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Counter Culture, Tampa, FL

Counter Culture

4.7
4.7
1604 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
5 time James Beard Nominated, Chef Pierola’s modern homage to classic counter dining and its barstool kinship between diners and the kitchen. Elevated kitchen bar dining, open air mixologist bar, Florida patio seating, and sparkling bay views.

Located just off of iconic Bayshore Blvd, in the heart of South Tampa, a few minutes from downtown.

SUN–THURS 4p-9p DINNER | FRI-SAT 4p-10p DINNER | SAT and SUN 8a–3p BRUNCH

We offer dine in and Florida patio seating by reservation, along with pick up or delivery. Our cocktail bar is kept available for walk in guests, and not offered for reservations. We will always do our best to honor reservation requests. Please note that inclement weather may affect patio availability

Parking? There are select spaces in front of the restaurant and free valet seven days a week. There are additional spaces along the side of the building, as well as in the parking garage around the back on the right.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Contemporary American

  • Tampa

    Innovative

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Counter Culture offers a vibrant dining experience in Tampa, known for its "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the weekend brunch, with standout dishes like bai buns and pastries. The atmosphere is lively, with a commendable cocktail menu. While parking and noise can be challenging, the overall experience is delightful.

1,604 Reviews
  1. Edward

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience and the food was truly amazing, the cocktails were delicious.

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  2. Ulrica

    VIP

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our waitress was very friendly

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  3. matthew

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the experience was good but did not meet expectations. It was a chilly night and they had the large garage doors open to the patio which made the inside chilly as well. The burrata toast was excellent, and the amount of burrata was generous which was appropriate for the price of the appetizer. My wife had the butternut ravioli and she enjoyed it. The experience fell short on my Rabbit Pappardelle entree. It came out cold/room temperature, I had to send it back for a reheat which really didn't get it up to temperature. The dish was tasty but the large dry flakes were not an enjoyable texture. Most importantly, the rabbit was incorporated in a few small bite size chunks. When rabbit is the first word in the menu, I'd expect to be able to recognize and enjoy it as the main protein in the dish.

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  4. Lindsay

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. I had the snapper and my sister had the tuna which were both excellent. My only suggestion would to have a few more options for people who do not like seafood. My friend had the cauliflower dish and thought it was really good. We had a great dinner and will definitely come back again.

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  5. Jane

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat for about 10 min without anyone coming to the table. Once we brought it to the attention of the hostess it still took about 5 min for anyone to address it. We went at 6pm and could not believe how busy it was. Our server was very apologetic and she got things back on track. Management should staff up or make sure to let servers know when they’ve got a new table—or better yet, have servers/busboys tag team with each other on water refills/clearing tables. Ultimately, the food was delicious and we will go back.

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  6. Nuria

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me start by saying the service is great.. we loved our server! The food was meh, I had the burger and bubbles for happy hour along with the big pinks.. burger was ok nothing special and the big pinks lacked seasoning and the patata bravas were dry, They only had two working heaters for all of the outdoor seating. Ordered the peaches and cream for dessert… small and the peaches had a weird smoky flavor. My espresso martini was good. Valet was easy and complimentary.

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  7. Rachel

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal. I do feel like some of the food was noticeably better than others. But overall it was a good meal and we would return.

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  8. John

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Izzy is a fantastic waitress! Food was fantastic. Vibe is sophisticated and upbeat.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & food, had the Tuna and Duck entrees and both were amazing. Reasonably priced for the quality, no complaints.

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  10. Abbe

    VIP

    Tampa

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been for awhile but it was as good as we remembered. Shortened the menu so less choice. Hopefully they will create some new items to try, Server Megan was excellent. We were happy to see Sara back there!!

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FAQs

Counter Culture does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Counter Culture also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 570-8660.

Counter Culture is rated 4.7 stars by 1604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today

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Google Map for Counter Culture

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
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