio. Handed us menus and away we went. Not a single person was coming out to wait on us. Went back in and asked the hostess - it appeared she might not have spoken much English. Tracked down 2 waitresses - both said they would get someone. There was a breakfast buffet $22 and everything looked like it had been sitting there since opening (We arrived at 10:00 a.m.) Finally ordered - needed to track down some flatware. THEN the sea gulls arrived and they stayed. There was nothing to deflect them from landing on the tables. We moved inside. My friends order came out wrong. My croissant breakfast sandwich was MEH. The outdoor terrace is lovely. Parking is through security gates and is validated with purchase. Will not go back. read more

Nick was Amazing. Great service even though he was alone with a full room of people. Food was great.

The Breakfast is Awful. And the service was dishonest I went to breakfast and was helped by a Sandy. They offer a Buffet or you can pick from the Menu. Because I don't like the wet half cooked liquid eggs the buffet offers, I told Sandy I wanted the menu in order to have my eggs freshly cooked. When I took the food up to my room, I recognized quickly that they didn't give me freshly cooked eggs. They took the wet liquid eggs already in the buffet, and threw those in a frying pan. I recognized from the taste immediately. The Eggs tasted awful. All I wanted was two eggs and oatmeal. I told her I don't eat meat. So I noticed that you could order side order of eggs. Sandy didn't offer this. What she did was charge me for the Egg Platter that came with potatoes and a meat. They substituted fruit for the meat but off course they brought the dry potatoes from the buffet. So basically the menu and the buffet are the same food. Nothing freshly cooked For them to take the liquid eggs that came from a Carton that sat in the buffet, give it to me and portray as freshly fried eggs and potatoes is dishonest. I'll never go there for breakfast again read more

The food was good. We had the bisque soup and it was delicious. I had the Cuban and it was really good. The service left much to be desired. The waiter would do a flyby, asking how everything was while he hurried by without stopping. The waiter did acknowledge that the meal was really slow and he gave us a discount on our entrees. read more

Friendly bartenders. Menu is expensive. But you don't have to go anywhere. If you don't mind walking just next door, there's an amazing sandwich and salads place in the building next door where items are under $10 unlike here. They also don't have a cocktail list. They have a full bar. read more

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Nick was super awesome & cool! Food 10/10, drinks 10/10, DELISH!!!! Totally recommend!!!!

Got in town on a Saturday and just so happen they have 1-2 off crab/lobster bisque... ok - give it a nonjudgemental try.... Portions were generous and tasted great. Not to mention the bar area overlooks the hotel pool which then leads into the water. Definitely found me a spot to stay while in tempa and will be visiting Bluefin read more

Good was great and the servers were top notch and fun. All were personable and attentive.

Been staying at this sub par hotel for more than a decade. The food is consistent. Consistently bad. Unfortunately there aren't many options around. Good luck. read more

The food here was amazing. The staff was very friendly, and the view is spectacular. When I came here they were a little busy, but it did not affect the food that I ordered. I would definitely recommend this place. Anything with the Waterview is a must for me! read more

Morning vibes : nothing better than a fresh Bloody Mary in front of the pool, ocean view... read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Bloody Mary Tampa Style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida

The staff seemed very unorganized. It was a busy night however we sat at the bar and it took an hour to get our food. The food was decent, but the bartender waitress was completely indifferent to our needs and provided limited service. We watched a gentleman sit across from us at the bar and he waited for over 10 minutes before anybody even approached him. The Bar was not even busy. He was basically ignored and when he finally ordered a drink, the waitress bartender went and cleared some tables and never came back with his drink. He went and complained to the manager. We are traveling through, but I would never come back. read more

Nick was the best!! he helped me to determine what was our dinner choice, and he is an awesome day host. Breakfast was awesome!! I will most definitely be back!! read more

We were staying at this hotel and got into town later in the evening gin a week night. We weren't wanting to change and go back out so we were hoping the hotel restaurant would be good. Due to COVID, they couldn't seat anyone inside, but we could order outsides and eat. We sat at the bar and ordered a burger and coconut shrimp. The burger was seasoned perfectly and the coconut shrimp was awesome! They had really great hours, so if your staying at the double tree, it's perfect! Even if you're not staying at the hotel the views and service is great here! read more

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Nick is the best! Laid back, sociable, very helpful, very nice. This is a great place to work or hang out. A lot of seating options helps too. This is our 2nd time here for business and we will be back! read more

I just wanted to write to commend Geoff.Christine. and Alex. They were so hospitable and so friendly. Even though it was a buffet they gave great service. Kudos to the front staff at the restaurant. read more

Long day ending perfectly. We sat at the bar and was quickly greeted by Gabrielle. She served up our cocktails, perfectly mixed. She mentioned some food recommendations and handed us a menu. We order the tuna appetizer and Crab fries. The tuna appetizer was excellent, light and flavorful. Fries were good. Atmosphere was great. Nick and Gabrielle were very nice. Great info about the area and some recommendations. ( Where the locals go) LoL. They both made our ending of a long day perfect. Service was excellent!! Thank you both. read more

I believe his name was Nick? Tampa double tree Blufin waterfront grill ! He was fantastic ! Bartender was working on 2/19/2025. He went above and beyond with all the customers. read more

Come check this place out! Don't be weary that it's a hotel bar even if you're a local. It's genuinely a very neat spot. You'll be able to catch sight of some dolphins at any given time! Make sure to ask for Tori the bartender. She's very knowledgeable of the city and very helpful with the food menu. My party and I, loved everything that she recommended to us. We're definitely coming back and asking for her! read more

First of all, the location is beautiful. The people that work here are really nice ND the food and drinks are excellent (highly recommend the vodka martini). Highly recommend!! read more

Fast service and food was taster. Great prices and ambiance. Enjoyed it with my wife, would go again soon when in town

Enjoyed the absolute best sangria handmade by Nick. He was such a joy after a long workday. Excellent service and very pleasant. We sat at the bar & will definitely be back to see you Nick. read more

Food was great and so was the drinks and service. Croix immediately approached and was very courteous. Drinks came quickly and correctly and food was hot and in a timely fashion. I would definitely come back read more

I've been looking for a new place to go after work for a quick drink. I've recently made the Blufin Grill my new spot! Tori was working the bar on Thursday when I came in and she was such a treat. She helped pick out the Ahi Stack which was delightful! And then made me a fun cocktail I had never even heard of before, delicious! Definitely check this place out whether you're staying at the hotel, or just a local. read more

Nick T was an amazing bartender and had great recommendations for food! Crab cakes was amazingly delicious and I would recommend it highly

Didn't eat, just had cocktails. Asked bartender for wine menu, was told " it's so old and outdated we don't bother handing it out". Okay then, could you elaborate on what might be my options? He turned around looked at wine fridge and mumbled two names. I ended up with whatever he gave me. Probably the most unfriendly bartender I've had in a long time. ( not sure who needs to hear this, but a bartender can make or break an establishment . ) He also then piled all his receipts up on the counter in front of us , like he was at closing time and counted them all out- it was just odd service and not hospitable at all. Maybe because it's a hotel bar and they have a captive audience they don't need to try so hard . I like the hotel- not the bar. read more

BLUFIN Waterfront Grill - Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - W Tampa, Florida