The Sacred Pepper

15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
(813) 609-8000

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Barbara

We had a wonderful server, Kelsey, who was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious as always but we were so disappointed there were no shishito peppers on the menu. ☹️ The music was a bit too loud to have easy conversation. Our only complaint was how crowded the 6 of us were in our booth. 4 of us on the bench & only 2 in chairs. Very uncomfortable for those of us who barely fit on the bench seat.

KATHERINE

The appetizers were just fantastic. They were shrimp stuff with lobster. Out ribeye steak was cooked to perfection.  The flounder was stuffed with crab meat was also outstanding.  The restaurant is beautifully decorated has a very rich and clean feel.. we will definitely be returning again.!

Roy

Wonderful experience. It has the sophisticated yet comfortable ambience of the higher-end restaurants of yesteryear. We were warmly greeted with friendly, smiling staff as soon as we entered. Our table was ready immediately--very comfortable in all respects. Pleasant music and subdued lighting set the mood. Our waiter was new but surprisingly knowledgeable and eager to serve us. We started with wine and split a crab cake, which was superb. I ordered the Mafaldine Basil Pesto. It far surpassed my expectations, a truly delicious meal. We shared the Crème Brulee Bread Pudding and paired it with lattes. Perfect ending! We have been to Sacred Pepper several times and have been very, very satisfied each time. But this time they hit an even higher note.

Giti

Wait staff were excellent. We needed slight modifications due to an allergy and our server was wonderful about making sure we were taken care of. The food is fresh and consistent. We had cocktails, the crab cakes, Caesar salad - light appetizers instead of a full meal, but it was delicious. The live music is very nice, not too loud.

Gus

Steak was wrong on temperature, steak was reheated after waiting!! Great ambience and service!

Randy

The atmosphere of Sacred Pepper is very nice; Comfortable, beautiful, and impressive. A little chilly for me, but many ladies were sleeveless. The food was fantastic! Everything we had was delicious. Including the green veggies! The live music was a very nice addition to the room. Our server, Alexis, was very attentive and made sure we never lacked anything or waited long. We highly recommend Sacred Pepper.

Heather

Wait staff was fabulous. All invited guests loved their meals. We even got birthday surprises!

Antonia

Good food, good service, great ambience! Everything was perfect. I went here for my birthday, and I am not disappointed. It was my first time here, and I made a good choice. I went off of reviews, and I'm glad I did. I'd be happy to say, this restaurant is top-notch. The ambience is intimate, and ideal for a quiet date with your partner or a quiet meet up with friends. There was even a one-man band on the guitar. He played contemporary jazz, some R&B, and it was exactly what I needed to set the mood. The food was delicious! It was hot, fresh, and delicious. My husband and I were pleased. The portions were also pretty hefty. We had leftovers, which is always a plus! I'll be back again.

Morgan

Service was amazing the food was actually good... the ribeye might be beating your favorite steakhouse! Drinks were yummy the place is super cute and Friday they had a live band! Good time will be back to sit at the beautiful bar ;-)

gene

The waiter stood behind me the entire time, so eye contact was impossible. We sat at a small, cozy table—until the servers began piling on plates, glasses, and more plates. Within thirty minutes, it looked like we were eating on my workbench. My entrée was one of the pasta specials. There was nothing special about it. Four crab claws, no proper way to get the meat out—was I supposed to suck it out? It sucked. The asparagus was nothing but the tough, woody ends. I tempted fate with dessert. I lost. The chocolate torte was basically a chocolate chip cookie with a scoop of ice cream tossed on top. We'd enjoyed The Sacred Pepper a couple of years ago for a spring holiday, so I'd hoped for another superb meal. No such luck. Lower your expectations, and you might be fine with an average, overpriced dinner. I won't be going back to The Sacred Pepper.

Bill

Whether a quick run up for appetizers or a sit down elegant dinner, they never disappoint.

Spencer

Great dinner, requested a bar booth and was able to get it with no issues. Food was 11/10, top tier ribeye and Halibut, great drinks, overall great experience

Glenda

I was disappointed to find that the overall quality of the restaurant has declined. We ordered a smoked Old Fashioned and a glass of French sparkling wine. Unfortunately, the Old Fashioned appeared to be pre-made, and the prosecco was flat, suggesting it may have been opened previously. While the appetizer was enjoyable, the Sicilian chicken entrée was overcooked and had too much wine sauce. The dessert selection was also underwhelming—cookies felt out of place on the menu and did not meet expectations. Regrettably, this experience fell short of the restaurant's usual standards, and I would need to reconsider returning in the future.

Threnelle

The ambiance is nice, the servers were great but the food was just okay for me. The pasta was over cooked and soft, lamb was undercooked and didn't have much flavor. Crab cakes were okay not the best I've have. The oysters were too wet the sauce should have been thicker.

Khannia

Halibut dish was very good. Sicilian chicken was very good. Lemon Butter Cake quite tasty. Mocktail drinks overpriced.

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