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A photo of Birkin's Steakhouse and Sushi Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(495)
€€€€
• Japanese • University
Booked 10 times today
Best place to meet up with friends for dinner! The staff is amazing! The food and drinks are delicious! Best kept secret in Lutz!
A photo of Sushi Masa - Tampa restaurant
4.3
Awesome(6)
€€€€
• Japanese • New Tampa
Great value. The quality makes this place the best all you can eat sushi places in town. It's more expensive than most others, but the quality more than makes up for it. Service was good, but not great. We've been here several times and the food generally comes out quickly, however there are always items that drag on and the server has to check on multiple times. The rolls themselves are good, but nothing screams "great." The use of pickled jalapeno in everything versus fresh jalapeno is a complete miss for me. It ruins the flavor of the fish, especially hamachi. The sashimi does not disappoint, however, and is what really drives the value. It's definitely worth a visit and we'll be back.
A photo of Ocean Prime - Tampa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(12391)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 155 times today
Another wonderful evening sitting on the side patio overlooking the fountain.
A photo of Sunda New Asian - Tampa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1541)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 68 times today
I had dinner with my husband and friends on Monday night. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic! Aaron took care of our table and was very patient with all our questions about the food and wines. His recommendations were excellent and made us feel very special. We live in Naples and come to Sunda every time we visit Tampa to enjoy the food, ambiance and service.
A photo of Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5447)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 53 times today
Beautiful location ambience out of this world with delicious food.
A photo of O-Ku - Tampa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(171)
€€€€
• Japanese • Bayshore Gardens
Booked 53 times today
We had a wonderful dinner. Great food and great service! Can’t wait for our next visit!
A photo of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Dale Mabry restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3125)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 62 times today
Food & Service were great! I believe our chef was "American Hottie" and he did a great job! He paid attention to what we wanted and cooked everything to perfection.
A photo of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Bruce B Downs restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1461)
€€€€
• Japanese • Wesley Chapel
Booked 41 times today
fun experience with the teppanyaki cook. food was great and hot. Sirloin steak was very yummy and tender, I thought I had ordered filet accidently it was so tender. Brian was an awesome server and kept on top of the many needs of 9 guests. we enjoyed Monday Happy Hour with my favorite, Plum Wine!
A photo of Ro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(589)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 38 times today
Dinner at RO in Hyde Park last night was nothing short of incredible! 🍣✨ Every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Popcorn Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Shrimp, Skirt Steak, Carbonara Noodles, Ramen Noodles, Salmon Crudo, and General Tso’s Cauliflower — and WOW, everything was phenomenal! The flavors, presentation, and quality of the food were outstanding. We loved getting to try so many different dishes, and not a single one disappointed! RO definitely exceeded our expectations! Already looking forward to our next visit and trying even more of the menu. Highly recommend! 🍣👏
A photo of Bosc Modern Bar + Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(63)
€€€€
• Japanese • Tampa
Booked 9 times today
Friendly and attentive servers, variety of food choices, pleasant atmosphere.

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  • Lauren
    Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Dinner at RO in Hyde Park last night was nothing short of incredible! 🍣✨ Every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Popcorn Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Shrimp, Skirt Steak, Carbonara Noodles, Ramen Noodles, Salmon Crudo, and General Tso’s Cauliflower — and WOW, everything was phenomenal! The flavors, presentation, and quality of the food were outstanding. We loved getting to try so many different dishes, and not a single one disappointed! RO definitely exceeded our expectations! Already looking forward to our next visit and trying even more of the menu. Highly recommend! 🍣👏
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    Ro$$$$• Japanese• Tampa
    •
    4.6
  • DebraGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food & Service were great! I believe our chef was "American Hottie" and he did a great job! He paid attention to what we wanted and cooked everything to perfection.
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    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Dale Mabry$$$$• Japanese• Tampa
    •
    4.8
  • MakiGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Oct 2026
    We had a wonderful dinner. Great food and great service! Can’t wait for our next visit!
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    O-Ku - Tampa$$$$• Japanese• Bayshore Gardens
    •
    4.8
  • Barbara
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Oct 2026
    fun experience with the teppanyaki cook. food was great and hot. Sirloin steak was very yummy and tender, I thought I had ordered filet accidently it was so tender. Brian was an awesome server and kept on top of the many needs of 9 guests. we enjoyed Monday Happy Hour with my favorite, Plum Wine!
    More info
    Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Bruce B Downs$$$$• Japanese• Wesley Chapel
    •
    4.8
  • ChristopherGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •108 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Sept 2025
    Great value. The quality makes this place the best all you can eat sushi places in town. It's more expensive than most others, but the quality more than makes up for it. Service was good, but not great. We've been here several times and the food generally comes out quickly, however there are always items that drag on and the server has to check on multiple times. The rolls themselves are good, but nothing screams "great." The use of pickled jalapeno in everything versus fresh jalapeno is a complete miss for me. It ruins the flavor of the fish, especially hamachi. The sashimi does not disappoint, however, and is what really drives the value. It's definitely worth a visit and we'll be back.
    More info
    Sushi Masa - Tampa$$$$• Japanese• New Tampa
    •
    4.3
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