The Beacon is located at the JW Marriott hotel on Channelside. It's at a great location. They offer…read morecomplimentary valet parking for 2 hours and then $30 after that -- make sure to get it validated. Beacon is super cute in the inside and out. Of course those Tampa views are amazing and it wasn't too crowded -- we booked reservation so we were seated right away. There is bar seating that I assume is first come first serve. It's a very intimate spot, so I also wouldn't advise too big of a group coming here -- it is NOT a club, there is no dancing lol. While the music was not my speed, is was still a nice vibe. The service was really nice. We had 2 or 3 people come check on us which I appreciated as everyone was pretty busy it was nice to have multiple people making sure we were good. The food menu is very sparse so don't come here to get full -- it's more of finger foods and lite bites. NOT dinner. They have a full alcohol menu. The food menu is primarily why I gave it 4 stars, but I would come again for a cocktail and to mingle perhaps. The Buns were flavorful. I was a big fan of the texture of the meat. Something about it was too soft, but it was flavorful. This would likely be what I would recommend to get though lol. The Mediterranean pizza was OK, just different. The dumplings were also decent. The ticket/tab can surely climb quickly when you're having a good time, so do with that what you will.

I've been here a few times now and the views never get old. It's one of those spots you can count…read moreon for a really good atmosphere every time, especially around sunset. The drinks are consistently great, which is honestly what keeps me coming back. The food is a little hit or miss. Some things are solid, others are just okay, so I wouldn't go in expecting an amazing meal. That said, it's a perfect before or after dinner spot. Come for the views and cocktails and you'll have a great time.

I didn't feel like eating but my little was hungry. I Ordered a to go kids pasta on a night rainy…read morenight. Def convenient with this restaurant being in the hotel by the pool. It took about 20 minutes as expected and my little ate most of it.

Really great place to grab lunch. The view was tremendous. The flatbread was tasty. The micro…read morebasil on the Margherita Pizza and the honey on the All Meat Flatbread were great. It would have gotten 5 stars but for the construction in the main area.

Great, chill rooftop bar on top of Bulla! The bartender made some really great margaritas!read more

Stopped by on a Thursday night after hearing about Luna Lounge from a friend, and it was great!…read moreThey were closing in about an hour and a half, plus it was a weekday, so it wasn't too busy. We found parking easily just across the street next to Green Lemon, but there were a few different lots along Howard in between different restaurants. You walk into Bulla and go to the back where there is a sign for Luna Lounge. There's an elevator that will take you to the roof (fifth floor). The only downfall is that the bathroom is not on the same floor as Luna Lounge. You need to take the elevator down one floor (to the fourth floor) to get to the bathrooms. Not a biggie but good to know. The bartender was super friendly and gave us a menu to look over. They had cocktails, sangrias, and other drinks, along with food. I saw reviews saying it was a small rooftop bar but it was bigger than I was expecting. Seating might be limited if it got really busy, but it's more than comfortable. I went for the Red Sangria which was yummy but nothing fancy (red wine, vodka, soda, and fruit on top). The Dirty Martini that my friend ordered had miniature pickle-stuffed olives which were a nice touch. I enjoyed taking in the air on the rooftop and recommend Luna Lounge to anyone looking for a casual bar and lounge to hang out at!

Level 11 is at the top of the Bellwether Hotel. Take the elevator up and you are greeted by a bar -…read morego to the sides and this is where they had seating both longue type and dining. Seating is seat yourself. Most of the seating is very tight/narrow and is about as wide as a hallway. The longue area is a bit bigger and more spacious but not great views of the beach or sunset. Bathrooms are by the longue area. Come for the sunset views and stay for the drinks/food. If your plan is to come to see the sunset, then you need to get here early in order to get a good seat. Two bars - one in the back by the elevator and one on the other side that faces the beach. There is a ledge type area that allows for more people to stand to look at the beach/sunset. We were told it's best to order your drink/food at the bar and then go sit down to have it brought out to you. Food menu is limited and pricey. We got a crab cake and samba waves (cowboy caviar type dip with wantons). The food was excellent, fresh and good portion size. Drink wise, we were on our babymoon, so I got a mocktail and it was delicious! Bartender made me a raspberry mojito mocktail. The views of the sunset are beautiful considering how high up you are. After the sunset most people got out of there and it was quiet.

Yes, I do recommend this place to enjoy the sunset and listen to some music. The turn off is the…read morecharge you $4 for ice on your drink without mentioning it to you. My husband ordered two rounds of whiskey on the rocks, so end up paying $8 for ice,l and they're not even the big ice cube. Just order beers and you're good.

Boca is a great place! The atmosphere is a cool vibe from…read morethe minute you walk through the doors. The staff is Always friendly, the drinks never disappoint, and the food is always on point. Next time you're downtown Stop in and have a seat at the bar. You won't be disappointed.

Went for brunch/ everything was great- Only complaint was a…read moreside of bacon was only two pieces of bacon - which was not enough for a side - also the bagel and lox platter it seemed to be presented on a cut up dinner roll - cut into chunks- when I inquired about scooping the bagel the server was confused and said it's in chunks already which I found really odd Chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwich, crab Benedict all great! Stay away from the lox platter if you want a real bagel (go to Palm ave deli) and don't purchase sides and it's a great place for brunch

Parker was an awesome server today and the Lamb Hash is just excellent! We loveee the rooftop bar…read moreas well for a glass of wine overlooking the Vinoy and bay.

Came to the rooftop to have appetizers and cocktails and to enjoy the views…read more We recommend: Meat and cheese Platter Truffle fries Espresso martini!!!

Love this place!!! Super cute. Great drinks and food. One of the best places to see the sunset.read more

This is the bar at the top of the Fenway hotel if you dont already know heh. It is pretty spacious…read moreand had a really good flow of air to keep you cool. The view is pretty good if you are sitting at the edges. I have been told you have to beware some tourists that'll wrestle up to the side to capture the sunset even if you have already been sitting there so prepare for that. The Bar proper is pretty generic and the drinks are ok-ish as i have had better for less elsewhere. Even with that its still a cool place to visit once in awhile. If you ARE going to be sitting at the bar be cautious of the local bee's wanting to share space with you. Just dont sit by the areas where the drink ingredients are stored on the top and you should be ok. There are steps once you get off the elevator to get into the bar but there is a wheelchair lift that will get you the next few feet up.

Everything was great! Relaxed atmosphere, our bartender Lex was great! She was friendly, fast,…read moreand remembered our drinks! Highly Recommend

Shannon was the best. We started out with the restaurant losing our reservation and being unable to…read moreaccommodate us (12 of us) on the roof. So we ended up downstairs. Shannon made the inconvenience worth it. She was attentive, pleasant, and made the evening very enjoyable. Hats off to Shannon. Thank you.

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.

Great beer selection. The bartenders were friendly and funny. The view is amazing!read more

I don't even know where to start with how bad this experience was. First off, it took 30 fucking…read moreminutes just to get my food. Like what are you guys even doing back there?? It wasn't even busy, so there's literally no excuse for that kind of wait. Then when the food finally showed up, it was cold and honestly tasted like absolute garbage. I swear I've had better meals from a gas station. The order was messed up too, which just made it even more frustrating after waiting forever. Service was slow, food was trash, and the whole experience was just straight-up disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you enjoy wasting your time and money on crappy food. Do better. Seriously.