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    The Sacred Pepper

    4.1 (930 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lobster pasta the daily special
    Leah M.

    This place is absolutely amazing! The food is fantastic and so flavorful! I love the pastas they are all homemade but the specials also do not disappoint. The service is always top notch. Tonight we had Tj and he was so friendly and made great recommendations. The ambiance is beautiful and such a relaxing atmosphere.

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    Sarah A.

    This place is always delicious with excellent service. I had the short rib pasta and a house salad with red wine. The atmosphere is pleasant and they have live music which is very enjoyable. Love this place!

    Mashed Potatoes with Cabernet Demi Glaze
    Lisa G.

    After much research, I selected The Sacred Pepper to celebrate 3 milestone family birthdays. We had never been before, but the menu seemed to cater to each of our particular tastes. We were happily surprised by the elegant exterior, and upon entering, we were absolutely enamored by the swanky, sophisticated, warm, well-appointed, but super comfortable dining room. We were seated at a prime table that felt both central but private and immediately began vibing to the perfectly pitched ambient jazz. We began our meal with deliciously smooth glasses of Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus and the Mediterranean Goat Cheese and Shishito Pepper appetizers. The goat cheese was perfectly creamy and tart, balanced by a rich tomato sauce studded by olives and onions and served with warm, fresh flatbread. The Shishito Peppers were fried tempura-style and accompanied by a sweet teriyaki sauce that complimented the heat of the peppers. They were light, crispy, flavorful and yummily addictive!!! For our entrees, we ordered the Sea Bass, Ribeye, Grouper Piccata and Sicilian Chicken. I will not detail each (pics pf each included) but can attest to each having truly delighted us!! I will focus my review on the Sea Bass which is the dish I ordered. The fish was delicate, flaky, subtly seasoned but perfectly cooked. I was particularly delighted by the seared rice cake, as a Puerto Rican person it reminded me of the best kind of 'pegao'..toasty outside and grainy soft middle. The dish was satisfying and delicious...a bit more seasoning on the fish would have suited my personal taste but I can see it being perfect to others. The evening was capped by the sweetest complementary chocolate lava cakes and fresh whip for our birthday crew. Our attendants were delightful, so attentive and did all they could to make our birthday crew feel special! The Sacred Pepper is an absolute Tampa gem!!!! I highly recommend this beautiful experience for any and all occasions!!

    Raviolo & Lobster
    Britany B.

    I cannot say enough good things about The Sacred Pepper - it was so much better than I could have ever expected for our business meeting! From the moment we arrived, the service was incredible - attentive, warm, and professional. They seated us in the most perfect spot with just the right amount of privacy and quiet, which made it easy to talk and focus. Every single thing we ordered was amazing. The Berry Ginger Smash mocktail was refreshing and delicious, the crème brûlée was absolutely divine, and the cookies and espresso were the perfect finish. The homemade pasta was excellent, and the lobster-stuffed shrimp were truly next level. 10/10 experience. I'll definitely be back!

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    Chantel C.

    What a dining experience. Solo date. I tried a little bit of everything. Samson my waiter was very attentive, accommodating,and personable. The decor, ambiance and location are all superb. I loved that they had live entertainment. Appetizers: Oysters 7/10 these reminded me of potato skins I know it sounds weird but that's the flavor profile. I do feel they were a little small in size. Stuffed lobster shrimp 8/10 it's like eating a crabcake, Lobster and shrimp all at once. Everything was fresh and paired well together. You get 4 and that enough to share or enjoy alone. Dinner: Lobster ravioli 11/10 if you like pasta,and Lobster bisque this item is for you. The ricotta cheese stuffed pasta with fresh perfecting cooked Lobster swimming in a warm rich creamy broth. This was quite remarkable Rack of lamb w/ Brussel sprouts. 9/10 I love Brussel sprouts and these were seasoned well and the cook on the lamb was perfect. Dessert: Limincello butter cake 11/10 Warm, moist decadent cake oozing with a rich cream and bursting with lemon flavor accompanied by fresh fruit. Just trust me and order this! I can't wait to come back when I'm in town.

    Jaimee M.

    This may be one of my favorite restaurants in this area. The live music was a great touch, the service was amazing, and the food was delicious. I had the oysters Rockefeller and they were so good. My rib eye was a good cut of meat and cooked to perfection. The drinks were mixed well and did the job also. I have nothing but great things to say about my visit here.

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    Sharday J.

    Great ambiance and great customer service. The venue is very beautifully decorated. The food was just decent we got the oyster Rockefeller, pesto pasta, ribeye steak with parmesan crust, and drinks. All items required us to add salt and pepper, but I was very pleased with the mac n cheese and the citrus margarita.

    George V.

    Fabulous experience from start to finish. We grabbed a glass of wine at the bar before dinner, Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon. Food and service were excellent...crab cake and baklava for apps, a tasty caesar salad, sea bass entree, and warm cookie for dessert! PS- the ambiance is relaxing and inviting for a nice evening.

    Oysters Rockefeller (6)
    Kristie L.

    Staff was excellent and attentive to the party I attended. The food was good. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I want very hungry so I ordered 2 appetizers and a cocktail. Over all experience was very nice. Will come back to try other menu items.

    Miss Beauregarde
    D J.

    Waitress Lia was great! Valentines Date night a success . Would order everything on the appetizer menu again and again! Entree was delicious as well

    Kataigles O.

    Everything about this place was great, the service was exceptional. Food...it was probably the best meal I've had at a restaurant. I made the choice to go big and try something I'm probably not going to get a chance to very often and got the Chilean seabass and it was perfect, nothing at all gave me pause. I also got the sangria which was good. My friend got the chicken piccata, which she said was very very good.

    Bennie F.

    We were at Sacred Pepper to celebrate a "big" birthday! Excellent choice! Many incredibly innovative dishes, creative cocktails, a great wine selection and over the top service. For a starter, Oysters Rockefeller. Just the right combination of juicy oyster, spinach and bacon generously topped with parm. Cocktails of smoked Old Fashion and the Little Miss Beauregarde blueberry, lemon, herbal with lavender Vodka. Generous pours. Perfect combinations of flavors. Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb was amazingly moist with a great light char. Bonus with a wonderful cassoulet. Perfectly paired with a glass of the Orin Swift 8 Years. The absolute star was the Raviolo & Lobster. This isn't your standard Lobster Ravioli. Picture a tube about four inches wide and four inches high made of squares of pasta (cooked to al dente perfection). Then fill the tube with big pieces of lobster and pour in a delicious home made light tomato cream lobster sauce. Yep! Pretty amazing! The oven roasted caramelized Brussel Sprouts with bacon and balsamic glaze was a very good match for both of our entrees. Could not leave without a spectacular dessert, Summer Budino. Made with lady fingers around a ramakin filled with orange flavored custard, with a layer of raspberry compote and topped with freshly whipped cream! The chairs were the most comfortable that I've ever sat in at a dinner table. The tables seemed to be a little lower than usual, but another fantastic addition to the overall experience. I have to mention our server Aiden. Professional, polite and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu. There wasn't a question that he could not answer. He seemed to always be there before we needed him. Water glasses were always filled, but I never noticed him filling the glasses. He really was the key factor in pushing this dining experience way over the top!

    Mafaldine Basil Pesto w Shrimp
    Amanda L.

    We had such a great experience at Sacred Pepper! We grabbed seats at the bar around 5pm and the atmosphere was perfect! Lively but still relaxed, with a stylish and welcoming vibe. To start, we shared the pistachio-crusted brie and shishito peppers (both were amazing). The brie was creamy and flavorful with the perfect crunch from the pistachios, and the peppers had just the right amount of char and heat. For dinner, we tried the Malfadine with shrimp and the deluxe mixed grill. Both were absolutely delicious. The pasta was rich and savory with perfectly cooked shrimp, and the mixed grill had a great variety and was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent. Overall friendly, attentive, and fast without feeling rushed. We had a fantastic dining experience and will definitely be back!

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    Just a phenomenal place to eat. Have a date. Happy hour ladies night. Whatever you want.

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    The ambiance is beautiful and the food is always delicious, plus great cocktails! The service is attentive and timely.

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    Ask the Community - The Sacred Pepper

    Is there a Happy Hour and if so what time.?

    Yes sacred pepper has a happy hour reduced prices on draft beer wine and some alcohol. Just be prepared this is a very very loud restaurant and the music is so loud and live you can hardly hear the person sitting next to you

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