Had a fabulous dinner at Ro while visiting Tampa last month with my sister! We were both craving sushi and this was the perfect spot for a girls night out. We also love Hyde Park and it's just so nice to walk around that area before or after your meal. We started off with cocktails -- I went with the pomelo (nikka coffey gin, aperol, grapefruit, szechuan peppercorn) and she got the shinshun (sparkling sake, yuzu extract, & honey). We both really enjoyed our drinks. For appetizers, we shared the wagyu gyoza and I also got a couple pieces of nigiri -- Hokkaido Hotate (scallop) and the otoro (fatty tuna belly). Yum! We both ordered sushi rolls (maki) for our mains. I got the Ro signature roll which has spicy tuna, avocado, and hamachi. My sis got the classic tempura shrimp roll topped with crispy potato chips which was a nice twist. We definitely got our sushi fix! The end of every meal comes with a complimentary sweet surprise and I'm so glad we saved just enough room for dessert. They make their own ice cream in-house and have fun rotating flavor combinations. I can't remember the exact flavor we had, but it had a passion fruit ganache on top with some crumble topping and it was phenomenal! Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. That alone is worth going back for. read more

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Stopped by ro Hyde Park this past weekend for Duck Week, a four-course prix fixe menu celebrating the versatility of duck. It was my first visit, and they definitely made a great first impression. The menu: Foie Gras & Yuzu Dumplings with silky foie gras, beef, yuzu, and a Hong Kong-style consommé Chinese Five-Spice Duck Confit Raviolo with parmesan foam, Thai basil, and brown butter jus Roasted Duck Breast with duck fat potato pavé, seasonal vegetables, and a duck hoisin glaze Duck Fat Ice Cream with sesame crumble and citrus caramel The foie gras dumplings and duck confit raviolo were outstanding bites. Both were packed with flavor and easily my favorite courses. The duck fat ice cream was an amazing way to finish off a great meal. The service was excellent and the modern, upscale atmosphere made for a great dining experience. Their sushi menu also looked incredible, so I'll definitely be back to check that out. If you're in the Tampa area, ro Hyde Park is worth adding to your list. read more

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This was our third or fourth time at Ro. Today's visit was a late lunch and, as usual, Ro did not disappoint. Such a great vibe even though it was quiet . . . We were there at 3PM The Bento was great (reasonably priced) as was the Kurage chicken. Last time we came and had the Peking duck which I highly recommend. The service was great our guy Donovan took good care of us. A couple of Lychee Martinis and Cucumber Margaritas will really inflate the bill, so be prepared. A special place to be sure...enjoy! read more

Came for anniversary dinner it was absolutely amazing. The vibes are dark and moody and the fish they serve is so fresh. I'd skip on the stone you cook the beef with but everything else like the hamachi crudo was mouth watering. They gave us a card and champagne for our anniversary as well as brought us to the speakeasy next door after dinner for an after dinner experience. I highly recommend! read more

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Best customer service, our server was so nice. Very vibrant, DJ playing in the background, spacious. Gave me NYC vibes forsure. The food was amazing, I am still dreaming about the carbonara 10/10, Peking duck shareable for 4 people or more for $125, it's a great deal. Sushi options, you can make specialized drinks- I ordered a lychee margarita super yum. The maguro Carparcio is a must ordered appetizer as it has some caviar on top and a yummy cream. The flavors blended so well together. I wanted to eat more. Garlic prawns were delish, and shareable, the braised short rib udon was also tasty. The salmon crudo was 3/5, it could've used more flavor. End of the night they offered us free ice cream- tasted like coffee with other delish vanilla and crushed ube cookie. He said that make special flavors of the week or something. They do charge for waters. read more

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Loved our dinner here, the food was fantastic. We came here for a double date and overall was very impressed. The atmosphere is beautiful, a bit dark, which is why all the pictures turned out slightly red, but not so dark that I couldn't see. They also had a live DJ, but I didn't find the music too loud to hold a conversation, so that was great. The one random strange thing is there is no dessert menu. They give complementary ice cream, and when we asked if there was a dessert menu, the waiter was a bit apologetic and said no they usually send people next-door to Jekyll, but That Jekyll is fully booked that night. He did say they had dessert cocktails. We started with edamame, which was fantastic. The Wagyu Gyoza came out very quickly, I wasn't the biggest fan, but my husband seems to really like it. We also got prawns, which was delicious. Then for our main we got the spicy udon, which I found a bit spicy so I wouldn't get again, but the udon itself was delicious. The Bulgogi skirt steak, which is a must get. I loved it. And two sushi rolls. I forget what one of them was but the other was the ro roll and it was delicious. Both rolls were very good so even though they are more expensive than other sushi places they seem to be worth it. Sushi in South Tampa seems to be more expensive anyway so maybe this is normal for this area. They have large format cocktails, which feeds four, I loved their version of a lychee martini. It came in a fish looking pitcher, which was so fun. They had the butterfly pea plant in the cups, so it turned the drink purple when they poured it in, which is a neat party trick. My husband loved his old-fashioned and my husband and our friend's husband ordered Sake, which they both seem to like. Corkage if you bring wine is $20 which is on the cheaper side of what I have seen. We ended with an espresso martini which was not too sweet, exactly how I like it. Our waiter was outstanding, he took the time to explain everything and visited us enough times that I felt like we were never waiting on anything. The parking garages can get really packed, we circled the one right next to ro the beginning and couldn't find anything so we ended up going to the one closer to Timpano and we were able to find a spot. They do have valet parking that you can pay for if you can't find anything. read more

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We came here for brunch, and the experience was overall just okay. The ambiance was nice and very intimate. However, although the restaurant wasn't busy and we had reservations, it took a while for us to be seated. The hostess acknowledged us, but there was still a noticeable delay before we were shown to our table. The service was also quite slow throughout our visit. It took a while to get our check despite the restaurant not being busy. That said, the staff was very kind and courteous. The menu is quite extensive with lots of options to choose from. We ordered the kinmedai sashimi, which tasted good, but the portion size and quality didn't quite justify the price. The spicy karaage with vegetable fried rice was flavorful, though it leaned more toward Korean fried chicken than what we expected. My partner had the bento box with grilled salmon (an additional $3), and while it was enjoyable, the portion and quality didn't really make the extra cost feel worthwhile. The highlight of the meal was definitely the soufflé pancakes which were light, fluffy, and paired perfectly with the matcha cream. Overall, the experience was decent, but not compelling enough for us to return. read more

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If i could give Ro an extra star, I would. Every item that was brought to the table was hit after hit after hit! Two things that blew my mind the most were the prawns and the cauliflower. I could eat those daily. I was so focused on trying as many things on the menu as possible that I didn't really dive into cocktail selections, other than the mocktails I ordered for my teen. And the ambiance was very casual but the decor was very classy and perfectly photogenic. I will certainly be a repeat customer. read more

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Stopped in mid-afternoon and the place was nearly empty. First impressions were mixed: the menu was dirty and torn up, the hostess wasn't especially friendly, and there was no real vibe to the room, though the music was fun. Our waitress Bella made up for it. She was great and steered my husband toward the Chicken Katsu BLT over Ro's burger. Good call -- it was mighty, so come hungry. Well prepared, not greasy for a deep-fried meal. The Negroni was delicious and very well stirred. The food got more uneven from there. The crown roll was just ok -- heavy on the rice, the crab was tough, the yuzu-kosho tuna on top was very good. On the sashimi, the hamachi was good but the akami missed. I'm used to bluefin melting in my mouth and this didn't -- it tasted far from fresh and left a strong aftertaste. Overall, the sushi quality wasn't worth the price. Bottom line: great service from Bella and a solid cocktail, but the sushi didn't deliver for what you pay. read more

Interesting. Never been. Never will. Won't pay extra 3 percent for what should be operational costs built in to the price of the meals. Restaurants should be careful with this. Will lead to a lot of empty tables eventually. read more

Ro Hyde Park - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Went here and sat out on the patio for drinks, and the drinks were really good. The vibe of the restaurant is super cool and smooth, and it feels like a great spot to hang out and relax. The menu looks fantastic, and everything about the place feels well thought out. I haven't eaten here yet, but everyone I talk to either absolutely loves this place or had a really bad experience. I honestly haven't heard much in between so far. That said, my experience was very positive when it comes to the drinks and the overall vibe. Plus, it's in Hyde Park, which is an amazing location and always a win. I definitely have the food on my list to try, and I plan to come back and update my review once I do read more

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Our server, Drew was awesome! He explained the menu well and was very patient with us as we were so intensive about what we wanted. Food is always incredibly delicious and the atmosphere and vibe is a 10/10. I always enjoy my time and experience here and would recommend it every time! read more

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I love it here. The Yakisoba (with pork) bowl I had was my favorite. The portion size is really good and the food is seasoned to perfection. The ambiance is fun and lively. And the waitress who assisted us was very nice, helpful and patient. read more

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10/10 would definitely recommend! This was my first time here and my expectations were nothing short of being met and that was a lot due to Nay's impeccable service as our waiter. The place was dimly lit and perfect for a date night. Appetizers: Crown sushi roll (7/10) and the Surf and Turf roll, this was too 3 rolls I have ever had in my life 100/10! Entrees: Glazed Salmon 9/10, Chinese broccoli 10/10, shrimp fried rice 9/10. Drinks: Lychee Martini (8.5/10) and Cucumber martini (10/10) To end a wonderful experience our waiter brought us complimentary dessert, strawberry ice cream with blueberry ganache and crust crumble 9/10. Only suggestion is revamp the crown roll and celebrate the king crab and creating a more seamless check in process once you enter. I can't wait to return back! read more

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Went for the Omakase lunch and food and service were good but I have an issue with this restaurant charging an additional 3% venue fee. They clearly stated that this fee does not go towards their staff. I feel like restaurants lately have been charging extra fees on top of food, drinks and gratuities. It's a bad look and poor business practice and should not be normalized. I tried to call RO to discuss with management but couldn't get anyone to answer the phone and received a voicemail every single time without the ability to leave a message for a call back. read more

Ro Hyde Park - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

We went for their lunch omakase and everything tasted okay. Nothing special and food took a long time.i didnt start our first bite until 25mins after our reservation. Probably wouldnt be back. Amuse was too salty. The butter that they used did not go well with the A5 and they dont provide ginger or wasabi with our omakase experience. We did like the madai (seabream) which isnt on the menu,king salmon and maki rolls but that's about it. Everything lacked flavors sadly. Our miso came out cold as well. Super disappointing so we most likely will not be back. read more

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My wife and I joined some friends for dinner at RO on 9/29. Our server was Sarah and she was nice however, before ordering I personally made sure she was aware that my wife has a severe egg allergy. This was clearly communicated as it's routine for us when dining at restaurants. My wife ended up having an allergic reaction after dinner that caused for her to spend the night in the ER. Whether the issue was a failure to communicate the allergy to the kitchen or a failure in the kitchen to properly prepare the food, there was a serious breakdown somewhere in the process. read more

RO Has one of the very best happy hours! The ambience is so beautiful there with the dimly lit beautiful bar and gorgeous drinks! Plus you have Joel at the bar who is a genuine sweetheart, and so much fun! The Late night happy hour is a must! A few of my favorite items are the King Salmon Crudo, teriyaki glaze, salmon and the chicken Katsu on the menu. I love that the manager Miguel is very attentive and checks in on his guest. This is such a beautiful restaurant in Hyde Park! read more

Very solid place in Hyde Park for Japanese fusion dishes! The service is solid and friendly and the food is solid as well. I definitely enjoyed the Carbonara. Love the hints of miso and the use of beef bacon, which made for a unique beefy flavor that you don't typically find in a carbonara. The ice cream to end the night was excellent as well. Very classy interior ambiance, worthy of a night out on the town. I do wish it was slightly brighter on the inside. It was a tad too muted in lighting in my opinion. But overall, still a great spot to visit :) read more

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Went to Ro for a celebratory dinner with my crew of 4 over the weekend and all I can say is WOW. The service was impeccable and our kind server, Shelby, was so helpful and attentive. We all got cocktails which were each unique and delicious. The tokonatsu and kuusou (smoked) were show stoppers! We had a pretty large spread of sushi, wagyu gyoza, edamame, spicy karaage (amazing), chicken katsu, and more. We had a hard time picking favorites, but the bulgogi skirt steak and beef fried rice were unbelievably delicious! Very cool spot that delivers in every way! read more

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Service 4/5: a little bit on the slow side. Otherwise, she was very nice. And got our orders correctly. Food 3/5: we ordered a variety of roles, including the salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, the Ro roll, edamame, Wagyu wontons, tuna cups. Some of the spicy salmon rolls and tuna rolls were on the fisher side. Didn't seem very fresh. They were basic rolls here. There wasn't anything special that would equate to the prices. The edamame was very good and very well seasoned. The way you wontons were OK. The tuna cups are pretty good though. There's not very many options on the menu. However, the drinks are very good. This is definitely a higher end place where you want to dress up nicely for. read more

I'm obsessed with this place. I have dined in, carried out, and had delivery - it has all been 10/10. Dine In: the ambiance is fun for a date night or girls night - they usually have a live DJ on the weekends. the drinks are INCREDIBLE - especially the lychee martini. I have tried several food items that have all been delicious. my favorites are: wagyu gyozas, ro roll, fried rice and shishito peppers. highly recommend! service has always been amazing - the servers give great recommendations and one even helped us get a seat at Jeckyl. Carry out/delivery: consistently delicious and quality is on par with dine in. one time an item was missed in our delivery, and they were so considerate and helpful with trying to make things right for us. read more

Ro Hyde Park - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Good Experience. I liked the ambiance and decor and their food was really good my favorite was the crispy tuna. read more

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Adding a surcharge just to eat here? Not letting you know about this charge until the bill is presented to you? No thanks! Poor business practice! read more

I went to Ro Hyde Park for happy hour and sat outside at the side of the bar. It was not very busy when I went, which made for a nice, relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the edamame, steak yakitori, and duck egg rolls. The duck egg rolls were definitely the best thing we had and easily my favorite item of the night. The edamame was good, too. The steak yakitori was a little disappointing. You have to cook it yourself on a hot rock, which could be fun in theory, but the steak was hard to chew, and the scallions were way too spicy and ended up ruining the meat for me. To drink, I had the sake flight, which was just okay. Overall, it was a mixed experience, but not a bad one. There were definitely some highlights, and I would go back to try other items. read more

Ro Hyde Park - Saki flight, edamame & margarita - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Came here for dinner with a friend on Friday night. Definitely recommend a reservation. We were sat at a high top near a window close to the bar. We did make it in time for the happy hour menu which they cut off at 6pm. I ordered the Tuna & the Salmon Hand Rolls plus the Hamachi Carpaccio. I loved all of it. Service was great, she even brought us free soft serve ice cream after we were finished with our meals. The parking garage above the restaurant is free and very convenient. read more

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Excellent experience. Sit at the sushi bar- they are so engaging and hospitable. Logan and Ameer made the night entertaining and made the evening worth it. When you spend good money on good, it ought to be worth it. It is certainly worth it here. The food was fantastic, the decor and environment was so high end. I will be back. Highly recommend! read more

Ro Hyde Park - Wagyu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Ro. Rough start with the crispy tuna appetizer because I did not realize it was a rice paper instead of actual rice. But other than that the food was spectacular. The Peking duck experience was stupid delicious. The Chinese broccoli was deliciously savory and salty. The miso cod was flaky and light. The sashimi was so buttery and fresh. The cocktails were a little sweet but we enjoyed a sake that was to die for. The ambience in the private room was cute but the exposed construction was a little bit ghetto. The service was probably a 7/10 but overall everyone left happy and overly stuffed. read more

We went to Ro on a Friday night out as a group, and we weren't expecting happy hour at 10PM! It was so good and very worth it. We got the sake flight, espresso martini, lychee martini, shrimp Rangoon, and duck egg rolls. The espresso martini has coffee from Sesame next door, and the bartender seemed very excited to chat with me about the drinks and gave great recommendations. The lychee martini was my favorite, along with the shrimp Rangoon. The food was very hot and fresh, and the drinks were amazing. A little loud (to be expected for a Friday night) and slightly dark, but the ambiance is great. Bathrooms are also very clean and well kept, and the whole staff is great. read more

Ro Hyde Park - Lychee martini - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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We went to Ro for brunch. The restaurant is conveniently located right in Hyde Park Village so before or after eating one can shop and take in the other shops in the area the restaurant is nicely appointed with plenty of room for each table. We enjoyed every dish that we ordered. The rock shrimp were delicious, but I will note that they are very rich and so may be a good dish to share the steak and eggs were cooked perfectly with tremendous flavor and finally not to miss the sushi which was fresh. Very delicious and good portions. read more

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First things first: we loved the service at ro. Our waiters name was Joe, and he ensured everything was made to our liking when we gave our honest thoughts!!! However I will say the food was just fine - the beef yakisoba had a strong vinegar taste and the chicken kaarage was more of a Korean fried chicken. I recommend getting the fried chicken with sauce on the side. read more

The food was good. We ordered the Ro and spicy spider rolls. The spider rolls are a must try. Popcorn shrimp and their cocktails were good too! A special mention of the vanilla swirls... such good quality no fuzz, simple ice cream! Also a special mention for Hadissa. She was attentive, sharp and took great care. 5 stars just for her! read more

Ro Hyde Park - Amaterasu and Ro rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

My wife loves Ro to eat there and experience the great service and ambiance as well as often ordering sushi for takeout. The food and service is outstanding and they have some of the best crab rolls in town! read more

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My girlfriends and I recently met up at Ro Hyde Park for a social hour, and let me just say--it was one of the BEST dining experiences I've had in a long time. Nestled right in the heart of Hyde Park, Ro effortlessly blends upscale elegance with relaxed, easygoing vibes. The ambiance is stunning--modern yet cozy, perfect for catching up over amazing food and drinks. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. Our server was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and warm We ordered family-style so we could try a little bit of everything, and everything was a hit! Favorites included the Silk Roll, Surf and Turf Roll, Dragon Roll, the creamy and flavorful Mushroom & Truffle Risotto, and the General Tso Cauliflower (a must-try even if you're not vegetarian!). Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, our server surprised us with a refreshing housemade banana gelato--the perfect sweet ending to a perfect night. I'll definitely be returning soon with my family. Ro Hyde Park has officially earned a top spot on my go-to list. If you're looking for incredible food, beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service--this is your place! read more

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Wow was that amazing! The food portions are generous, the flavorings are on point and the variety is perfect. Our server was kind and allowed us to enjoy our meal without feeling hoovered around. The interior design of this place made it feel so inviting. Will 100% be back read more

Ro Hyde Park - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Sushi was amazing! Everything tasted fresh. The service was also great! Stopped here for a late lunch which worked well as it was not so busy and we got a great spot by the window and close to the bar. Craft cocktails were also delicious. Will definitely come again. The vibe is very chic. read more

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Must try chic sushi hotspot with amazing sake selection and some of the freshest fish anywhere! Even has the iconic Japanese soufflé pancake. Of course service was amazing as you would expect and you can come casual or dressy which is another reason to love this place! Sake from the Born brewery is the best and the blue fin tuna tasting was as good as any Michelin star omakase. We went for brunch and really had the most amazing variety you can imagine! read more

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Ro Hyde Park absolutely nails ambiance. The space is gorgeous, the vibe is lively without being chaotic, but it can get a little loud, based on time of evening. Unfortunately, the food and drinks don't quite live up to the setting. Everything was just OK--not bad, but not memorable, and certainly not at the level the atmosphere promises. What really pushed me away, though, is the recent addition of a venue fee. It's the kind of charge that feels unnecessary and a bit out of step with the experience. I would expect a venue fee when renting a room for an event, but not a table for an hour. When the food and drinks are already middling, tacking on an extra fee makes the value proposition hard to justify. Great ambiance can carry a lot, but not enough to overcome added fees and average offerings. As much as I've enjoyed the space in the past, this new surcharge is likely going to keep me from coming back. read more

This is seriously one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. They have such high-quality sushi here. The food is very tasty and fresh. They have wonderful flavors and quality of fish. The service is very good too. I really enjoy how they get to know their regulars. The ambience is very rich in Miami vibes. I really enjoy it. It is a great addition to Tampa Hyde Park. read more

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Great happy hour options I tired the spicy tuna roll. It's served with soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi. Topped with sesame seeds. Very fresh 10/10. My favorite cocktail the lychee martini. This is one of the best I've ever had. Creamy sweet and garnished with a big lychee. Bartenders were attentive. Loved the design of the bar that had both inside and outside seating. read more

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