Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Tampa

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Ulele

4.8

Exceptional(14498)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 184 times today

Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele. Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.

2. Rome + Fig

4.5

Awesome(245)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tampa

Booked 5 times today

Nestled in the heart of Tampa’s North Hyde Park, our restaurant honors the art of personal connection while enjoying unique culinary experiences. We’re proud to be owner and chef led, infusing more than 20 years of industry knowledge and service into every globally inspired meal.As our guest, you’ll be welcomed into a warm atmosphere by a team that can’t wait to meet you. You’ll dine with the people you love most over elevated classics with a modern twist. Coastal chic accents, an intimate view of our open-kitchen and hand-curated vintage community table will tell the story of our latest adventures, as you casually exchange stories of your own. We hope for Rome + Fig to serve as your new home away from home.

3. Timpano Hyde Park

4.4

Awesome(3555)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Tampa

Booked 95 times today

Nestled in the heart of historic Hyde Park, Timpano embodies the warmth of an Italian kitchen during the day and the energy of a neighborhood cocktail bar at night. A rustic elegance surrounds you with the fresh decor and foliage, the lively music, and the menu featuring comfort classics with a modern twist. Like any neighborhood kitchen in the Italian countryside, Timpano Hyde Park offers a seat for everyone in a warm and comfortable setting.

4. Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2486)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 28 times today

Haven features Executive Chef Chad Johnson We are a modern cuisine served in a stylish, relaxed, and casual atmosphere. Haven offers guests the ability to taste different flavors and textures created in a crafted, cultured and cellared atmosphere.

5. Sal Y Mar

4.0

Excellent(349)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Tampa

Booked 6 times today

Midtown Tampa’s premiere rooftop bar and lounge with 360° views of Downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.Inspired by the Riviera Maya town of Tulum, Sal Y Mar’s (Salt and Sea) casual yet sophisticated vibe adds a unique flavor to the mix of dining offerings in Midtown, with a setting and menu rich in old-world influence. With 360-degree views of the Tampa, Westshore, and St. Petersburg skylines, Sal Y Mar offers an unconventional rooftop experience, where guests can mingle effortlessly with residents and neighbors against an unrivaled backdrop.

6. JOTORO

4.7

Exceptional(710)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa

Booked 10 times today

JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

7. American Social Tampa

4.5

Awesome(2012)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tampa

Booked 87 times today

Eat, Drink and Be Social.American Social is the place to eat, drink and be social. High-energy atmosphere. Award-winning menu. Live entertainment. Unique cocktails. Local beer and so much more. All in a space designed for electric, social experiences. Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where the stage is always set for having a good time. Located on Harbour Island, just across the Garrison Channel from downtown, AmSo Tampa is the perfect location to take in views of the Tampa skyline and enjoy the waterfront with good company and great food and drinks.

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8. Ocean Prime - Tampa

4.9

Exceptional(11016)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 107 times today

Located at International Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. *Gratuity is automatically added to parties of 6 or more*

9. Anchor and Brine

4.5

Awesome(258)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Tampa

Booked 44 times today

Located at the Tampa Marriott Water Street. Anchor and Brine features a refined yet approachable seafood-forward menu, taking inspiration from the surrounding setting, creating a seamless connection to the waterfront while offering locally-influenced fresh seafood favorites and craft cocktail pairings.

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10. Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa

4.7

Exceptional(1725)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Tampa

Booked 46 times today

Set in the heart of the trendy Soho and Hyde Park neighborhood, Bulla Gastrobar’s newest location is an electrifying addition to Tampa's vibrant restaurant scene. Bulla’s contemporary take on Spanish tapas (shareable dishes) and imaginative cocktails are showcased in this lively, communal setting of casual sophistication.Unique to the Tampa location is Luna Lounge, a stylish rooftop bar for savoring handcrafted cocktails, a wide assortment of beers and wines, a special tapas menu, and sweeping views of bustling Downtown Tampa. In the kitchen, an innovative josper charcoal oven-grill adds distinct flavors and textures to bulla’s creative menu of Spanish delicacies.Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner. planning an event? Bulla’s energetic vibe and unique menu offerings make it a perfect choice for any occasion.

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amy VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food! Great ambience! Wonderful service! We celebrated day two of my husband’s 30th party and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
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Timpano Hyde ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Tampa
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4.4
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Lowe
Southwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first trip to Rome + Fig. Our server was exceptional and the food was great.
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Rome + FigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tampa
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4.5
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bonnie
Tampa / Central Florida West •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing as always. Our server (I can't remember his name) was wonderful. He was knowledge about the menu, great personality and never left us waiting for anything. I brought someone who'd never been there before and they will definitely be a repeat customer.
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UlelePrice: Expensive• American• Tampa
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4.8
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Anamarie
Tampa / Central Florida West •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
We celebrated my birthday at Jotoro and we had a great time! The seating outside was perfect, the food was tasty, the drinks were awesome, and the service was wonderful! Our server, Taryn, was excellent and took really excellent care of us. Thanks so much for a super experience!
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JOTOROPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Tampa
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4.7
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MercyVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Desiree and Alex were fantastic servers and made us feel right at home. The location is beautiful but the staff truly make the experience worth it. Desiree and Alex were funny and very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks. They have us great recommendations for our party of 12. We will definitely be back because of Desiree and Alex!!
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Sal Y MarPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Tampa
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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Ulele

2. Rome + Fig

3. Timpano Hyde Park

4. Haven

5. Sal Y Mar

6. JOTORO

7. American Social Tampa

8. Ocean Prime - Tampa

9. Anchor and Brine

10. Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa

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