This was a great experience! We ate outside.and.the.settimg.was.amazing. our waiter.John M,was fantastic. He.gave.great.suggestions, knew.the.menu well, and.perfect.service. the.food.was delicious with large.servings. We all plan on coming.back.to.eat and at.Johns.recommemdation, explore the.city.of.Tampa.
Mike
Love this place. Very unique. Great food and drinks (pork shank and grouper and an incredible strawberry beer). The wine list is among the most reasonably priced lists I have ever seen for such a great selection. Not elegant, but nice enough and a fantastic atmosphere about the place.
Yolanda
We had a reservation for 4:15, the restaurant was PACKED. We waited an additional 30m before being seated. We ordered the fried okra for appetizers, half of them were burnt. Then we ordered calamari and soft shell crab, both were under cooked. We ordered raw oysters and they were slimy, gritty, and very nasty to the taste. Then we ordered steak and potatoes, the steak was like the sole of a shoe, the potatoes were old and did not taste fresh at all. And to injury to insult we asked for our parking ticket to be validated, and it wasn't we had to pay an additional $50 for a horrible dinning experience. Never again. Our waitress Jocelyn was nice, pleasant, and very accommodating.
Jacob
Loved the dinner, lights were a bit too low though in my opinion but overall had a great experience.
Russell Owens
This was me an my wifes first time here an it was a very nice place... The workers from the hostess to the servers they was all very nice people an was worth every penny... Food was amazing definitely will be back to this place...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Burke
The restaurant advertises complimentary parking. However, you have to pay the $50 fee to leave the parking lot. The automated machine would not accept the barcode on the sticker provided by the staff. Very disappointed. I would have rather paid the $20 fee at the parking lot two blocks down the street.
Overall, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and good food. It is located on the river and the view is awesome. There is also a playground for the kids too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Juliana Dias
Brennan, our server, is beyond amazing! He went above and beyond to help us find the perfect plate, offering incredible recommendations every step of the way. His knowledge, attention to detail, and genuinely great mood made the entire experience enjoyable and effortless. We couldn’t have asked for better service! The food never disappoints us. We love Ulele!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Google User
Date night here, started with the alligator hush puppies which were crispy outside and tender, dipped in that honey sauce. The grouper entree had a nice sear but arrived a tad dry. Outdoor seating by the water was relaxing, server recommended a local beer that went well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bernadette Denison
The very expensive grouper entree tasted like highly salted cardboard.
First of all, it’s not fair to put the Water Works Meatloaf in the same category as the meatloafs that come to mind when you think of meatloafs at home. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. It was simply incredible.
First time my son and I had ever tried oysters and we’re hooked!
The muffins were just the right combo of sweet and heat.
Those that ordered the seafood risotto raved about it. One of them said that it was the best meals she’d ever had.
Mac & Cheese had a generous portion of spare ribs.
Great value for the quality of food they serve. We will be going there every time we visit Tampa.
Free valet when you dine which is an added bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Streifer
Madeline was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheree Kelley
My husband and I went to Ulele to celebrate our anniversary and it was such a great experience. Our server, Valeria, was incredible and really made our celebration memorable. We sat outside and it felt like we were tucked away in our own little oasis. The food was excellent - especially the charbroiled oysters. I am not usually a seafood fan, but they were delicious. The short ribs were also outstanding and paired really well with their in-house brewed beers - we enjoyed both the Tampa Green Cannonball IPA and the Rusty’s Red. Valeria went above and beyond to make our celebration truly special with a small gift at the end. I already can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin Craven
Another fantastic experience at Ulele, the perfect start to a date night in Tampa ! Valeria was knowledgeable about the menu, especially the contents of Ulele’s extensive wine collection. I like to start with oysters, then go for the stuffed portobello with blackened chicken added. Indulge yourself and get more than one dessert, they are all fantastic. As for beverages, I recommend asking Valeria for her recommendation ;) Go at sunset which bathes the restaurant in a pristine golden-hour glow, and enjoy a Riverwalk stroll to burn off some of that dessert after dinner ! Best date night in Tampa, hands down.
This was a great experience! We ate outside.and.the.settimg.was.amazing. our waiter.John M,was fantastic. He.gave.great.suggestions, knew.the.menu well, and.perfect.service. the.food.was delicious with large.servings. We all plan on coming.back.to.eat and at.Johns.recommemdation, explore the.city.of.Tampa.
Love this place. Very unique. Great food and drinks (pork shank and grouper and an incredible strawberry beer). The wine list is among the most reasonably priced lists I have ever seen for such a great selection. Not elegant, but nice enough and a fantastic atmosphere about the place.
We had a reservation for 4:15, the restaurant was PACKED. We waited an additional 30m before being seated. We ordered the fried okra for appetizers, half of them were burnt. Then we ordered calamari and soft shell crab, both were under cooked. We ordered raw oysters and they were slimy, gritty, and very nasty to the taste. Then we ordered steak and potatoes, the steak was like the sole of a shoe, the potatoes were old and did not taste fresh at all. And to injury to insult we asked for our parking ticket to be validated, and it wasn't we had to pay an additional $50 for a horrible dinning experience. Never again. Our waitress Jocelyn was nice, pleasant, and very accommodating.
Loved the dinner, lights were a bit too low though in my opinion but overall had a great experience.
This was me an my wifes first time here an it was a very nice place... The workers from the hostess to the servers they was all very nice people an was worth every penny... Food was amazing definitely will be back to this place...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant advertises complimentary parking. However, you have to pay the $50 fee to leave the parking lot. The automated machine would not accept the barcode on the sticker provided by the staff. Very disappointed. I would have rather paid the $20 fee at the parking lot two blocks down the street.
Overall, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and good food. It is located on the river and the view is awesome. There is also a playground for the kids too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Brennan, our server, is beyond amazing! He went above and beyond to help us find the perfect plate, offering incredible recommendations every step of the way. His knowledge, attention to detail, and genuinely great mood made the entire experience enjoyable and effortless. We couldn’t have asked for better service! The food never disappoints us. We love Ulele!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Date night here, started with the alligator hush puppies which were crispy outside and tender, dipped in that honey sauce. The grouper entree had a nice sear but arrived a tad dry. Outdoor seating by the water was relaxing, server recommended a local beer that went well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The very expensive grouper entree tasted like highly salted cardboard.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Perfection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First of all, it’s not fair to put the Water Works Meatloaf in the same category as the meatloafs that come to mind when you think of meatloafs at home. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. It was simply incredible.
First time my son and I had ever tried oysters and we’re hooked!
The muffins were just the right combo of sweet and heat.
Those that ordered the seafood risotto raved about it. One of them said that it was the best meals she’d ever had.
Mac & Cheese had a generous portion of spare ribs.
Great value for the quality of food they serve. We will be going there every time we visit Tampa.
Free valet when you dine which is an added bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madeline was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I went to Ulele to celebrate our anniversary and it was such a great experience. Our server, Valeria, was incredible and really made our celebration memorable. We sat outside and it felt like we were tucked away in our own little oasis. The food was excellent - especially the charbroiled oysters. I am not usually a seafood fan, but they were delicious. The short ribs were also outstanding and paired really well with their in-house brewed beers - we enjoyed both the Tampa Green Cannonball IPA and the Rusty’s Red. Valeria went above and beyond to make our celebration truly special with a small gift at the end. I already can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another fantastic experience at Ulele, the perfect start to a date night in Tampa !
Valeria was knowledgeable about the menu, especially the contents of Ulele’s extensive wine collection.
I like to start with oysters, then go for the stuffed portobello with blackened chicken added. Indulge yourself and get more than one dessert, they are all fantastic.
As for beverages, I recommend asking Valeria for her recommendation ;)
Go at sunset which bathes the restaurant in a pristine golden-hour glow, and enjoy a Riverwalk stroll to burn off some of that dessert after dinner !
Best date night in Tampa, hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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