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    4.0 (189 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Boiled peanuts
    Ivana S.

    I can't help but come here every time I'm in tampa it's a hidden treasure. The brunch menu looked fantastic. Bloody Mary must! We got breakfast sandwich and the Benedict- licked the plates clean. It's such a small little bar with great parking. Servers here are fantastic! I wish their boiled peanuts were ready in time but they weren't. Have to order them when you come!

    Stephanie D.

    I specifically stopped by on Memorial Day weekend when a wing craving hit, and Soho backyard did not disappoint! Best wings in Tampa! Recommend if you're looking for a chill bar atmosphere that is in Soho without all the Soho craze. It definitely can get packed on the weekend or during a game, but not as rowdy as other Soho establishments. Food: The margherita flatbread came piping hot and crisp. The 10 piece wings appetizer was everything I was dreaming of. Super crisp and fresh and definitely the largest wings in Tampa. Other places really skimp on the wing size. One thing I wished for was a side of celery to complete it all. We also ordered the chicken parm sandwich but subbed it with grilled chicken. We wished the grilled chicken was more seasoned but it was a substitution so not a biggie. Drink: The downfall of the experience was either the sweet tea vodka having gone rancid in the bottle or the spout going bad. Twice I was served a drink that tasted like something was funky. The waitress was great in remediating the situation and getting to the bottom of this, but more QA checks for your opened bottles please! The beers were super cold too :) Service: Was on the slower side and our waitress left without saying bye to the table. It's a bar so didn't take this too seriously.

    Selin Y.

    Backyard Soho had some highs and lows for me. It seemed like they were short-staffed, so service was on the slower side. We tried the Just the Tip and goat cheese stuffed figs/ both were very good, though they oddly came with the same garnishes. The duck wings were pretty fire we got them with the Thai chili sauce because our server said that was a customer favorite. The brisket slider was phenomenal, the sweet potato fries were solid, but the dipping sauce tasted more like icing, which threw me off a bit. I had a slice of the short rib and caramelized onion flatbread. if you're a goat cheese fan, you'll like it, but I personally felt it was a little lacking in flavor. The fries were decent but reminded me more of potato wedges. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich and said it was very good. Overall, I'm glad I tried it.

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    Harry L.

    Stopped by Soho Backyard on Sunday afternoon. It was busy because of NFL games but was able to find a seat at the bar. Was served in a fast and friendly manner. Ordered a beer and a couple of sliders. Prices are good, the vibe of the restaurant is pretty nice. Everyone was having a good time drinking, eating and watching the games. I've also had their brunch before and it's great! Definitely recommend stopping by this bar.

    Leek Pepper(and potato?) Soup - soooo good
    Thanh-Van L.

    For a place that plays sports on the tv, it's delightfully tame inside. Very chill place to have Sunday brunch with some simple delicious food and AYCD mimosas (while watching the games if you care). We've been a few times and Haley is an extremely attentive server, as is the other staff. Very helpful and never let's a drink get too low whether it's mimosas or water. We usually get standard egg-type breakfasts but they have a seasonal soup right now (November 2024) which funds would go toward benefiting a great agency - Metro Ministries. Some leek soup. Looks like a standard soup but DELICIOUS. Definitely try it.

    Eggs Benedict with bacon and carmelized onions.
    Shekila S.

    We happened upon this little gem during our stay in Tampa. We arrived on Sunday morning looking for a a casual but delicious breakfast while walking around the area by our Airbnb and stumbled across this place. It didn't look like much until we got inside. It was charmingly decorated in a rather chic bohemian style. Not many folks at that time, so we were promptly greeted and seated across from the bar. I decided to have a Bloody Mary after seeing one freshly made sitting on the bar. It looked scrumptious! Whoever came up with the idea to load them up with tiny edibles was a genius! You can't go anywhere for a Bloody Mary that doesn't come loaded with yummies! Today was no exception. It was by far the best bloody I ever had! There was an underlying sweetness that just made that drink addictive! I let my husband have a sip and he agreed. He went up to the bar to watch the bartender make another. It contained Zing Zang--which I have used in the past. Well, their secret is safe--no idea what made it sooo good. Our brunch came out quickly! I ordered the Eggs Benedict which had bacon and carmelized onions on it--yum! And hubs had a breakfast Cuban sandwich. His was every bit as delicious as mine. His had truffled roasted potatoes--which were crispy outside and creamy inside--perfection! The bill only came to $54! Which wasn't too bad in my book. If you get a chance to have brunch there--it's definitely worth a stop!

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    Abby D.

    One of my favorite places. Guinness are phenomenal. Drinks are solid, bartenders friendly. The chicken sandwich was fire per my boyfriend. I LOVED their sweet potato fires. I usually get the house salad with salmon, which, as a salad connoisseur, am obsessed with. I love this homey place. Of course will rate it 5 stars but don't want it to get toooo popular ;)

    this was my first time coming and the food was excellent. I recommend y'all to come check this place out. God is a good place to eat and relax. The people there are very friendly.

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    Danielle C.

    Hands down my favorite bar in Tampa! LOVE this place. Literally could eat here daily if I could. Happy hour is awesome, and hospitality if you're in the industry as well 20% off. The food is always phenomenal, and the staff is always friendly! Perfect low key dimly lit vibes inside, but also has patio with one of the bars being half outside half inside. 10/10! Call me a regular if you will haha!

    NY Strip, Butter Shrimp, Yukon Golden Mash w/ Grilled Asparagus with a peppercorn sauce
    Marcus T.

    Great Service, food is amazing and I only had the NY Strip, lol. I'll be back for other main items that look really good.

    Interior TV as proof that i was there, lol
    Brad S.

    Walked in around 7pm on a Saturday. Interior of place was comparable to a sauna. Hot, humid, no air movement, just gross. Sat at outside bar on patio, thank God it was a perfect Tampa evening. Service as far as drinks and refills was good the whole time, but then we ordered food and everything rapidly went downhill. We were sitting next to regulars so the three bartenders that night, a female and 2 males, paid much more attention to them than us and were doing several shots with them over the 2-3 hrs we were there. The bartender who had mainly been taking care of us, Justin, was legit drunk after the halfway mark of our visit (my first visit here ever mind you) and so he completely forgot to put both my and the regular's next to me food in. I waited over 35 min for the corned beef brisket special and her approx the same for whatever she ordered and we were told the kitchen was backed up, however i watched as the couple across the bar who ordered after us got their food in a reasonable amount of time. So we have a drunk bartender who's now forgetting to do his job and then lying right to customer's faces about it. So stupid, he literally yelled out to the ONE guy in the kitchen, "I JUST PUT IT IN!" LOL. Again, first experience of this place ever. Corned beef brisket sandwich comes out and it's a disgusting overcooked patty of mystery meet that has the texture of shoe leather (corned beef AND brisket both are supposed to be pulled meats). The little side of homestyle potatoes it came with were good and i ate the 10 little pieces of them cuz at this point was starving. I tell Justin it's awful and simply ask for it be removed from the bill, but he says he'd hate for me to leave hungry, am I sure I don't want anything else? So i said sure, I'll do the pulled pork slider (little $6 app). That came out and was really good. Fast forward to getting the check and the special shoe leather sandwich ($24) is still on there with the $6 slider comp'ed and zero'd out. I wait another 15 min for him to come pick up the bill and tell him the wrong item was comp'ed to which he says but you ate the potatoes and some of the sandwich. I reply i had a single bite of the sandwich and that's how i determined it was terrible, and yes i ate the ten little potatoes cuz they were good and i was starving. I should be paying for what i ate and you should be comping what i didn't. He says, ok I'll take care of it and walks away. This is where it got weird and emotional and argumentative and cringey for zero reason. He decides to walk back over only a few sec after walking away and start right in with, "So how much do you think you should pay cuz you ate the potatoes?" Couldn't believe one sec ago he said he'll take care of it and now two secs later is trying to barter with me so i don't get to have eaten free potatoes after waiting for the most disgusting sandwich I've ever ordered. I indulged it, trying to be fair, and said I'll pay $8 for the potatoes. He says, ok so you want $15 dollars off? I'm gonna make it $10 off!" And storms away like a bratty tough guy having a temper tantrum (yes, this ALL happened exactly like this. I am FAR from a Karen, lol) I walk inside and meet him at the center bar closest to the register he's at while he's making obvious body language of annoyed and just being a giant baby. He hands me the new bill and now the $6 slider is added back on and only a total of ten dollars from the $24 special shoe leather sandwich is removed. I asked him why won't you just do what's right and instead are getting mad for nothing. It's not your money. And he goes, "I'm not mad but you're making me mad." Lol cool bro. Great customer service when all i did was order something that both you and the kitchen effed up horribly. I finally got the better and slightly older of the two male bartenders to fix it properly for me after explaining what happened and told him i appreciate you making this right, and i did start this night wanting to come back here, but now, unfortunately, i can't and never will. All because one beta-boy, emotional bartender got drunk at work and the single cook in the kitchen was making God knows what as the special. Crazy, stressful first experience for no reason. 2/10. DO NOT recommend.

    Jamie Z.

    One of my favorite places in Tampa. The food and serivice is always amazing! I want to give a special shot out to the whole kitchen, Haley, Jon, Josh, Justin, Nick and Tatum for making every experience a great one. Despite the bar have some dive bar vibes, every bartenders are kind, fast, and make a wide verity of drinks. This kitchen is equally as good. Even my Italian NY family described the salmon, steak tips, and asparagus as better then $40 entrees in the city. The patio is fully dog friendly, and my dog loves it. Hight recommend it to anyone in the area!

    Charred grease burger could barely digest the bite I took served with "truffle fries" didn't even taste the least bit of truffle.
    Shayla N.

    This place is only given two stars because of the Mac n cheese, which was the only pleasant part of this restaurant. One server was nice, the other was hard to look at because of his demeanor. Given it was past midnight on a Monday night, I could try to understand the harsh attitude. The grill must've been too high since the burger and buns were so charred I could barely taste the actual food. Literally tasted like I was eating charred grease. The Truman burger was so hard that when I cut it it literally fell off the bun and bounced off of it onto the seat. I would only ever come back for the great Mac n cheese. And then order for takeout since the atmosphere was unpleasant. Maybe jus stick it to drinks if allowing people to order food is inconvenient for u.

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    Small and cute place to hang out. They were great allowing pup on patio too. The cauliflower wings were my Favorite and burgers were huge.

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    friendly staff. Cheeseburger and fries were not the best I have had in Tampa but were quite good. I'll be back soon.

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    Great neighborhood spot! Great service & you can bring your fur baby & sit outside! I loved the duck wings...

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    Terrible ownership with staff that is disrespectful to patrons. Terrible food. Terrible attitude.

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    Food: great. Chefs are geniuses. Bartenders: great. Living, breathing rockstars. Great people, great...everything else.

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    Bulla Gastrobar

    4.3
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    Had brunch here with some friends on a Saturday and had a great experience. We made reservations in…read moreadvance which was nice because this place gets pretty packed. There's plenty of seating throughout without it feeling crowded or like you're sitting on top of the table next to you. Their brunch prix menu is awesome - highly, highly recommend going for brunch and trying this menu because not only are the food options on there fantastic, but it's a great value. We all ordered different items so we could share and try a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single bad thing on the menu, the patatas bravas, potato tortilla, and croquetas were all really yummy starters and you can't go wrong with any of them. The bulla burger, bulla Benedict, and braised pork hash were also all really great - I love breakfast foods, so the Benedict was my favorite personally and the crispy chorizo bits were really good. The desserts were my least favorite probably - the churros were good, they're basic churros. The dessert empanadas I didn't care for too much, I think the truffle honey was too much for me and it was hard to taste the quince or cream cheese. Our service was also phenomenal - Bambi was very friendly and had a great attitude! Would def recommend Bulla for a good brunch date spot.

    Whenever I go to Bulla, the food is always excellent and absolutely divine no matter what I get…read more Sometimes I go for happy hour which, even with a limited menu, has a lot of tasty options! This time around we got the Huevos Bulla, which was relatively hearty with the salty ham and gooey egg, with the potato chips providing a lot of crunchy texture to the dish. We also got the Grilled Steak, which was a new dish for me to try. This is probably going to be one of my favorite dishes from now on. The steak was tender and the truffle foam was to die for (even after the meat was gone i was eating that sauce up, no leftovers). Another new try for me was the seasonal Lamb Cannelloni. The lamb was gamey and the wrapping was soft. The sauce it came with definitely helped enhance the flavor; without the sauce it was just okay. I order the Kalimotxo drink, which, with the cola and lemon, helped brighten up the wine-forward drink.

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    Bouzy

    3.9
    (181 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    We found Bouzy while walking around looking for a brunch spot on a rare trip to Hyde Park and came…read moreaway very pleased with the experience overall, though there were a few minor hiccups with our visit. I'll start with the good stuff. The space inside Bouzy's front dining area and bar is gorgeous. It's not large, but it has very high ceilings, which add to the sense of space, and the modern decor, especially the bubble-inspired lighting, all add up to a bright and vibrant atmosphere. I can easily imagine it looks even more polished and stylish at night. Also, our food was excellent. We got the Florentine Benedict and the Shrimp & Grits -- both were beautifully plated and delicious. Also, if you're feeling snacky before brunch, try the Marinated Olives. It's easily a snack for two -- we even ended up taking some home! I did mention a few minor hiccups at the start. The bottle of Cava Reserva we ordered was not kept chilled, so we had to wait a little for it to come out and we did worry for a moment that we wouldn't get it before our entrees arrived. Also, our server, while very friendly and sweet, was a little uneven in terms of how often she came over to check on us. At the start, she seemed a little scattered, but later on she found her groove and came over to us more often to see what we needed. As I said, minor hiccups, and certainly nothing that would discourage us from another visit the next time we cross the bay and visit Hyde Park. Definitely curious about what it might be like at night!

    The food was mediocre. We had a party of 7 for Brunch on a Sunday, so we ordered a lot of different…read morethings. We ordered oysters and they were the smallest oysters I've ever seen in my life. Premature oysters. The avocado toast, that was trash. Do not recommend. Made with spread from Publix. The surf and turf Benedict was really good. The wedge salad was pretty good . The steak sandwich was alright but half of the sandwich had no meat at all. Veggiees and spread only . And can't forget that all their main plates comes with a. Side of lays chips from Walmart. Very small tables, we had a party of 7 and they put very tiny tables together. They can't accommodate big parties. They also need better ventilation system because they have a open concept kitchen and the whole time we were there the restaurant was so smoky my eyes we're burning and the smell making me nausea's. At least kept the bottomless mimosas coming and our server was very nice. Also on their website they said they had a Dj on sunday Brunches and he was nowhere to be found. Music sucked.

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    Izakaya Tori

    4.6
    (707 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Casual dining
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    Izakaya Tori is easily a 5-star spot for sushi in Tampa…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The sushi was beautifully presented, and every roll we tried was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. You can really tell they care about the ingredients and overall experience here. The atmosphere is also a huge part of what makes this place special...cozy, modern, and perfect for either a casual dinner or a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa right now, and I'll absolutely be coming back.

    I ordered the scallop skewers, the steak skewer, mentaiko fries, sashimi platter, & the yummy roll…read morebut man the fish was so chewy and over cooked this easily became the "yucky roll" for me. The cocktails are pretty sweet and tasty, I enjoyed the yuzu cocktail a lot. I wouldn't come for their sushi, but for late night bites and tapas, I would definitely order. Parking is tough, it's very crowded in the restaurant. The sushi rice was not good whether it was on a roll or not, the sashimi is not as fresh. The tuna was tough. Was it worth 50 minutes probably not.. but it's good for an experience this was my 2nd time here, and I don't live in this area but my brother wanted to try this place. Our waiter was not as friendly. Everything felt kind of rushed because there was such a long wait. This place is kinda pricey overall. All the tables were close to eachother, but very nice decor.

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    Tonkotsu ramen.
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    Assort of skewers
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    Beacon

    Beacon

    3.9
    (145 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Beautiful bar on the 27th floor of the JW Marriott downtown. You can valet and get your ticket…read morevalidated at the hostess stand for complimentary or discounted rate depending on the night. We didn't have any food, but the drinks are pretty good with lovely presentation! They are pricey, but to be expected. Service was hit or miss, started off good, but then when we were ready for a second round, she was no where to be found, so we just got our checks. Come for the views!!! Absolutely stunning experience to watch sunset from up here!

    Beacon at the Marriott in Tampa is a stunning rooftop experience. The ambience is unmatched, we…read morehappened to catch the sunset and it was absolutely beautiful. The gyoza was good and the drinks were creative and delicious. I ordered the General Tso cocktail and it was incredibly tasty. The vibe up there is everything you want from a rooftop bar. Now the not so great part. The charcuterie board at $50 was a letdown for what you actually get. Cheese, almonds and cranberries. For that price point it should be a full spread. But the biggest issue was the service. Our server Rachel C made the decision to cut our entire party of seven off and we were completely blindsided. We were respectful, composed and had been there for about four hours ordering food and drinks responsibly, three drinks each. Our bill exceeded $800. There was no broken glass, no disrespect, no incident of any kind. The moment we asked to validate our valet pass we were suddenly cut off. When we questioned it Rachel confirmed it was her call. Cutting off a composed, respectful, high spending table with no justifiable reason is incredibly rude and frankly bad business. The rooftop itself is worth visiting but the service experience left a bad taste that is hard to overlook

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    Seating at Beacon Rooftop Lounge, Tampa
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    Columbia Restaurant

    Columbia Restaurant

    4.0
    (4.5k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Work around the corner from here and been having a lot of work meetings. Well this is the best…read moreplace to wine and dine clients. Been here several times now and each time has been better and better! Service is amazing. First class in training and performance. All around a well oiled machine that is on top of everything. But to be expected as they have been around since 1905! The food is beyond amazing I've had the Cuban, chicken and rice, steak and the famous 1905 salad. Everything has been fantastic in flavor and portions. Great spot again for work meetings lunch or dinners, anniversary, dates, everything all events. Now for theme, obviously it's a Cuban restaurant so very Cuban/Spanish themed. Now the fun part about this place is the outside looks nothing like the inside. It looks bigger inside honestly as each room has its own theme. If you get a moment to look around do so as it's fascinating!

    Finally made it to Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. The atmosphere is beautiful, and you can…read morereally feel the history. I loved that it's still run by the fifth generation of the founding family, it makes the experience feel even more special. I ordered the famous 1905 Salad and the Chicken Salteado, and both were fresh and delicious. Everything we had was excellent. The only thing that surprised me, as a Miami Cuban, was not seeing Cuban sodas like Jupiña or Materva on the menu. Not a big deal, just something I expected. Overall, a great meal, great service, and a place I'd happily visit again.

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    Craft Tampa

    Craft Tampa

    4.4
    (89 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Highly recommend the Craft dinner cruise for a special occasion or date night out…read more They have the seating assigned before your arrival as well as a special signed card for your arrival. The service was wonderful and food was excellent!!! I have been on other cruises where the food was just so/so as you were really paying for the cruise. Hands down, it caught me by surprise how good the food was along with great boat cruise too. Once they take your order they encourage the guest to get up and enjoy the view. Being a smaller boat, it was great as you never felt it was overcrowded. They have an open pay lot available for parking at the slip, but was around $40 per car the evening we went due to an event. They do offer discount parking in a nearby garage. Overall, great experience.

    We booked the June afternoon tea for my birthday and the overall experience was "ok". I have seen…read moreother reviews where people get special extras for celebrating their birthdays/anniversaries and other reviews where they weren't acknowledged - mine was in the unacknowledged category. It was noted on the reservation, so my opinion is Craft Tampa should be consistent in this: either acknowledge all special occasions, or don't, but not to pick and choose. I have been to many afternoon teas and this fell short in the way the tea service and trays were delivered. The tea was not brewed, nor did you get your own pot, but received your own tea bag of choice with a teapot of hot water to share. This is in itself not terrible, but the hot water was not kept warm with a warmer nor were we offered a fresh pot. The tray did not have an even amount of sandwiches/scones to share which I have never encountered. I did speak to the manager about it and we were offered more sandwiches, and that they would work on this for future events - kudos to them for that. The inside dining area was crazy loud and not at all a relaxing vibe for tea - but that's not the fault of Craft Tampa. Just something to consider if you are wondering in which area to dine. Overall, the actual cruise, views, and service made this "ok", but I would not recommend this to anyone who loves going to afternoon tea.

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