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Sacred Pepper, Tampa, FL

Sacred Pepper

4.8
4.8
6797 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Food. Flavors. People. Style.

Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 609-8000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 6,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sacred Pepper offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food, service, and atmosphere." Guests consistently praise the "beautiful decor" and "comfortable dining room chairs." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, with standout dishes like the Sea Bass and Grouper Piccata. While live music adds charm, some find it "too loud" for conversation.

6,797 Reviews
  1. Ken

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For tonight's dinner I started with the Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (fresh-fried cauliflower bites topped with Sriracha aioli and served with cool-herbed ranch dressing, house-made pickled cucumbers) and it was fantastic. For my dinner I had the Pan Seared Grouper Picatta with capers, lemon butter, warm house-made orzo pasta, grilled asparagus and it was delicious/flavorful and one of my favorites. My regular server "Adam" was exceptional, as always, and he is consistently friendly, attentive, patient, accommodating, efficient, and he has made so many wonderful recommendations to me that have all awakened my taste buds. Sacred Pepper is an excellent choice for the ambiance, awesome wine/drink selections, amazing and delicious food selections, soothing after dinner drinks, and mouthwatering desserts. And the service staff are all so friendly and welcoming. it's a "WIN" for me every single time I eat there!

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  2. Jonathan

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Parking was problematic in a strip mall, but a short walk wasn't an issue. Greeted and Seated with a reservation right on time. Took about ten minutes for the server to show, but he was professional, a bit transactional and not overly personable. Drinks took a bit to show up and were good; appetizer was on point (oysters Rockefeller) Two pasta dishes, one with great flavor, the other was okay. Pasta was over done with both. Dessert of killer chocolate cake was from frozen, not freshly made, tasted alright. Price was surprisingly reasonable. All told it was a fine night out, but there are better places to celebrate a birthday in the Tampa area.

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  3. Kay

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thursday Nights at Sacred Pepper is Tampa’s best kept secret!! The live music the ambiance the food is a combination that goes together so well!!

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  4. Gail

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alexa was fabulous! Friendly, knowledgeable, it was a nice bday dinner for my husband!

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  5. Honey

    Tampa

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most perfect visit in a long time. Great Mediterranean goat cheese. Perfect Old Fashioned (ask them how they are made) perfect salad, perfect meatballs and swordfish. Damn. Perfect birthday choice. Couldn’t have been better.

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  6. Audria

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service in and out. The waitress was attentive. Very clean restaurant. Highly recommended for a new food & drink experience.

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  7. Linda

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional all around. This was our first time and we will be back!

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  8. maureen

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. The Veal was excellent as was the house sacred pepper salad. The staff was courteous and checked in with us in a timely manner. Love Sacred Pepper and can’t wait to return.

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  9. Ken

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another “Excellent” dinner at Sacred Pepper last night. Started with the Chemistry Pinot Gris which was very good for a medium-priced wine. It has an 89 points rating! Then the Crab & Corn Chowder (sweet and creamy with lump crab meat, fresh corn, tender potatoes with a kick of TABASCO© and a hint of sherry) was hearty and very satisfying. For my dinner I opted to have the Tenderloin Steak Bites as an entrée, and it came with 2 sides. The steak bites were cooked perfectly and were tender and flavorful. And it came with a crispy polenta that was delicious. My server “Adam” was awesome (as usual), and all the service staff are very friendly, attentive, and they make you feel very welcomed.

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  10. Doriann

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, homemade pasta was sensational. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to go again.

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FAQs

Sacred Pepper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 609-8000.

Sacred Pepper is rated 4.8 stars by 6797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 69 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sacred Pepper

15405 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Maita
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 609-8000
  • Catering
    The food you share at an event is second only to the people you share it with. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, corporate luncheon, or special event, our catering manager will work with you to create the perfect Sacred menu so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. For more information, contact us at privatedining@sacredpepper.com or call 813.609.8000.
  • Private party facilities
    At Sacred Pepper, we believe that food, flavors, people and style are meant to be celebrated. We recognize that the meal you share at an event is just as important as the friends, family, or coworkers you share it with.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (813) 609-8000
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