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What to order at Datz
- Must order
- Biscuits and Crazy at brunch with buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs.
- Signature dishes
- Biscuits and Crazy, Nashville chicken doughnut, Eggs Barbacoa
- Editor tip
- Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am until 3pm fills the patio; Sunday dinner runs late.
CuisineAmerican Gastropub
Price$$
Neighborhoodpalma-ceia
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 8:30-22:00, Sun 8:30-21:00
Phone(813) 831-7000
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Signature dishes: Biscuits and Crazy, Nashville chicken doughnut, Eggs Barbacoa
Must order: Biscuits and Crazy at brunch with buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, two eggs.
Tip: Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am until 3pm fills the patio; Sunday dinner runs late.
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Location
Address: 2616 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
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