We had a wonderful experience on the craft dinner cruise! The staff was very safety conscious…read moreduring the boarding process and everyone was so polite and friendly. Our server Jules was amazing; she provided great drink and food suggestions based on our likes / dislikes. I had their lemon drop cocktail and it was very good. My husband had a White Russian and it was very good too. We got the cheese board appetizer and we couldn't stop talking about the truffle cheddar, it was phenomenal! My husband got the seasonal tomato soup and he wouldn't stop talking about how good it was. I got the prosciutto salad and it was really good but unfortunately there was no prosciutto. We both got the beef tenderloin and it was amazing! I got the bread pudding for dessert, it was very good. My husband got the creme brûlée cheesecake and it was just ok. The views of Tampa were amazing and it was a smooth ride. It was nice that you could get up and walk around between courses. The "boat in a boat" bar was cool. We were very glad we did indoor seating because it was so hot. There was a table outside that came inside for a bit to cool off, they were too hot outside.

Craft was such a fun dinner! We started outside and then moved to the front bar after sunset to…read moretake in the skyline views, which was the perfect way to end the night. The margaritas and espresso martinis were both excellent. We had the mushroom bisque to start, followed by the short rib and filet, plus crab cakes to share, and everything was delicious. Our service was also 10/10. Great food, drinks, views, and atmosphere all around!

In town visiting my son in channelside. We decided to stop in for lunch. Our server was Ashley…read more She was very good. I had the steak tacos since it was taco Tuesday. My one son had a bacon cheeseburger and the other had a chicken Caesar wrap with mac and cheese. We shared beef nachos as well. Everything was very good. Food came out quick. The place has a good vibe. Worth coming to if you are in the area.

Went here for dinner. The place was empty. Also, it's a little dark inside…read more Service was a little slow. And it took time for them to return. Food was okay/good. Can't say I would return.

Jaidyn is the best host. Made us feel very welcomed and got us sat very quickly. Jaidyn is the best…read morehost

Jaidyn was very kind and welcoming. She helped us get a table even with no reservation.read more

Can be an odd location, but there's plenty of parking areas around if you can't get any on the…read morestreet. Food is amazing and super fresh. I've been before but finally decided to write a review. Everything I've had from this place is tasty and makes my belly happy. I'm not the biggest fan of the crust on the Mac n cheese, but all of it has been good. Service behind the counters is great. Super happy workers and chatty too (not in a bad way). One perk is that there is plenty of seating space. Most of it is outside, but there is definitely seating indoors as well. Give this place a shot if you haven't. Definitely worth it.

I'm going to need naked farmer to come to the Orlando area…read more Yummmmy I love naked farmer The Mac and cheese is a fav and their new corn lime mix is delicious. Whenever I visit Tampa this is a must, the service is fast and great, very clean and the ambiance although busy it's good. Will return as always

Servers are not nice. Good spot but servers give side eyes and do not know how to be nice. No…read morecustomer service

We arrived in Tampa early for the Lightning hockey game and an acquaintance recommended this place…read morefor supper. We arrived about 4:15pm and the place was already packed with revelers (a good sign). We squeezed in just in time, as they had a lone table available for us! We ordered a 10 count of wings, served "Dave's" way, a Cubano and a Philly sandwich (to split and share the sandwiches to try them both out). One sandwich came with fries and the other pasta salad. Cold beers arrived quickly, and it was a nice bonus that happy hour was taking place. The food was actually quite delicious and came out hot and ready. I enjoyed BOTH sandwiches, but if I HAD to chose only one next time I would have to go with the Philly! It was very flavorful, with the meat was so tender and the whole thing just melting in my mouth. I would go out of my way just for that sandwich again - BURP! The chicken wings were perfectly done and I liked "Dave's" way of doing business. I'd get those again, albeit I would be tempted to also try some of the other seasoning/sauces. The fries were really good as well. I did not taste the pasta salad, as I was too full, so my partner was on his own. The place is loud, so don't expect a romantic low-toned conversation. Just saying. It's is a sports bar after all, and a very popular one at that. When we left there was a line out the door of folks waiting to get in (another good sign). As for the service - we had great service by our waitress. She was a busy bee too, bouncing from table to table. We did not experience, or witness, any "rude" behavior on the part of the staff as several reviewers claim they did.

Gorgeous building, lovely ambiance, and a tequila martini that was absolute heaven. We happened to…read moreget there during whatever the French call happy hour and every single thing we ordered was fantastic. I basically created the ultimate upscale girl dinner: mussels, fries, Caesar salad, crab beignets, and shrimp cocktail. Everything was fresh, flavorful, beautifully done, and completely hit the spot. Such a fun, elevated place without feeling stuffy. I'll absolutely be making Boulon a regular stop whenever I'm visiting.

My husband and I went to Boulon restaurant for a fine dining experience for our 37th wedding…read moreanniversary. The steak was delicious but the lobster looked very strange. Once out of the shell it had a smushed texture it was very odd. The pot pie only had a crust that covered the top no bottom. I would think for $40.00 it would have a pastry bottom. My husband made reservations for our special day. The waitress was excellent she was pulled away from our table to work outside. That was very disappointing and it made our experience unenjoyable. She was running around trying to help everyone, it was obvious she was overwhelmed. They gave us a dessert to share for our anniversary, that was very disappointing and it didn't taste good at all. We paid almost $400.00 for two meals, it would have been nice if they gave us two desserts for our wedding anniversary. We decided to leave early because a group of loud rowdy people came in and sat right beside our table about 15 or 20. They definitely disturbed the relaxing vibe. It definitely did not feel like fine dining, that loud group ruined the atmosphere for everyone else and the manager did nothing. He should have asked them to tone it down. I would not recommend this restaurant at all. * Update - I sent an email to the customer service at Boulon Brasserie. It took a very long time for me to receive a response. I received a follow up email from the General Manager asking me to contact him. I called but was unable to reach him for weeks. He asked me to tell him about my experience. I explained that our lobster didn't taste fresh it was mushy. The seafood pot pie had no flavor at all and it was very disappointing. I had the pleasure of dining in Paris and the food at Boulon Brasserie was not up to par. Also we had an issue with the loud noise of a dinner party that changed the atmosphere. After speaking with Mr. Carlos Robles, General Manager he said he was looking forward to turn me and my husband into an advocate of Boulon Brasserie | 1001 Water St. Mr. Robles sent us a gift card for $100. dollars to return and partake in more fine dining. However with the high prices on the menu, this amount clearly would not cover the cost of two meals. We spent $400 on dinner to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary and he sent us $100 to make up for our bad experience. Although we appreciate the gesture. I don't feel as if I want to put any more of our money into this endeavor, because clearly we would have to pay additional funds to cover the expenses. It's just not worth it. One bad experience is enough.

I wanted to take a moment to thank the team at The Battery in Tampa for their help in planning our…read morecorporate dinner during a recent conference. From start to finish, we had a fantastic experience. The entire team was incredibly responsive and made sure everything went smoothly, which made all the difference. Planning an event like this--especially last minute and in a city you've never visited--can be stressful, but the team at The Battery made it all feel effortless. The room looked elegant and very impressive. The food and drinks were amazing too! People were still talking about how much they enjoyed the dinner days after the conference. I'd like to personally thank Steven, Ana, Brianna, Adeline, Aaron, and Matt for their exceptional customer service. We truly had a great time and will definitely plan to dine here again the next time we're in Tampa!

We popped into Battery in Channelside for happy hour, and the vibes were definitely on point. The…read morespace has that polished-yet-cozy energy that makes it easy to settle in whether you're here for a quick drink or making a night of it. We decided to try the calamari, and while it was cooked well, the flavor fell a little flat--it could've used a touch more seasoning or sauce to really make it pop. That said, the happy hour deals made it worth a try, and the portion was fair. The Donkey Kick, a Kentucky mule featuring four roses bourbon, house-made ginger-mint syrup was very good drink for happy hour. Where Battery really shined was in the service. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely friendly. That alone kept the experience positive and left us open to trying more of the menu next time. Overall: A stylish Channelside spot that nails the service and happy hour atmosphere--just hoping for a bit more punch in the flavors on the plate.

Food was exquisite Lore super friendly and her service was…read morefantastic Btw best salad in Tampa, I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one won me over!!!

Amazing food, amazing staff, great ambiance. Everything we…read moreordered was 12/10. When we got there it was pouring and the staff welcomed us and offered towels to dry us off. Food was so good. We ordered Saffron Arancini, carrot ginger soup, beef carpaccio and ribeye. Everything was amazing. Highly recommend carrot ginger soup, beef carpaccio and ribeye.

Convenient location inside the Embassy suites. Beautiful restaurant clean and bright. Ready…read morefriendly fast service, our bartender was a great mixologist mixed a perfect LIT and my friend a great cocktail off of a few ideas of what she would like. We witnessed a lot of great food from the end of the bar top. We settled on perfect wings and truffle fries. It was a great experience and small snack to start our night out on the town! You should definitely consider the Taste if you're in the area!

Taste is located inside the Embassy Suites hotel and has a very casual, cozy atmosphere that made…read moreit an easy place to relax during lunch. We ate there twice while in town and overall the food was really good. The burger was delicious, and everyone in my group enjoyed what they ordered. The biggest issue was staffing. The hotel knew there was a large conference happening at the convention center, yet during lunch there was only one server trying to cover both the bar and the restaurant. He was doing his best, but it was clearly too much for one person. The second day there was also a helper clearing plates, but there was a language barrier and it was difficult to communicate simple things like drink refills or asking for the check. The food and atmosphere were definitely solid, and with proper staffing this easily could have been a 5-star experience.

I highly recommend the mussels. Loved them so much our table got 2 orders!…read more The staff was amazing. We went for a friend's birthday and they truly made it special. The atmosphere is great. It's an elegant casual. Prices were on point for the food. Everyone raved about every dish. Recommend 10/10.

We came on National Oyster day for our last dinner in Tampa. I love when the servers know their…read moreregulars, and the sales rep we were with was a regular. One of her servers also takes care of her dog when she's away! I don't remember the names of everything we had, but we definitely had Oysters for National Oyster Day, and we were not disappointed! Everything was delicious! There was cornbread with whipped butter and honey, bacon wrapped dates (Devil something?), and a latte that I couldn't get enough of! The place was hopping and bursting with energy! What a fun place, just down the street from The Asher/Roost. I would definitely come in again, if I'm ever in Tampa!