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Bella's is, in my opinion, the best italian restaurant in Tampa. It is authentic, and friendly...
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Bella's is, in my opinion, the best italian restaurant in Tampa. It is authentic, and friendly with great service. The wine list is generous, the bartenders "pour it like they don't own it" and the food is fantastic. You can't beat the prices for the quality you receive. The lobster ravioli is excellent!
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Often come here for a quick lunch, although I would recommend calling in your order if you have to...
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Often come here for a quick lunch, although I would recommend calling in your order if you have to be somewhere on time as they can be slow at times. They have great lunch box specials that come with soup or salad. very filling. their speciality rolls are good, especially the fried ones. Sashimi can be so-so, have had days when it was great and others when it was dry.
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Tampa Theatre
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Uncategorized
711 N Franklin St
Tampa,
Florida 33602
(813) 274-8286
I was quite amazed when entering the Tampa Theater. I didn't know it would be as pretty as it is....
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I was quite amazed when entering the Tampa Theater. I didn't know it would be as pretty as it is. It is essentially built in an art-deco style, with Egyptian motifs throughout. If you are looking for "art house" films, this is the place to go. They regularly show interesting films that mainstream theaters wouldn't bother with. They also have a variety of other events--speakers, bands, authors, etc. A very interesting space to visit. I think they also have a "behind-the-scenes" tour on Saturdays.
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Spanish and Cuban fare. Jacket not required, but don't wear your jeans. Food is consistently...
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Spanish and Cuban fare. Jacket not required, but don't wear your jeans. Food is consistently excellent. Great ambiance. Fairly priced. Separate dining room with entertainment: Flamenco dancing. Show has been mediocre in recent past, but new artistic director promises great improvement. Maria Sevilla is Tampa's premier dancer and choreographer.
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I have had sushi at some of the best restaurants in Vancouver BC and Japan, and this place is...
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I have had sushi at some of the best restaurants in Vancouver BC and Japan, and this place is right up with them. First off, it is a 100% authentic JAPANESE restaurant, not Chinese/Japanese -- I don't know where the previous reviewer got this from, as the owners and entire menu are Japanese (I spoke Japanese with them, so I know for sure!). All the fish I have ever had here has been impeccably fresh, and the portionsare incredibly generous. Their unagi is hands-down the best I have ever had... Slightly char-grilled and melt in your mouth. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!
Pros: amazing quality and prices
Cons: location is a bit out of the way
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This place is always A+++ in my book. I eat out 5 nights a week due to my work schedule and the...
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This place is always A+++ in my book. I eat out 5 nights a week due to my work schedule and the food here is awesome! Service is always friendly- the only suggestion would be to update the dining room area- its a BBQ place but could feel a little more like home for those of us who like to eat in. Keep up the great service and keep the food coming! The hot macaroni is the BEST! The homemade BBQ sauce should be bottled and sold in retail stores-since the quality is that good. AND the best part of this place is that the management cares about its customers. They even cater to kids-my 10 and 12 year old never complain about going to First Choice to eat!
Pros: Great food, service, and value
Cons: ambience could be improved a little
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Castle Bar
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
2004 N 16th St
Tampa,
Florida 33605
Some of the posted info read on here is a tad bit old so I figured I would update it!
Monday:...
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Some of the posted info read on here is a tad bit old so I figured I would update it!
Monday: "Retrogressive" with DJ Rob Pittman upstairs doing a great variety of alternative-80s/90s videos with some retro pop thrown in for good measure. DJ Sean is downstairs spinning a wider mix of darker alternative music.
Thursday: "Pop N Wave" with VJ Mike Roehr upstairs playing videos that sometimes defy classification! UK/France/US/You name it, if it's a cool video it's probably in rotation. Caters more towards the hipper club goer with out any of the pretention of a scene.
Friday: "Coffin Classics" with DJ Sean upstairs playing your old school, dark club favorites and DJ Rich Rank downstairs often blowing your mind with his guest dj's spinning anything you can classify as "cool"
Saturdays: DJ Tom Gold leads the charge with the occasional guest of his, playing the cream of the crop of what's new in goth/industrial/idm/ebm/et al. Stompfest for sure and it's a blast!
Never a dress code, best drink in Ybor City, be sure to come as you are because everyone is welcome at The Castle!
Pros: Alternative really fits this place!
Cons: Sometimes crowded and can get a bit warm in the summer!
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Sidebern's
Category:
Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
1002 S Howard Ave
Tampa,
Florida 33606
Sidebern's is an amazing restaurant. The food is some of the best that my husband and I have ever...
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Sidebern's is an amazing restaurant. The food is some of the best that my husband and I have ever had. After moving here from Midtown Atlanta, we have high standards and are quite difficult to please. This restaurant could do no wrong! The restaurant was easily wheelchair accessible and the staff didn't seem to notice my husband's disability but they were very attentive to his needs. Reservations are a must (and weeks in advance) and it's quite pricey, but I believe it's worth every penny. If you want to impress your wife or fiance, this is the place!
Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Atmosphere
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Oystercatchers
Category:
Hotels & Lodging
2900 Bayport Dr
Tampa,
Florida 33607
The view alone is a good enough reason to dine at Oystercatcher's. When I went I sat outside and...
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The view alone is a good enough reason to dine at Oystercatcher's. When I went I sat outside and watched the sunset on their beautiful patio and was lucky enough to see dolphins, it was breathtaking. There Calamari fries are amazing, and are by far the best around town. They also have this cocktail called The Floridian, as well as a mango mojito which are both fantastic and all of the bartenders are very friendly and know how to make a great martini. I have dined by myself and have also brought in large parties and have only had superb dining experiences. I also noticed that the manager on duty was making table visits to make sure her guests were completely satisfied, and the wait staff is always very professional and friendly. This is a great place to relax and entertain and I suggest everyone go to enjoy a cocktail and see the sunset!!
Pros: View, Service, health conscious
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Get the tuna salad!
Pros: Great service, food, and atmosphere. They really "get...
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Get the tuna salad!
Pros: Great service, food, and atmosphere. They really "get it."
Cons: Crowded at lunch. Arrived at 11:50 and had a 25 minute wait
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