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  1. A photo of Caffe Paradiso - Tampa restaurant

    Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

    Price: Moderate
    Italian
    4.9
    (1,281)
    Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.
  2. A photo of Michael's Grill restaurant

    Michael's Grill

    Price: Moderate
    American
    4.9
    (1,688)
    Michael’s Grill, located in the heart of Carrollwood, is a neighborhood favorite that blends upscale American dining with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its fresh seafood and hand-cut steaks, the restaurant offers a menu that highlights quality ingredients and chef-driven flavors, from crab bisque and pasta dishes to perfectly grilled meats. Guests can enjoy dining indoors with views of the open kitchen or relax on the covered outdoor patio, making it an ideal spot for both casual meals and special occasions. With a full bar serving handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, Michael’s Grill provides the perfect balance of comfort, sophistication, and flavor in one of Tampa’s most welcoming settings.
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    Lilac

    Price: Very Expensive
    Mediterranean
    4.8
    (839)
    Lilac, the Michelin-Starred Mediterranean restaurant helmed by the esteemed Chef John Fraser, redefines the art of dining. It features signature elements of Chef Fraser's Mediterranean cuisine mastery, explored through fresh Floridian ingredients.
    Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s open concept, walnut flooring, and glowing pendant globes surround an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter and a lively open kitchen, creating a convivial, yet elevated environment. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish and French cuisines, Lilac’s menu is a balance of fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced items with bold flavors and exquisite presentations.
  2. A photo of Alter Ego restaurant

    Alter Ego

    Price: Expensive
    Lounge
    4.6
    (40)
    Tampa's preeminent cocktail lounge curating worldly sounds and spirits.
    *Parties of 10 or more have a $100 minimum per guest and must book through alterego@properhousegroup.com*
    *21+ only and cashless bar*
  1. A photo of Catches Waterfront Grille restaurant

    Catches Waterfront Grille

    Price: Moderate
    Seafood
    4.8
    (952)
    You"ve come to the right place if your looking for fresh seafood, awesome crab cakes and some of the best appetizers in town. We offer great daily drink specials as well as being situated on the Cottee River for an amazing meal while watching the boats go by
  2. A photo of CW's Gin Joint restaurant

    CW's Gin Joint

    Price: Expensive
    Contemporary American
    4.7
    (1,440)
    CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa - "Where style and grace have an attitude."
    Come join us for an amazing night out with delectable dishes and some of the best craft cocktails around! A speakeasy kind of vibe, with live Music Thursday-Sunday starting at 7pm. Dress to impress!! A business casual dress code is enforced. (No gym clothes, basketball shorts, tank tops, or flip flops)
    We offer a full dinner menu, and dining room tables, along with our lounge area if you are getting together for appetizers and cocktails with a few friends.
    Sit back, relax and let us take care of all the little details. Get ready to be #GINSPIRED !
  1. A photo of Casa Santo Stefano restaurant

    Casa Santo Stefano

    Price: Moderate
    Sicilian
    4.9
    (4,085)
    Benvenuti! Casa Santo Stefano is a Sicilian restaurant from the Gonzmart family, owners of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. The lunch and dinner menus feature maccheroni (pasta), steaks, seafood, scacciata, salads, soups, desserts and hundreds of Sicilian wines. Curbside takeout is available by calling the main phone number. The rooftop Santo's Drinkeria also is open.
    Housed in a beautifully re-imagined former 1925 Ybor City macaroni factory, the restaurant is a look back to Sunday suppers, simpler times and shared stories.
    Dress code: Casa Santo Stefano often is visited for celebrations and special occasion meals, so it is common for our guests to sport formal wear in the dining room. We welcome everyone, but politely ask that men wear sleeves at Casa Santo Stefano.
  2. A photo of Zen Kitchen & Bar restaurant

    Zen Kitchen & Bar

    Price: Moderate
    Pan-Asian
    4.9
    (255)
    For 20years, Chef Victor Wang and Owner Chiara Covelli have reigned over their highly acclaimed restaurant… Zen Forrest… known for its Chinese, Korean, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore. Award winning lunches and Dinner. Private events, cooking classes. Zen Forrest was known for amazing food, sake, wine and imported and local beers.
    When the lease came up at Zen Forrest and they couldn't stay Chiara thought it might be the end of Zen Forrest in New Port Richey. As good things do happen, with the assistance of the new partner, Jay Patel, he found the perfect location on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. It is a larger restaurant accommodating over 150 guests, with a Sushi Bar and a sociable, full liquor cocktail bar.
    Chef Victor and partners are pleased to share their excitement with loyal Zen Forrest customers and friends and they look forward to hosting you to a new ZEN Kitchen & Bar experience.

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Restaurant experiences trending in Tampa / Central Florida West

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Located in one of Florida's greatest tourist areas, Tampa obviously boasts a diverse array of food choices, and the menu selections are indigenous to West Florida's beautiful waters and farmlands. Upscale steakhouses with exquisite offerings and pizza parlors with your favorite choices are popular. Seaside dining with fresh seafood can be readily found. The bold and gregarious diner can easily find a casual, elegant restaurant to try unusual foods such as foie gras, sweetbreads, and octopus. International restaurants are abundant, including Mexican, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Indian. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food is on offer in most restaurants, so you'll be able to satisfy every member in your group.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Tampa include Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City, Ulele and Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Tampa are Ulele, Bern's Steak House and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa, FL

Bottomless brunch in Tampa is available at Oxford Exchange, Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City and Psomi

The most romantic restaurant in Tampa is Bern's Steak House

Restaurants in Tampa with a great view include Ulele, Rusty Pelican - Tampa and Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

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