The Wine Exchange in Hyde Park is a charming wine bar with an impressive selection of wines. The bar area up front is nicely set up, and there are additional seating options towards the back. The service was fantastic - our waitress was friendly and provided excellent suggestions from the menu. Whether you're planning a date night or an evening out with friends, this is an excellent option. I've visited a couple of times and always enjoyed just sitting at the bar to drink wine. On my latest visit, we decided to have dinner, and I must say, the food was absolutely delicious.We started with the Deviled Eggs, and they were so good that I would order again. For the main course, I had the J*** Grilled Salmon with Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables. The Jamaican Banana butter complemented the dish nicely. I also appreciate that the restaurant offers different greens for side dishes. Overall, I highly recommend The Wine Exchange for an enjoyable wine and dining experience.
Jenni G.
I'm going to go right into it... let's goALL 5 of us left stuffed!!!I had the Cajun pasta with blackened shrimp and scallops, and 3 friends had Cajun pasta with blackened chicken. This dish is super good. The caramelized onions gave a great flavor to this dish. On a great scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 2, maybe 3. It wasn't spicy to me, just flavorful. It was the perfect Alfredo. They give you a lot of sauce. It was great for sopping up with bread. I had zero complaints with this dish.The other friend had Fusilli lemon chicken. I had a fork full, and I'm ready to go back so that I can have a plate all to myself! The flavor was light but full of sunshine. I really can't explain it. It was literally the most perfect balance of capers and lemon.Not shown is the cheese platter. Everything was so fresh. Especially the fruits. Omg, they have superb produce and ingredients. Everything was perfectly fresh and sweet.For dessert, there was coconut creme cake, some sort of lemon pound cake, and a chocolate bomb. I tried all 3. The coconut creme cake was very good and wasn't overpowered by coconut flavor. It was perfect and moist.I don't like lemon flavors desserts, but I tried it for y'all (seriously), and although I didn't care for it, everyone else did. I can say that the lemon flavor was light. I was actually able to take a bite and not spit it out! The cake was more fluffier than a pound cake, and the fruit surrounding the bowl was so freaking fresh and gooood. The chocolate bomb was really good. It's a layer of thin chocolate cake on the bottom, then mousse, cover with chocolate ganache (I hope I spelled it right, if not, it's a hard chocolate shell people ?) of the 3 desserts, this one was my favorite!YALL... I'M SO STUFFED RIGHT NOW!!!!All of the drinks/ wine were great.The restaurant/ restroom was very clean. The ambiance in the restaurant was great. The music was good and was being played faintly in the background. It's the perfect place for date night. The prices are spot on!Last but not least. To top the night off... CHAD... our waiter was great. So friendly and personable. Please ask for him and tip him well bc that's my new friend in my head! Just a nice and genuine person.My only issue was the front door. As soon as I walked in, I was like, "Oh, this isn't wheelchair friendly." But, I think there may be an entrance on the patio, which would be perfect bc a wheelchair could be maneuvered out there better, i feel. The place is a tad narrow.All in all, I'm definitely going back in a few weeks to take my family! Hell, I may go by myself before then.Happy eating!!!03/25/2023Went tonight as their last day open is tomorrow. Again, everything was amazing.I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Mark. He is such a beautiful soul. I'm truly saddened that they will be closing. I feel like I found a hidden gem, and now it's being taken away.
M Vinny
My mistake for ordering a cocktail. Very strong lime forward drinks. Stick to the wines. The chimichurri sauce was fantastic but the skirt steak was cut and served improperly. Pizza crust was upsetting but the flavor combination was fantastic. Service was great and attentive. Perhaps this was a one off experience. Willing to try again.
KelliMerc
Had the Gauva-tini after asking the bartender what he would recommend. One of my favorite drinks in Tampa! Did not disappoint. Great service as well. Will definitely be back!
Elvis Quintero
This was a nice and chill place to have a drink and enjoy some really good food. We sat outside in their patio and service was good. It is a good Sunday wine and lunch place.My only complaint was that we were a group of 7 and we had to sit in different tables because they couldn't pull them together (the tables are concrete and super heavy).
Walter Pach
Delicious food. Amazing staff. Worth every single penny. I would definitely go there again.
Patricia wertepny
Great server, she was new and so pleasant and attentive. The manager Elisa visited our table and thanked us for our visit. Food was fresh and delicious. My client had never been there and is bringing her husband there. If you are looking for a great extensive options of wines, you won't be disappointed. Quaint lovely atmosphere for those wonderful moments to add to your memories.
Sierra-Shae Brandt
My absolute favorite restaurant in town. (Also my dog’s favorite! She loves sitting on the patio people watching). They have the best food especially for such a big menu. Their pastas are to DIE for. All of the servers are very kind as well. Highly recommend!
Derek Holmes
First time to this restaurant and had terrible service. The hostess was very nice and friendly, and came to check on us to make sure our server came by. Food was also great.Our server only came by four times. To take our drink order, to take our food order, and to bring us bread, then finally to bring our check.He didn’t bring us our drinks or food. Someone else did. Once we had our food, he never came back for over 45-60 minutes before checking in on us. We wanted to order another round of drinks in dessert but after waiting so long decided to just get check and leave. We saw him running the vacuum and standing there but would never look our way or acknowledge us.
The atmosphere was nice. We were seated right in the doorway to the outside seating area, which was very uncomfortable. I felt like I was in the way every time someone walked past. The drinks and appetizer were fine, nothing special. I usually love steak and potatoes and order it often when I go out, but this was BY FAR the WORST steak and potatoes I have ever had. The steak and potatoes were so overwhelming salty, I could barely eat any of it. I couldn’t take more than 2 bites of the potatoes because the salt and whatever it was seasoned with was so awful to taste. Even though I only had a few bites, I had acid reflux and the awful aftertaste from them for the rest of the night and morning after. I still don’t know what was in those potatoes but it still makes me so uneasy. I also never leave my steak behind but this was a steak I had to say no to. My go-to favorite meal was an absolute nightmare here, and I spent over $50 on everything to walk away feeling horrible in my stomach and mouth. Will not be going back!
704cristobalm
Neapolitan pasta was delicious. Will be back to try something else. It took some time to get the bill paid, but still okay.
905sashat
The food is just not good. I ordered a pizza, and it was the worst pizza ever- It tasted like a microwave pizza. Seriously? Take the pizza of the menu.
Vanessa Hansen
My mom and I came here to celebrate booking the florist for my wedding. The salads are phenomenal and the service was spectacular. Thank you Hannah for taking such great care of us!
Tango Talulah
This is a nice quiet lunch location. The food is decent. I had the chicken salad salad, there is a great dressing…ask for extra! The dessert was lovely.
Excellent restaurant, service not very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
The Wine Exchange in Hyde Park is a charming wine bar with an impressive selection of wines. The bar area up front is nicely set up, and there are additional seating options towards the back. The service was fantastic - our waitress was friendly and provided excellent suggestions from the menu. Whether you're planning a date night or an evening out with friends, this is an excellent option. I've visited a couple of times and always enjoyed just sitting at the bar to drink wine. On my latest visit, we decided to have dinner, and I must say, the food was absolutely delicious.We started with the Deviled Eggs, and they were so good that I would order again. For the main course, I had the J*** Grilled Salmon with Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables. The Jamaican Banana butter complemented the dish nicely. I also appreciate that the restaurant offers different greens for side dishes. Overall, I highly recommend The Wine Exchange for an enjoyable wine and dining experience.
I'm going to go right into it... let's goALL 5 of us left stuffed!!!I had the Cajun pasta with blackened shrimp and scallops, and 3 friends had Cajun pasta with blackened chicken. This dish is super good. The caramelized onions gave a great flavor to this dish. On a great scale of 1-10, I'd give it a 2, maybe 3. It wasn't spicy to me, just flavorful. It was the perfect Alfredo. They give you a lot of sauce. It was great for sopping up with bread. I had zero complaints with this dish.The other friend had Fusilli lemon chicken. I had a fork full, and I'm ready to go back so that I can have a plate all to myself! The flavor was light but full of sunshine. I really can't explain it. It was literally the most perfect balance of capers and lemon.Not shown is the cheese platter. Everything was so fresh. Especially the fruits. Omg, they have superb produce and ingredients. Everything was perfectly fresh and sweet.For dessert, there was coconut creme cake, some sort of lemon pound cake, and a chocolate bomb. I tried all 3. The coconut creme cake was very good and wasn't overpowered by coconut flavor. It was perfect and moist.I don't like lemon flavors desserts, but I tried it for y'all (seriously), and although I didn't care for it, everyone else did. I can say that the lemon flavor was light. I was actually able to take a bite and not spit it out! The cake was more fluffier than a pound cake, and the fruit surrounding the bowl was so freaking fresh and gooood. The chocolate bomb was really good. It's a layer of thin chocolate cake on the bottom, then mousse, cover with chocolate ganache (I hope I spelled it right, if not, it's a hard chocolate shell people ?) of the 3 desserts, this one was my favorite!YALL... I'M SO STUFFED RIGHT NOW!!!!All of the drinks/ wine were great.The restaurant/ restroom was very clean. The ambiance in the restaurant was great. The music was good and was being played faintly in the background. It's the perfect place for date night. The prices are spot on!Last but not least. To top the night off... CHAD... our waiter was great. So friendly and personable. Please ask for him and tip him well bc that's my new friend in my head! Just a nice and genuine person.My only issue was the front door. As soon as I walked in, I was like, "Oh, this isn't wheelchair friendly." But, I think there may be an entrance on the patio, which would be perfect bc a wheelchair could be maneuvered out there better, i feel. The place is a tad narrow.All in all, I'm definitely going back in a few weeks to take my family! Hell, I may go by myself before then.Happy eating!!!03/25/2023Went tonight as their last day open is tomorrow. Again, everything was amazing.I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Mark. He is such a beautiful soul. I'm truly saddened that they will be closing. I feel like I found a hidden gem, and now it's being taken away.
My mistake for ordering a cocktail. Very strong lime forward drinks. Stick to the wines. The chimichurri sauce was fantastic but the skirt steak was cut and served improperly. Pizza crust was upsetting but the flavor combination was fantastic. Service was great and attentive. Perhaps this was a one off experience. Willing to try again.
Had the Gauva-tini after asking the bartender what he would recommend. One of my favorite drinks in Tampa! Did not disappoint. Great service as well. Will definitely be back!
This was a nice and chill place to have a drink and enjoy some really good food. We sat outside in their patio and service was good. It is a good Sunday wine and lunch place.My only complaint was that we were a group of 7 and we had to sit in different tables because they couldn't pull them together (the tables are concrete and super heavy).
Delicious food. Amazing staff. Worth every single penny. I would definitely go there again.
Great server, she was new and so pleasant and attentive. The manager Elisa visited our table and thanked us for our visit. Food was fresh and delicious. My client had never been there and is bringing her husband there. If you are looking for a great extensive options of wines, you won't be disappointed. Quaint lovely atmosphere for those wonderful moments to add to your memories.
My absolute favorite restaurant in town. (Also my dog’s favorite! She loves sitting on the patio people watching). They have the best food especially for such a big menu. Their pastas are to DIE for. All of the servers are very kind as well. Highly recommend!
First time to this restaurant and had terrible service. The hostess was very nice and friendly, and came to check on us to make sure our server came by. Food was also great.Our server only came by four times. To take our drink order, to take our food order, and to bring us bread, then finally to bring our check.He didn’t bring us our drinks or food. Someone else did. Once we had our food, he never came back for over 45-60 minutes before checking in on us. We wanted to order another round of drinks in dessert but after waiting so long decided to just get check and leave. We saw him running the vacuum and standing there but would never look our way or acknowledge us.
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The atmosphere was nice. We were seated right in the doorway to the outside seating area, which was very uncomfortable. I felt like I was in the way every time someone walked past. The drinks and appetizer were fine, nothing special. I usually love steak and potatoes and order it often when I go out, but this was BY FAR the WORST steak and potatoes I have ever had. The steak and potatoes were so overwhelming salty, I could barely eat any of it. I couldn’t take more than 2 bites of the potatoes because the salt and whatever it was seasoned with was so awful to taste. Even though I only had a few bites, I had acid reflux and the awful aftertaste from them for the rest of the night and morning after. I still don’t know what was in those potatoes but it still makes me so uneasy. I also never leave my steak behind but this was a steak I had to say no to. My go-to favorite meal was an absolute nightmare here, and I spent over $50 on everything to walk away feeling horrible in my stomach and mouth. Will not be going back!
Neapolitan pasta was delicious. Will be back to try something else. It took some time to get the bill paid, but still okay.
The food is just not good. I ordered a pizza, and it was the worst pizza ever- It tasted like a microwave pizza. Seriously? Take the pizza of the menu.
My mom and I came here to celebrate booking the florist for my wedding. The salads are phenomenal and the service was spectacular. Thank you Hannah for taking such great care of us!
This is a nice quiet lunch location. The food is decent. I had the chicken salad salad, there is a great dressing…ask for extra! The dessert was lovely.
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