Located at the top of the Grand Plaza Beach Hotel, this revolving bar is the perfect place to watch the sunset or the city come alive at night. Dolphins playing and pelicans flying in formation are only a few of the many visual treats that await you here. A full 360-degree journey around the building takes about an hour but the memory will last a lifetime. The panoramic view is breathtaking any time of day. Add to the experience with a light appetizer to complement a refreshing libation.
Located at sophisticated International Plaza, enjoy excellent cuisine, sumptuous desserts, fine wine and gracious hospitality amid the upscale atmosphere of the Plaza. Guests can indulge their taste buds with a tantalizing lunch or dinner entrée featuring homemade shrimp and chicken pasta specialties, along with Tuscan-grilled chops and steaks and assorted flatbreads. Brio features family-style pans to-go that serve 6 to 12. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a brunch menu featuring crepes, egg dishes cooked to order, and French toast with fresh berries. Terrace seating available. Smoking is not permitted. - Vickie Ferguson
Located within the Tampa Bay History Center, Columbia Café is a quaint and cozy place overlooking the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk and Garrison Channel. Serving great food and drinks for over a hundred years, the café exudes a charming atmosphere with its colorful patio seating, rustic décor and antique chandeliers. Relish authentic Spanish and Cuban cuisine, including César Salad, Empanadas or Picadillo “Criollo” and save some room for a decadent dessert like Mama Guava Cheesecake or Churros. Take in the serene views of the waterfront as you sip on delicious cocktails, and if you visit on a weekend, you can also enjoy live music performances.
Food critics rave for Fresco's sophisticated chef and award-winning wines. Opened as a spritzier version of St. Petersburg favorite Apropos, it's a work in progress. Fresco's bayfront setting has a view of the Pier and its decor features a touch of Art Deco with an antique cash register and seahorse mosaic on the floor. The cuisine is upscale American, featuring seafood and steaks for dinner with sandwiches and burgers for lunch. Alfresco dining is popular and the location makes outdoor tables coveted.
Located at sophisticated International Plaza, enjoy excellent cuisine, sumptuous desserts, fine wine and gracious hospitality amid the upscale atmosphere of the Plaza. Guests can indulge their taste buds with a tantalizing lunch or dinner entrée featuring homemade shrimp and chicken pasta specialties, along with Tuscan-grilled chops and steaks and assorted flatbreads. Brio features family-style pans to-go that serve 6 to 12. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a brunch menu featuring crepes, egg dishes cooked to order, and French toast with fresh berries. Terrace seating available. Smoking is not permitted. - Vickie Ferguson
Located at the top of the Grand Plaza Beach Hotel, this revolving bar is the perfect place to watch the sunset or the city come alive at night. Dolphins playing and pelicans flying in formation are only a few of the many visual treats that await you here. A full 360-degree journey around the building takes about an hour but the memory will last a lifetime. The panoramic view is breathtaking any time of day. Add to the experience with a light appetizer to complement a refreshing libation.
Located within the Tampa Bay History Center, Columbia Café is a quaint and cozy place overlooking the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk and Garrison Channel. Serving great food and drinks for over a hundred years, the café exudes a charming atmosphere with its colorful patio seating, rustic décor and antique chandeliers. Relish authentic Spanish and Cuban cuisine, including César Salad, Empanadas or Picadillo “Criollo” and save some room for a decadent dessert like Mama Guava Cheesecake or Churros. Take in the serene views of the waterfront as you sip on delicious cocktails, and if you visit on a weekend, you can also enjoy live music performances.
Food critics rave for Fresco's sophisticated chef and award-winning wines. Opened as a spritzier version of St. Petersburg favorite Apropos, it's a work in progress. Fresco's bayfront setting has a view of the Pier and its decor features a touch of Art Deco with an antique cash register and seahorse mosaic on the floor. The cuisine is upscale American, featuring seafood and steaks for dinner with sandwiches and burgers for lunch. Alfresco dining is popular and the location makes outdoor tables coveted.