Counter Culture

4.6

1622 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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 1,622 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Counter Culture in Tampa offers a "delicious dining experience" with a vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. Guests rave about the "amazing food," creative dishes, and standout brunches. The outdoor patio and bar scene are popular highlights. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is praised for "great service" and a welcoming ambiance.

1,622 Reviews

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Kristy
VIP
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, nothing great. Very over priced. Would not go back
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Kaz
VIP
Tampa
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local restaurant and food and ambiance is awesome. Keep up the great work!
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Beatrice
VIP
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Mediocre food and bad service. Not worth the price!
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Terry
VIP
Hokkaido
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My in-laws were visiting for the weekend, and we finished the visit with brunch on Sunday morning at Counter Culture. We all shared an order of the buttermilk pancakes which were cooked perfectly. Two of us had the Classic Benedict which was prepared perfectly; the English muffin was crispy as well as the hash browns. The bread choices for the Bayshore breakfast are numerous, and the sourdough is my favorite, especially with homemade preserves. Nice to have options for a cocktail at brunch, and they do it well at CC. Great experience overall.
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Tom
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both food and service were fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Ethan
VIP
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolute amazing experience and time. Only thing I would say was the parsnip puree with the snapper was just a touch gummy and on the key west pink app I wasn’t expecting only 3 shrimp with a ton of potatoes- however everything else was spectacular!
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Shanita
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here to celebrate our anniversary and they did not disappoint. Everyone was so welcoming. The staff went above and beyond to provide great service. The food was delicious and honestly delicious is an understatement. They celebrated our anniversary with drinks and dessert and honestly the night could not have gone better. We are already planning future birthdays and dates here.
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virginia
VIP
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always love counter culture food - very creative - it always seems special and the team there is like family!
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Bill
Tampa
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been many times before. It was Sat night and it was a fun crowd. Our waiter Caleb was superb. He’s worth the experience. Ask for him when you make a reservation.
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Susan
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the counter and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the chefs make the appetizers. My dinner of roasted cauliflower and couscous was delicious. My friend ordered the NY strip and said it was not cooked to order and chewy with gristles. I enjoyed my time there and would go again. Beware though, one must use the valet due to no parking, so make sure you have cash for a tip as I did not.
Counter CultureResponded on January 13, 2025
Hello Susan! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so sorry to hear that your friend's steak was not up to par. Please know that we will quickly and cheerfully do anything and everything to make your dish perfect when this is brought to our attention in the moment. As to the parking - while we do offer complimentary valet as you mentioned, we also have a large free parking garage just behind the building that is only a short walk to the entrance. We very much hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again very soon and that next time we are able to make everything flawless!
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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 1622 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 40 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

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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