29 Best Cocktail Bars near Riverview

“Prices are right and place is clean and service is good. The bar area has a nice comfy atmosphere for regulars and the staff is friendly and the food is good. Love their hot bread and butter and Caesar Salad. Dining in is calm without the usual Tampa rift raft I try to escape for some calm and quiet and TVs all around to catch a game.“

“Best Mexican in Riverview and Brandon. I am a very good cook and can make everything on the menu but they make it as good or better than I can. All very authentic and the margarita ingredients are fresh.“

“Exceptional in everything!! Jacoby was our server. He was attentive, personable, informative regarding all aspects of the menu and had an amazing personality!! The food is always amazing and did not disappoint this time either! The hostess was friendly and personable! Thank you for being a classy, family friendly restaurant in Yibor City! We will return and ask to be seated with Jacoby!!“

“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“

“The environment was welcoming and the cheese was tasty. Thanks for the great drinks Sean!“

“Derek was our waiter on Saturday when we came in for brunch. Derek was friendly, very familiar with the menu, brought our food out once it was cooked. He was personable, and cordial. There were 7 of us dining and he was on top of his job with his A game.Parking: We arrived about 15 minutes before Madame Fortune opened and had no problem finding parking. We parked in the lot behind the restaurant.“

“The food was delicious! It's the perfect place for date nights and just enjoying the ambiance. David, our server was attentive, and the service was top tier. I highly recommend!!We had the creamy clam chowder and jalapeño corn spoon bread for appetizers. Then I ordered the southern fried chicken, with creamed corn and cinnamon sticky bun, and my hubby had the classic burger and french fries –aaammmaazing.“

“Fabulous Feel. Cozy Vibe. Elegant...love Bobby, The Facilitator of Resolution!“

“Great food and amazing service.“

“Server Myron was a delight to have. Really enjoyed our visit at the Brandon location! Thank you so much!“

“Fun vibe that makes you feel like you’re on vacation. We tried the churro latte which was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet and just the right amount of cinnamon. Great place for coffee or cocktail. We didn’t try any food at this visit but look forward to trying some in the future“

“Lobster Bisque and Shrimp cocktail were an excellent choice to start off with. Lemon drop and Pomegranate martinis were perfect. The Chicken Parmigiana and Château Briand were delicious. Service was good even though the waiter was extremely busy with multiple tables that came in all at the same time. It would be nice if they had mood music playing even on nights when they don't have live music. It was still an excellent“

“Really like this place, as a nearby cigar option for those of us who live in AB and don't always feel like driving to Ybor or Davidoff. Their lounge area/seating is spacious and very nice, as are the bar and the drink options. Their VIP program is priced just about exactly right for the level of value provided, and I'm considering joining this year. As of 2023 I've visited 70 cigar bars or stores in 15 states and 11 countries, and this one is among the top 15. The only thing keeping it out of the top 10 is the limited size of (and therefore the selection within) their humidor. I like to smoke a different cigar every time I go out, but this can be difficult here as they have fewer unique sticks here than I have at home. However, all things considered, if you're looking for a place to relax and smoke one (rather than a place that you can go to stock your home humidor), this is an excellent choice.“

“Good environment good music“

“We were here last year and loved the food so I couldn't believe we forgot all about it. It really is a sort of hidden gem . Yesterday we were back and everything was excellent. We had the soup of the day which was shrimp corn chowder (with a kick) and it was delish. I had the glazed salmon and my husband had the seafood risotto. We ate every bit - so good.“

“Great beer !!! Great times !“

“Such a wonderful evening, and the staff was wonderful! This was truly a unique experience with a wonderful menu and selection of rare drinks at an acceptable price point. The way the staff interacted with us and ensured we not only had a wonderful evening but had options for the entire weekend to enjoy while visiting.“

“I can’t rate the food, however the cocktails were great and different. A little high on the price but I would recommend. Music was good, although I prefer live music. If you don’t like people smoking next 2 u, this is not your place.“

“The food was good and the service was great“

“We loved it!! Fun outside bar & Nicole the bartender was awesome! very sweet and professional & knows how to make a perfect Old Fashion. And the Fish & Chips were deliciousness... We will defenitely be back!! Looking forward to another Nicole Old Fashion cocktail very soon!“

“The atmosphere and food were amazing.“

“We had a great experience. The chicken sliders with siracha and Cole slaw were delicious. My family also loved the pork belly bao bun sliders and the pizza - plus the onion rings!! everything was exceptionally fresh and delicious.Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu“

“if you're a fan of dive bars gotta check this one out. Drinks are cheap and atmosphere is great, Nikki is the best, however if you're not a fan of cigarette smoke don't come, you'll definitely go home smelling like an ash tray“

“Yummy fish nuggets! Friendly staff!“

“Great Drinks and Food Friendly Staff“

“Looking for a place to impress out of town friends-or soak up the sunset by the water (both pool and river)? This! Is! It! My good friends were visiting on business-staying downtown-and wanted to meet up late on a Friday afternoon for drinks. I looked for something walkable from their hotel and this popped up. I drive right by the Aloft every day, on my way to work. Finally... I was going to get inside-but just for a minute. We walked right to the back-to the patio bar by the pool, overlooking the Hillsborough River, with a view of the gorgeous University of Tampa campus and the sunset. It was the perfect place for convo and cocktails. We got there right when it opened at 4pm and could pick our spot. I can't tell you anything about what was available to eat or drink, since my friend sent us to sit and grabbed 2 rounds of beer and wine for us. Likewise, I can't comment on the service. Forgive me-I'll return-do some research-and report back later on those. But I can tell you that's it's a delicious spot to bask in the warm glow of both sun and good company. I was so focused on my friends, I didn't think to check on whether there were stairs down to the Riverwalk, below the bar-but I'll find out on my next visit. And I can tell you it's an easy walk from the Fort Brooke parking garage. (You take your ticket with you and pay at a machine on the first floor when you return) It was clean-not too loud-not too crowded-nobody bothered us. I can't wait to go back and do some more reconnaissance and take photos.! Cheers to good times, good venues and great friends!“

“Josh was an amazing bartender! He made me the best Gimlet ever! Such a great team of guys behind the bar! Kudos!! Awesome experience“

“Food was hot and fresh, portions were generous. I thought it was a restaurant but it’s a food truck in the corner. Some items weren’t available at the time so it’s best to check before going. This was my first time trying this takeout spot and will come back again. Gentleman who was the only worker was very nice. Prices weren’t bad for the amount of food you get.“

“We were treated like royalty. Beautiful place. We will definitely be back“