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    Centro Ybor

    3.9 (22 reviews)
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    Mario N.

    If Ybor City, In Tampa, Florida, had a heart, it would be Centro Ybor. This is where the historic Centro Español is located, which was the social and political axis of Ybor City for many decades. There is a cineplex, and various restaurants, and even a wine club. Unfortunately, many spaces remain vacant since COVID.

    Rachel D.

    Cute and historic. Nice walk through if you're ever in town. The buildings of brick give character to a southern historic charm. Although it was mostly bars and clubs there are other cute quirky shops to see. Walking down the strip I ran into cute little coffee shops, little hole in the wall Italian places as well as Hispanic cuisine and tapas bars. I also enjoyed different murals on the walls and the cute artistry. I stopped by a cute ice cream parlor that had a 70s kind of groove. Also one mural that I really loved was one that was captured was a Puerto Rican themed one. The only down side here is the lack of things to do if you're not a bar or clubbing person. If you have kids not much to see or do. Ybor should at least have something for little ones.

    Laura M.

    I was visiting the area after being away from Tampa for many years. I was happy to see that Ybor City hasn't been totally modernized and has held on to much of it's history. It's nice to still see some cigar factories and cigars being rolled individually in some of the store fronts. Ybor is pretty diverse and has something for most maybe teenager and up. You can shop, explore, hit the small parks, visitor center, restaurants during the day and it will be party central at night. I got there around 11 am during the week and it was fairly quite and got busier at lunch time. There are street people like any other city so just be smart. The visitor center is a great place to start and get any questions answered. They have a short movie and do walking tours. It's worth stopping. The 9/11 memorial park is well done and Centennial Park is worth the walk over. I didn't know about the roosters so that was pretty fun. Restaurant choices are plentiful! Everything from the famous Columbia to local mom & pops covering all ethnicities. Maybe try a Cuban sandwich. This is a fun day trip!

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    Boon C.

    Centro YBOR has rich history. I have been to this place many time, I think is about time to gather the thoughts for this review. Centro YBOR has been Tampa jewel not just for the tourists but the history for the city. The historic building survived since late 18th century to now. The Cuban cigar was thriving at 1920. You know the Columbia restaurant alway roll back the price of 1905 at their anniversary. There are Cuban club building is very historic. You can join the historic tour in YBOR. When you see the balcony along East 7 avenue. This may be influenced of French colony. Many parade has been taken place at this street that it provided a good view. Many parades include the snow, new year, pirate, or guavaween parade. The new face of Centro YBOR has the Carmine cinema, Improv Comedy, Carne Chop House and many more. New comers include Hypo and Asiatic Noodle bar have made good addition to this area. The chicken has run wild at YBOR which is very unique. Trolley track is at the 8 Ave that connects to downtown.

    Andrea U.

    Charming quaint downtown; historic cigar city. Bars and clubs get busy on weekends until 3 o'clock in the morning. There is a historic entertainment complex with a theater, comedy club, wine bars, shops and eateries.Colorful little shops lots of bars, tattoo shops, cigar bars and cafés and very colorful people hanging out. A large municipal parking garage with reasonable parking. The slow streetcar travels through it making a few stops at the Centennial Park, parking garage, Jose Marti park and center. The roosters add to the charm here.

    Double-checking everything for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago Parade through Ybor City tonight
    Steve E.

    Centro Ybor sits between 7th and 8th Avenues along 16th Street in the historic 7th Avenue district of Ybor City. Much like "The Grove" in Miami, Centro Ybor features a mix of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues situated around a palm-lined plaza that captures the essence of Tampa 's historic Latin Quarter. There is plenty of parking in the nearby garages, or you can also park on the outskirts of Ybor City and ride the TECO Trolley / old-fashioned streetcar right along 8th Avenue, and hop off in front of the Centro Ybor eating, shopping, and partying district. Centro Ybor is anchored by the Muvico Centro Ybor 20 movie theater, and nearby you'll find some great restaurants such as Carne Chop House, Samurai Blue, and Hamburger Mary's. For entertainment you have places like the Improv Comedy Theater, GameTime, and the Electric Glide Segway tours. If you're interested in some Adult beverages then you can try the Tampa Bay Brewing Company and the Ybor City Wine Bar. This area has really cleaned up over the years, and the police have enforced curfews on the young hooligans to keep things under control. You'll feel very safe while wandering the streets and enjoying an evening in downtown Ybor. Well, except for tonight, since Centro Ybor will be "Ground Zero" for the Knights of Sant' Yago nighttime pirates parade through the middle of Ybor City. Expect lots of floats and pirates throwing beads and booty, and be prepared for the Adult behavior through the downtown area. It's great fun, but please party responsibly!!!

    Mel R.

    Great place, especially for people visiting from out of town. You should come here at least once. The night life is like no other in town. You have muvico for the moviegoers. The improv if you are in the mood for some stand up comedy. Restaurants in every corner including samurai blue, one of my favorite spots for sushi. And of course you have bars and night clubs all over. Make this your first stop on Friday night.

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    Jenn H.

    Interesting place. Didn't get to see the theater though - That would have been cool, I think. Plenty of options to drink at. Awesome Christmas too!

    Greg W.

    Lively place, filled with great local restaurants and places for adult beverages. Tourists fill the place but we still love to visit for food and drinks. We like to park here and take the trolly downtown.

    Nice area in downtown Tampa to grab some great food and cold drinks on a hot Florida day (or night). Parking is convenient, but there is a valet. The 717 parking app is easy for parking all around downtown Tampa.

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    That new place upstairs, is garbage. Got the taco order wrong 3 times, and soon will be another ratchet ass place. You can already tell..

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    The service was great! Drinks were Great! Close to everything and the bartender was HOT!

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    I don't have much to say It's a cool downtown feel but It's pretty blah but an ok spot if nothing else to do.

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    Late Start - Classic BOI SNGL (sauce on the side) Quarter Cheese Patty Melt  Waffle Fries

    Late Start

    4.5(53 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    @latestartbrewing + @mightyfinetpa in Tampa, Florida…read more Brewery: 598 Late Start Brewing Company opened in September of 2024 and shortly after Mighty Fine joined their kitchen space, making it the perfect place to stop when you're in Tampa (Wednesday-Sunday). They offer a solid selection of beers made in house as well as coffee and breakfast in the mornings! @pedals.and.pintglasses and I took advantage of their Lunch/Dinner menu for some incredible double smashies! Owners/Brewers Jordan Copher, Tyler Sankey, and Nick Streeter really made something special here off Cass Street. Chef Nathan Hardin's menu is quite delicious too! We had the Spicy Pimento to start: Spreadable Cheese using Habanero Cheddar served with Fried Saltines. We also had the Classic Boi and Deluxe Boi double with Waffle Fries. The smash burger is unreal! Great flavor, cheesy, awesome sauce, solid skirt... everything you could want in a double smashie! Beers: - Encore Light Lager 4.5% - Markle's Sparkle Grapefruit Sour 4.5% There is a beautiful patio out to the side of the building and out front. You can belly up at the bar or dine and drink inside too! They offer event space rentals and catering as well! Breakfast and coffee start being served at 8am! Loved this place and will definitely make it a repeat destination! #latestartbrewing #tampa #mightyfine #brewery #doublesmashburger

    Pretty much everything is unique and awesome here! Great service, nice indoor and outdoor seating…read more Nice little place you wouldn't really know was there from the outside. The Quarter Cheese Patty Melt - sourdough, double patty, american, swiss, grill onion, fry sauce? Kind of a burger, kind of a grilled cheese, kind of something else. The MANGO THAI TEA FRUITED SOUR - real mango, coconut, and thai tea. Stunningly bright beer for sure. Or is it really "beer"? I don't care because it was an adventure!

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    Love this look. January 2026

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    Haiku Tampa - Braised Pork Belly

    Haiku Tampa

    3.8(522 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown Tampa
    $$$

    I tried this place out while in town to watch the Patriots beat the Bucs. The food was very good…read moreand I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The waitress I had was very friendly and helpful. I had a reservation so I didn't have to wait to be seated on a Saturday night. The vibe was pretty cool. I tried the dumplings and the Yakitori Tasting. I ended up going back the next night and it was quiet but the food was still good. I'd go back again.

    Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

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    Ulele - Steelhead Trout

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    4.2(5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Great atmosphere and food is phenomenal! We make a special trip to Ulele from Orlando.read more

    We've been fans of Ulele for years because the food and atmosphere are always incredible, but after…read morethis weekend it became a place that will forever mean something deeply personal to us. I reached out while planning a proposal to my now fiancée at the nearby park, hoping to arrange a small photo shoot area with champagne before dinner. After one quick email, the General Manager personally called me and spent time talking through ideas and helping make the evening special. Even with that conversation, I was completely unprepared for just how extraordinary they made everything. When we arrived, we followed a trail of rose petals to a beautifully decorated private table waiting for us with flowers, a handwritten card, champagne, and glasses already set. It honestly felt like something out of a movie. The attention to detail and genuine care from the entire team was unbelievable. The manager working that evening and our server were both absolutely wonderful -- warm, attentive, and sincerely excited for us. And on top of all of that, the food was phenomenal as always. I'm still in awe of how special Ulele made the night feel. I truly cannot imagine a better place to have proposed. This restaurant will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we'll definitely be back for many anniversaries and celebrations to come. Highly, highly recommend.

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    Ulele - Ulele glowing along the Tampa Riverwalk with its iconic yellow umbrellas and palm-lined patio.

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    CW's Gin Joint - Angeled Eggs

    CW's Gin Joint

    4.2(577 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown Tampa
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    Ok. For context I'm a foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants. This place is just plain…read morecool. Little speakeasy. Little high end restaurant. I am also a sucker for egg white drinks. If you've never had one you are not living. Then there is the wine. They have Cade from Howell Mountain. So hard to find and one of the best. I will come back every time I am in town. It is way up there on my lists as I travel.

    This post is based on my second visit to this restaurant. My husband and I did enjoy it the first…read moretime around and immediately thought of who to bring for our next visit, which was the reason for this visit. We originally planned on bringing some family here for their anniversary but that plan feel through so we made it into a friends catch up dinner. Right off the back LOVED our server Nimah. She was funny, helpful, and attentive. And they are on top of refilling your water so you will never go thirsty. I'm not much of a drinker, so I don't have much to say on that matter. The ambiance was nice. A lot of eclectic paintings on the walls. And loved the outfits of the servers. Very 20's speakeasy. There is a live jazz band that started performing at 7 pm. They were good but at some points it was a bit difficult to speak and listen to those at your table unless you got really close. My meal hit the spot. We started with a charcuterie board for the table. It had a lot of great options like dried apricots, actual honeycomb pieces, and my most favorite cheese, some Brie cheese. The only thing was there was only 4 pieces of bread, one for each of us, which wasn't enough but I guess it made sense not to fill us up too much. For my main meal I had the sweet potato salad which was very tasty and the sweet potato risotto, which a little spicy kick. The only thing I missed was the Brussels sprouts and potatoes but was told that was from the previous chef. But they serve you enough so you definitely will have left overs. Not a big fan of eating in the lounge areas, those are best just for drinks and maybe desserts. But it's definitely a great place to people watch. You will definitely have a meal and a show no matter what. Hopefully can schedule another time to bring my family because I know they would love it.

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    Corner of bar

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    Oysters with Mignonette

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    Rocca - Agnolotti

    Rocca

    4.4(690 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    This is highly rated for a reason. Everything from the minute you walk in to the time you leave is…read morea great experience! The menu features a diverse options of Italian dishes. So if you love that this is the place for you. If you order the bread just know it's very filling and the butter that comes with it is a nice touch. The bluefin tuna was also good. I wasn't in the mood for seafood tonight but the flavor combinations were good. The AGNOLOTTI was my favorite and highly recommended! The CAPPELLACCI ALL'ARAGOSTA was also really delicious and flavorful so you can't go wrong with those two pasta dishes. They do have a separate dessert menu though. Just a heads up though it's like you're getting an authentic Italian dinner experience so don't expect to get in and out fast.

    We recently came to Rocca for our anniversary dinner. Here is what I thought…read more Atmosphere: Rocca is located right next to Armature Works in Tampa, Florida. The inside space is simply decorated. I didn't notice any outdoor seating. The decorations are kept simple as the food does the talking! It was very cold inside the restaurant, almost uncomfortably cold. I highly recommend bringing a sweater. I had to put my napkin on to keep my arms warm and the table next to me asked the server to turn the temperature up. Bathrooms: I used their unisex bathroom. It sounds like they also have a mens and a women's bathroom too. The bathroom was nice and clean! Service: Our server Daniel was AMAZING! He was so kind, knowledgable, and passionate about his job. He was so warm and inviting. He gave us an excellent tour of the menu and was very knowledgeable about every single dish. Everyone we encountered was so friendly and professional. I have to give 4 stars for service because one of our bread knives was dirty and it took almost 30 minutes to get the drinks we ordered. As a Michelin star restaurant, you expect perfection. Food: We really loved all the dishes we ordered. I can definitely say that Rocca has very good / top notch food for Tampa. For our starters we ordered the 'Shrimp Fritti' and 'Broccolini'. The shrimp was very good, it was light and packed with lots of flavor. My favorite dish of the entire night was the broccolini. The dish was beautifully presented and had so many different flavors that melded together. It was so good. Highly recommend. We also ordered their bread which was so good, I loved the whipped butter that came with it. For entrees, we tried their 'Cappellacci all' Arrogosta' which I enjoyed. The pasta was a beautiful pink color and delicious. My husband tried their 'Tortello all' Uovo' which he enjoyed. I preferred his pasta dish to mine. The lobster pasta was a little on the sweet side for me but still delicious. For dessert, we tried their 'Burnt Cheesecake' and their 'Riso Al Latte' dessert. The burnt cheesecake was delicious, I would've been fine with the cheesecake alone. I didn't really get the plantains that came with it. The strawberry dessert was my favorite dessert. It was salty and sweet and had the perfect notes of basil mixed in. It definitely made us even more cold and itching to get out of the restaurant. We also received a lemon curd zeppole which was delicious and a caccio e Pepe chocolate with a blackberry candy at the end. Both were good. For drinks, I had the 'Watermelon Spritz' it was more on the savory side but good. I didn't like the thyme piece that keep hitting me in the face. My husband got their 'Lime In The Coconut' mocktail which he enjoyed. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would love to come back. We didn't try their meat dishes because they Iook like they are big enough to share with a party of 4! Also, bring a sweater if you're sensitive to cold spaces!

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    We had seats with a good view ;)

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    Foie gras!

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