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!“

“We had a pleasant evening at Seasons 52 and enjoyed the ambiance and our company. Our table was located in a busy area of the restaurant, which was somewhat inconvenient, and service felt stretched at times. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable. The food, however, fell short of expectations for the price. The lentil pasta I ordered was overcooked, with the rigatoni stuck together“

“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:)“

“The food taste, temperature, and how prepared is inconsistent. On Saturday, February 21st, I was dining with friends it was crazy busy due to Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia concert at Benchmark International, due to long wait times. Once we were seated, I ordered a grilled cheese with Avocado and Tomato, and Tomato Basil soup, it was hot and delicious. Thus, I was there last night, February 24th, and ordered the exact same thing and it was awful. Sun dried tomato strips used instead of tomato, the sandwich fell apart, avocado fell out with each bite, and soup was cold. What I thought would be my go to dish wen I dine at Yard house, after last night...I'm rethinking that meal.😩“

“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!“

“One of the best restaurant in downtown tampa The most delicious food for breakfast, lunch or dinner you can find it here Highly recommended“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The food is fresh, flavorful, and customizable, which makes it easy to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Everything tastes made-to-order, and the portions are generous. It’s one of the best quick, healthy options in the Soho area. Definitely a go-to spot!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“The strawberry burrata salad was life-changing. One of the best salads I’ve ever had. Everything was fresh, delicious, and unique. Ariana, my server, was friendly and attentive. The bartender created some incredible cocktails. 10/10 recommend if you’re in Tampa 🍓“

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

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

“Cali is my favorite place in the area. The food is amazing and is served very fast. It is a restaurant where you never have to worry about the quality being “off”.

The staff is incredible! Jillian is amazing and makes you feel truly cared for. Jose is the man! Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating.

Link Run Crew Loves Cali!“

“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!“

“Very good food and service“

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

“Food and service were excellent!!!“

“The food at Cali’s is consistently fresh and delicious. I have sampled the menu; sour dough pizza, creative bowls and recently, the market salad with chickpea bites. All fabulous. The atmosphere here is welcoming and the staff are personable and attentive. Cali’s in New Tampa is terrific!!“

“This is our yearly tradition for Valentines Day. We keep moving further and further away but coming back.

This year was disappointing, it didn't seem as friendly as in the past, especially from management. Our server was attentive and friendly.

The food wasn't as good as in years past. The fall off the ribs were a little tuff but tasty.
The coleslaw had a nice tangy flavor.

My wife's salmon was fresh and cooked perfect, but had little flavor. The chocolate cake as always was phenomenal.“

“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!“

“It was delicious food! There were more food options! The chicken and rice were good! I'm definitely going back to this place again!“

“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“

“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!!“

“Our favorite bar. However the red head lady with the curly hair has a serious attitude problem. Throwing menus on the table, rolling her eyes at us, went up to the bar to my boyfriend and rolled her eyes at him. I understand life can be difficult, but it costs $0 to be nice.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Tonight’s dinner at the newly reopened Mise En Place reminded me why I love dining experiences that go beyond food. I arrived early to meet friends and was invited to sit at the bar—something I usually dread since I don’t drink. The bartender approached, and I asked for something non-alcoholic. He suggested a non-alcoholic beer (not my thing), and then I mentioned ginger beer. His eyes lit up—he had one he hadn’t tried before: Bundaberg. What could’ve been an awkward wait turned into this fun, unexpected exchange as we both discovered the drink together. It came in a vintage-style bottle, and he treated it like it was the most interesting cocktail he’d ever poured. That kind of thoughtful hospitality changes everything. When my group arrived, the meal was incredible—rich flavors, creative pairings, and descriptions that made every dish sound like art. The food was phenomenal, but the way the evening felt was even better. As I left, the bartender smiled and said, “I found a case of that Bundaberg in the back—it’ll be here when you come back.” That moment captured the heart of Mise En Place: attention to detail, genuine connection, and simple moments turned extraordinary.“

“Great Food And Drinks Great employees.“

“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…“

“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!“

“I was not expecting this. We were going to go to a fancy restaurant on Tampa bay but we’re exhausted after a day of travel. This is not your typical hotel restaurant. We got the grouper piccata and it was amazing. Salmon was amazing, broccolini and asparagus are amazing. Pineapple habanero. Margarita. Perfect“

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