Best Casual Restaurants in University of South Florida

Our 4 person group started off at the outside bar while waiting for out table. The cocktails were just ok. Nothing outstanding but they also had a good wine selection. The baked oysters were very dry and hard to remove from the shell. Not juicy at all but very dry. The fried green tomatoes and pork belly were a big hit. The dinner selections were tasty. I had the pompano dish and it was great. The native chili was dry as well. It was meaty but also very dry and lacked moisture or sauce. The desserts were good except the whisky butter cake with blackberries came with 1 blackberry and it was cut in half. I wish it had more berries or some blackberry compote to go with it. Overall nice meal with some improvements to be had on some dishes. I would recommend this place especially with the nighttime ambiance.

We celebrated my mom’s 53rd birthday with wine tasting and a nice meal. Sophia was patient as we smelled and tasted various wines and even assisted with signing up for the membership. James was our server and catered to us well. Overall a great experience and we will be back! Left with two bottles, one of the Winter White and Red Romance.

The Columbia is truly a gem, and the food is exquisite! Service is perfect, ambiance is gorgeous, and again, the food was amazing. If you’re in Tampa and love Spanish food, this is a must visit

We look forward to our Friday nights with Chris Chef. Love that dinner is not rushed, we enjoy new wines we would not have otherwise discovered, and eat tasty meals made from scratch. The baby artichoke appetizer is one of our favorites, along with the fresh salads and ragu bolognese. Quality Foods is our go-to at least twice a month. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out.

Great staff and delicious food. Great superbowl experience!!!