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Lilac, Tampa, FL
Award-winning

Lilac

4.8
4.8
608 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Lilac exclusively offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring signature elements of Chef Fraser's mastery of Mediterranean cuisine explored through the lens of Floridian coastal produce. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

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Additional information

  • Location
    500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve at Lilac

    US$185.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Indulge in a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of gathering. In an elegant setting, savor a thoughtfully crafted 4-course menu designed to bring family and friends together over exceptional winter flavors and timeless holiday traditions. Choose from Lilac Dining Room and Lobby Lounge for your preferred seating atmosphere. Secure your place for an evening of unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished moments.
    Christmas Eve at Lilac photo

  • Christmas at Lilac

    US$185.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Indulge in a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of gathering. In an elegant setting, savor a thoughtfully crafted 4-course menu designed to bring family and friends together over exceptional winter flavors and timeless holiday traditions. Choose from Lilac Dining Room and Lobby Lounge for your preferred seating atmosphere. Secure your place for an evening of unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished moments.
    Christmas at Lilac photo

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER: EARLY SEATING

    US$285.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Toast the coming New Year with a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of new beginnings. A meticulously crafted 4-course menu of exceptional winter flavors will be served as the perfect complement to the elevated environment of Lilac. Choose between dining in the intimate Lilac Dining Room or vibrant Lobby Lounge seats for your preferred atmosphere. Reserve your spot for an evening filled with unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished memories to welcome the year ahead.
    NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER: EARLY SEATING photo

Menu

Hors d'Oeuvres

Selections for the table

  • Pain Lyonnais

    Milk bread, sweet onions, thyme

    • Heirloom Tomato Tartelette

      Demi-sec, fermented concasse tomatoes

      • Maine Lobster Feuillantine

        Calabrian chili aioli, chive

        • Poultry Liver Mousse

          Port wine gelée, savory almond croissants

          • Lilac Caviar Service

            Osetra, sundried tomato dip, pommes rösti

            Appetizers

            • Red Beet & Robiola Ravioli

              Sicilian pistachio, apple crumble spring garlic emulsion

              • Bluefin Tuna a la Plancha

                Scallion sauce vert, Umami bouillon, porcini oil

                • Diver Scallop

                  Pinenut-preserved lemon risotto, rosemary embers

                  • Heritage Pork Belly & Spanish Octopus

                    Spicy nduja sausage, sweet corn succotash

                    • Spice Braised Rabbit

                      Semolina pasta halo, provencal mustard, parmesan-potato cloud, guanciale

                      • Black Truffle Tajarin (Supplement 35)

                        Hand cut pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Black truffles

                        Entrées

                        • "Cacio e Pepe” Winter truffle Caramelle

                          Roasted stone fruit, brown butter walnuts, Scarmoza cheese

                          • Dover Sole beurre noisette (Supplement 20)

                            Leek fondue, sherry glazed petit vegetables, winter truffle

                            • Scamp Grouper a la Plancha

                              Vesuvian tomato puttanesca, roasted eggplant caviar

                              • Ora King Salmon

                                Alaskan king crab, pommes fondantes, fresno-lime butter

                                • Duck au Poivre

                                  Peppered duck breast, crispy leg confit, heirloom citrus glazed carrots

                                  • Colorado Lamb Cotelette

                                    Fines Herb crust, lentils du Puy, apple mostarda, dukkah spice & sauce niçoise

                                    • Prime Beef Tenderloin

                                      Root vegetable gratin, leek & huckleberry crumble & green peppercorn jus

                                      • Day Boat Snapper (Serves Two)

                                        Baked in cataplana, creamy grits, fennel, saffron, white asparagus, rich shellfish broth

                                        • Prime Beef Ribeye en Rotisserie (Supplement 135, Serves Two)

                                          Ratatouille gratin, garden chimichurri

                                          Dessert

                                          • Chocolate Walnut Crémeux

                                            Dark chocolate sponge, milk chocolate, ganache, espresso gelato

                                            • Baba au Rhum

                                              Dry Curaçao, white chocolate namelaka & candied orange

                                              • Bomboloni

                                                Apple-rosemary caramel, Calvados créme

                                                • Robiola Goat Cheese

                                                  Lavender herb cracker, apricot mostarda aged balsamic reduction

                                                  • Dark Chocolate Soufflé (Serves Two)

                                                    Vanilla gelato, orange marmalade, saffron Anglaise

                                                    • Piña Colada

                                                      Coconut Crème, pineapple upside down cake, pineapple compote & lime sorbet

                                                      Last updated: 5 November 2024

                                                      What 608 people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      4.8
                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                      • 5Service
                                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                      Loved For

                                                      • Tampa

                                                        Best Service

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Lilac offers a "fabulous unique four course meal," with a Michelin star to its name, delivering "superb food and service." Diners praise the "attentive and very friendly" service and "perfectly cooked" dishes like duck and chocolate souffle. Despite some noise from its hotel lobby location, it's a top choice for special occasions, with a focus on accommodating dietary needs and creating memorable experiences.

                                                      608 Reviews

                                                      1. OpenTable Diner

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        1 review

                                                        3.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Tasting menu was 150/person. Extremely overpriced for the taste. To be honest, the foos was largely mediocre. Service was best ive ever seen in tampa. Overall, if they improve the taste of the food, it would be worthy, in my opinion, of the michelin star theyve received. The current quality doesnt justify the tasting menu price

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                                                      2. Tina

                                                        Tampa

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                        Food was amazing and Jesse was very knowledgeable about each dish and drink! The setting of the restaurant is kind of odd for this price point, but that’s just my opinion.

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                                                      3. Emily

                                                        Tampa

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        It was a perfect evening. The small amount of noise from the bar area during the week night added the perfect amount of energy to the dinner. The room was beautiful, and the green kitchen was amazing to see. Of course the food was perfect, from the scallops and truffle pasta to the salmon and filet. What made the birthday celebration the best was the service. Absolute perfection from the team, not a beat was missed. They were also accommodating to the allergies that we had. We would recommend 100 times over, don’t miss out!

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                                                      4. Jonathan

                                                        Tampa

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        My family just left! Our waitress was amazing! The staff was great! The service was top notch! I watched the open kitchen and everything was totally organized and quiet. No chaos. We drove 1 hr to get there and was worth! Thanks M.star

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                                                      5. Jackie

                                                        Las Vegas

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The experience was incredible and the service impeccable. The food was delicious, perfectly timed courses and well portioned. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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                                                      6. Heather

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Amazing experience from start to finish. The service was great. Food was equally great.

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                                                      7. David

                                                        New York City

                                                        18 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        18 reviews

                                                        Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Earned their star and it shows. Presentation was spectacular, taste even better.

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                                                      8. Kim

                                                        VIP

                                                        San Francisco

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        The Michelin Guide is right! Wonderful experience with outstanding food! Would expect to (and willingly would) pay more for level of service and meal quality provided.

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                                                      9. Anupam

                                                        Tampa

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Great staffs, very courteous and polite. We celebrated anniversary, and our table had anniversary decor which was nice. Food was good too, small portions but great taste. Lamb & Octopus was the best!

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                                                      10. Giresh

                                                        Tampa

                                                        47 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        47 reviews

                                                        Dined on 28 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Second year in a row doing this experience. Loved every minute of it. Look forward to next year.

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      Lilac is rated 4.8 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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                                                      2 people
                                                      19:00
                                                      Booked 23 times today
                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                      Google Map for Lilac

                                                      500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

                                                      Dining areas

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Award-winning
                                                        1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
                                                      • Area
                                                        Tampa
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                      • Price
                                                        $50 and over
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        Mediterranean
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Fine Dining
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Valet
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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