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    Jenette S.

    Fun date spot that you absolutely NEED reservations to.. We kind of just walked in and they said the wait was an hour so we put our names in and walked around the neighborhood to the other shops for a bit. Very fun and funky drinks. Super posh spot to be and be seen. Sushi is very fresh and so many interesting things to try. The karrage was yummy as well.

    Jenn L.

    Love Tanto!! It's a new Japanese cocktail lounge located inside Kosen, and the vibe is amazing. The cocktail presentation is so creative, and every drink we tried was excellent. They offer bar bites too--and wow, everything we ordered was so good. If you're looking for a great experience and super cool cocktail presentations, this is a must-go spot! What I ordered: - Caviar Service - Wagyu Tartare - The Sandwich (fried chicken) - Smoked Duck Leg

    Alex F.

    They certainly have done a wonderful job at making this an unforgettable experience....almost to a fault. When you reserve, you'll be required to put a card down and will be charged $50 per person for cancellations. Life happens and things can change so it was incredibly anxiety inducing when we ran into traffic on our way there. 2/3 in our group was stuck in traffic and trying to beat the clock for our reservation. We then had to wait another 5 minutes outside while they deliberated inside as to whether we'd be able to keep our appointment or not. If we wouldn't have been charged, we would have left right then. They decided that we were okay to keep our reservation and welcomed us in. The vibe inside is very nice. Very modern, sleek and cozy. The offer a warm hand towel and a complimentary lavender-infused shot. That was a nice surprise. The server was very sweet and she was able to explain the drink options to us. We'd love to try Kōsen some time and it has been rated very highly.

    Latoya C.

    Tanto was definitely an experience. It started with the little adventure of waiting outside. They were running a bit behind when we arrived, and since there's no indoor waiting area, we ended up on the benches out front. Of course, it happened to be cold, and the hostess simply said, "There's no waiting room inside." Florida weather is either freezing or hotter than the devil's armpit, so waiting outside while dressed cute is not ideal. Something about that setup really needs to change. But once we got inside, the vibe was completely different. The ambiance is dim, calm, and very grown and sexy. They surprised us with a welcome drink, which was a nice touch. Our server, Nick, was great--super knowledgeable and explained the menu like he actually cared. We ordered the "F It We Ball" cocktail, which was really good, and another drink that was vesper-style. I can't remember the name, just that it was strong enough to make me blink twice. The bartender added a little citrus and boom, it turned amazing. The presentation for that drink is interactive, where you go to the bar and talk with the bartender, which made it fun. We also had the omasake which was fun just giving the server a flavor profile we liked and letting them go from there. The food was delicious but listen... eat a little something before you go. Not because the food isn't good--it's amazing--but the portions are the "cute date night" kind, not the "I'm starving and haven't eaten all day" kind. We had the duck and the oysters, and both were a solid 10 out of 10. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere--it's all really good. I just hope they rethink the whole outside waiting situation because Florida weather simply cannot be trusted.

    Alexandra E.

    The vibe and atmosphere is amazing! Every staff member is friendly and knowledgeable, they give so much detail in every menu item and are so helpful making the right choice. The drinks options can be overwhelming so it was nice to have the hep of the staff.

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    Katrina M.

    I had a wonderful first time here! The staff was friendly and attentive. The ambiance has an opulent luxury to it. Its dark, quiet, and has lively music. My server, Ari, was a Rockstar, and Mike, the creative was very knowledgeable and recommended some great drinks! I was welcomed with a free margarita, which was made with their own unique twist! I ordered the sandwich for food, which was fried chicken, kimchi, cucumbers, etc. I almost prepared one to go, it was so good! I decided to leave my acquired tastes in the hands of the bartenders, and they made me a surprise tequila based drink! I was blown away! Ill definitely be back!

    Bri M.

    Amazing drinks and relaxing elegant atmosphere. You can tell they put a lot of time into coming up with their drinks. The food is also very high quality, fresh, and delicious.

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    Stephanie W.

    Everything at Tanto was 10/10! The service, ambience and drinks were immaculate. We were given welcome drinks that were just ok but it was free lol Nobodies foo was just as tasty as it was pretty. I've never seen a drink so gorgeous! The ginger isn't overbearing at all and the rum based was stiff (in the right way). Blurred limes was SO refreshing. The drink was well balanced and the lime was just right. If you're a Gin drinker, definitely order that. At the end, we were given these tea "shots," which had no alcohol was also very refreshing. I would definitely visit Tanto again.

    Jeniffer S.

    Dinner at Tanto was incredibly impressive. Our waiter, Chuck, was amazing and took great care of us. We ordered two rounds of oysters, the rice, and the Wagyu (which was so good we didn't even get a picture!). The Yellowtail was the absolute star of the night--it had such an interesting and unique flavor profile. Honestly, everything on the menu seems fantastic. The drinks were all aesthetically pleasing and tasted great. The banana dessert was also very cute and tiny. Highly recommend the food did not disappoint.

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    Airamiss L.

    We visited and had a great experience. This restaurant is located in the same space next to Kosen and they utilize the same cooking techniques and the omakase styled cocktails are the main draw for Tantō. I had three drinks crafted for me and they were all fantastic, but what I liked the most is that they also did this with zero proof cocktails so no one has to feel left out of the experience! As far as the food goes they have a small menu, but it is elevated so it isn't your usual bar bites. While the menu may have changed since I went during the soft open, they had wagyu by the ounce with no preset limit like most restaurants do. I don't eat a lot of red meat and 2 ounces was all I wanted and it was priced at 40 an ounce and served with gluten-free jus and a few fried potatos. It was absolutely delicious and they made the fried potatoes in a different fryer as well to avoid gluten cross contamination. I absolutely recommend this spot for cocktails and light bites. It's basically Michelin starred level, but at a good price. They had other items on the menu as well as popcorn, chirashi, black sesame ice cream and a fried chicken sandwich that looked amazing.

    Chirashi, chicken sandwich, sashimi
    Mytu T.

    First of all, our server Raja helped make the experience great. Our bartender also came out to personally explain the drinks and take our order. We opted for the omakase drink, where he asked us to give him any description and he would make us a drink. I was so impressed that he remembered all 6 of our descriptions without writing anything down! We threw out very random things and the drink he made each of us were SPOT ON. The ambiance was great as well and the music helped the vibes. The food selection was awesome as well, I especially loved the chirashi. I will say the food is more snack size so don't come hungry but if you want an experience, it's a must try.

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    This is a very intimate experience with Kosen with limited seating so definitely make a reservation as there is no bar seating even.

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    Morgan’s Cove - Gochujang Wings

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    4.4(72 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown Tampa

    What a DOPE, PIRATE THEMED, speakeasy to go to grab some delicious drinks! Totally blown away!…read more Tucked, downtown Tampa you enter through a secret bookcase door and you enter a very low key pirate bar! Lighting is dim, which is part of the concept. (Auto flash is needed for pics) The joint, is VERY CLEAN! The staff is awesome and very attentive! They understand process. The drinks are SOOO WELL MADE! I had a Zombie as my first drink, and it is very well presented and STRONG! I prefer,my first drink at an establishment to be strong cause then I can lighten it up later. Then I had a Rum Barrel, not as strong, but well presented and delicious! Note: Prices for drinks are worth every dime! They have a small food menu, but everything on the menu looked delicious, but I did not eat there. This speakeasy is attached to a British pub which I went for food after. (Review to come) All-in-all great spot to come and have a drink you are well treated, appreciated and just a fun experience! I will DEFINITELY come back here for a delicious drink and DEFINITELY will try something off the food menu. I'll just make sure next time I won't go there after a big breakfast lol! Five stars alllllll day long!!!

    These are the coolest places in Fla. Secret cryptic entrances with a speakeasy like ambiance…read more Hidden passages and a clear throwback to the days of prohibition. With all that was going on, it's a wonder we could find the exit after all the drinks. The pirate theme was the caveat. A perfectly dimmed atmosphere and willing performers that can conjure up delicious delights. The red light and point on music only enhanced the experience. Plenty of signature drinks, a dozen different beers and even a few dishes are offered. They stir a nice whiskey sour. It's really what suits your fancy. Fear not. They have mocktails, too! 12/25

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    Morgan’s Cove - Secret entrance to the speakeasy!

    Secret entrance to the speakeasy!

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    Rum Barrel

    Morgan’s Cove - The bar area, tables surrounding it and another little closed off section.

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    The bar area, tables surrounding it and another little closed off section.

    CW's Gin Joint - Angeled Eggs

    CW's Gin Joint

    4.2(576 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown Tampa
    $$

    Ok. For context I'm a foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants. This place is just plain…read morecool. Little speakeasy. Little high end restaurant. I am also a sucker for egg white drinks. If you've never had one you are not living. Then there is the wine. They have Cade from Howell Mountain. So hard to find and one of the best. I will come back every time I am in town. It is way up there on my lists as I travel.

    This post is based on my second visit to this restaurant. My husband and I did enjoy it the first…read moretime around and immediately thought of who to bring for our next visit, which was the reason for this visit. We originally planned on bringing some family here for their anniversary but that plan feel through so we made it into a friends catch up dinner. Right off the back LOVED our server Nimah. She was funny, helpful, and attentive. And they are on top of refilling your water so you will never go thirsty. I'm not much of a drinker, so I don't have much to say on that matter. The ambiance was nice. A lot of eclectic paintings on the walls. And loved the outfits of the servers. Very 20's speakeasy. There is a live jazz band that started performing at 7 pm. They were good but at some points it was a bit difficult to speak and listen to those at your table unless you got really close. My meal hit the spot. We started with a charcuterie board for the table. It had a lot of great options like dried apricots, actual honeycomb pieces, and my most favorite cheese, some Brie cheese. The only thing was there was only 4 pieces of bread, one for each of us, which wasn't enough but I guess it made sense not to fill us up too much. For my main meal I had the sweet potato salad which was very tasty and the sweet potato risotto, which a little spicy kick. The only thing I missed was the Brussels sprouts and potatoes but was told that was from the previous chef. But they serve you enough so you definitely will have left overs. Not a big fan of eating in the lounge areas, those are best just for drinks and maybe desserts. But it's definitely a great place to people watch. You will definitely have a meal and a show no matter what. Hopefully can schedule another time to bring my family because I know they would love it.

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    Corner of bar

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    Oysters with Mignonette

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    Hotel Bar - Cocktails

    Hotel Bar

    4.3(229 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown Tampa
    $$

    The bartenders really know what they're doing at Hotel Bar! I'm not usually a dirty martini person,…read morebut one of them took the time to ease me into it with just a slightly dirty version! You can tell they're skilled and actually care about your experience, not just making drinks. Oh and they have bar snacks now! It's not included with your drinks like in Europe. You have to order separately and they come in the most adorable tray for $5! The music is always on point, which honestly makes a huge difference in the overall vibe. Also, I love their hours...it's one of those places you can count on when you're not ready for the night to end.

    From the moment I walked in, I was treated like I wasn't wanted there. No greeting, no attempt to…read moretake my order, and no basic customer service whatsoever. I tried to be polite and patient, but the staff was rude from the very beginning and made it clear they didn't want to serve me. To make it worse, I was kicked out for absolutely no reason. They claimed I "argued" with them, which is completely false. I never raised my voice or caused an issue--I was simply responding to their hostility. Instead of owning their behavior, they chose to make something up and remove me. I've never experienced such unprofessional, disrespectful treatment at a bar. If you're looking for a place where you feel welcome or even acknowledged, this is definitely not it.

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    Hotel Bar

    Hotel Bar - Old Fashioned

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    Alter Ego - Bar Area

    Alter Ego

    3.8(71 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown Tampa
    $$$

    The vibes are there 100%. Cocktails were pretty okay,…read morenothing super great or crazy but still a solid drink. Fries were delicious with the herb salt on them and of course the dipping! But go for the ambiance.

    I really like this spot overall...Alter Ego has smaller, moody dark vibes that feel super cool,…read morewith good cocktails and great music. It's got that all-around fun, energetic atmosphere that makes it a solid choice for drinks. Not sure how it is during the week, but it would make for a fun date night spot to grab some cocktails. That said, I had a real hang-up the last time I went with my girlfriend around Christmas. They tried to hit us with a $10 cover just to get in, on top of $15-20 cocktails. I don't mind paying for a nice spot, but the cover felt absurd, especially since it wasn't even busy. The bouncer said we could make a reservation to avoid it, so I did...and then he made us stand outside forever before letting us in. At that point, we should've just left, but since my friend had never been, we stuck it out to try the themed Christmas cocktails. Once inside, there was a two-drink minimum per person, which is kind of crazy. It feels like they jip you either way...cover or no cover, minimum spend or not. While waiting outside (for no real reason, since it was empty), we chatted with a party of six who came straight from Ash (the sister restaurant upstairs). They'd just spent over $1,000 on their meal and were still getting charged a cover to enter Alter Ego. That's poor business, don't force extra fees to guarantee money when good music, drinks, and vibes should bring people in naturally and make them want to spend. There's plenty of places on Water Street with great (and I'd say better) cocktails where you're not forced into minimums or covers. The Christmas cocktail menu was disappointing too, poor selections and way too sugary. Love the potential here, but the strict policies really turned me off and made me want to go elsewhere next time.

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    Smother fries

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    Bramble and Rickey cocktails

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