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    The Sail

    3.3 (423 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DJ
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual

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    Christina G.

    Great specialty cocktails at a good price. My sister and I walked from the Sparkman's Wharf area for a short bar crawl. It was 10 minutes and a beautiful walk along the water. Of course, this is in April when it's not sweltering hot. They have a specialty cocktail list that's $14 each. I got a strawberry lemonade, which was delicious. It really hits the spot to grab a drink and look out on the water. They have umbrellas that were nice to sit under to shade you from sun (and for us, a light sprinkle when it started to rain a bit). We were here at 1 p.m. on a Wednesday, so not a prime time at all. There were only a couple other people here so it was super easy to order a drink and grab a seat. I think it's a great idea to start at lunch at The Pearl or Boulon, walk along the river, maybe stop at the Marriott bar, come here, then walk back to Sparkman's Wharf to end the day.

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    Tiffany H.

    Great outdoor bar and dance area outside the conference center. It's coincidently located near the river walk and several your boats. I had the pina colada they sever a variety of alcoholic beverages. Staff were attentive and DJ was awesome. He played several throw backs. The crowd is mid 30s +. It's super chill. You eat dance and relax. I recommend and hope to return. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.

    a hamburger and french fries in a basket
    Anisa S.

    The only thing I enjoyed was being by the water. Other than that.. the burger was below average and over done.. the fries were soggy and the whole entire thing was bland. I would not recommend the sail for food when there are so many better options around it.

    Captain and Ginger for the Riverwalk
    Mel L.

    One of my favorite pit stops along the Tampa Riverwalk. This outdoor pavilion offers ample seating, shade, heating and cooling, food, drinks with official to-go cups, and sports on multiple TVs. The food is prepared next door at Big Ray's Fish Camp. They are gluten friendly and offer gluten free buns! Love the French fries. The view of water and tour boats is especially enjoyable at sunset. Always a great spot to people watch while quenching your thirst. Service has always been friendly and attentive during my visits whether they were a hot second or full dining experience. The public restrooms are steps away and typically kept clean. During the Pandemic menus are a click away via QR code. Food orders are made online since Ray's order counter is temporarily closed.

    Bayside Cheeseburger w/ Fries
    Rashad M.

    The food was good but they need to do something about the ants on the counter. The service wasn't bad, took about 15 minutes maybe but that just let me know it was fresh. It should come with a warning label because it is juicy and you will destroy your clothes lol. The environment is A1, outside seats, music and a projector TV playing the game.

    Bill M.

    Just here for drinks on New Year's Eve. Sat pretty quick and service was as fast as it could be on a night and a year like this. Drinks are pretty good with lots of choices for alcohol. Not sure of the food but will try some day.

    Lee L.

    I don't know why I haven't explored The Sail up until this point, because I have been across the water to establishments close by. I am so happy I gave it a shot. It is a beautiful place to go if you want to chill, have some casual drinks, people watch and perhaps partake in the public & private boat tours offered right across from it. You'll spot a lot of runners and people walking their dogs too. Drinks are reasonably priced, and service is fast, especially because you walk up to purchase your drinks and choose your own spot to set up camp. There are umbrellas to sit under, so although it was extremely hot, the gentle breeze and the shade provided by the umbrellas made in bearable. I can't wait to try out this place at sunset when it cools down.

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    Fritz E.

    Great place, perfect location on the water and near so many fun places - the Riverwalk, Convention Center, JW Marriott, Harbour Island and much more. Great drinks! Friendly staff. Lots of TVs to make for a great place to watch football or hockey games. Has the place been taken over by Datz? It says Datz on the umbrellas

    Ash C.

    Drinks aren't the worst but service is slow . My big Problem was that I grabbed a drink there today and I witnessed the bar literally making bee traps and drowning them ! I grabbed the manager and brought it to his attention that I wasn't sure if he was aware he was trapping and drowning an endangered species and his response was "Well it's annoying to work with them". I just thought it was ridiculous they weren't covering their bar fruit and were willingly making their own traps to not only attract but kill an endangered species, instead of just closing their fruit containers . Not to mention the bartender rudely telling me to move because I was standing in her service station when it sure seemed like it was the walk up line but either way it was approached wrong .

    Vivian O.

    Love this place! We stopped in to have a cocktail before we headed back to Palm Harbor. First impression...love that they are dog friendly! We were fascinated by this Weimeraner who clearly knew how to work the bartenders! Drinks were cold, service was great and ambiance...you're overlooking the river/river walk, what more do you need. Looking forward to going back!

    This place was a blast! Great setting, incredible staff, and an overall great atmosphere. Food and drinks were excellent.

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    The views are great, service spot on, and often times there is entertainment on the weekend.

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