6 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Ybor City

6 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Acropolis Greek Taverna - Ybor City restaurant

1. Acropolis Greek Taverna - Ybor City

4.6

Exceptional(337)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Ybor City

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Acropolis Greek Taverna, the top Greek restaurant in Tampa, just minutes from Downtown Tampa, Amalie Arena, and the Hard Rock Casino. We offer a modern take on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients to create flavorful dishes that highlight the essence of the Mediterranean. Our drink menu features craft cocktails and a variety of wines to complement your meal, including our homemade desserts.Join us every weekend for Zorba dancing, exciting plate-breaking, and captivating belly dancing performances. Acropolis Greek Taverna is the perfect spot for gathering with friends or family, or simply enjoying a memorable night out. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we deliver a unique dining experience that makes us the absolute best Greek restaurant in Tampa.

2. Boulon Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(1502)

Price: Expensive

• French • Tampa

Booked 120 times today

Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.

3. Meat Market Tampa

4.6

Exceptional(4170)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tampa

Booked 173 times today

Meat Market is a modern American Steak House with a glamorous, upbeat vibe—and truly unique in Florida. Meat Market features the posh Crudo Bar—an outdoor lounge featuring an eclectic, sumptuous raw bar with staples such as: fresh oysters and indigenous seafood—offering our diners a raw bar experience unlike anything in town. World renowned Executive Chef Sean Brasel has created a menu that embraces the staples of a classic steakhouse – a variety of prime cuts, amazing sides and appetizers, top notch wine list – by infusing it all with an artful, contemporary spin. Enjoy daily happy hour from 4-7PM with dinner starting at 5PM, lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30AM - 3:00PM, and weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-3:30PM.

4. JOTORO

4.6

Exceptional(730)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Tampa

Booked 24 times today

JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns. Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas. JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

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5. Splitsville Restaurant Tampa Dining Only

4.8

Exceptional(129)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tampa

Booked 5 times today

This is a table reservation and not a lane reservation. To reserve a lane and inquire about reservation pricing, please contact the store at 813-514-2695. To make a dining reservation without games, please continue to do so through OpenTable.

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6. Bazille - Nordstrom International Plaza

4.8

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tampa

Booked 38 times today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (813) 356-7916 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Acropolis Greek Taverna - Ybor City

2. Boulon Brasserie

3. Meat Market Tampa

4. JOTORO

5. Splitsville Restaurant Tampa Dining Only

6. Bazille - Nordstrom International Plaza

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