Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Tampa

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (251)

$50 and over

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Top review

Kali

Dined 7 days ago

First time here and OMG everything was perfect. My husband and I were part of a company Christmas party where most of the couple sat at their own table. It was a really unique setup that allowed for us to mingle with everyone and still have some alone time for ourselves. We took up the entire restaurant dining room and all of the outside patio. This restaurant is super cute and intimate. We both had the house salad which had the most amazing dressing we've ever had, and a pasta with meat sauce, which was also the best we've ever had. We never even knew pasta could taste so good. It is a little pricey for our regular going out to eat budget, but I already told my husband to make a reservation for Valentine's Day.

Kōsen

4.7

4.7 (15)

$50 and over

Japanese

Tampa

About the restaurant

Choose the 10 or 5 course Chef's Tasting Menu, and discover a modern approach to the Japanese culinary art, Kaiseki. Our Tasting Menus highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak, delights from the land and the sea! Enjoy the view of our open kitchen from one of our intimate private booths!

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amado

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Incredible experience!!! Well worth it. Definitely will do again

Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House

4.8

4.8 (361)

$30 and under

Dessert

Tampa

About the restaurant

Retire to a private booth made from old wine casks on the second floor of Bern's Steak House. Enjoy decadent desserts, cheeses and after dinner beverages, including cognacs, scotches, ports, bourbons, specialty drinks and much more. Every dessert is handmade and prepared using only the finest possible ingredients.

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Stefanie

Dined 4 days ago

Our Dessert Room experience was amazing!! This was my Christmas treat for my family and they were absolutely blown away. The lemon butter cake, French silk pie, caramel apple bread pudding, and peanut butter truffle were outstanding. Every staff member was wonderful, valets, hosts, our server, and Joseph the manager who took us downstairs for our tour. Noel and Iman guided our tour through the kitchen and incredible wine cellar. Everyone in the kitchen greeted us with a smile and a thank you. I live in Napa, CA and have worked in the hospitality and wine industry for many years. Thank you for an impressive memorable evening Bern’s - our family can’t wait to return!

Punch Room

4.6

4.6 (146)

$50 and over

Cocktail Bar

Tampa

About the restaurant

A new generation finds a city in renaissance, and we are proud to be a part of that renewal. Taking cues from Tampa’s history of 17th century pirates, traders, and privateers, Punch Room at The Tampa EDITION, the first in North America, brings forth a menu dedicated to flavors and spirits of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, the cradle to so many contributions in the evolution of punch.

Join us for this mixology-guided tour of the islands, as we dive deep into the regional history of punches, exploring the terroir of cane spirits and a rich variety of tropical fruits and spices. Drop anchor, raise a glass, and settle in.

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Ann-Marie

Dined 1 day ago

Micheal our server and Chris the mixologist were absolutely fantastic! Such a great experience

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Experience

PANAMERICANO TAKEOVER x PUNCH ROOM

CW's Gin Joint

4.8

4.8 (1233)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa - "Where style and grace have an attitude."
Come join us for an amazing night out with delectable dishes and some of the best craft cocktails around! A speakeasy kind of vibe, with live Music Thursday-Sunday starting at 7pm. Dress to impress!! A business casual dress code is enforced. (No gym clothes, basketball shorts, tank tops, or flip flops)
We offer a full dinner menu, and dining room tables, along with our lounge area if you are getting together for appetizers and cocktails with a few friends.
Sit back, relax and let us take care of all the little details. Get ready to be #GINSPIRED !

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Joy

Dined 1 day ago

We always have a great time when we come to the Gin Joint. I never hesitate to bring friends or family to this classy, comfortable, and eclectic place. The mood is right, music is groovy, and food and drinks are always delicious!

Jekyll

4.6

4.6 (67)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tampa

About the restaurant

Hidden within Hyde Park Village, behind Sesame, at Jekyll, nothing is as it seems. A sophisticated cocktail lounge, serving up rare vintage spirits and hand-crafted molecular cocktails – each with a story to tell. An intimate setting where the convergence of luxury and secrecy unlocks a realm of ever-shifting reality, revealing new layers of truth.

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Thomas

Dined 1 day ago

The staff here is the best, they’re talented, welcoming, and attentive.

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Experience

Jekyll 3 Course Cocktail and Food Tasting Menu

LPCX Cafe

5.0

5 (24)

$30 and under

Colombian

Tampa

About the restaurant

LPCX CAFÉ is a local, rustic-Brunch, Coffee & Bakery Shop focused on thoughtfully created food.
We bake and cook with wholesome ingredients at the peak of their flavor.
We are proudly established locally in Florida in the Colombia district of Tampa, kindly serving a clientele from all over the world appreciative of simple, fresh and delicious cuisine.

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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

The food was tasty. The service was a nice pace. I liked the ambiance outdoors. I didn't feel rushed nor ignored.

Oxford Exchange

4.8

4.8 (5103)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

There may be nothing that brings people together as often as food and drink. A daytime affair, The Restaurant serves weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, where guests may be seated in an art-filled dining room with an open kitchen or the sunlit Conservatory, complete with creeping vines and a retractable glass roof. Showcasing continued attention to detail, the menu consists of fresh, seasonal, signature dishes, complemented by an array of premium coffees, teas, and cocktails for a new translation of the classic bistro.

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Ellie

Dined 6 days ago

Emma is wonderful, she provides us a great service! Food and the vibe is so great, too. We love here. Absolutely highly recommended!

Beacon Rooftop Lounge

4.7

4.7 (84)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Tampa

About the restaurant

Perched on the JW Marriott's 27th floor, Beacon is Tampa's highest (and second highest in Florida) public rooftop cocktail and dining destination, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the shimmering waterfront. Beacon's debut marks a momentous milestone for the luxurious property, which initially opened its doors in December 2020.

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Jose

Dined 7 days ago

Just the right place to have a conversation and enjoy the view.

Eddie V's - Tampa

4.8

4.8 (6065)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tampa

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

Any events has become our favorite place to celebrate birthdays and holidays. The staff is very well mannered and well trained. The cuisine is some of the finest that we've tasted. We highly recommend booking a reservation if you're looking for a great restaurant where you will have a good time, superb food and service.

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Bananas Foster Butter Cake

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