Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Tampa

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Quality Foods Market

5.0

5 (240)

$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

ChristopherVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The Feast of the Seven Fishes was a real delight. Nothing like anything else we've ever even seen. Sword fish and tuna carpaccio! I've never heard of such delights, and the octopus salami was absolutely amazing. All the courses were fantastic. The sauce on the mussels I could drink like soup, and the lobster risotto was so creamy and delicious, topped with a perfectly seared pair of the largest sea scallops I've ever seen. This was the most unique and ambitious take on the Seven Fishes meal I've seen. We had a great recommended wine pairing as well, a white Bordeaux. My sincerest compliments to Chef Chris for putting on such a wonderful event.

Caffe Paradiso - Tampa

4.9

4.9 (1135)

$30 and under

Italian

Tampa

About the restaurant

Caffé Paradiso voted best Italian resturant in Tampa is known for it's great home made regional dishes excellent service and reasonably priced wine list, also preparing special dishes at your request.

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HeidrunVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service professionals are all super nice and strive for excellence in their profession

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Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Tampa

4.9

4.9 (4311)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Tampa

About the restaurant

Born in the “Pampas”, (Southern region of Brazil) Terra Gaúchaʼs concept revolves around “Churrasco” a traditional grilling method using open flames and various cuts of meat. Today, we proudly keep the flame alive using authentic Gaúcho seasonings and natural wood charcoal to roast succulent beef, lamb, poultry, pork and seafood.

In addition to our grilled meats, guests enjoy a gourmet salad and sides bar featuring the freshest vegetables, a variety of cheeses and cold cuts. During the dining experience each guest is transported (no passport required) to “Southern Brazil” where they are pampered from start to finish. The “Terra Gaúcha familia” would like to invite you for a unique experience that will make a lasting impression.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Love the Tampa location we come about 2 times per year. Every birthday and sometimes when my dad visits. A good experience every time.

Rooster & The Till

4.9

4.9 (52)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.

We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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Andy

Dined 2 days ago

The Rooster and the Till is an absolute gem. Small and intimate neighborhood vibe. The food is eclectic and excellently prepared. Service was outstanding as well. Our goal was to find a restaurant that steps well outside the typical American fare… The Rooster and the Till really hit the mark.

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Experience

Nightly Table Reservation

Experience

Nightly Kitchen Counter Reservation

Experience

NYE Reservation

Vizcaya SoHo

4.9

4.9 (258)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Tampa

About the restaurant

Authentic cuisine from Spain. Small Tapas plates and main dishes. FResh fish, fresh seafood and USDA Choice Black Angus steaks.

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Carlos

Dined 6 days ago

Great food. We loved it. Excellent attentive service. Cozy place. We will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Byblos Cafe

4.8

4.8 (551)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Tampa

About the restaurant

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

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Ravit

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great experience! Good atmosphere great service and delicious food 😋

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Bazille - Nordstrom International Plaza

4.9

4.9 (1561)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Bold flavors elevate beloved bistro classics in chic and inviting Bazille. Meet up with friends at the bar for internationally sourced wines and handcrafted cocktails. Stay for appetizers, salads, brick-oven pizzas and our tempting housemade desserts.

Bazille's casually sophisticated atmosphere is located on the second floor of the Plaza in Nordstrom.

We are open for dine-in and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (813) 356-7916 to place your order.

Join us for Brunch on weekends!

Top review

IANVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Just wonderful! Great food and outstanding service. Always so consistent.

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Popular dish

French 75

Popular dish

French Dip (14401090 cal)

Popular dish

French Onion Soup (560 cal)

Eddie V's - Tampa

4.8

4.8 (6030)

$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.

Top review

Eunice

Dined 2 days ago

First time diner, I have been wanting to dine at Eddie V’s for a long time. I was not disappointed!! The food, ambiance and service was outstanding. Special thanks to Parker for being attentive without being overbearing. A wonderful all round experience, I am excited to return!

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Bananas Foster Butter Cake

LPCX Cafe

4.9

4.9 (23)

$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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DianaVIP

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Great experience super family friendly experience, our kids enjoy the ambiance, their food it’s amazing the pandebonos Benedict’ are amazing . Great coffee.

Michael's Grill

4.9

4.9 (1455)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tampa

About the restaurant

Michael’s Grill is a refreshing destination for a unique dining experience in the town of Carrollwood. It hosts a spacious covered patio along with a beautiful granite bar to enjoy your favorite cocktails. Main dining room offers an open kitchen experience, where fully trained Chefs can be seen preparing the magic that you deserve. Michael’s fresh seafood is the talk of the town, which he attributes to a long lasting friendship with a local fish monger of 30 years.
Steaks, chicken and pasta also compliments the menu, as well as a trendy lunch menu offering.
Come see what all the fuss is about.

Top review

MinoyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always excellent food and the service is always great.

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