I only came here for a drink before heading out for festivities but it was a solid experience at the bar that is located in the main hall of what was the old courthouse where Le Meridien now resides. Located on the second floor, accessible by the front entrance, the stairs from the lobby, or the elevators on adjacent sides, Sal Rosa comprises a coffee bar and ice cream parlor, a full restaurant, and a bar and lounge. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week if you aren't looking to leave the hotel property in downtown Tampa for a day or night. The dirty martinis are ok but I felt they could be dirtier, especially since I asked for extra -- for some reason, bartenders in more than one establishment tend to still be sparingly with the olive brine. But the service was attentive regardless. read more

Sal Rosa - Dirty gin martini. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Excellent breakfast offered by the Le Meridien's restaurant. Great deal, I could not finish this massive stack of pancakes even though I tried. Everything was hot and tasty, coffees were delicious. I'm excited to see what other offerings they have here. read more

Sal Rosa - Caramel latte and Cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

One of my friends I was meeting for brunch suggested this hidden gem and boy was he right, it is a great place for brunch! Located inside the historic courthouse now Meridian Hotel, the vibe is modern and sleek. Walk up the front steps of the courthousen exterior, or access it via elevator from the hotel lobby downstairs ro enter. The parking is on street paid parking or you can get valet on the side street. The on street parking was only a couple bucks and I used my Park Mobile App. Bottomless mimosas with a choice of juices was on our agenda, but there is a full bar. One of my friends and I both ordered the poppy seed pancakes, which come with a breakfast meat (we gor bacon) and the best homestyle potatoes I have ever had! The pancakes were not your average pancake and very good but to me, the potatoes steal the show. I almost hate to tell everyone how good it is because it is such a nice place to go without being crowded but here I am, . There is also a gelato dtation in the lobby but we didn't have any... this time. Last but not least, the staff is amazing! Our server was especially helpful because I forgot my jacket on the back of the chair and she noticed and ran after me to get it to me. So thankful! read more

See all

Came here for a Pre-Valentine's Dinner. Valentines Day dinner was Prix Fixe. I'm just not a fan of those bc it's a set menu. So I came the Friday before that. Our service was great. Initially I will say, it was not so busy however since there was a group, the sound was very loud. This restaurant location is where the courtroom use to be, so the sound did travel for some reason. Soon enough, I adjusted and was happy I was on the other side of the dining room area. I do wish there were more decor inside the dining area. It was very simple. For our dinners, we had Herb & Roasted Garlic Cornish Hen & Island Sea Bass, we also had a chicken croqueta appetizer, and it came with Cuban bread and the best thing ever Mango Butter! We asked for extra mango butter, it was so good! Our dessert was a heavenly tropical cheesecake. The following week, we came back for our stay at the hotel. We had breakfast which was included with our stay. It was so cute how they packed it kind of like a breakfast bento box. It came with coffee and orange juice. I took a picture which I posted and it was wonderful. We ate it in the lobby area of the restaurant which is very cute and cozy. Brunched is being hosted by Le Meridien, which is where Sal Rosa is located. It's on April 26, 2025. I wish I could go. It's such a beautiful setting, and such great service with food with a tropical and Latin flair. read more

See all

I went to dinner here for my birthday and thought the environment was really nice but surprisingly empty. I had the shrimp appetizer, strip steak and birthday cake gelato. The shrimp and gelato were very good! The strip steak was okay overall. I thought it was going to be more tender and flavorful. I did think the portion sizes however were generous. Our server did occasional check on us but it was clear that he was not a people person and did not want to be there. Overall, it was a positive experience but not at the top of my list to return. read more

See all

Hear ye, hear ye, brunch is in session! (Look out, I have a whole pile of puns/plays on words much lamer than that) My friends and I try to meet once a month-and July found us here, in the old courthouse in downtown Tampa, that's now the Meridien Hotel. Walk up the steps out front, through any of the three sets of tall doors-and there you are...in this striking, sleek, chic dining space. It's not huge, but the ambiance is. From my spot, I could see a vintage glass and wood door with the words "hearing room" stenciled in a retro font. You just know men with fedoras and starched shirts and full briefcases went through here. It felt like the room could fade to black and white and melt into a film noir or Dragnet scene. But this brunch was full color-from the bottomless pineapple mimosas (you can choose other juices), to the lemon poppyseed pancakes-with berry compote. We met at noon on a Saturday, had a reservation and were seated immediately. The place was lively, but not crazy busy. Our server came right away and did a great job taking care of us. She picked right up on our group vibe and knew just when to swing by and check on us, bring water or mimosa refills, etc. The menu isn't huge but the variety is intriguing. I have a feeling they everything they do, very, very well, here. I certainly can recommend the lemon poppyseed pancakes. A generous stack of three, with a lemon glaze as well as the berry compote on top. It came with some very tasty bacon and, hands down, the best breakfast fried potatoes I've ever had. Ever. Had. One of my friends ordered the exact same dish and completely agreed. They're heavenly. I thought the $16 price tag was super fair for all this gorgeousness. (The mimosa were separate) Our other friend had biscuits and gravy, which he really enjoyed. In fact: he went back the next day for brunch #2! You can park on the side streets or in nearby lots, with a parking app. I believe there's also a valet. There's a gelato stand in the lobby-which we all agreed to check out next time. I'm so glad my friend suggested this place. Now I'll do the same. (Without another bad pun, like "it would be a crime to miss it.") (whoops) read more

See all

Sal Rosa is quite a charming place. Situated in the old courthouse, it maintains its lofty heights but blends a vintage hotel style that feels almost like stepping back in time, just not quite. The food was great! The mango butter tickles your tastebuds, and the bread is so soft, with a great, light crunch to the outside. The house salads are enormous; you can easily split one between two people which is what I wish we had done! My partner thoroughly enjoyed their paella which came chock full of hefty seafood bites. But it's the lamb shank which is truly the star of the show! It's so tender that you barely touch the tine of a fork to it and it practically leaps off the bone before melting across your tongue. The risotto left a bit to be desired, but was fine overall. Service was a bit relaxed for my personal tastes, even if it was the middle of the week. But our waiter was pleasant enough, as was the rest of the staff. read more

See all

I walked in and sat at the bar for about two or three minutes before a server/bartender entered slowly from the back with a plate of food and an exasperated expression. It was as if I was interrupting his lunch break. He blank stared as he asked how he could help me. I asked for a menu. He asked "what kind? food or drink? I replied "both." it was 4 PM. He informed me that food didn't start until 5. I thanked him (for nothing) and told him I'd keep searching for food. Not once did he attempt to keep me there to at least buy a drink(s) and chat me up until food started. Poor service. He literally looked annoyed that I was there. read more

This is the restaurant at the Le Meridian Hotel which you can directly enter through the amazing front of the old Courthouse building. We were there for dinner and it was an off night since their menu was being updated and many items were unavailable. Service was excellent and the food that we did get was good. Would have been a solid 4 if not for that. read more

See all

Sal Rosa is a charming restaurant located at the Le Meridien (former courthouse, renovated hotel). As a guest of Le Meridien, I dined here a few times during my trip and our servers were friendly and attentive. The food, drinks and dessert (peanut butter homemade gelato) were delicious. This place does get busy so service can be hit or miss. On one of the days, it took a bit longer for service as the restaurant was short-staffed. This place also offers weekend brunches, so it gets super busy. Overall solid experience and worth the trip if you're visiting or new in town. read more

See all

A restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, though the prices felt a bit high to me. I went with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, and both the service and the setting were excellent. Some dishes stood out for their flavor, while others were just okay. The portions were small for the price. I chose the three-course menu for $50, which included an appetizer, a main dish, and gelato (the pistachio and chocolate was a great choice). I should note that the food took a little while to arrive, but it came out fresh and piping hot, just how I like it. PS: Due to its location, it's better to park on the street, though there are public parking lots nearby. read more

See all

We stopped in after dinner for some dessert. Their only options were gelato and churros so we went with the churros. They were excellent and had a good chocolate dipping sauce. In the morning we came here for our complementary hotel breakfast. It comes out on a large board with a variety of items. We were given an option between two flavors of muffins and two flavors of breakfast quiche pastry. The almond flavored granola was really good with the yogurt and berries. It was a light breakfast, but we had eaten so much the night before it was fine for us. My husband said the coffee at the restaurant was good and he got some to go. There's a coffee and gelato bar at the entrance of the restaurant. We were able to get a complementary specialty coffee here using his Marriott loyalty membership. I think that is only good for people staying at the hotel, but we were never asked for our hotel key. The waiter probably guessed that we were staying there. They didn't have many guests the night of December 23. Their dinner menu looked really good with Cuban cuisine. I would like to try dinner here sometime. read more

See all

We had an incredible time at Sal Rosa on a Saturday morning. The restaurant is beautiful and as parents to a toddler we like restaurants that offer a chilled and quiet space. We opted to sit off to the side, near the bar area, although there is a main dining room area, which is beautiful. Michelle and Jorge were excellent, they both made our experience so delightful. They are professional, kind and courteous and they both went above and beyond. If you go to Sal Rosa, you should request to be helped by them. The food was really good and the bottomless mimosas on the weekend is a really good deal. I highly recommend Sal Rosa. read more

See all

The place is so beautiful. It was a court and now it is a hotel and restaurant. The food was ok and the drinks too. The omelette is not an omelette it is a tortilla with the things inside. read more

See all

Stopped by on a Sunday night since it's attached to my hotel. The place was has a mini coffee bar by the entrance and the seating at the restaurant is spacious and feels upscale. The menu has a nice selection of seafood, homemade gelato, and tropical drinks. I ordered the fish ceviche and it had a spicy kick to it! The avocado helped tame down the spice. The service at the bar was quick and the staff were friendly. read more

See all

Had lunch here during the week with my family and it was a nice change. Our waiter Jorge was super friendly and attentive. We had the empanadas, ropa vieja, chicken tortilla soup, jerk chicken drummets, kid's grilled cheese, and peanut butter gelato. We really liked the empanadas, ropa vieja, soup, fries, and gelato. Drinks were good too, we tried the espresso martini and Bloody Mary. It's a nice quiet restaurant with some music playing the background, very cool that it's a historical building. Our waiter encouraged us to look around the building after our meal and glad we did. It's not a museum by any means but nice to appreciate the historical aspect of this particular building. read more

See all

The food and service were excellent. The restaurant wasn't clean. It was half dusted and very noticeable where things weren't dusted. They had some decorative display items with price tags showing. read more

We stayed in the hotel where the restaurant is located and enjoyed the food. The setting is nice but it has no atmosphere. Luckily the food was tasty. read more

Old courthouse building in downtown Tampa converted to a very beautiful restaurant adjacent to a wonderful hotel. The food was very good, but not presented the way it showed for a higher class restaurant. We opted for the prime rib empanadas which only came to on a plate, no decoration no salad nothing. The shaved scallops with the pineapple ice appetizer was also extremely delicious. Gelato was offered in the lobby with nice coffee bar Street parking is what we found to be most convenient. read more

Sal Rosa - Mole Short Rib - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

What a gem in downtown Tampa. Wow. I walked a few blocks and was amazed at this building preservation and the super flavorful menu. Zach, the F&B manager was charming. My server Doudmie was so sweet and genuine and helped me pick a gelato flavor. The flavors of all the food was AMAZING and I would highly recommend this casual yet feels upscale restaurant. Gentle modern island beats playing, amazing flavors and presentation and incredible service from everyone I encountered; even an off duty manager in an elevator was incredibly kind and wanted to show off this building which was an old courthouse. If I lived local, this would 100% be a place I would visit often. Missing it already! read more

See all

This place is great! Jorge was so enthusiastic, kind, and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back! read more

Sal Rosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

The service here is impeccable! The manager and waitress and manager took extra steps to make sure were well taken care of! Starting with drinks, their Hugo spritz was amazing. We got octopus and crab cakes as an appetizer- they were phenomenal! For the main course, I had paella and my friend got the sea bass. The paella was so creamy and delicious! As for the sea bass, the fish was beautifully crusted with a perfect sear. Dessert was divine. We had the crème brûlée which was smooth and creamy with rich pineapple and coconut flavor. We also got churros which came with luscious caramel and chocolate for dipping! Overall, such a wonderful experience. You have to come here!!! read more

Sal Rosa - Haitian Charred Octopus Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

Very disappointing menu. If you want a light healthy meal this is not the place. Menu choices very limited. Staff was very. Atmosphere is great. read more

The dining room was converted from the historic courthouse. Beautiful venue. Hidden gem and well worth it! read more

Sal Rosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

Service was excellent! Food was delicious And it is in a beautiful building! Looking forward to go back for dinner read more

From the moment you walk up the stairs of this former courthouse, you are in for a one of a kind dining experience. The restaurant, bar and cafe share a common area with beautiful marble and preserved crown moldings. The welcoming staff were the definition of hospitality and very personable. I ordered a House Salad with Shrimp and the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumettes. The menu consists of various Caribbean Latin inspired dishes. Lary also served warm bread with delicious mango butter and recommended the made-to-order Pineapple Soufflé with Ice Cream which was decadent. There were large parties, a private event, small groups exchanging gifts for the holidays and people around the bar. Sal Rosa has everything from collaborative spaces for many to secluded, intimate seating. I will definitely be back during a work break or go to place for a late night bite. read more

See all

Gourmet Caribbean food and the best mango butter I have ever tried. It's a true hidden gem with authentic dishes and a very unique menu. Had their seafood pallela and chicken tortilla soup, very delicious. It's located inside the La meridian a Marriott boutique hotel. Great location near the river perfect for a nice walk afterwards. read more

My server was friendly and helpful, and the place was open and inviting. The food is interesting, with sweet and savory combos that intrigued me, but I wasn't very impressed with the dishes I tried. I love chilled soup, but the chilled cilantro soup was a bit bland and "off" texture-wise. The corn sorbet and jalapeño popcorn topping it helped make it more appealing. The hamachi and scallop crudo was better, with a sweet and refreshing yuzu pineapple granita. I will certainly be back to try their dessert menu at least, which looked like it had plenty of unique options (including semifreddo, one of my favorite desserts). Overall not worth going out of your way for, but not a bad choice if you're in the area read more

Sal Rosa - Chilled cilantro soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

See all

Even though it was Labor Day weekend it is no excuse for such a touted top of the line restaurant to not be able to serve quality food and drink. I was disappointed with all except the appetizer. A lemon martini was flat. The main course steak overdone. No distinction. Limited wait staff. Should not be open for dinner unless you can serve the next ! There was no true ambience ? read more

It was okay. we stayed at the hotel and went down for breakfast. the service was slow, despite there only being a couple people there. The omelets that were ordered were not cooked all the way through (very watery and loose). Overall wasn't bad but probably wouldn't do again. read more

I went to celebrate Valentine's Day. The ambience was very nice and an appreciation for the once previous Tampa Courthouse. I will say the menu was very expensive. I am comparing it to other nice high end places in the area such as Boulon and Meat Market. The service was good, but I would expect to have great service for their prices. It was still an overall good experience but I probably would not go back again, I think there are other nice restaurants that offer more for that pricing. read more

I had breakfast at the Sal Rosa while on a recent business trip to Tampa. I was greeted immediately upon my arrival. Jorge was my server. He was professional and very courteous. The food was good. Restaurant is nice and spacious. Highly recommend. read more

The staff at Sal Rosa was phenomenal! Latisha was so warming and personable. I recommend the Segura Viudas, delicious sparking rose!

Sat at bar for late lunch. Prosecco was flat, bar tender was happy to pour a new glass, but she poured it from the same bottle. Fish tacos (2) were average at best. Shishito peppers were good (because they are shishito peppers) but needed salt. Empanadas were recommended but bar tender forgot to put them in with the order of tacos so we never got them. Soda was from a bottle. Bar tender was very friendly and nice, but the experience was just not good and not what we would expect based on the location in a lovely hotel. read more