New American Restaurants in Tampa, FL

“This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience that truly stands out. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, setting the stage for what can only be described as a culinary adventure. The menu is thoughtfully curated and absolutely outstanding—every dish is bursting with bold, unforgettable flavors that showcase the chef’s creativity and attention to detail. Whether you’re a foodie or just someone who appreciates quality meals, this place is a must-visit. I’ve tried many restaurants, but this one easily ranks as my number one. I wholeheartedly recommend it—hands down, 1000% worth it!“

“Wonderful meal on an incredibly busy Thanksgiving day. Our 3:15 reservation was delayed slightly by about 15 minutes, however we appreciated staff's efficiency in seating us as promptly as they did. Server Evan was cheerful, thorough and offered good advice when asked about the holiday menu as well as the regular one. We have enjoyed Seasons 52 at Thanksgiving before and highly recommend them! Bill and Helen Connolly“

“We went to the location on Gandy Boulevard today. We were just passing by and saw it so looked up the menu online. At this particular location there was a kiosk to order and no indoor seating. There was a taphouse next-door that had outdoor seating so we grabbed a drink and ate our food there. The portions were large and everything was absolutely delicious! I was delighted to find vegan options. Everything was well seasoned and very flavorful! We would definitely come back again!“

“I think it beats all the 'healthy eating' chains I've tried to date:)“

“District South is the perfect place in a convenient South Tampa location for brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu is full of outstanding dishes for every appetite and combined with a full bar it makes for an outstanding visit. The staff are all superb, professional and friendly, to include Daniela P. who served us recently. Daniela's menu recommendations were perfect and on-point to say the least! We cannot wait to visit again and highly recommend this location to everyone!“

“Went there a couple weeks ago but forgot to do the review. Everything seemed fine at first. We were seated outside like we requested and given a waitress by the name of Raven. She greeted us with an attitude and when we asked how the food was there, she advised us not to try anything because the food sucked. We ordered drinks and complimented the cherry garnish and she told us they were just “basic cherries, nothing special.” She ignored us for about 20 minutes then came over with a waiter by the name of Kevin because she “had to leave suddenly”, which she did not.

Kevin ended up taking good care of my party. The same food Raven told me not to try, Kevin advised me to try, and it was perfect!! I had the pork sandwich & my husband had the salmon and my friend had chicken tenders.

*I felt disrespected by Raven due to way she dropped us, but Kevin made that up by his exceptional service so we will be back.“

“Best place ever in downtown tampa, highly recommend“

“I'm a 4 month postpartum mom and I use Naked Farmer meals as meal prep to support my breastfeeding journey. Not only is the quality top tier the flavor and value for the price makes the drive more than worth it. Looking forward to the St. Pete location reopening.“

“Staff is friendly and food is amazing! Have to try the whiskey cake!!“

“Last Sunday, my friends and I had an absolute blast at Union New American on Westshore—seriously, it was the best brunch ever! If you’re on the fence about checking it out, leap on over! The venue oozes elegance and luxury, making you feel like royalty. But let’s talk about the star of the show: the food! We indulged in a mouthwatering array of delights like the Union Sticky Bun, sushi, the legendary Union Burger, and oh my goodness, the Korean Fried Chicken & Waffles! Plus, don’t even get me started on dessert—yum! The cherry on top? The fabulous service from Jacob and Alena, who made our experience unforgettable, even with the restaurant buzzing with excitement. We’re already planning our next visit and can’t recommend Union New American enough!“

“I had an excellent customer service experience today with the Tampa location. Door Dash picked up the wrong order, so I called and Mike (the owner) was able to get them to come back and deliver the correct one. Personally called me and also gave me loyalty credits to make up for the wait. I order from this location all the time, because my office is close by. Highly recommended and really appreciated that Mike went above and beyond expectation!“

“My very first visit and I cannot wait to return. Everything from the moment we walked in till the moment we left was perfect. The service, food, atmosphere everything was wonderful. I highly recommend visiting, you will not be disappointed.“

“Great experience the decor and ambiance was amazing. Crab cakes, calamari and pork shank.“

“SoFresh was solid, staff was friendly and everything came out as ordered. Small little place better for to go than eating in but they did have a highchair for our baby so that was nice. I just got the Caesar salad which was good wish it came with a little more dressing but was solid a lot of parm made it kinda messy. My wife got a quesadilla she really enjoyed and turned into two meals. Good for a quick bite where you won’t feel bloated and gross after eating it.“

“Food is horrible. I ordered the Bayou pasta. It was dry and it had no seasoning. All I tasted was noodles on the first bite. O, they charge 4 dollars for extra sauce for the pasta. Like really! If you ever had food in New Orleans, you will know this ain't it. I don't know what others see in the food. Maybe each location is different. I went to the one in Rockledge/Cocoa Beach, Fl area. All I know is that next time I am "Walking On" right passed this restaurant to another one that's better.... hopefully.“

“Consistently good - we cater in lunch for our office once a week and So Fresh is a popular healthy choice amongst the whole team.“

“Party of 6. Very well take care of. The wings were by far the biggest in town, we got them plain and with buffalo, both were delicious. The pretzel was good, Caesar salad is HUGE with crostini that were also delicious. French dip and Mac and cheese both good, the smash burger and chicken with waffles equally delicious. Would definitely recommend and will be back. The staff were amazing attentive but not “clingy” Camilla was our server and was excellent!!“

“The food here is amazing. Very classy high end place to go for a romantic dinner. We will go back again.“

“🤤🤗Amazing lunch at On Swann in Tampa today! They accommodated us with a lovely outdoor table for our dog Sofie. After our meal, our amazing server Caroline surprised us with a complimentary Bourbon Bread Pudding, which was incredible! Finishing up our Tampa tourist adventure.“

“The pork chop was absolutely delicious. I’ve talked about it for two days now. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Battery.“

“Just had lunch there for my son's bday. Couldn't be more pleased. Clayton our server was so gracious and funny . for the amount of food we ordered with dessert. It came under $200.00 so much bang for your buck. Will be going back very soon.“

“The food is Amazing, smoothies like my homemade smoothies ❤️❤️“

“One of my top choices. Super delicious menu. Fun and foreign atmosphere.“

“Turning 21 and celebrating at Cali was the best combination! I got a free cookie to celebrate! Tay as always was incredible and just brought a smile to my day! Cam was also stellar in making my day so special! Cam was training but frankly I could’ve sworn she was already an active staff member, she was amazing! Joe even came by to stop by and was so sweet! We also spoke with Adam as he dropped off our Hummus and he came with smiles and compliments. What an amazing staff!! Not to mention the food was heavenly! I had an excellent time!🫶🥹“

“Food was wonderful. The service in the restaurant was off the night we visited. We had long waits for our drinks and food. Apparently there was a large party at the bar that they either did not anticipate or prepare for. When everything arrived, however, the food was fantastic“

“I found this place off of Uber Eats a year ago and they are my new favorite spot! Every time i go in I've been delightfully greeted by the workers and get hit with a hug of flavor. (If you know, you know) The food is always fresh and delicious! Each person answers my questions with a smile and service is fast. I LOVE the asian sweet potato noodles and I usually get the teeiyaki zen bolllllll. The sauces are unique and tasty. Thanks for sharing your amazing foods, maybe you'll have one in Hawaii one day??“

“Ate brunch here on a Saturday right when they opened at 10am. Food was tasty, orange juice was good. No issues with service. Only suggestion is to not sit another group at the very next table beside us if the entire restaurant is open. Give some people a bit of privacy and only crowd them if it's busy.“

“We had brunch and it was amazing. Great atmosphere and friendly service. The food was delicious.“

“We are very happy we tried many of their chicken dishes, all were so yummy! Will definitely be ordering more in the future. Delivery was easy and fast, Page was extremely helpful with my pickup order too! Taste and presentation are on spot!“

“I choose doc b for my birthday dinner because we have been here numerous times just for there artichoke appetizer. It is out of this world. The rest of the food was great and the service top notch. Recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food“

“such an amazing dining experience! from the service to the impeccable food everything from start to finish was amazing can not wait until my next trip down if you have not experienced this place you need to it is a must stop when you are in town!“

“1st time customers and we were impressed. Would love to come again when we come back through“

“Awesome food and great service at the Sarasota location! Highly recommend.“

“So glad that we discovered Willa this evening. Can't believe that we hadn't found it previously. But discovering it on a Sunday night turned out to be quite a treat. That is their half price wine bottle night as well as the buy one get one chicken schnitzel night. The schnitzel along with it s. Lemon/ dill potato salad were delicious but the focaccia bread starter may have been the star of the show. And then we followed up with some of their homemade, soft serve and absolutely incredible warm, delicious chocolate chip cookie. Our server, Duncan, was terrific. We will be back!!! Just sorry I did not make any pictures“

“Food and service were excellent!!!“

“The dragonfruit curd dessert blew me away. Our salad was nice and fresh and the cauli crust pizza was spot on.“

“Such a wonderful experience. You learn so much about wine from Denise (Bubbles) while having an ahmazing time!!! I’ve been to a few wine tasting but not one like this before. You learn all about what you’re tasting. If you’re new to wine or have been drinking wine for a while you’ll still walking away learning something!! Highly recommend!!“

“I was there twice this week, and both times were amazing. We were treated like family. Lorena and Jill were spectacular Sunday as were James and Anna Tuesday. It’s hard to decide what was better: the food, the service, or the comfy chairs. Even KJ who brought our food was especially friendly.“

“Fantastic food! My grouper was perfect. I haven’t enjoyed a restaurant meal so much in a long time. I’ll be back!“

“OMG! I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is fantastic, the staff is amazing everyone that I have had contact with seems like they love their job and the Manager Jason he the epitome of a Manager. A huge special thanks th Noel for making our first experience the ultimate we are a forever a customer now.“

“Every time I have dinner at Sacred Pepper, I try something new and never have I been disappointed. This time I tried the Pistachio Crusted Fried Brie with cranberry chutney, balsamic reduction and d toasted parmesan crostini and it was amazingly delicious and also a shareable plate. For dinner I had the Oak Grilled Norwegian Salmon with heirloom tomato salad, white wine butter sauce, and house-made orzo pasta with a side of the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Applewood bacon and a balsamic glaze. It was all excellent and very flavorful just as everything else has been in my 4 visits here. It's hard to even pick a favorite! Besides the great selection of shareable plates, entrees, sides, and drinks, the decor and ambience are stunning. Then add to that, my server Adam was exceptional, and he was very attentive, polite, respectful, courteous, patient, and he genuinely made me feel so welcomed and valued. He has made so many wonderful recommendations to me over my visits and has even gotten me to try many new things that have all been excellent.“

“My mom and I went to Fresh Kitchen and told them and it was our first experience and we were treated spectacularly! We tried almost all of their food to perfect our bowls and the staff (especially Xavier) were so kind and accommodating to us. 10/10 recommend!“

“Fantastic place! We celebrated my daughter’s graduation here and had the very best experience. From start to finish they provided exceptional service. Everyone went above and beyond to make our event extra special. The service was amazing, the food was great and beautifully displayed, tables were set up welcoming, and we had plenty of space for our guests to enjoy. I look forward to returning and enjoying another great meal and experience!“

“We ate here last Sat night excellent server and the food was great. I had the tuna my wife had a fillet both were great. Of the smoky maple old fashioned was excellent…“

“Great Food And Drinks Great employees.“

“Every time I come here the food is always great and the beer is straight from the brewery in the back, even exclusives like Lord Chesterfield or Bongo Fizz that I can only find here. Everything I’ve had at the restaurant has been great, and the servers and bartenders are pleasant and knowledgeable about the beer and food. Highly recommend if you are in the area!“

“Hats off to the friendly staff! We were Florida July Sunshine hot after 1.5 hours at Tampa Bay Downs Golf Range and were looking forward to a cool TBBC brew and some ice water. Ginger was our server, awesome, she was perfect. We will be requesting her tables any time we return. She was kindly patient with us as we got our act together, ordered the ESPE Blonde and my better half greatly enjoyed the “The Last Days of Summer” sour. The food was surprisingly fantastic! They also have wood fire pizzas, which we will returning to try. Highly recommend!“

“This place has a great atmosphere. One side of the restaurant is more family friendly with live music and good food to enjoy. The other side I would say is more for adults. Good music, hookahs and delicious drinks. Always encounter great people and lots of fun!“

“Coast kitchen was surprisingly amazing!
I was not expecting such a great steak from a hotel! The service we received from Brendalee was awesome! The cook deserves to be recognized as well! Best steak I've had in a very long time! We are visiting from California, but I totally recommend this place to locals and travelers!“

“healthy doesn't mean bland food. very delicious.. good size portions for the price. love the atmosphere!!!“