We had hoped for something that was Spanish at all but we were pretty disappointed. We checked the buffet and nothing and then checked the menu. Nada. Too bad. We did have a decent espresso and the server was nice but I don't recommend it if you want anything with a Latino flare for breakfast. read more

Great place for a chill date night & awesome spot for Sunday Funday with friends by the pool with Brian! Executive Chef Leigh has carefully crafted a menu filled various tapas ranging from fresh ceviches to savory spare ribs & chicken pinchos. Too bad we filled up on Tapas at dinner - I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the seafood dishes, along with the paella and braised oxtail! Manager Miguel was so nice to take care of us, thank you for the lovely time!! read more

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The Spaniard Restaurant inside the Hotel Alba is a unique restaurant where you will enjoy some great Latin cuisine as well as good breakfast. Very nice restaurant and attentive host and waiters. They have a good variety of options as well as vegan options. Their cocktail and drinks are trendy and I think anyone would enjoy them. So when visiting Tampa, please check out Hotel Alba and the Spaniard. You would love it. read more

The Spaniard - Inside the restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here on Friday night for a dinner. It was pretty empty. It's located inside the hotel. Atmosphere is pretty nice, modern and pleasant.. Service was good and pleasant. We ordered non alcoholic drinks that were ok. I think they could improve their mocktails. We had chicken flatbread, salad, Mahi sandwich. We also ordered a soup but they didn't have it. Food was definitely comfort food but very good. From the name, I though that this place would be more Spanish but it's typical new American. Which is definitely not bad. Mahi sandwich was amazing. Also, it's pretty affordable. Flatbread was pretty tasty as well. Definitely good experience and would recommend! read more

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Hotel Alba is a stylish and well designed boutique hotel at the west end of Kennedy in Tampa. I enjoyed relaxing in their lounge areas and ate at the Buffalo Bayou bar area just outside the Spaniard restaurant where almost its full menu is offered. Food was delish. Fun and stylish atmosphere. I always enjoy visiting Hotel Alba,, and the Spain restaurant is one of my fav spots. Inspiring and artful design features and tasteful excellence. Too notch. Friendly service. This is a fun place to stay, dance, visit, lounge poolside, and show off. Love it. read more

WARNING: The Spaniard has left this restaurant and all that remains is the name. The menu has changed and you will no longer find the plates you see in the photos here. For example: there is no paella, mussels, or anything else that looks like a chef made it. The new menu looks pretty boring. We came in on a Friday night at 7pm and it was dead. Bringing a wife here for an anniversary-as the reviewer below did- would make for a very insulted wife. The service and menu is what you'd expect at an airport. The food was ok, the service was ok, the ambiance was like dining at terminal C after the last flight. read more

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I would rate this restaurant 4.5 to be more specific. What made my family's first dining experience at The Spaniard worth every penny was our server Jordan D. From the moment I opened to door, he was exuding such charisma that we were excited to dine. Not only was he hosting, he was also serving and bussing the tables...it was a one man show that night but he did is gracefully and kept a smile on his face! Oh! The food?! Oh yeah, the star dishes were the tostones and the mussels; busting with flavor and extremely large portions! Get it, you won't regret it! The soy glazed hen was sold out so we opted for the duck. I prefer my duck to have a crispy skin and tender on the inside, there's was a bit chewy for me. Overall, I really enjoyed the creativity from the chef! I really enjoyed the experience. My only gripe is that the restaurant is located in the lobby of a hotel, near a pool area so plan on seeing people in bathing suits walking back and forth, which could be distracting and took away from the overall ambiance of the restaurant. read more

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Very nice ambiance upon arrival. Tables all beautifully set with fresh flowers and real candles. Daily 3 course meals reasonably priced along with a nice regular menu. Food presentation was very nice and our meals cooked to perfection. The scallops were tender and seasoned with a drizzle of butter. Pasta was a tad dry, but tasty. Lamb chops were perfectly cooked and the roasted veggies made it a perfect combination. The cheesecake had just the right balance of sweetness with a warm caramel apple glaze, small apple bits, raspberries and a dollop of real whipped cream. This would be a great date place. Quiet, intimate atmosphere. Tastefully decorated. They offer a full bar, spirits, beer and wine. Not a lot of space for larger groups. Comfortable for 6-8 though. The waitstaff was welcoming, friendly and efficient service. The restaurant is on the floor level of the Alba Hotel (Hilton) and looks out onto the patio and pool. Adequate parking, reasonable prices and good value. read more

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This is not your standard hotel restaurant. The food was Mind blowing. Every bite, every meal was just as wonderful as the last. The prices were in par with the restaurants nearby. The staff was friendly. On Sundays they do offer a breakfast buffet. We didn't try it because we were trying to get through as much of the menu as possible read more

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I had Ropa Vieja and Fried Calamari. The calamari is crispy with a great batter. If I had known they put sauce all over, I would have requested it on the side. It makes some pieces mushy after a while, ruining the crunch. The Ropa Vieja is tender, well-seasoned meat with yellow rice, black beans, yucca & plantains. Surprisingly the yucca was my favorite thing; it's almost like thick but crispy fries. I didn't know all that came with the meal because they need better descriptions. I can't offer an opinion on the black beans; sorry I can't eat a whole bowl like that, but my friend enjoyed them. The portion was a good size; a friend and I split it and I left very full. I agree with some other reviews about the service. We were there on Thursday late afternoon/early evening. We were the only ones there, yet service was very slow to bring food and even slower the bring the bill. I was ready to leave probably 30 minutes earlier than when I finally received my bill. I think because it's new they are still working out the kinks. I'm willing to try again because our server was friendly and the food was good. It is next door to my job so if my coworkers suggest it for another after work happy hour, I'll go back. However, if it wasn't in a convenient location for me, I'm not sure how likely I would be to revisit. read more

The Spaniard - Calamari - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I'm on vacation for Bucs vs Rams & I'm staying @ Hotel Alba. The server Brian is amazing & personable. Luv his customer services & great employee as well. He recommended blackened grouper taco, man it was gooooodddddd. Shoutout to the cook, that shit was seasoned well. Overall, im loving it so far & Brian is making it worth my while. Yah got good employee. read more

The Spaniard - Pineapple margarita - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Service decent. I ordered the burger and it was really good. I asked for a mushroom and Swiss cheese. When I got it there was the tiniest of minimal mushrooms. Like if you opened a can of mushrooms take out 2 of them. I was disappointed but the burger was still good. The bill comes and it was $3 for those 2-3 tiny mushrooms. Sad. Get the burger it's good but watch the over priced upgrades: read more

I came here while I was staying at the hotel for an event a couple weeks ago. I went into eat at the restaurant after a long day! My server Brent was amazing! He was friendly and gave me great options on the menu! I ended up getting a sandwich with French fries! It was so good. The restaurant itself is nice too! The bright colors and decor made it inviting and warm. Brent keep doing what you're doing! I will be back to see Brent again when I eat and stay at the hotel. read more

Ate here a couple times on our weekend stay here. Both mornings we enjoyed the buffet breakfast, which had fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, oatmeal, biscuits, sausage gravy and a variety of carbs (bagels, bread, pastries). The breakfast was pretty good, the fruit was very fresh and sweet, the hot food was prepared fresh and hot, and I liked the variety. The sausage gravy was horrible, I'm not sure what happened with it, and the biscuits were rock hard and dry - maybe that day something went wrong with them... but other than the gravy and biscuits, everything else was fine. We also ordered food for dinner one night of wings, fries and a Florida Cuban with yucca fries. The Florida Cuban was AMAZING - I loved it and savored each bite. The yucca fries were good. My husband enjoyed his wings and fries. Service was always friendly, especially the morning crew. We always got our bill promptly without having to wait, and our waters and coffee was always replenished fast. Nice on-site restaurant for the hotel, very convenient. read more

The Spaniard - Breakfast buffet - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had the most amazing experience here on Valentine's Day night! We were expecting the best service because it's valentines night and a Friday so we knew it would be busy but the Spaniard went above and beyond for us! First we arrived to our reservation and they were about 25 mins late seating us but we knew it was just busy and the provided us with COMPLIMENTARY champagne just because they felt bad. Second our service was so amazing! The charcuterie board was so good and same with the Paella! I love the atmosphere of this place and we will be back for sure! Thank you for such an amazing evening! read more

The Spaniard - The Paella - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We came here for drinks and they were good and cold! The bartender and manager were really nice! I would recommend staying at the Alba hotel and coming down to the bar! Nice setting read more

The Spaniard - Bar - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Service was good and food was good. Little loud by the pool sometimes. Liked the live music

The staff is great the food is great I love staying at the hotel because the restaurant is the best inside of the Hilton brand in the area. Thank you to Gustavo for his customer service. A-1 quality read more

Had a great grilled Mahi sandwich for dinner one night and Martin provided great service the next morning when we enjoyed an omelette and some coffee. Exactly the experience we expect and more from a hotel restaurant read more

excellent excellent experience! We went there to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time as Anna the manager made sure that our anniversary was wonderful and special. The meal was amazing and the place was quaint and cozy. We cant wait to go back again! Thank you Anna for a great memory! read more

I am a fan of roast pork and that was the main thing ai came here to try. I must admit their roast pork was on point. I am a Tampa native and eat roast pork on the regular. I want a fan so much of the saffron jasmine rice, I would much rather have traditional yellow rice. The seafood dishes are pretty great on the menu. We definitely will be back to try more items. Although they do not have a gluten free menu you can have them check with the chef and to be honest most of the menu is gluten free. I love the decor and all its nids to Tampas Spanish heritage and how the menu does the same. All the dishes we had were plated nicely and we had zero complaints. The hotel is beautiful and you can walk out and sit by the pool with tour drink or in the lounge bar area. There is so much more to this place than just a restaurant! Be sure to check out the art gallery while you are there also. I think prices were pretty fair, for 2 entrees a appetizer and 2 drinks we came out a little over 100$. Thanks for a great evening Hotel Alba/The Spaniard! read more

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While staying at the Hotel Alba, we decided to have a slow morning and try out their restaurant and hang out by the pool. We weren't expecting too much to be honest and boy were we pleasantly surprised! I decided on the avocado toast; sourdough bread, avocado, egg, tomato, and mozzarella cheese. The avocado was flavorful without being overpowering, I opted for scrambled eggs (not a fan of runny yolk), and the tomato/cheese was a nice compliment to the avocado and egg. It was a protein filled breakfast that left me satisfied without being overstuffed. My husband got the breakfast sandwich on a croissant and he thoroughly enjoyed his meal. He was surprised by the freshness and quality of the ingredients. His portion was quite large and he could not finish his sandwich. The fruit on the side was good but not the overtop amazing, just run of the mill mixed fruit. If you are staying at Hotel Alba, give this place. read more

The Spaniard - Breakfast Sandwich on a Croissant - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I went here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and it was completely dead so I should have had very attentive service. The server didn't bother coming up to me for 10-15 minutes even though he continued to walk past, and knew I was there. I wanted a guava colada and they were out of guava purée. I ordered a mango daiquiri instead which was very good. My friend ordered the media noche and said it was flavorless. The salmon burger was terrible, literally was like congealed spam and inedible. I ordered pan con queso to start (aka a cheese sandwich) I will say it was very good surprisingly, so the two stars are for the cheese sandwich, fries, mango daiquiri & the design. The menu sounds good so I would be interested to try it again when they aren't so new and have figured out better service & food. read more

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This is truly an underrated restaurant...PERIODT...The food is delicious and fresh. My parents truly enjoyed it...this is BIG as my mom is a chef and she love good food. Trevor (our server) is a sweetheart. I had the Shrimp and Cauliflower grits; mom had the Almond Red snapper and dad had the ribeye and the white bean soup!!! DELICIOUS read more

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Really great food and drinks! The service was fast and attentive. The Brussels Sprouts dish is a must try! read more

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Yelp said it was open. Still closed during day to covid hours. I have not yet dined here but want others to take note the hours are wrong.

I just arrived in town on a business trip staying at the Alba, and ventured down to the Spaniard for a relaxing lunch. I wish there were more stars to give!! My server(Tyrone) was incredibly attentive and professional and the Manager Pete was so sweet and inviting. I had the Mahi and Chicharrones. Every bite was better than the last! I 100% recomend the this establishment!! read more

The Spaniard - Mahi in butter sauce - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great restaurant! The Paella is full of fresh seafood, and it's plenty of food for two (we fed 5 people with ours.) Jessica, our server, was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. Also - great local beer selection too, Cigar City, Big Storm, and Coppertail Brewing were on tap while we were here. Would def recommend. read more

The name of this restaurant is very misleading. Instead of The Spaniard, they should have named it The Tampanard. There's nothing authentically Spanish about the meñu? It's fine for a casual eatery but I was disappointed not to find true Spanish food on the meñu. I'll wait a few months before giving it another go. read more

Excellent food and service! Carly our waitress was excellent!!! It was her first day and she handled our large group with ease

Very slow service. I ordered a medium burger and got it well done after a substantial wait. Asked for mustard and got ketchup. Literally a joke of a restaurant. Impressively slow service read more

The food is great at The Spaniard. The service is even better. The Spaniard is in the Hotel Alba Tampa and the service throughout was amazing including at The Spaniard. read more

This restaurant is inside of Alba Hotel. It is a lovely location which is aesthetically beautiful and the ambiance is very relaxing. The service was great by Miguel. Our plates were delicious! I tried the guava colada which was different but perfect. The Caesar salad, pan con queso were also very good. My husband got the media noche, which he enjoyed. I got the Black mahi BLT which was really light and very tasty. Overall, a wonderful experience and will definitely return. read more

Amazing food with an even more amazing staff! I had the mojo marinated pork which was so juicy and delicious. For dessert I had the dulce de leche cheesecake which was as delicious as it was beautiful! Nicolai was a wonderful server aswell. Peter the director was also very friendly and made sure everything was perfect. I will definitely be back here!!! read more

We got dinner last night. Just a hamburger and Cuban sandwich. The fried yuca was amazing. We grabbed lunch the next day. The lunch and dinner menu is the same. I didn't have an issue with a $14 Cuban for dinner, but $14 for lunch was a bit much. I've definitely had better Cuban sandwich read more

Good food, especially for a hotel restaurant, but the service wasn't great- the staff was overwhelmed by seVeral large parties which left the 2 of us waiting for a LONG time to refill our drinks, place our food order, etc read more

The Spaniard - The Spaniard Burger - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I recently had a very large party (18 people) at The Spaniard for dinner. Everyone loved their meals. Great spot! And I wish others would not give a 3-star rating because they wished their sauce for the calamari was on the side... huh? Who does that? If the food was good/great you don't give them less of a star rating because of a personal preference and you failed to ask for the sauce on the side! Come on, people! read more

Tried out The Spaniard with two of my friends. Had a delicious lunch there. The flatbread was hot and flavorful. Also, had the brussel sprouts tapas, which were great. I recommend checking it out. read more

As hotel restaurants go, you never expect that much. The Spainard changed my mind. The service was spot on, not clingy or forgetful. Recommendations are spot on and they all servers are professional. As for the food, they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch is what I've had several times now and it has not disappointed. I've had the Media Noches with fries and the Tampa Cuban with yucca fries. Both were amazing well prepared, and the pork in both was perfect. No large fat or dry spots, but perfectly seasoned and prepared. The Yucca fries I had not heard of before. But they are a must have. They are filling and set up the main dish they are served with well. As for their dinners, there is live music every Wednesday through Friday, and the main dining area has a set of huge doors that open into the courtyard with fire pit and separate bar. If inside is more your taste they have another smaller bar inside with classic games as foosball and shuffle board. In short, this is a restaurant with class and value that most others miss, and is worth your time. read more

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Excellent service, staff and food. It's an absolute must visit! I loved the paella and will definitely come back again for more. The brussels and pork belly melted in my mouth. I can't wait to visit again! read more