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!“

“All these years I never cared to go to this restaurant thinking it’s just another over priced franchise. We ended up here on one of the days US was playing World Cup soccer. Went sat at the bar. They have a few TV’s there. And luckily for us it was happy hour. Reasonably priced. Great flatbread. Very thin & flavorful. Cocktails were done very well as well! Definitely will be back for that happy hour!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 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 for Fathers Day dinner and wanted to try a new place. I have to say Yard House is a great place, the atmosphere is great, our waitress, Adrienne was great. Very friendly and attentive. She gave us a few suggestions to eat since it was out first time there. I ordered a ribeye, med-well, wifey ordered the salmon, and kiddo got chicken alfredo. Everything looked great coming oit, smelled amazing. But when I cut into the steak, it was well done! Thats why not 5 stars. Im glad it wasnt tough and chewy. Still tasted good, just a bit disappointed. Made the best and finished dinner. We will be back again!“

“I placed the order for our family dinner and the pick up was very easy. The food was actually exceptional. I didn’t expect the flavors to be so good! The carrots, Mac and cheese and the kale salad was awesome. Knowing the food is organic and healthy made it even better!!!“

“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.“

“🤤🤗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.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“Repeat customers here! Have consistently seen the entire staff help each other, and track down parents busy with their children to return sunglasses or boxed leftovers before they leave 😎
Today we tried the sourdough supreme pizza 🍕 and a 🍪 to go!“

“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!!“

“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“

“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!“

“Very good food and service“

“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!“

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

“Our server Bercy was such a pleasure his kindness appreciation of us, helping us choose, clarifying what we were unsure off, followed our requests for our drinks. Very professional gentlemanly classy. He made our first dining experience at Doc Bs so enjoyable and we will be returning. Highly recommend and ask for Bercy!! Jasmine the mgr we asked to speak to was also pleasant and very appreciative of our commendation of Bercy and DB's ambience and food quality. 💯“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Great Place ! Ingrid is awesome and we always have such a great time when we visit!“

“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!“

“The Shrimp & Company is a quaint seafood restaurant on the corner of 7th Ave and 22nd St in Ybor City. If you have walked past it headed for the restaurant across the street then you have missed the best seafood you could eat in Tampa. You have to try their Florida or Louisiana Steam Pot, any of the seafood baskets and their shrimp stuffed mondongo. The food and terrific service is worth another trip to the small family owned restaurant. Don’t miss it!“

“The ambiance of the historic building was exceptional, I just would love to see more accents celebrating the history in the dining room. The wait staff were fantastic and attentive and the kitchen manager visited the table to explain substitutions, very appreciative of that. The food was where we just didn't meet expectations. We had numerous small plates and salad, granted we dined on a holiday so could've been an off night. The pork belly was very over cooked, nearly jerky, and the salad and mango shrimp just didn't do anything special. I heard they are modifying the menu which may be good, but the menu looked great, quality control before sending would make all the difference here. I'm hoping it was an off night and I'll try again at some point.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Great Food And Drinks Great employees.“

“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.“

“Went to Sugar Factory today for the first time and was pleasantly surprised on how good the food and service was. Titi was our server and she was great-forget about the casino - we'll go back to the Hard Rock Cafe and eat at the Sugar Factory 😁“

“This place is wonderful! We met family there for dinner and we had a great time. Every single person from the host station to the waitstaff were all so polite, helpful, and friendly. If you had any questions or needed anything they were always ready to help, or spend as much time as needed to go over and explain everything. The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for any occasion whether it be dinner with family or friends, a romantic date night, or to have a party or celebration. I dont think anyone who goes tho this establishment will leave disappointed. The drinks were perfect, the food was amazing, the staff were top notch, and there is more than enough room for any size group to go in for any occasion! We will definitely be going there again next tine we are in Tampa!“

“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.“

“Victoria the bartender was superb..she made the best moscow mule ever

She has awesome customer service and awesome attitude

Make sure you give her a raise and recognition

Major Mack Daddy
CEO
Veterans Art Center Tamapa Bay“

“The atmosphere is EXCELLENT, Brendalee is so sweet, smart, and overall just a wonderful bartender and person! Conway is also absolutely fantastic in the morning to brighten our day and have a good conversation! I highly highly recommend the Coast Kitchen and Bar and the Hilton Garden Inn to anyone in Tampa, Florida! Thank you Brendalee and Conway for making me and my family feel so welcomed, safe, and cared for!!!“

“I’ve been here both times I was in town and will likely make this a tradition! The food here is so freaking fresh and delicious! There is no concern with being hungry after your meal, I’ve left here feeling stuffed! They will accommodate your food additions or deletions with no issues too. The mocktail menu is diverse too. I loved my bowl! It had the perfect amount of spice and flavor! The addition of the charred cauliflower was a recommendation from my server and boy, was she right on the money! My friend enjoyed her salad too! And we were both so full! We sat outside on the expansive patio on a perfect fall day! Don’t wait! Get here asap!“

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

“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!“

“healthy food with good vibes!“

“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!“