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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Tampa

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Tampa? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Rooster & The Till

4.9

4.9 (519)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Rooster & the Till is an award-winning, modern American neighborhood restaurant in Seminole Heights. With an always-evolving menu & eclectic beverage program, it's perfect for adventurous diners looking to be challenged by new ingredients and who expect high attention to service.

We offer 2 different reservation options each evening, seats at one of our tables or at our kitchen counter, barstools that overlook the kitchen. The full menu, including tasting, is available anywhere within the restaurant.

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GinelleGold

Dined 6 days ago

Date night at Rooster & the Till was fantastic. We have been wanting to check this place out and it was certainly worth the wait. Can't recall the last time we enjoyed every single dish and left perfectly satisfied without overeating. We missed their limited-time Filipino prix fixe menu by a day, but to my surprise, the dish I wanted to try the most—the Scallop Kinilaw—is now on the regular menu! It was amazing. The Calamansi Pie was so refreshing and in my opinion is a step up if you like Key Lime Pie. I think we found our new special spot. Can't wait for the next visit!

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Roasted Golden Beets

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Yakitori Chicken

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4.8

4.8 (7711)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Food. Flavors. People. Style.

Inspired by her flavorful travels, Candy DeBartolo set out to bring something different to North Tampa’s food scene: a dining destination where everything that happens around the table is considered sacred—a place where every detail matters. Together with her team of passionate experts, she opened Sacred Pepper to provide the community with new twists on classic favorites in an inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch pastas and sauces highlight a Contemporary American menu with dashes of Mediterranean flair. Cocktails are inspired by cultures from around the world as well as modern, traditional, and pre-prohibition tastes.

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Denise

Dined on 1 Sept 2026

Excellent as always, the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary!

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Sicilian Chicken

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Oxford Exchange

4.7

4.7 (6148)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

There may be nothing that brings people together as often as food and drink. A daytime affair, The Restaurant serves weekday breakfast and lunch, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea, where guests may be seated in an art-filled dining room with an open kitchen or the sunlit Conservatory, complete with creeping vines and a retractable glass roof. Showcasing continued attention to detail, the menu consists of fresh, seasonal, signature dishes, complemented by an array of premium coffees, teas, and cocktails for a new translation of the classic bistro.

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Gregg

Dined 5 days ago

Piper waited on me and my guest. She is VERY professional and it's always a pleasure being around her. The food is ALWAYS exceptional! Love this place! Until next time!

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Whiskey Cake - Tampa

4.8

4.8 (2166)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Our menus are all about bold, seasonal flavors, using ingredients from the best local farmers, ranchers, and growers—because fresh just hits different. Behind the bar, we’re mixing up garden-to-glass cocktails with house-made syrups and fresh juices, plus a barrel select whiskey program that’s all about the good stuff. Whiskey Cake is where great food and good company always come together.

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Floyd

Dined 3 days ago

The supervising staff in service were excellent. They really made dining with them a special occasion; we are looking forward to going again.

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Bone-In Pork Chop

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4.8

4.8 (1593)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

CW's Gin Joint in Downtown Tampa - "Where style and grace have an attitude."
Come join us for an amazing night out with delectable dishes and some of the best craft cocktails around! A speakeasy kind of vibe, with live Music Thursday-Sunday starting at 7pm. Dress to impress!! A business casual dress code is enforced. (No gym clothes, basketball shorts, tank tops, or flip flops)
We offer a full dinner menu, and dining room tables, along with our lounge area if you are getting together for appetizers and cocktails with a few friends.
Sit back, relax and let us take care of all the little details. Get ready to be #GINSPIRED !

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Joan

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was perfect. Host, waiter, bar, food, drinks, band and ambience ❤️

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Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (1414)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Inspired by a variety of cultures and cuisines, Executive Chef, Johnathan Atanacio has had over 20 years of perfecting innovative and aesthetically beautiful dishes that elevate the palate beyond your typical dining experience. Offering a selection of specialty dishes, from steak and seafood to vegan dishes, each entrée is crafted with both pride and passion for great flavors and exceptional presentation.

Nestled in the heart of Tampa, in the popular SoHo and Hyde Park area, Elevage offers Contemporary American and International dishes, with an ever changing menu. This neighborhood gem is a local Tampa Hotspot for Happy Hour cocktails, Wine Wednesdays, and culinary experiences that elevate even the most refined culinary palettes. Whether you're dining in our main dining room, on the outdoor terrace or watching the sun set from our roof top cocktail lounge, our ambience and atmosphere sets Elevage apart as an unforgettable culinary experience. Valet parking is available.

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Miller

Dined 3 days ago

The service was amazing, outstanding food and drinks!

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Counter Culture

4.6

4.6 (1848)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

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

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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CyndiGold

Dined on 22 Sept 2026

Went for Happy Hour and everything was great! We had dates, oysters crab and a burger. All were delicious. Our server was delightful

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Julian Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (249)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Here at Julian's restaurant, we’ve incorporated our love for food and travel into a locavore seafood concept we call “Sun Coastal Cuisine”. The goal is to showcase the incredible bounty available due to our proximity to the Gulf and couple it with our team’s passion for preparing great food.

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Dylan

Dined on 6 Sept 2026

This was a wonderful dinner experience. Eva and Sandra truly took care of us, providing attentive service alongside delicious food. The sea bass was exceptional and I highly recommend it to everyone. We look forward to returning.

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Afternoon Tea at The Current Hotel

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"Tuesday Night Tasting Room"

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Kona Grill - Tampa

4.1

4.1 (3039)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill Tampa, located at MetWest International in the heart of Tampa’s Westshore Business District, across from International Plaza. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Ethan

Dined 5 days ago

Came on a Thursday night, so plenty of seating avaliable. Food was delicious and the drink menu was very expansive.

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4.2

4.2 (289)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tampa

About the restaurant

Inspired by the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and Hotel Floridan’s original Sapphire Lounge, a new restaurant comes to Tampa Bay as a modern take on old-school speakeasies. You’ll soon be lounging with a cocktail in your hand and feasting on Gulf Coast cuisine while jazz music and our smooth, sophisticated ambiance take you back in time.

We can’t wait for you to dine at The Dan

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Shelby

Dined on 18 Sept 2026

Great customer service and quite literally the best food in Tampa. Honestly, I recommend the Brussels sprouts, 12 oz Ribeye, and strawberry shortcake! Amazing live music as well! The cocktails were unbelievably delicious.

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