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A photo of Arabellas Italian Ristorante restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1757)
€€€€
• Italian • Winter Haven
Booked 18 times today
Fridays. Lunch, special, red snapper, was absolutely delicious!
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3.9
Excellent(11576)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Lake Buena Vista
Booked 145 times today
Great service Jefferson our waiter was the finest so easy accommodating and the management on service was absolutely the best!!!!!! the food is absolutely delicious. The steaks insane best mashed potatoes ever fried rice with the steak to die for.
A photo of Meat Market Tampa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5223)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Tampa
Booked 126 times today
We celebrated our two year anniversary here, and our server, Stacy, the manager, and the entire team were exceptional in their customer service. They paid meticulous attention to details and made us feel like royalty. The food was incredible, and the chef’s menu was impressive.
A photo of Nikitta restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(160)
€€€€
• Japanese Speciality • I Drive / Sand Lake
Booked 23 times today
Our full experience from when we entered the restaurant to when we left was incredible. The service was top tier. Our waitress was always a step ahead when it came to our needs. She gave great recommendations, answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed. The timing between courses was perfect as well as the food temperature. Drink flavors were unique and offered something for everyone. We had multiple appetizers, sushi, oysters, and four main courses. All the flavors were delicious. Everyone in our party tried a little of everything and didn’t dislike a single thing on the table. The atmosphere was also incredibly alluring. The soft lighting and decor felt upscale and lavish. Overall the entire experience was a personal favorite for our entire group and we look forward to coming back.
A photo of Predalina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1007)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • Tampa
Booked 72 times today
This was 10/10 for girls night. Truly best service. Best food. Best vibes. So worth the cost!
A photo of Small Giant Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(163)
€€€€
• American • Tampa
Booked 12 times today
Visited Small Giant yesterday ahead of the TB Lightning game. The pizza was good and the outdoor sitting area great.
A photo of Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(19272)
€€€€
• Spanish • Tampa
Booked 165 times today
As usual, experience is great and we always enjoy coming to your restaurant and have for many years.
A photo of Cafe-Boutique PIANO restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(472)
€€€€
• Italian • Winter Park
Booked 7 times today
A great find! We went there for brunch and tried the popular Beef crepes! So so good! They were perfection in a delicious sauce! Very filling and just the dish I was looking for to get my brunch fix! Highly recommend! They do have bottomless mimosas and sangria if you are feeling like it. We ended with an affogato! Also delicious! The service was great - the server was gentle, friendly and knowledgeable. Can't recommend it enough!
A photo of Anchor and Brine restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(673)
€€€€
• Seafood • Tampa
Booked 35 times today
Service was friendly, food was fresh and tasty. Atmosphere relaxed, great location.
A photo of Doc B's Restaurant - Tampa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1116)
€€€€
• American • Tampa
Booked 3 times today
The wok bowl was excellent. Exceptional and efficient service. Highly recommend.

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  • Gina
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service Jefferson our waiter was the finest so easy accommodating and the management on service was absolutely the best!!!!!! the food is absolutely delicious. The steaks insane best mashed potatoes ever fried rice with the steak to die for.
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    STK - Orlando$$$$• Steakhouse• Lake Buena Vista
    •
    3.9
  • Migdalee
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We celebrated our two year anniversary here, and our server, Stacy, the manager, and the entire team were exceptional in their customer service. They paid meticulous attention to details and made us feel like royalty. The food was incredible, and the chef’s menu was impressive.
    More info
    Meat Market Tampa$$$$• Steakhouse• Tampa
    •
    4.7
  • Ashley
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This was 10/10 for girls night. Truly best service. Best food. Best vibes. So worth the cost!
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    Predalina$$$$• Mediterranean• Tampa
    •
    4.7
  • RonaldGold
    Orlando / Central Florida East •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Oct 2026
    Fantastic as usual. My Aunt visiting from Ohio is Italian and loved it. Especially the Calamari!
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    Arabellas Italian Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Winter Haven
    •
    4.7
  • Tifphanie
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Oct 2026
    Our full experience from when we entered the restaurant to when we left was incredible. The service was top tier. Our waitress was always a step ahead when it came to our needs. She gave great recommendations, answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed. The timing between courses was perfect as well as the food temperature. Drink flavors were unique and offered something for everyone. We had multiple appetizers, sushi, oysters, and four main courses. All the flavors were delicious. Everyone in our party tried a little of everything and didn’t dislike a single thing on the table. The atmosphere was also incredibly alluring. The soft lighting and decor felt upscale and lavish. Overall the entire experience was a personal favorite for our entire group and we look forward to coming back.
    More info
    Nikitta$$$$• Japanese Speciality• I Drive / Sand Lake
    •
    4.6
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