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    Lara

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Angela D.

    Decided to have dinner here since the Sunday "Breakfast for dinner" menu caught our attention. They have some interesting dishes. The three of us each ordered something different. Plantain French toast, Guava Dutch baby and Doritos ChileQuiles. They were all delicious, the DoritosQuiles were my favorite. Their cocktails are pretty good too. The place has an eclectic charm and the service was great. Will be back to try their regular menu soon.

    Tuna Tostada  And Maduros Negras
    Chase H.

    Lara is such a fun and unique spot in Florida! The vibe is eclectic with small plates that are perfect for sharing, and the cocktail menu feels like it was designed by an apothecary creative, balanced, and so much fun to explore. Plenty of easy street parking, which made getting here a breeze. My wife and I split the tuna tostada (she dove right in as soon as it hit the table!) and the Maduros Negras caramelized plantains with cilantro, aioli, and pickled onions. Both were packed with flavor and beautifully done. This is one of those places that feels like a little discovery you come for the food, stay for the cocktails, and leave already planning your next visit. Highly recommend for a date night or a casual night out with friends! We sat at the bar and had great service! Bartenders know the drinks well and had some great suggestions to get us started and what paired with each dish. Ps - the drink here is the fruit cup!

    Tuna tostada
    Renee E.

    A friend recommended going here for dinner while we were out and about in Ybor. I loved the vibe of the place, very cool decor. My spouse is not an adventurous eater and got the Caesar salad and charcoal chicken wings. He said they were sticky but tasty. I ordered the longanisa dogs thinking he might share. Alas, too adventurous for him but that just meant I got to have both! I also got the tuna tostada on glowing recommendation from my friend. I don't regret trying it, but it wasn't my cup of tea- the texture of potatoes with the tuna just didn't do it for me. However, everything else was tasty and there was more on the menu I'd like to try!

    Marion H.

    Sooo Lara has apparently been open for a while and I had no idea because it always looks closed when I pass by. We finally stopped in on a random Saturday for a couple of drinks and I'm glad we did. Chris had a great vibe and really curated our drinks, which were super tasty. The space itself is stylish but relaxed, upscale without feeling stuffy, plus there's an upstairs market and a speakeasy tucked away in the back. He mentioned they host events from time to time with different bartenders, which sounds fun. I definitely want to go back and try the food; it looked like there were some solid options. I'd recommend this spot to anyone looking for a chill place to grab a well crafted drink and enjoy some relaxing music.

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    Steve W.

    Love, love, love this place. We r from out of town and stumbled on Lara. Stopped by for an ole fashion and mokhito. Oh my goodness. Honestly, two of us separately travel the country and this is the best meal we both had in 10 years. We had: Longanisa Hot Dogs. To die for. Chicken Liver Pate Drug Eggs Paloma Staek Sandwich .....ran out of time much more Local chef Suzanne knocks it out of the park!. Great vibe definitely worth coming back again and again! I'm back in st pete in three months and driving up for this.

    Longaniza Hot Dogs

    This place is nice, very chill vibes and it's welcoming. I was not sure about the menu and all the fusions going on but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was pleasant and still had a kick on flavor. While it's not authentic latin food, this was an interesting take and it works. My favorite was the longaniza hot dogs, they're very smokey and flavorful. I would visit this place again.

    Ham croquette

    Cocktails 10/10 Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Vibes and decor are amazing as well! & they've got a little shop upstairs

    chicken hearts
    Lauren S.

    Imaginative food and drink options in a cute setting. We loved our grilled chicken hearts the best, followed by the grilled chicken wings. The beef chow fun and cesar salad were ok. The Mexican fruit cup and mango sunshine (margarita) were our favorite drinks.

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    Giga S.

    Super friendly staff, great food, awesome drinks. Come thirsty, come hungry, come ready to chill.

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    Great atmosphere, great food, excellent music. Friendly staff as well. Upstairs market and theres private dining.

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    SpookEasy Lounge

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    4.1
    (126 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Okay, so, I loved the SpookEasy, but the bar downstairs, they need to get rid of the terrible…read moreleprechaun bartender. My girlfriend and I were in town for a show and I was looking forwarding to continuing to have a good time, but when we made it downstairs, unbeknownst to us, it is EXTREMELY frowned upon to have your own water bottle. Literally laughing out loud as I write this review. So myself and my friend, both (almost) 40 year old women, walk up to the bar to check out the menu. The bartender walks up to us and gets instantly pissed that my friend was holding a water bottle from our hotel room. He proceeds to put a can of Liquid Death on the bar and open it. In my mind, I'm like, ohh, how sweet! Well he must have said something as he did that about how you can't have outside 'drinks'. My friend naively starts chugging the water to get rid of it. The bartender almost jumps from behind the bar to escort us out. Meanwhile, I'm just like wtf happened?! As we try to ask him, he was extremely rude and proceeded to treat us like criminals and kicked us out. Walking away, we were more confused than anything. It's so unfortunate because we were ready to buy drinks and have a good time. What a crappy ending to our night.

    Esrom is an absolute standout at Spookeasy Kava Bar…read more We were initially told by the bouncer that we had to leave because there wasn't a place to store my electric scooter. Esrom caught wind of the situation and immediately went out of his way, came outside, and told us he would personally store my scooter so my girlfriend and I could come in and enjoy drinks. That level of care is rare. He didn't have to do that -- but he chose to. On top of that, once we were seated, he brought us games to play and made sure we were having a great time. It's extremely uncommon to see someone who genuinely cares about their job and the customer experience to this extent. Esrom is a huge asset to this establishment, and that kind of hospitality doesn't go unnoticed or forgotten. Because of him, we'll absolutely be back.

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    3.4
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    I'm not usually one to write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience. I arrived about…read more20 minutes after they opened and ordered the Cuban sandwich. I've had many Cubans throughout the Tampa Bay area, and I can honestly say this was the best I've ever had. The quality was exceptional -- the meats were incredibly fresh, and the balance of juicy pickles and tangy mustard elevated every bite. Beyond the food, the atmosphere impressed me as well. It's a cool, spacious venue with a long bar and a welcoming staff that made the experience even better. I would absolutely recommend it and plan to return. I'm still impressed by how outstanding that sandwich was.

    I have always liked this place, and I sometimes visit when I am in town…read more The ambiance is awesome. Last night, I ordered the Cuban sandwich. It was FANTASTIC!!! I loved it. Howeverrrrr..... I may slightly resemble Uncle Fester, but that does NOT give a server an excuse to not approach me at all. From the moment I sat down, I waited a while until I kindly asked for a menu. The barmaid gave it to me, without saying anything else. Then I had to notify her that I was ready to order, after waiting a few minutes. After I told her I wanted the Cuban sandwich, she said "okay" and walked away. She brought the plate to me, and set it in front of me without saying anything. Nor did she swing by, to ask how my food was. The guy with the dark haired bowl-cut was the ONLY one who asked how my food was, and he wasn't even my waiter! I was too kind to give her a tip anyway. Some people jussssst do not belong in customer service, if they lack communication skills or common sense. I didn't feel comfortable with staying there, after the cold reception from the barmaid, and left.

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