Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Tampa.

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18 places

Ebbe

  • ★ 4.7
  • 1 MICHELIN star
  • Nordic
  • $$$$

Ebbe on Franklin Street downtown holds a Michelin star for Chef Ebbe Vollmer's 10-seat Scandinavian chef's-counter tasting menu, kept in the 2026 guide.

Kosen

Kosen on Palm Avenue in Tampa Heights holds a Michelin star for Chef Andrew Huang's 12-seat 20-plus course omakase, with Toyosu-sourced fish weekly.

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Koya

Koya on West Platt in Hyde Park holds a Michelin star for Chef Eric Fralick's 8-seat omakase, with bluefin tuna and uni flown from Tokyo's Toyosu market.

Rocca

  • ★ 4.8
  • 1 MICHELIN star
  • Italian
  • $$$$

Rocca in Tampa Heights holds a Michelin star for Chef Bryce Bonsack's Piedmont-trained pastas and tableside hand-pulled mozzarella in an intimate dining room.

Lilac

Lilac at the Tampa EDITION hotel runs Chef John Fraser's Mediterranean prix-fixe with Greek heritage. Held a Michelin star 2024 to 2025, kept on Recommended.

Ulele

Ulele on the Tampa Riverwalk in a restored 1903 water works building cooks native-inspired Floridian fish, alligator and pompano over a 10-foot barbacoa.

Where to stay in Tampa

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Edge Rooftop

Edge Rooftop at the Epicurean Hotel runs a modern American chophouse menu with sunset views over the Hillsborough River and a serious cocktail program.

Elevage

Elevage at the Epicurean Hotel in SoHo runs modern American by Chef Chad Johnson with a wine program built around Bern's massive cellar across the street.

Ava

Ava in SoHo runs Mediterranean and Italian dishes from a wood-fired oven, with house-made pastas and a Negroni-driven cocktail program in a quiet room.

Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime in Westshore runs the Cameron Mitchell modern seafood and steakhouse template, with a live jazz piano bar and a special-occasion crowd.

Fine Dining in Tampa, FAQ

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Editor picks in Tampa include Bern's Steak House, Ebbe, Kosen, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.