Counter Culture

4.6

1643 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

5 time James Beard Nominated, Chef Pierola’s modern homage to classic counter dining and its barstool kinship between diners and the kitchen. Elevated kitchen bar dining, open air mixologist bar, Florida patio seating, and sparkling bay views.

Located just off of iconic Bayshore Blvd, in the heart of South Tampa, a few minutes from downtown.

SUN–THURS 4p-9p DINNER | FRI-SAT 4p-10p DINNER | SAT and SUN 8a–3p BRUNCH

We offer dine in and Florida patio seating by reservation, along with pick up or delivery. Our cocktail bar is kept available for walk in guests, and not offered for reservations. We will always do our best to honor reservation requests. Please note that inclement weather may affect patio availability

Parking? There are select spaces in front of the restaurant and free valet seven days a week. There are additional spaces along the side of the building, as well as in the parking garage around the back on the right.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 570-8660
Website
https://cc-tampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jeannie Pierola
Private party facilities
Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.

Location
2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
S Ysabella Ave
Parking details
Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Counter Culture Coconut Pecan Morning Bread$7.00
brown buttered a la plancha
Fresh Baked Croissant$8.00
counter cultured butter and jams
Wood Fired Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Absolutely Everything Bagel$6.00
cream cheese schmear
Warm Buttermilk Biscuits$6.00
counter cultured butter, local honey
Warm Pimiento Cheese Biscuits$7.00
counter cultured butter, local honey
Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Country Sourdough$7.00
toasted or not, counter cultured butter and jams
Raspberry Danish$9.50
vanilla bean pastry cream, raspberry jelly, lots of raspberries, citrus scented powdered sugar, laminated dough

Fresh Start

Grilled Pink Grapefruit$8.00
rosemary vanilla bean sugar
Avocado Tostada$9.00
crushed haas avocado, coriander salad, pickled red onion, radishes, serrano chillies, black garlic crema, tangerine aji amarillo vinaigrette, crispy house corn tortilla
House Cured Faroe Island Salmon*$17.00
watercress, cucumber, shaved fennel, pickled red onion, capers, fresh herbs, lemon zest, creme fraiche, wood fired bagel
Brioche Noisette au Chocolate$12.00
brown butter griddled house brioche, chocolate hazelnut ganache, maldon sea salt, crushed hazelnuts, whipped cream

Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Macadamia Nut Pancakes$16.00
vanilla bean tropical fruit, passion fruit syrup
Buttermilk Belgian Waffle$12.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Pecan and Salted Caramel Swirl Waffle$13.00
vermont maple syrup, counter cultured butter
Brioche French Toast$13.00
cream cheese stuffed french toast, guava syrup
The P Burger$16.00
wood plancha seared classic flat-top burger, choice of cheese, little gem lettuce, beefsteak tomato, sweet onion, house pickles, house aioli, butter toasted bun

Eggs

Organic Egg Sandwich$13.00
soft scrambled organic eggs, white cheddar, crispy pork belly, hydro watercress, brioche bun
- With Handcut Fries$17.00
Chile Roasted Wild Mushroom Huitlacoche Quesabirria Tacos$16.00
goat cheese scrambled eggs, charred chile purple potato hash, black truffle charred onion huitlacoche consommé
Breakfast on Bayshore$13.00
two organic eggs, choice of breakfast sausage or house bacon, artisanal grits or hashbrowns, choice of bread
Egg White Omelette$15.00
baby spinach, burrata, roasted tomatoes, sliced avocado, choice of toast
House Cured Salmon Scramble*$16.00
watercress, sweet onion, fines herbes, lemon zest, creme fraiche, toasted everything bagel
Poached Eggs Bourguignon$17.00
poached farm eggs, crispy pork belly, wild mushrooms, red wine sauce, toasted brioche
Tortilla Espanola$15.00
farm egg omelette, chorizo, wood roasted sofrito, crispy garlic, almonds, patatas bravas, cuban toast
Wood Oven Shakshuka$14.00
organic eggs, urfa chile tomato sauce, lebneh, avocado, french feta, lime, grilled bread
Homemade Corned Beef Hash$16.00
organic eggs, watercress asian pear salad, pickled mustard seed beurre blanc, jamison rye toast

Benedicts

Classic$15.00
poached organic eggs, benton's canadian bacon, jamison b breadhouse bakes english muffin, hollandaise, hash browns
Florentine$14.00
poached organic eggs, wilted baby spinach, wood grilled heirloom tomatoes, montpellier hollandaise, toasted english muffin, hashbrowns
7th Avenue$15.00
poached organic eggs, catalan spinach, grilled chorizo, pimenton hollandaise, cuban toast, patatas bravas
Cracker$15.00
poached organic eggs, glazed house bacon, warm pimiento cheese biscuits, tabasco hollandaise, artisanal stone ground grits

Sides

Crispy House Bacon$7.00
Candied Bacon$8.00
Kurobuta Pork Breakfast Sausage$7.00
Artisanal Stone Ground Grits$8.00
Hash Browns$7.00

What 1,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Counter Culture in Tampa offers "amazing food and drinks" with a vibrant bar scene and creative menu that stands out. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and atmosphere, making it ideal for brunch or dinner. Despite occasional slow service, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "unique preparation" and welcoming staff.

1,643 Reviews

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Jennifer
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Horrible slow inattentive service food was nothing spectacular
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Ryan
VIP
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were a group of 6, 3 couples. We had to walk out because the chef refused to adjust and fulfill a dietary restriction. We stayed and honored the price of our 1st round of drinks and pad the sever properly. A manager never came over and it was very awkward as I was with VIP clients. It really was one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a restaurant claiming to be higher end. Terrible.
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Andrea
VIP
Tampa
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We sat and waited more than 40 minutes before the waiter came with two glasses of wine. Then we waited over and hour from when we sat down for biscuit. The waiter too our lunch meal order before our drinks even came! It was so slow. So disappointing. A person at our table got the burger and it was also over cooked.
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Jon
VIP
Orlando
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely slow kitchen, took over 40 mins for eggs and hash, best part were the starters, significant fall off in quality and taste W main dishes
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Joe
Hawaii
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unacceptable service. We didn’t get our main courses until 1 hour 45 minutes after we were seated. Lots of apologies of course, but frankly this is the second time we’ve visited and they were just as bad last time. The food is mid at best, creatively presented but honestly nothing spectacular. The prices are reasonable nonetheless . But it’s just really really frustrating to sit and wait with no drink refreshed and nothing in the table. They have got to do better. Plenty of restaurants in Tampa that we’ll visit before we go back to counter culture.
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rick
VIP
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always a great brunch menu at counter culture so many great things to choose from this visit was no different
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Scott
VIP
Tampa
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as usual. They were clearly under staffed (odd when they take reservations and know the # of guests at specific times). They were gracious and apologetic but the service still suffered. Mad props to Kate the hostess who went well above her position to fill in at our table. She saw the issues and did her best to come to our rescue. Thank you. Still a fan.
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Claudell
VIP
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit was wonderful and our server Laura/Flor took great care of us. Both food and drinks were very good especially the octopus. We would return for another visit.
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Richard
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice night served by Meghan. If you want a low noise level choose the Icon room. You don’t get a view of the open kitchen but you do not have to overcome the patron’s conversation to have your own.
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Abby
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect night. Service at the bar was fast and friendly. Delicious food
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FAQs

Counter Culture does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Counter Culture also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 570-8660.

Counter Culture is rated 4.6 stars by 1643 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
S Ysabella Ave
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeannie Pierola
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cc-tampa.com/
Phone number
(813) 570-8660
Private party facilities
Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.

Counter Culture

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Frites

Rabbit Pappardelle

The P Burger

Fresh Baked

Counter Culture Coconut Pecan Morning Bread$7.00

Fresh Baked Croissant$8.00

Wood Fired Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Absolutely Everything Bagel$6.00

Warm Buttermilk Biscuits$6.00

Warm Pimiento Cheese Biscuits$7.00

Jamison B Breadhouse Bakes Country Sourdough$7.00

Raspberry Danish$9.50

Fresh Start

Grilled Pink Grapefruit$8.00

Avocado Tostada$9.00

House Cured Faroe Island Salmon*$17.00

Brioche Noisette au Chocolate$12.00

Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00

Macadamia Nut Pancakes$16.00

Buttermilk Belgian Waffle$12.00

Pecan and Salted Caramel Swirl Waffle$13.00

Brioche French Toast$13.00

The P Burger$16.00

Eggs

Organic Egg Sandwich$13.00

Chile Roasted Wild Mushroom Huitlacoche Quesabirria Tacos$16.00

Breakfast on Bayshore$13.00

Egg White Omelette$15.00

House Cured Salmon Scramble*$16.00

Poached Eggs Bourguignon$17.00

Tortilla Espanola$15.00

Wood Oven Shakshuka$14.00

Homemade Corned Beef Hash$16.00

Benedicts

Classic$15.00

Florentine$14.00

7th Avenue$15.00

Cracker$15.00

Sides

Crispy House Bacon$7.00

Candied Bacon$8.00

Kurobuta Pork Breakfast Sausage$7.00

Artisanal Stone Ground Grits$8.00

Hash Browns$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Counter Culture offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Counter Culture restaurant rated?

Is Counter Culture currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information