Kosen is a japanese omakase restaurant in Tampa Heights, Tampa.
Kosen on Palm Avenue in Tampa Heights holds a Michelin star for Chef Andrew Huang's 12-seat chef's-counter omakase featuring 20-plus courses.
Signature dishes: 20-course omakase, Toyosu nigiri, Wagyu course
Must order: The signature omakase menu with the seasonal sake pairing; the wagyu course is the standout.
Tip: Reservations through Tock; Kosen held its Michelin star in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 guides under the Noble Rice ownership group.
Address: 307 W Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Koya on West Platt Street in Hyde Park holds a Michelin star for Chef Eric Fralick's 8-seat omakase, with bluefin tuna and uni flown from Toyosu weekly.
Signature: 15-course omakase, Bluefin tuna, Uni handroll
Order: The full tasting menu ($295); the bluefin tuna course and uni handroll are the benchmarks.
Tip: Reservations open the 15th of each month at 10am for the following month; the 8-seat counter sells out in minutes.
Naked Farmer on Water Street in Tampa runs a fast-casual farm-to-table kitchen with locally sourced bowls, salads and Florida grouper sandwiches.
Signature: Farmer bowl, Florida grouper sandwich, Citrus farro salad
Order: The Farmer bowl with grilled chicken and the citrus farro salad; pick the seasonal vegetable side.
Tip: Lunch-only at the downtown location; the chef rotates produce sourcing from Florida growers each week.
Fat Beet Farm holds the 2026 Michelin Green Star for sustainable cooking, sourcing produce from its own working west Tampa farm and regional partners.
Signature: Garden-bowl plates, Sourdough loaves, Farmstand quiche
Order: A garden bowl built from the day's farm pick plus a slice of seasonal sourdough.
Tip: The kitchen runs daytime hours plus a weekend farm market; the Michelin Green Star is Florida's headline 2026 award.
Forbici in Hyde Park Village runs modern Italian from a Roman-pizza-cut-with-scissors angle, with handmade pasta and a bistecca alla fiorentina that serves.
Signature: Roman-style pizza al taglio, Cacio e pepe, Bistecca alla fiorentina
Order: Roman-style pizza al taglio, the cacio e pepe and the bistecca alla fiorentina for two.
Tip: Hyde Park Village location with a patio facing Village Circle; weekday happy hour 4 to 6pm.
Union New American in Westshore runs a modern American chophouse menu with dry-aged steaks, big seasonal salads and a serious bourbon list. Open.
Signature: Dry-aged ribeye, Tomato salad, Bone marrow
Order: Bone-marrow starter, dry-aged ribeye and the heirloom tomato salad when in season.
Tip: Patio seating overlooks the Westshore corridor; the bar runs a deep bourbon and whiskey program.
Noble Crust in Carrollwood runs neighborhood Italian-American with wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta and a Southern-Italian heritage on the entree side.
Signature: Wood-fired pizza, Eggplant parmesan, House-made pasta
Order: Wood-fired sausage pizza, eggplant parmesan and a glass of Chianti from the Italian-only wine list.
Tip: Big patio and bar area, kid-friendly weekday lunch; the Sunday gravy special runs all weekend.
