Located on scenic Bayshore Boulevard, Ciro's Speakeasy & Restaurant provides patrons with the best of both worlds. The fine dining experience and upscale, trendy atmosphere take you back in time to the 1920s prohibition period. Ring the doorbell for admittance then get comfortable in one of the cozy booths lining the walls. Each booth has its own pair of drapes that can be closed for privacy. The menu is diverse with selections including duck, seafood, steak and fondue creations. Ciro's is open until the early morning hours, providing patrons with the ultimate late-night dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended.
Hyde Park Café located in trendy South Tampa features some of the smoothest music and hippest crowds in town. It is the perfect place to see or be seen as you dance the night away to the hottest tunes played by the coolest DJs. If you want to do your own entertaining, stop by on Wednesday night and belt out a few notes in the karaoke competition. Mingle with old and new friends alike at one of three inside bars or the candlelit courtyard. Best of all, they are served all night long.
Season 52 aspires to create delicious dishes using the freshest vegetables and seasonings along with moderation in oil to enhance the flavor of the food through wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking, as well as minimizing the caloric intake of its guests. Enjoy a fully satisfying meal that includes succulent salmon, fresh crab, grilled trout, roasted chicken and lamb, and specialty flatbreads. Meals sizes are appropriate, allowing enough room to try one of the restaurants mini-indulgence desserts, such as Belgian chocolate rock road or pecan pie with vanilla mousse. The full bar features refreshing cocktail selections including chocolate martinis to pineapple cosmopolitans.
For an alternative to the regular nightclub scene, the Castle is definitely the place to be. Starting downstairs, make your first stop at the black granite bar and order a cold brew or cool cocktail, while the DJ spins classic Goth and Old Wavetunes. Then take the party upstairs where the large dance floor, bar, light show and giant projection screen stand, blasting sounds from New Wave to Electro. All this will keep you entertained till the wee hours. Dress style is up to you, so feel free to wear your most creative costume. Only 18 and above allowed.
This no-fuss, hole-in-the-wall bar is a great place to unwind and enjoy a stiff drink with friends. The Reservoir Bar features over 50 types of beer along with pool tables and darts. Whether you're beginning your night here or ending it with a nightcap, this fun dive bar is sure to please.
Part of Tampa history, The Hub Bar has been around since 1949. Famous for its outstanding cocktails, this bar only serves top shelf liquor in the handcrafted drinks. Black and white checkered floors, walls full of memorabilia from years past and friendly bartenders characterize the venue. Be sure to stop in for happy hour with friends or pop in for a nightcap, whenever you choose to visit, The Hub Bar is sure to please.
Nothing can lift a downer mood like a chilled glass of tasty craft beer, under the shining Tampa sun. Bullfrog Creek Brewing Company is ideal for spending an afternoon sipping on beer. The raw, woody interiors inside the classy whitewashed, cottage like building, might come as a surprise. Whether you want to sit in the cozy, dimly lit room or in the patio enjoying the fresh air is your call. Right from American ales, lager to Pilsner, you can try your favorite from their gamut of crafted beers. There are plenty of food trucks in the vicinity for catering to your hunger pangs.
Engine No9 is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Located on St Pete strip, this bar by talented owner and executive chef Jason Esposito is a great place to catch the live game when in the Tampa Bay Area. Every table has a television screen, and hockey is a favorite of the Esposito family with two generations professionally into the sport. Grab a chilled draft from among 60 domestic, international and tap brews. The upscale American fare features typical favorites like Chili Dog, Bacon Cheeseburger and Tex Mex Melt, with the inclusion gourmet burgers like The Heart Attack and One Bad Pig.
Saint Petersburg brings on the elegance with Rococo Steak, one of the best steakhouses in the city. The decor is one of sophistication, with plush carpets, unique chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and art on the walls. The menu offers impressive choices of different meats, with chicken, seafood and steaks as the featured items. Try the corn fed filet mignon with a side of caramelized broccoli or the wood grilled duck breast accompanied with the Anaheim creamed corn. There is a full bar offered, so indulge yourself in a variety of wine and cocktails, the perfect way to end the night.
Try Wine is a wine retail store unlike any other. In their tasting room you can sample almost 100 different wines by the taste or by the glass. Now there can never be any doubt that the wine you bring home is the perfect bottle to suit your palate. With temperature controlled dispensers, each glass comes out just right. All this in a room whose warm ambiance is inviting and soothing.
The Stein & Vine is a wine and craft beer bar,tucked away in a corner of Kings and Bloomingdale Avenue, Brandon. It is well known for its fine collection of wines from around the world. Stein & Wine also serves its patrons with craft beer from local breweries around the Tampa Bay area. Dishes like Pig wings and the Juicy Lacey Cheeseburger are must tries if you happen to visit this place. The selection of local craft beer is noteworthy and will not burn a hole in your pocket.