We did the Sacred Pepper passage dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. 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. read more

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There are not enough words to describe the wonderful experience we had. The ambiance is reverting I love 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. read more

The Sacred Pepper - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We had a great extended family dinner with the best server, Lily! She was professional, friendly, and in tune with food allergies. The best server we have had in a long time! I got the house salad and the short rib radiatore pasta, which was really good. At our table someone ordered the basil chicken pasta and liked it. Another got the burger and loved it. read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

The Sacred Pepper - Raviolo & Lobster - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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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! read more

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Not sure why people rave about this place. Maybe I didn't order the right things. I sat at the bar with a friend and we shared meatballs and peach and prosciutto pizza. They both packed in flavor. The meatballs didn't taste like meat so whatever filler they use reduced the actual meat flavor I guess. And the pizza lacked prosciutto and was full of peaches, but still somehow lacked flavor and very doughy. I won't be going back. The service wasn't bad, but def not overly friendly. It is a clean place and live music so that was nice. read more

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! read more

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Very good experience here! Came here with a few girlfriends and we were all pretty satisfied. I'd visited a few times before, but it seems like they've changed the inside. It looks even better now; plenty of space, and everything was nice and clean. They also had live music! But I believe that ends around 8:30/9pm. They had a special "Girls' Night Out" menu with discounted cocktails and food specials. We ordered the Pear Elderflower Martini and Black Widow for drinks, and both were very flavorful. For food, my friends ordered the Lobster Stuffed Shrimp for a starter. They were not satisfied as the lobster was not what they were expecting. It seemed more like a stuffing mixture with small lobster bits in it. They sent it back. Everything else was great though!! Our entrees were the Prime Burger, Raviolo & Lobster, and Oak Grilled Scottish Salmon. All of them were delicious! Really no notes left for any of the entrees. Our waiter (also the bartender) was amazing and very quick. Overall, I'd love to come back. (: read more

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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. read more

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Food was not bad. Service was good, but overhead noise was so loud we could hear our table conversation. Ambiance was pretty. Light and airy. read more

We went to celebrate a birthday and we had a great time. The restaurant was very nice and they had live music which was really nice. Our waitress Maddie was amazing and helped us pick out options from the menu. We ordered various entrees and appetizers and loved them. Food was great! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Sacred Pepper - Bathroom hallway - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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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. read more

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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! read more

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We have been going here for a few years now and love the decor. We love the calamari and last night we had the goat cheese phyllo appetizer which was very good. My daughter and I ordered the filet mignon medium done. While my daughter's was cooked perfectly mine was overdone. I wish they would spice up the cabernet reduction sauce a little more- it is too bland. What really surprised us that we are a family of five- not a party and they charged a 20% gratuity. We almost didn't catch that and I have not seen any signs stating they charge automatically. Their espresso martini is fantastic and I love their creme brulee. I do wish add veggies onto the steak plate instead of ordering a whole plate of broccolini or brussels sprouts. read more

Sacred Pepper has live music which was nice, because the food wasn't giving much to talk about. The menu was underwhelming, and my salmon was so bland it could've been seasoned with a whisper. Average at best. read more

The Sacred Pepper - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Food was good but expensive! I had to try a $25 burger! It was good but not that good. Service was excellent. Not sure of a return in the near future! read more

Went to dinner on a Monday night after the original restaurant we picked was closed - what an amazing surprise!!! This place had been on my list, but I'm not in the area often to try it. This restaurant is beautiful and designed so well! The lighting, decor and set up is really pretty, as well as great music!! It wasn't too packed for a Monday evening either! We discovered they have a great deal on Mondays that includes an app or dessert, salad, and entree for under $30! We also got there in time for happy hour and enjoyed $6 house wines. Our server Lily was so friendly and took great care of us! All our food was delicious! We got the meatball app and they were huge. Flavor was so good and the ricotta was a nice touch. I got the house salad and my friend got the heart salad - both were so good and fresh! I ordered the sirloin and it was cooked beautifully. We were so full, we had to get our entrees boxed up to make room for the lava cake for dessert! Definitely will be back! read more

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To Candy & All of your Amazing Staff, THANK YOU for 10 Wonderful Years! Thanks to You we have made the most cherished friends. Looking forward to how you think you can Top this place. read more

My friend and I decided to go to Sacred Pepper without a reservation to meet some friends and instantly loved the vibe. The place was packed, but the huge bar area made it easy to grab one open seat until another opened up --everyone was so friendly they didn't mind sharing space and the bartenders were so attentive as soon as we walked in. There's also another section connected to the bar where you can dine without a reservation, which is a nice bonus. We joined our other girlfriends there, who just finished dinner. The décor is gorgeous--modern, bougie, and just the right amount of upscale without feeling stuffy. The crowd was mostly older, super friendly, and the live piano music gave the whole evening a classy, relaxed feel. The food? Absolutely amazing. The parmesan-crusted local tripletail with crab and lemon beurre blanc was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with buttery garlic matchstick carrots and crisp green beans on the side. This entree was on the daily specials menu. The freshly shucked Harvest Peak oysters were briny, fresh, and perfect with the house cocktail sauce and cucumber mignonette. I'm used to horseradish with my oysters and the cucumber mignonette made one of my favorite meals surprisingly different and delicious - I made a note to myself to find a recipe to make it at home. For drinks, the Love Bird was silky, bright, and fruity with the perfect gin-and-raspberry twist, while the Morning in Italy was light, bubbly, and refreshing--like a little vacation in a glass. The service was also amazing. The staff was very attentive and food came out as expected. We didn't feel rushed once we were done and could have stayed much longer if we didn't have an early morning planned. We stopped at Sacred Pepper thinking we would just have a drink and an appetizer for a last-minute girls night out and left full, happy, and already planning our next visit! read more

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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. read more

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Wonderful food, excellent drink options, and even better entertainment and service. The ambiance is classy yet lively, and there's always a great special or event to look forward to each night. I enjoy their seafood options a lot, as well as their white wines and margaritas. The desserts are tasty if you have the room for it! Definitely give them a try! read more

The Sacred Pepper - Specials menu - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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. read more

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The ambiance is very nice and this was a convenient place to go after a local pool party. The food and drinks were priced as expected but they were not memorable. There wasn't anything that my crew ordered that would encourage me to visit again. The flavor was standard. Neither bad nor great. The drinks were okay. Again priced as expected but not strong enough to justify the price. read more

The Sacred Pepper - Live music - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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

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The Sacred Pepper is such a vibe.. the kind of place that feels elevated but still totally comfortable. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and perfect for a date night, girls night, or honestly just treating yourself because you deserve it. The food is seriously top tier, everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully plated. I 100% recommend the pasta, it's so fresh. You can tell they care about the full experience, not just throwing something on a plate and calling it a day. The service was also great: attentive, friendly, and not overbearing. read more

Upscale restaurant with fantastic food. It can be a little pricey but it's worth it - and if you go on Monday or Tuesday there's a fantastic prix fixe for 25-30pp that include soup/salad, an entree and either an app or a dessert. If there are two of you and you split the app and dessert that's a four course meal for $60 and it was way more than my wife and I could eat. Flavors all amazing, everything fresh and cooked perfectly. Nice wine list that's reasonably priced. Service is snappy and the entire staff was great. Great fine dining ambiance although the two tops are a little close together. Fantastic open bar area. They also do events and while those are pricey the production is top notch. read more

I love this restaurant's bar and table service. The meatballs are the best and so is the tuna appetizer. Prices are high but the ambiance is great, especially when Alan, the live singer and one-man band, is there in the evenings. The desserts are also deliciously indulgent and don't disappoint. read more

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

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

I usually don't write reviews, but the way our dinner was handled last night deserves one. We came for a birthday party with a group of 12. We were told ahead of time that we'd probably be split between two tables, which was fine. What we didn't realize was that the tables would be placed on completely opposite sides of the restaurant. Before appetizers even came out, people from both tables asked several times if we could be moved closer together as other seats opened up. Each time, we were told "we'll try" and then nothing happened. When the dessert was finally brought out for the birthday, only one side of the group was told--so half of us missed the celebration. When we spoke with Ramon, who we were told was the manager, the response was a stern "I'll talk to them." No apology, no acknowledgment, no effort to make things right. What should have been a fun night was ruined by poor handling and lack of care. We accepted being split, but not being treated like two completely separate parties. It felt like they chose not to accommodate, and continued to choose to not acknowledge through out the night and it soured the entire evening. read more

My wife and I had been talking about going here for years and finally pulled the trigger. It was her birthday and we were not disappointed! Service was great and the choice of a little more formal dining and the more casual bar area was unique. She had the Vodka Pasta and I had the Grouper Piccata after starting with Oysters Rockefeller (sp?). My only "complaint" was the bacon in the Oysters was a little too much and I love bacon. I also had the smoked Old Fashioned. Their menu is seasonal so check online before you go. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Sacred Pepper - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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First time here... and nicely impressed. It was a surprise birthday dinner put on by a bunch of my neighbors. I ordered the Grouper Picatta, and a Caesar Salad. Creme Brulee for dessert. I did not know they were going to bring me a molten lava cake for my birthday, also. So I got double desserts, yay! Grouper was very good... although missing the buttery, lemony tang I associate with Picatta (at least when I make it). But it was delicious, as was the orzo pasta dish it was served on with asparagus. Desserts were excellent! Service was awesome! read more

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Great food. Very creative menu. Nice wine at reasonable prices. Service was excellent. Decor was unique with a bubble wall and interesting glass fixtures coming from the ceiling. A great place for a date night or a group. read more

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I'd give this spot a solid 3.6 out of 5! Food was solid, ambiance was nice, service was good. My pasta was excellent. Chicken was slightly overcooked but still good. The crab cakes were fantastic- and my fiancé got the short rib which was unreal. Signature cocktail was wonderful. We noted in the notes for the evening we had just come from getting our engagement photos taken- but there was no acknowledgment of it being a special evening. As a former fine dining server that impacted the experience for me. They had live music but the singer was... just ok haha. My fiancé and I giggled about it throughout the night. For the Saturday after Valentine's Day- just a pianist would've been more refined rather a singer singing Bennie and the jets poorly- at that. Overall it was a nice night. A few small tweaks could quickly take this place from 4 to 5 star dining. We may be back in the future- but definitely a fun spot to try for date night! read more

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I've driven by this place so many times for years and last night I finally went! And I'm so happy I did! I wanted to have a celebration dinner for my mom in honor of her being breast cancer free for over 13 years and with October being Breast Cancer awareness month I gathered all my mom's besties and told them to meet me at The Sacred Pepper! We went on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. There was a halloween event going on complete with live music so it was fun seeing everyone in their costumes and the singers set the tone for the most amazing vibe! Our waitress Lilly was awesome and very patient with us considering my mom and her friends speak mostly spanish so the language barrier wasn't always easy but she took great care of us! We ordered fun drinks they even had halloween drinks to choose from! I picked the Poison Ivy a tequila based drink that I enjoyed and for my appetizer I ordered the Mediterranean Baked Goat Cheese which was seriously a dream!!! I LOVE goat cheese so this was amazing. It was served with marinated olives, tomatoes chicken peas and came with flatbread. We used the complimentary bread that came to the table to sop all the flavors us and left the plate completely clean! For my entree I ordered the Spinach Pappardelle & Lobster which was sooooo good I don't think I'd be able to order anything else as my entree next time because I'd want to have it over and over! It was sooooo flavorful and there was a generous amount of delicious juicy lobster. Still has me drooling weeks after! Overall the experience was great. The ambiance, the vibe, the food was everything i could've ever asked for! read more

Food was ok. The service was excellent, Lilly was an exceptional server. Atmosphere was calming and lovely. This was my first visit, have to make another visit to make a true comment. read more