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Ulele offers native-inspired riverfront dining. - Ulele, Tampa, FL
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Ulele

4.8
4.8
14820 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 257 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele.

Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.

Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 999-4952
  • Website
    http://www.ulele.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Quakenbush
  • Private party facilities
    Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available). Contact: Groups@Ulele.com
  • Private party contact
    Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661
  • Location
    1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
  • Public transit
    Complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). Street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot (with Ulele validation) on Doyle Carlton Drive, the southern extension of Highland Ave. across from Water Works Park.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 14,820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Tampa

    American

  • Tampa

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Ulele offers an unforgettable dining experience with a "unique menu" featuring diverse options, from seafood risotto to charbroiled oysters. Guests rave about "excellent service" and a vibrant "ambiance" with stunning art and river views. While some find it pricey, many appreciate its "delicious food" and "friendly staff."

14,820 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ulele is in a great location, walking around the area was fun. The food and service were also great, we definitely recommend Ulele if you’re visiting Tampa!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. All food was great!! Chargrilled oysters outstanding. Steak sandwich enjoyed by several. Meatloaf great. Loved the vegan veggie sauté. Grouper sandwich was good too. Nice birthday celebration.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cold I sent the food back and it still came back cold.

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  4. Brian VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Were expected this to have been overrated based on prior reviews, but this was a spectacular experience and lived up the hype. We ate indoors, which thankfully was air-conditioned on a hot evening. Started with the native chili, mainly to say we tried of the meats that were included as part of the dish. It was very good, but to be honest it could contained any meats, as it all tasted like chili, so it is more of a novelty item. The main dishes were outstanding. We had the seafood risotto and the Florida pompano, and we could not decide which dish we enjoyed more. The risotto had a smoke flavor, and was loaded with seafood. The pompano had a tomato-cream crayfish sauce on a bed of wild rice. Service sized were generous, and came with sides of seasoned green beans. Everything tasted fresh, prepared well, and served hot. For drinks we had the Florida mojito and red sangria - we would also order these again, and drink prices were reasonable. Service (Matt) was friendly, professional, and timely. We never had to ask for anything, but he remained unobtrusive. Dining here is not cheap, but in terms of value for money, it is a good value. Cannot wait to go back and explore the rest of the menu.
    UleleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review and compliments! We hope that you will dine with us again soon, Brian! Glad we could exceed expectations.

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  5. Steven

    Tampa22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants in Tampa. The building itself is very historic to the city. The legend of Ulele brings it to life. Then you meet the staff. From the hostesses to the wait staff are top notch. Super friendly a.d attentive. Ben was our waiter today and was incredible. We never had to wait for anything. He topped of drinks before we asked and let us know when our food would be out. We had the Charbroiled Oysters which were so big that we actually had to cut some in half to eat them. My wife had the Seafood Risotto and I had the Steak Sandwich. Both were phenomenal. The view is also great of the river and just to people watch. I highly recommend making a reservation as we were there at 1245pm and it was packed inside and out with people waiting. If you go ask for Ben. He will take tremendous care of you and ensure a great meal.
    UleleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Ulele to celebrate your anniversary, Steven. Glad Ben's hospitality made it into a memory for you and your spouse.

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  6. AmberB

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat upstairs and Will was our waiter. He's awesome.
    UleleResponded 1 day ago
    Such a cool spot to enjoy a meal. Glad you enjoyed Will's service at your table, Amber.

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  7. AlirezaF

    Seattle4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Super cold, super loud, very salty and cold food.
    UleleResponded 1 day ago
    Alireza, we'd like our general manager to speak to you about your visit. Please email your contact info so that we may improve our training.

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  8. Jon

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of a kind venue where you get top quality for the price. Worth a 2 hour drive.

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  9. NIcole VIP

    Jacksonville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish it was an exceptional experience.

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  10. Ken

    Tampa8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service was fabulous. The food was great and hot. Really nice location.

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FAQs

Ulele offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 999-4952.

Ulele is rated 4.8 stars by 14820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 257 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ulele

1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
  • Public transit
    Complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). Street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot (with Ulele validation) on Doyle Carlton Drive, the southern extension of Highland Ave. across from Water Works Park.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Quakenbush
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ulele.com/
  • Phone number
    (813) 999-4952
  • Private party facilities
    Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available). Contact: Groups@Ulele.com
  • Private party contact
    Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661

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