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Driftlight Steakhouse, Tampa, FL

Driftlight Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
145 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the lighted bridges of Tampa, the restaurant offers a bold backdrop for long conversations and luxuriant dinners, connecting visitors to the region and to each other.
The menu features chef-selected land and sea dishes driven by regional ingredients, paired with a collection of wines and champagnes from around the world. Other handcrafted drinks offer new interpretations of classic cocktails, setting the scene for a fresh yet familiar destination.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 145 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftlight Steakhouse offers a memorable dining experience with "great food, service, and ambiance." Highlights include "perfectly cooked steaks," "amazing carrot cake," and a "fantastic wine selection." While service is often praised, some reviews noted timing issues. A "beautiful atmosphere" and attentive staff contribute to a delightful culinary journey.

145 Reviews
  1. Christina

    VIP

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s okay not overwhelming. Bread came out frozen in the middle. They replaced and charged us $15.00 for 4 rolls. The issue is Tampa has so many fabulous restaurants. They need to have an A+ game to be competitive. Don’t recommend. 2 couples we split our entree, had a bottle of wine 150. 2 cocktails each bill over 600 dollars.

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  2. Taylor

    Memphis/West TN

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Juan was fantastic and the food was very delicious as well.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Taylor, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Juan provided fantastic service and that you enjoyed the delicious food. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Jacqueline

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great dinner! The purple potato bread was terrific, the steaks were cooked perfectly, and the baked potatoes rocked. Thankfully there are still quality restaurants that use porcelain dishes and fresh ingredients. So good. Treat yourself to a visit.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jacqueline, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the purple potato bread, steaks, and baked potatoes. We take great pride in using fresh ingredients and quality service, so it means a lot to us that you noticed. We can’t wait to have you back for another great meal. Treat yourself again soon!

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  4. Inder

    VIP

    Tampa

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I had in a while. Fish (Black Cod, they substituted for Sea bass) was good as well. Highly recommend spinach side it was yum. Service was great.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Inder, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your steak and black cod, and that the spinach side hit the spot. It’s great to know the service was up to your expectations as well. We can’t wait to have you back again soon for more delicious dishes!

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  5. edel

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place ,super nice ,great food , service on time and lovely

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  6. Marion

    VIP

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Took a little bit to get initial drink order from busy waitress; bread service came late-after oyster appetizer and with main entrees, food timing was off.. Delmonico steak and branzino were perfect and loaded potato and asparagus were delicious too. Crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake were rich and amazing!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Marion, Thank you for your honest feedback! We're thrilled to hear you loved the Delmonico steak, branzino, and sides, as well as the crème brûlée and Nutella cheesecake. We do apologize for the timing issues with your service and will address that to ensure a smoother experience next time. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Reginald

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated Valentine's Day early with dinner here. We had a great experience, and our food was delicious!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Reginald, Thank you for celebrating with us! We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the food. Hope to have you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  8. Devonda

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience, I got the delmonico with the asparagus and it was absolutely amazing, the steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I also got an espresso martini and it was delicious as well. I liked that the bar is located outside of the restaurant, so inside the restaurant was nice and quiet and didn’t have the usual noise the bar brings.
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Devonda, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Delmonico steak and the espresso martini. It’s great to know you appreciated the peaceful atmosphere inside too. We look forward to having you back soon!

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  9. Bryan

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks. We enjoyed the atmosphere the brussels sprouts were off the charts!
    Driftlight SteakhouseResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Bryan, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the steak and the brussels sprouts—such a great choice! We can’t wait to have you back for more great food and atmosphere!

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  10. Cookie

    VIP

    Orlando

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For a JW MArriott we expected much more. I had beet burrita salad cheese was ice cold dressing fair no flavor

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FAQs

Driftlight Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Driftlight Steakhouse

510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Water Street & Florida Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 314-6611
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our restaurant sales team at 813-314-6650 to inquire about booking your next private event.
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