I have been to Agave Social before, and this past Saturday, I took my older daughter for her first…read morevisit. I was happy to find the same great ambiance and was even happier to have Dex as our server again; he is absolutely amazing. We enjoyed our drinks and food, and the overall experience was great as expected. Agave Social never disappointed me.

The family and I stopped in here for lunch on a Monday, it wasn't super busy, we were welcomed…read moreright when we walked in and sat immediately. They had a happy hour deal on house margaritas, so I ordered one of those and my husband had a beer. We ordered the queso blanco as an appetizer and we both really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the gaucho bowl, he loved it and said it was delicious and he would definitely order it again. I got the birria empanadas - the consumme was really good, the empanadas were good but not my favorite birria I've had, they just felt very heavy, even while eating them. The flavor was good though. Our daughter enjoyed the chicken tenders and our toddler liked the kids chicken and rice bowl - there's a good variety of options on the menu which is nice. Our service was great - our server was attentive and on top of everything despite being the only one on the floor at the time. We'll be back, we enjoyed our lunch and this is a cute little spot to grab some food.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Arrived around 1030am. Plenty of parking in the lot. I was…read moreexpecting a wait since they do not accept reservations but we were able to be seated immediately as a table of 4. During our meal, more people came in and it was busier. Great and quick service! I ordered the Southern Benny. I didn't remember seeing this as an option on the online menu but in person it was on the menu. Comes with two poached eggs over biscuits and ham. I ordered with a size of fingerling potatoes. Very good! Personally I would have preferred another meat instead of ham.

We did brunch today. Haven't been here in a while. Pizza,smashburger, salads and some of the salads…read morewere the non brunch items. Food came out and presentation good, but wasnt super hot. The food was warm/ room tempbat best. It wasnt busy so I don't understand the temperature on things. Our server was good and helped us out. Drinks were fast and good. Bridget brought one of our drinks and made us feel special. She was a joy. Open kitchen and all the staff was busy doing things, checking on tables, side jobs, making it nice to see people appreciating their jobs.

Last Saturday, I stopped at Grillsmith in Carrollwood for lunch. Quick seating and ordering. I…read moreordered the Gasparilla Shrimp and Grits which was very flavorful. There was plenty of Andouille sausage and shrimp in the dish. My waiter, Red, was very attentive and the restaurant was very nice looking inside. Also, there's a huge patio area. Go check it out.

Time to "pre-game!"…read more I was meeting friends for dinner nearby and got to the area early-so in I sauntered... right into the bar area! Vibrant, welcoming, bustling, great energy, with seats available on a Saturday at 5pm... and, hear me when I say this: it was happy hour! Yes! On Saturday! They do it every day (EVERY!) here, from 4-7... and open to close on Wednesday. And the drink choices were amazing... martinis, craft cocktails, wine, beer, YOWZA! The little bar menus were spectacular! So many great choices. I'm going to have to get to work on this! I owe it to myself to try it all. Then, there's the real menu! The friends and I have got to meet here, next time. You can dine in the big bar area (so many high tops!), in the main dining room, or one of the two (!) outdoor dining areas. This is going to take hours of yummy and pleasant research to get you a full review. Don't worry-I'm up to it! So, this Grillsmith is in Carrollwood, along the east side of Dale Mabry, just north of Fletcher, at the end of a busy plaza, with plenty of parking. I'll be there, tasting my way through that tempting menu! I'm on it!

I stumbled upon this gem after work one day. First, the staff, they are friendly and good natured…read moreand won't let you go thirsty. I've tried many of the menu items, all good, fresh tasting. But the burger is my go to. When I want a great burger only Tom's will do. Oh oh, now I'm hungry!

I stopped in here a few weeks ago looking for somewhere new to go - Now it's my place to go!…read moreBartenders are very friendly, you certainly won't wait for a drink. The wings are fantastic! It's what you'd expect from a local dive bar. Pool tables, Golden Tee, TouchTunes... It's great!

We went to Michael's for my birthday early afternoon. The service, the food, the ambiance were all…read morefirst class. I was impressed with the ease with which the service was rendered... friendly, cordial unhurried. The food presentation was artful. Thank you to the cooks and staff!

While the dishes here are quite pricey for lunch it's a great spot to eat outdoors on a nice day…read more There is lots of shaded spots as well as indoor dining if you prefer. Our server was friendly and kept filling our drinks after paying and still chatting which I really appreciated! My salad was delicious and very fresh. Great afternoon!

What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked into Esposito's Italian Restaurant,…read morewe were treated like family. The level of service honestly reminded us of Bern's Steak House--professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server, Alvaro, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations, and was attentive without ever being overbearing. Paul greeted us when we arrived and checked on us throughout dinner, which made us feel truly valued as guests. We started with the Caponata Siciliano "Bruschetta Style," and it was the perfect way to begin our meal. It came with 4 pieces of bread, we couldn't resist eating 2 of them before the photo. For our entrée, we had the Tortellini alla Panna, which was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. We ended the evening with chocolate, pistachio, and strawberry gelato, and were pleasantly surprised with complimentary cannolis--a thoughtful touch that made the night even more special. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers both exceptional food and equally exceptional hospitality. Esposito's exceeded our expectations on every level. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Food was delicious! I had the octopus salad and it was wonderful would definitely go back again for…read moreit. The garlic rolls were delightful and my hubs loved the arancini although I personally didn't prefer them. We also got some sort of mozzarella fried bread slices and it was okay- tasted sweet. Our server was wonderful! I really enjoyed his satirical humor and honesty of the menu. I remember back when this restaurant was Carmel and you could still see the bones of it. The restaurant is deceiving bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. I enjoy how one room was dimly lit for a more elevated dinner essence while the other section of the restaurant was brighter. The music was fun and I actually knew lots of the songs! This was a last minute birthday dinner for a relative and I'm so happy we were able to be accommodated and enjoy what Esposito's had to offer for my first visit.

We did the Sacred Pepper passage dinner and it was absolutely fantastic…read more I was here with five other people so we got to try a lot of food. The appetizers were calamari, meatballs, goat cheese baklava, and a broccolini flatbread. I have to say these were all the least favorite plates for me. I couldn't eat the meatballs because I don't eat pork, but my husband said they were delicious. Others said the honey goat cheese baklava was one of the best things they have eaten. The calamari doesn't have tentacles, which is actually my favorite part. I thought it was good, not great. And I would skip the flatbread. It was just a regular flatbread to me. Then they brought out a Caesar salad. It's a wedge Caesar salad and it is absolutely delicious. I loved it, but it does have anchovies if you are not an anchovy person. This is a get every time salad for me. For the Mains, we got sides of mushroom, sides of mac & cheese, sides of brussels sprouts, the ribeye, Cacio E Pepe, Sicilian chicken, grouper piccata, and mafaldine basil pesto. My favorite was the Cacio E Pepe. They said the noodles were made in house and they definitely taste that way. They are thick and al dente and absolutely divine. The ribeye is fatty so if you like fat meat, this is for you. The mashed potatoes were also delicious that came with it. My husband really liked the Brussel sprouts, they were pretty good. I loved the mushrooms and would get it again. Neither of us were a huge fan of the mac & cheese. I thought all of the chicken was OK. I also like the grouper. But honestly, if I came back, I would go straight for that pasta. Then for dessert, we had the salted chocolate chunk cookies, which were amazing. They do cookies very, very well. We also had the crème brûlée which was OK and the sacred Sunday, which comes with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream and pistachio ice cream. It was good, but honestly, my favorite was the cookies. There was also a wine pairing with each course. I'm not a huge wine person, but it did end up being a lot of wine. Overall, we had a fantastic time here, I love the decor of this place, you will not look out of place dressed up. It is an older crowd since we are in the heart of Carrollwood, but I would definitely come back.

There are not enough words to describe the wonderful experience we had. The ambiance is reverting I…read morelove in a good restaurant. The service was fantastic and attentive. Now the food was some of the best I have had anywhere on North Dale Mabry!!! My husband and my dinners were excellent. And the dessert was delicious! We are definitely coming back again and again.

I only did a walk through to check it out because I don't care for noisy places with loud rock…read moremusic, but do like skeeball. Seems great for extroverts, groups, and "fun" people. Not good for introverts who listen to classical music while caring for their plants at home (me). If you're their target audience, you'll love it.

First time here with the crew as we are looking for a monthly hangout zone…read more I was impressed with the overall layout with 1up. Walk right into the counter to purchase spots for the bowling alley, hatchet throwing and golf emulator. The wife and I were the first to get there so we ended up going to the bar first. Both got a few drinks through the night but all were very good and made properly. Bartenders kept on top of the drinks all night. We did stay long enough to bowl one game before heading out. Ally's are clean and balls are in pretty good shape. Easy in and trim rotations. Great place to bring the kids or to hold an event. Providing many different entertainment options including karaoke, games for tickets, VR gaming and special event nights. They had a Latin dance night which is cool but not for me. I have no problem with people coming out to dance and have fun but the music was a little to load. It's pretty open concept so the music bounces all around but while in bowling alley I could barely hear the person sitting next to me. Also note that the bar does auto 18% gratuities so keep that in mind too.

First time here, and what a beautiful atmosphere! I'd definitely recommend dressing up a little…read moremore than just casual. We sat at the bar for happy hour, and of course, I had to order one of everything on the happy-hour snack menu. The bartender was incredibly friendly and made some great drinks. The tuna tartare was delicious! The cold crunch from the watermelon, the brininess of the capers, and the sweet, zippy dressing all complimented each other perfectly. Magical. The cauliflower was perfectly grilled and had just the right amount of salty funk from the blue cheese. The Iberico skewer literally fell apart in my mouth. It was so well seasoned, and the mole sauce? I could've licked it right off the plate. But I didn't. Unfortunately, we were in public. The gnocchi?! I thought it was going to be super heavy, but somehow it was still light despite its creamy texture. So good. Of course, I couldn't stop there. We also ordered the prawns which were DELICIOUS and quite literally the largest prawns I've ever seen. Almost the entire thing was edible! And then there was the fish collar -- literally my favorite thing I ate tonight. Sweet, tangy, salty... just literally YUM. You'll definitely be getting your hands dirty with this one, but it's worth it. Absolutely loved everything we ordered. Will definitely be coming back!

Came here to celebrate my sister's in law legal marriage. It was 4 of us…read more We ordered lots of food, because portions are not very large and we wanted to try different things. Service was exceptional, very attentive, friendly and they even gave a card to my sister in law and her husband. Definitely very sweet. Ambience is amazing, modern, romantic and chic. Unfortunately no valet parking, so parking is a little bit of an issue. You have to park on the street around the restaurant and area is not super safe. We had some mocktails that were good. Definitely a great tasting and unique. Roasted golden beets were great, tortellini were amazing, yakitori chicken was exceptional. I think our favorite was garbanzo croquettes. Definitely a great place to be. The quality and creativity is amazing, I think it's definitely one of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay.

Hidden gem in the office park! Food was amazing and great service. When we walked in we were…read moregreeted with a smile, asked us whether its our first time and explained how to order. Great system, and for beverage you just grab a cup and get whatever you ordered. Great ambiance and generous portion too. We will be back!

Google maps has it's ups and downs. Many times I peruse an area looking for food spots and find…read morenew places and other times I look at an area dozens of times and google seems to hide some good spots from view. The Cracked Pepper Cafe is one where googled failed miserably. Established for many years, close to home, and a highly rated sandwich shop which has been hidden from my google view for years. Tsk. Tsk. I spotted the place due to a sidewalk sign once I was in an office park on another errand. Lo and behold, a promising sandwhich menu, a breakfast menu and a cozy little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Good vibes, a nice lakefront ambiance and New York flair. Plenty of parking, a short walk to the backside of the office building which are a few long one story structures if memory serves. I ordered to go, the Gabagool, an italian sammie and a Cuban with lettuce and tomato to try their wares. I also ordered an omelet, the Tombstone, for the wife. Now, for me, when an italian has mortadella and capicola (gabagool) in it, you are my kinda soulmate. All the right stuff and packed skyscraper high. All the fixins that come with it do not fit in the "sandwheech". Spoon them into your mouth as you eat or save for after. I was suspicious of the dressing because instead of italian it was roasted red pepper sauce, I got it on the side just in case. Loved the Gabagool, excellent flavor profile, meaty and a nice blend of textures. The sauce had me on the fence at first but found myself more attracted to it as I ate. The cuban for me was nothing special, the same issue I encounter most places. I prefer sliced pork to pork chunks. Pork chunks ruins the balance of ingredients for me, I feel like I am eating a pork sandwich dressed like a cuban. That's my take on it and there are thousands who would disagree. I just grew up with cuban sandwich perfection (hand sliced meats off a ham leg and pork leg) throughout my childhood. The omelet was excellent. It's now the wife's favorite place to get "Stuffed Eggs" as they call it. This place will be added to the rotation, likely twice a month at least. The one disappointment is I can not convince them to add Vickie's Jalapeño Chips. The carry the Vickies brand but not the top selling flavor, by far, I looked it up. Not sure what the issue is but my sandwiches are consumed sans chips. I guess that is their perogative. Ergo, I go chipless. But don't let that stop you, the food here is great! Come get ya some!