Barterhouse - Ybor

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   Kayla

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic time here for their Christmas pop up! The place was decorated so adorably and was so festive. The food and drinks were incredible, I was very impressed! The service was also top notch. Everything we had was amazing and we felt like we had such a fun, festive evening!
   

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   Kristin

   Tampa

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was great but we were seated next to the server stand so we had servers working and talking next to the table throughout the meal. It would have been a better experience at a different table.
   

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   Christopher

   Charleston

   29 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Smash burger was great, but it’s $25. Drinks were great, but $15+ for a drink. The buratta app was missing sea salt. Overall, it’s a good restaurant that charges great restaurant prices. The service was excellent!
   

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   Mathew

   Denver

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Not great. Espresso martinis were terrible. We went at 5:30- were given 3 menus (6 of us). There were so many changes/modifications to the paper menu that the waitress had to tell us about. Honestly a nightmare for anyone with allergies.
   

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   Lacey

   Tampa

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We came here on a Sunday. Super excited to try out Barterhouse: Christmas edition! Especially seeing all of the hype online. Well, the experience was lacking unfortunately. Our reservation was at 9pm and we arrived early (about 8:45pm). When I asked the waitress what time they closed so we could plan our night accordingly, she stated they closed at 9pm! She apologized and said she wasn’t sure why OpenTable allowed us to book 9pm, but she would still seat us. This was so disappointing as I was excited to relax for a little while and enjoy the ambiance. Luckily since we were early, we did get to order a round of drinks and two appetizers. Couldn’t order ravioli because they were “out”. As our drinks came to the table, I heard the bartender tell the waitress “make sure you let them how it’s last call!”. This made us so uncomfortable as we came here to have fun, but were really just met with a bunch of staff that was trying to go home. I had the eggnog drink and it was NOT mixed well. When I went to sip from the straw it was straight up liquor! I mixed it myself and it was much better. I never got to try the Cindy Lou drink but from what my friends said, it was mediocre. Our food arrived and to focaccia was pretty good, but the deviled crab dumplings were kinda dry and cold. Wouldn’t recommend. Our waitress was very kind and understanding. She let us hang around for a little bit while everyone was cleaning up, but frankly we felt like a burden. It was very awkward. The bartender kept staring at us. I don’t know what he was thinking, but maybe he was waiting for us to order one more drink before he started cleaning or just wanted us to get the heck out of there. Not sure but I definitely did not have a holly jolly time. I felt like it was a waste of a Sunday night honestly. Especially paying for parking and everything. It was just upsetting to get there and feel rushed.
   

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   Jaime

   Tampa

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun Christmas theme without being over the top. Food was excellent. Service was prompt and friendly.
   

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   Amy

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the Christmas vibes. The staff was so friendly and our server was excellent! The food was unique and delicious. Only complaint was a couple of items on our seafood platter were not terribly warm. The holiday cocktails were yummy. Would definitely go back!!
   

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   Ray

   Tampa

   14 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We have gone to Barterhouse over the years and the service and food has always been excellent. Tonight was a different experience and unfortunately was subpar. On a positive note, the ambiance with the Christmas decorations was awesome. From a service perspective it starts with when you walk in the front door. We walked in and we were maybe 5-10 minutes late. We asked if we could sit on the more Christmas side and the hostess said well you were a few minutes late but I will see what we can do. She did accommodate us and it was appreciated but I don’t think that comment was necessary especially since we had waited in line for at least 10 minutes before she even talked to us and asked about our reservation. She was also cleaning off tables. They really could use having someone bussing tables. Next was our server. In the past we have had very engaging , personable and attentive servers at BH. Tonight our server did not seem to be that way. It took a while before the server came over. When we finally got our apps, the chef brought them out and we had to ask him for the plates, silverware, and napkins. Same for when we got our entrees. We looked at our food first before we got our silverware . Maybe they should consider putting silverware on the table first. The food. For the Tapitas, we ordered the Focaccia which was good but not much truffle oil considering the amount of bread. I believe we had the hush puppies , and the disco party dip. I think everything seemed like too much bread. In the past we had beet salads, the best blue point oysters, deviled eggs etc. The apps need to be more variety like that and less fried bread. Also it would be nice if the sever would make recommendations as well. As for the entrees, the smash burger was very good . We split the short rib. It was not like the short rib we had in the past. It was less meat and not as flavorful as before. In the end, it was ok. Not great like it used to be. Hopefully they will make some changes.
   

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   JILL

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I made reservations for the Christmas pop up as described on social media. I couldn’t sit in the decorated area. The food was subpar. Not worth the hype.
   

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    Rhonda

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Cozy Ybor restaurant. Nice holiday touches. Tapas and dessert were good. Dumplings needed some extra to give it pizzaz. Chocolate mousse tasty. Chef/owner visited the table, nice guy.
    

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