Overall I had a good experience here, but I probably won't go back simply because the parking is not the best. There is only street parking and the other parking is around a lot of homeless people. Outside of that I received my food within 25 minutes and loved my drink. I ordered the Turkey Wing meal which was good, but the mashed potatoes were bland. I also ordered a cocktail and that was my favorite part because it was sweet and strong. read more

Venue 2106 - Turkey wing with broccolini - Lounges Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We recently visited Venue 2106 in Tampa for brunch and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The service from our waitress was one of the better parts of our visit. She took our orders promptly and was very attentive and responsive when it came to our drinks. However, the food itself was underwhelming. The Texas toast and the rest of our meal lacked seasoning and overall flavor. Everything tasted quite bland, which was disappointing for a brunch experience. What was most concerning, though, was the presentation and appearance of the person bringing our food to the table, who appeared to be the cook. He was wearing headphones partially off one ear, was visibly sweating, wearing slides with socks, and appeared to have dried snot around his nostrils. Seeing someone who appeared to be preparing our food and then bringing it directly to our table in that condition was very off-putting and raised concerns about professionalism and food hygiene. We appreciate how attentive our waitress was, but the overall food quality and presentation of the kitchen staff significantly affected our experience. Hopefully, these issues can be addressed because the establishment has potential. read more

I came here for the first time back in February and have been thinking about it ever since!! The food is amazing, service is great plus it was a live band! read more

Venue 2106 - Shrimp, grits and catfish , Alfredo - Lounges Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I came here for the first time for a birthday dinner and I would say my experience was just okay. I ordered the seafood pasta and it was flavorful and well seasoned, but it was pretty greasy. My boyfriend got the wings and they were definitely overcooked. I took one bite and it was hard to get into. The sauce on the wings tasted like a strawberry glaze, it was okay. The service took about an hour and a half for us to receive our food, which didn't make much sense since there were only a few people seated inside. A few people in our party ended up sending their food back because it was cold. The inside is small with not much decor. Overall I'm not sure I would go out of my way to come back, but if I did I might try something different or just stick to drinks. For the price, I expected a better food experience. read more

Venue 2106 - Chaka Khan Strawberry Fire Wings - Lounges Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We enjoyed our visit. They had live music, proper security and great service. Drinks were really good. I had the jazzy berry drink. Food was ok. I had fish, shrimp and grits. It was too salty for my taste. I had their Thai chili wings as well. They were really good. I recommend those. It's worth a visit to try them out. read more

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on 9/13/26, two of my girlfriends and I EAGERLY went to Venue2106 to try their Brunch. We arrived at 1:05pm and it took about 5 minutes for us to be seated. Once we were seated, we were given water in plastic cups, and the server left to go assist other patrons. We didn't see him again until 1.55pm. We kept trying to make eye contact and though he'd look our way, he continued to assist other patrons. After about 30 minutes, I flagged the security personnel and asked if he could grab the server. When he did, the server made eye contact and said he'd be right with us...he didn't return. Another 10 minutes passed and I flagged another lady who we'd seen passing out meals and collecting dirty dishes to return to the kitchen. She turned out to be another patron who jumped in to help the staff. She did catch the attention of another server who came to take our order. This was 1:45pm. Once the second server came to the table, she took the first person's drink order and when that guest tried to order brunch, she stated, "Brunch is over." Confused, we looked at our phones and saw it was 1:50pm by that time and we said, "The Website says Brunch is 11am - 4pm on Saturday's and Sunday's." The server repeated the statement and said, "you can only order off the dinner menu." Now, if the same or similar items were available on the dinner menu, that would be fine, but we came SPECIFICALLY for BRUNCH...which is why we arrived at 1:05pm. Did management come to the table to offer an explanation as to why Brunch was over 2 hours prior...no. In fact, no one came over to our table to address or explain anything. We received nothing but water in a plastic cup and a waste of time, gas, and energy. Black-owned Businesses in the Tampa area are such a disappointment. This is not the first, second, third, or even 10th occurrence that I have experienced. There's an attitude, inadequate parking, discrepancies in pricing, food is always wavering between visits, venues run out of food, they can't accommodate your requests on basic items like having condiments...there is ALWAYS something. The part that really pissed us off is that to book; they want a reservation deposit of $25 per person. Why would I pay a deposit when you can't even honor your hours of availability? Will I return...not if God Himself told me to go back. Will I inform everyone of this experience...absolutely. Included are the pictures I took there...my plastic cup of Water, the actual area of the bar, and my empty table spot which remained empty from the time we were seated until we left. read more

We visited this spot on a Saturday night around 9:45 PM, and we were pleasantly surprised by the old-school band playing live. The vibe was fantastic, and the crowd was definitely enjoying it. Yhe decor was dark amd moody. I LOVED IT! The staff was friendly and even offered us water, even though we didn't order drinks. Parking was easy, likely because we arrived towards the end of the night, and we didn't have to pay for street parking. Although we stayed only about 10-15 minutes since the band was wrapping up, we'd definitely return on another night to enjoy a younger band and try their food. read more

Venue 2106 - Entrance - Lounges Near Me - Tampa, Florida

While visiting Tampa we had several spots in mind to try but, after the hurricane a lot of businesses were closed. We were recommended to try this black owned business from a neighboring business down the street. It was a weekend so it was not crowded at all. The staff were very friendly and attentive to us. The weather allowed for the garage door to be open for a nice warm breeze to come inside. There were a few guys smoking cigars so the open breeze was welcoming to me. All of the patronage were very friendly, nice and accommodating to us being out of town guest. There were black professionals sharing knowledge over food & drinks~ which is always a lovely site to see. We ordered wings I forgot the flavor, sweet potato fries mixed drink and a Caesar salad which was over saturated in salad dressing. The owner surprised us with a complimentary strawberry shortcake as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Overall, we will definitely revisit this place when back in the area. read more

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Food was amazing, service was better and the ambiance is what a lounge/restaurant should be. Reminds me of backyard music with an amazing menu to match. read more

I came here for an R&B night and had an ok time. Service was not the best, I guess they weren't expecting a big turnout therefore didn't have enough staff working. My first drink was really good. My second drink took over an hour to come and was noticeably different from the first and was terrible.. didn't even drink it. read more

Let me start off by saying this spot is a hidden gem. First of all the atmosphere is great. The vibe and it just gives you a feel for a night spot. The customer service is what did it. Everyone was nice we met the owner. Staff overall 5 star. The food another 5 star. Everything we taste was good. The chefs really know what they're doing back there. Entertainment, live music with the band and they also had TVs. I will absolutely be back again. read more

Venue 2106 - Strawberry wings and truffle fries. - Lounges Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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It's cool, on the weekends only. During the weekday it's slow with no customers. They do have live bands and that's cool to see. However, if you don't mind waiting a long time for your food then you can come here. They have a kitchen with 3 cooks that believe they are chefs but have no chef experience so the food comes out slow, probably will wait way longer for an app than you would like. Overall, it's a 1 star for me. Business is struggling and the prices aren't good and they have a lawsuit about to take place against them. Customer service is low, cooks do what they want when they want, kitchen is dirty. If a health inspector was called they would fail. Wouldn't recommend personally read more

Even though the ambiance and service were good, the food was "mid" at best. I didn't get the seafood or grits, but what I did get was basic: bacon and silver dollar pancakes. Both were good portions, but had no taste. My pancakes were cold. Also, will not return to this establishment, because like a lot of companies they are pushing the 3% surcharge for using a credit or debit card, at a time when the government is trying to move us to digital currency. Just not my type of establishment. $52 for pancakes, bacon eggs and a second order of bacon. read more

I came to the venue to check out, Royal Diaspora Coffee Company. Royal Diaspora Coffee Company is a black owned coffee shop where you can hang out w/ family + friends, grab something to eat , study or work. Proudly championing the Black community and showcasing Black brands and businesses. A welcoming atmosphere that celebrates culture and connection. Emmanuel outdid himself with the hospitality. I love what he's doing here and what he's going to do for the community. definitely one of my favorite spots in Tampa. read more

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A tiny bit ghetto. Patted down at the door. Folks smoking weed in the cigar area. VIP is narrow and overly crowded. Lighting is not good. Could be sexier, but the lighting, services, and spacing need work. Parking is not great. read more

"The restaurant offered exceptional service, with delicious and amazing food. The atmosphere and vibe are unlike any other in the city." read more

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Food was good. Drinks were great. Owners went over and beyond to make us happy (we walked in late while staff was trying to finish out lunch crowd). Highly recommended restaurant for something different and independently owned. read more

Came during the day specifically to try out Royal Diaspora Coffee! There were plenty of tables, couches and bar seating. They were playing hip hop hits and greeted us with a smile upon arrival. We picked a vinyl album as our placemats and sat at the couches that had coffee tables. Very comfortable! The owner helped us and was very friendly and informative about where he sourced his products from. Everything is made to order and there is quite a large menu of food and beverage options available. We tried a variety of drinks from the HOGG BATCH "D.O.P.E." OLD FASHIONED, FROZEN CUP LEMONADE REFRESHEr and the CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH LATTE which was our overall favorite! They have a variety of milks to choose from when ordering any of the coffee beverages. I was blown away by the food! The Croissant breakfast Sliders were amazing! The croissant was warm, flaky and buttery while the eggs were fluffy and flavorful! We also heard great thing about the wings and OMG we were sold after the first bite! They were fried to perfection and very tasty. To be honest I would say within the top 4 best wings in Tampa! The fries were also delicious! Don't leave without their crookie-a croissant and cookie hybrid topped with powered sugar and served warm! Overall amazing experience and I would definitely return! read more

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The vibe is amazing and the food is on point! We hosted an event here and the staff was so helpful, and thought of everything all we had to do was show up!! Very warm and inviting! read more

And I am giving the 1 star because the atmosphere, physical space and ambiance were ON point! BUT these people charge me $49 for 7 wings and 1 vodka cranberry and I am 360 HOT! The fact that there were no menus with prices available should have been my first clue!!! I will not be back and will make sure to share my experience as much as possible! read more