Tapas Restaurants in Tampa, FL

“This place was so delicious, we came in twice in one week. So impressed with the quality of food and the ambiance. I have been a fan of Bern's Steak House since 2015, however, we have never eaten at their sister restaurant. Last week was our 1st time visiting Haven. It was our son's birthday and we decided to try this restaurant featuring New American small plates, wine & cocktails as per recommendation of my friend. Tuna Sashimi, Hamachi Sashimi, Shaved Beef Taco, Seared Foie Gras, Cheese platter and Coal Grilled Octopus as appetizers were all 10/10. As for the main course we opted in for Glacier 51 Sea Bass (O.M.G.), Arctic Char, 8oz Filet Mignon (perfectly trimmed) and 10 oz Dry-Aged Strip. Drinks, 'Margarita', 'Lemon Drop' and 'Moscow Mule', were good as well with the exception of the 'Duck Duck Jeep' (it was an odd one). We did not try their desserts (both times) as 1st time visiting we brought a cake for our son's birthday, however, we were never super impressed with Berns' dessert room. I know it may sound weird to many as they are known for their desserts, but truthfully, we have had desserts at other local restaurants that we prefer over Berns'. Service by Madeline K. was on point, however, she accidentally forgot to place the main course item for our birthday boy, so he ended up getting his filet about 15 minutes after everyone else received their meals. It did not spoil our night as she brought out the cake with large candle with sparkles and it was fantastic! Our son was so surprised and I was able to capture some awesome pictures of him with his cake and candles. Overall an excellent experience by everyone: valet guy, bussers, food runners, hostesses and the wait staff. We also appreciated the fact that we were seated at a larger table/couch with brighter lights vs more of a romantic, darker tables. Our second time we requested to sit outside which was nice as it was a pleasant evening. Haven's tacos are my husband's favorite in Tampa and we ordered 16 of them that night. If you are not up to dressing up in your best outfits, but would like a nice quality meal, Haven is your spot!“

“Found this neat little place for drinks and a quick bite to eat while waiting to check into our room in the SoHo area. Great vibe and the food was fantastic! Happy Hour menu had a good selection of Tapas and drinks and was very reasonably priced. The bartenders were very personable.“

“Samuel catered to our every need. He made us feel really special during our entire time dining. Our server was also fantastic! When we were done eating, she even continued to come down to the pier to keep serving us. The music down on the pier was also so enjoyable. Such a nice evening! And I highly recommend the sea bass!“

“Absolutely amazing place for an assortment of wines and incredible food. Everything we tried was out-of-this-world! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️“

“Absolutely enjoyed my visit. Very subtle environment; every staff member was welcoming and attentive. Wait times are almost non existent. I love it; will be back again“

“Great atmosphere Definitely a place to bring out of town guest Or just a girls night out. Good place for couples, very intimate scenery. Parking was $25 on the weekend Special elevator needed to get to the 27th floor Over all great place to. Drinks were decent, food was ok...not great. But it is tapas style. You really go here for the ambience. Keep that in mind.“

“Water+flour is an absolute gem! We’ve been coming here for years and recently it’s become our favorite place to eat consistently. Every time we go eat here no matter the time of day we are in awe of the great service and the delicious food. The atmosphere is always so relaxing even when they’re busy it’s enjoyable , adding to the overall experience. We most recently went to celebrate my birthday and our server was Megan she was seriously amazing and made it feel like such a special experience! All of the servers are attentive and we’ve never had a bad experience which is why we continue to come back! They have a great group of people working there and you can see their manager France cares about her employees and the establishment!!“

“Very authentic looking Japanese Izakaya. Good food and drink also.“

“This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Tampa hands down. If I could give it 1000 stars I would. The fish is fresh from Japan, the deals are amazing, it’s just a one of a kind stellar place. Usually places like these might lack in service but nope, i’ve always had amazing service so matter how busy they are. Amazing 100/10, I’ll never stop returning . Slay the house“

“Best bar in all of Tampa. Bartenders and staff treat you like family. The food is unlike any other regular bar food. Yes it’s bar food, but it’s bar food with a palate. The chef here always goes above and beyond on their dishes. You also have to try their weekly specials 🤤 10/10 great place for a quick date, or to come hangout with friends, any day of the week 🤙🏽“

“Cute spot with a beautiful view of Tampa. The cocktails were delicious, and the service was perfect! Good environment good music“

“I just want to highlight Lauren. She handled a situation very well. She was very professional and she is to be commended. Thank you again Lauren .“

“Awesome place.. extremely responsible prices.. great menu..“

“Had a great experience at Taps Restaurant Bar and Lounge! The service was excellent—our waiter Jamal was attentive and friendly. I had the BLT, which was fresh and flavorful, and the Pineapple Ginger Daiquiri was the perfect refreshing drink. Definitely a spot I’d visit again!“

“Honestly, it was one of the best airport burgers I have ever had. It was fresh, it was hot the tater tots were well done. I couldn't have asked for anything more. The drinks were extremely tasty also. I want to fly more so I can go to this restaurant again!“

“Food---good selection, shrimp and octopus apps were wonderful while the calamari wasa bit chewy; hanger steak was excellent, perfectly seasoned, flavorful, moist and tender while large enough to be shared by 2 persons. Service was personable, professional, and attentive--Matt the Mgr. was incredibly helpful and provided that extra attention that makes us want to return!“

“We had a great first time visit at Bouzy. All the staff was great, we had Kenzie as a server and she did a great job getting us our food ordered so we could rush off to our next meeting. The food was delicious! The saffron sauce with the chicken, the aioli and citrus salad was fantastic. And the NY strip tender and perfectly cooked medium. Thank You Kenzie and Bouzy!“

“Everything was amazing!
The gym 🏋️‍♀️ is a bit small, which is expected given the size of the hotel.
I tried the swimming 🏊‍♂️ pool in the morning, but I think there were a lot of chemicals — understandable for maintenance.
I definitely recommend anyone visiting Tampa to stay at Aloft Tampa Downtown.“

“The food from Jekyll was mid at best. They allowed us to also order food from Ro, which is right next door, and next time we would only get food from Ro and not off the Jekyll menu. But the drinks were spectacular, and we are looking forward to returning!“

“Sal Y Mar exceeded my expectations. Our server Brody F. was attentive and helped with our food and drink options. Food and cocktails were awesome and I loved it!“