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1. Ulele
4.8
Exceptional(14826)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 238 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.
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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa, FL
4.7
Exceptional(10885)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tampa
Booked 162 times today
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Tampa is totally worth the drive. With a 'great value for a dinner out on the town', and an 'exceptional' food quality, it's a hotspot for an enjoyable ambiance, good food, and delicious desserts. The 'variety of options' on the menu, the 'amazing service', and the 'extraordinary experience' are just a few of the reasons why reviewers are raving about it. It's not just a restaurant, it's an entire wine country experience, complete with a Napa-style tasting room and an 'innovative' wine list.
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3. Haiku Tampa
4.5
Awesome(1156)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Tampa
Booked 28 times today
Located in the center of Downtown Tampa right underneath luxury apartment complex The Element , Haiku is an indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines modern Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the A5 Wagyu Hot Stone and Crispy Rice Salmon and Tuna Duo. The 150-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique dining options including two bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu including our house favorite Dragons Breath Martini. Haiku is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm
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4. Battery
4.1
Excellent(637)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tampa
Booked 10 times today
Battery, located within vibrant Sparkman Wharf, is a bourbon-forward concept that features 110+ whisk(e)y pours alongside an artfully-curated menu that showcases Prime steaks (cut in-house daily and cooked in our 1600 degree broiler), house-made pasta, and drool-worthy shareables and side dishes. Our craft cocktail list is designed to induce smiles, and it delivers! House-made cheesecakes are the perfect end to a sweet dining experience. Indoor and Covered Patio seating is available. We also have a small private room (The Den) that features our stunning Whiskey Vault.We look forward to hosting you soon.
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5. Hales Blackbrick - Drew Park
4.8
Exceptional(554)
Price: Very Expensive
• Asian • Tampa
Booked 20 times today
WINNER 2024 Best New Restaurant & Best Chinese Restaurant by Tampa Magazine. Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit Magazine. New ChineseCHEF HALES INNOVATIVE, INSPIRED & SEASONAL CHINESE RESTAURANTOur owner, Chef Richard Hales a four generation Tampa family since 1954, is back in his hometown of Tampa after 25 years away mastering Asian cuisine, opening award winning restaurants and appearing on the Food Network; beloved by the likes of Guy Fieri. Our seasonal menu features Asian techniques using the fi nest ingredients and availability of locally sourced produces. Chef Hales’ invites you to experience eclectic ambiance, elevated service and his version of Chinese cuisine. We are Grateful, Chef Richard Hales & Jenny Hales 不是那么中国
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6. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria - Tampa
4.8
Exceptional(1202)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 29 times today
*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida.A company committed to the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza, Bavaro’s stays true to tradition by using hand-crafted, wood-fired brick ovens designed by third-generation Neapolitan craftsmen, a 100-year-old yeast culture, 100-year-old Neapolitan recipes, and top-of-the-line ingredients sourced directly from Italy.From a restaurant in downtown Tampa that seats 50 guests, to a global brand with a standard of quality that resonates around the world, Bavaro’s has since built 3 additional locations and continues to commit itself to the high-quality, welcoming experience that guests all around the country have grown to love.
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7. Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
4.6
Exceptional(203)
Price: Moderate
• Cuban • Tampa
Booked 45 times today
Named "One of Florida's Top Restaurants" since 1967.The Columbia Café is located on the Tampa Riverwalk in the new Water Street neighborhood. We offer indoor and outdoor dining.Our Café indoor dining room is a piece of history in itself with an exact scaled replica of our original 1905 bar from our flagship restaurant in Ybor City. You will find our familiar historic photos of family and the restaurant throughout the years inside. The indoor dining room is surrounded by panoramic windows to offer you the amazing views.Or, relax outdoors on our waterfront, canopy-covered patio and bar with a pitcher of Spanish sangria or mojitos made tableside, overlooking the Tampa Riverwalk with amazing views of the Garrison Channel.Serving lunch & dinner daily.Located right across the Amalie Arena and within a 5-minute walk from the Tampa Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, JW Marriott Waterside and Embassy Suites.
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8. Ava Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2194)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tampa
Booked 17 times today
Ava's menu will feature inspired Italian cuisine prepared in a simple and rustic fashion. Central to our vision will be house cured salumi, fresh hand made pasta and Neapolitan pizza cooked at 900 degrees in our Italian-made Acunto pizza oven. Ingredients will be fresh, seasonal, and local whenever possible.Ava has limited seating, reservations may be inside or outside. We attempt to accommodate special requests, please let us know what your preference may be in the "add a special request' field. However, we can't guarantee all table requests. We look forward to serving you.
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9. Babushka's - Hyde Park
4.7
Exceptional(515)
Price: Moderate
• Eastern European • Tampa
Booked 13 times today
Babushka's - Hyde Park is an authentic Eastern-European restaurant. We provide Classic Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European plates, caviar bar & infused vodkas served in a dacha-like interior.
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10. Rome + Fig
4.2
Awesome(277)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Tampa
Booked 9 times today
Rome + Fig is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal and a great atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the 'stunning food' and 'great service', with one even stating it's the 'best atmosphere & delicious food'. The restaurant's unique blend of coastal chic accents and intimate open-kitchen view creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Plus, the owner and chef led approach ensures every meal is a unique culinary experience. It's a place where you'll want to come back again and again!

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Ybor City

Discover a curated selection of dining gems in Tampa's Ybor City that are truly "worth the drive." This vibrant area is renowned for its eclectic dining scene, offering a variety of cuisines that cater to all tastes and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for authentic ethnic dishes, gourmet dining experiences, or casual eats, Ybor City has something to entice every palate. Each restaurant featured on this page has been handpicked for its unique offerings, exceptional service, and overall dining excellence, ensuring a memorable meal that justifies the journey. Ybor City itself is a historic, culturally rich neighborhood that boasts a lively atmosphere perfect for both daytime exploration and exciting nightlife. These restaurants not only highlight the culinary diversity and creativity found in Tampa but also reflect the area's commitment to quality and hospitality. For food enthusiasts and casual diners alike, these Ybor City spots are destinations in their own right, promising an enjoyable and satisfying dining experience.

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