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Counter Culture, Tampa, FL

Counter Culture

4.6
4.6
1639 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
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

We offer dine in and Florida patio seating by reservation, along with pick up or delivery. Our cocktail bar is kept available for walk in guests, and not offered for reservations. We will always do our best to honor reservation requests. Please note that inclement weather may affect patio availability

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Counter Culture is a culinary gem in Tampa, boasting "amazing food" and a "vibrant scene." Diners appreciate the creative dishes, friendly service, and relaxed ambiance. The brunch menu and cocktails are particularly praised. While some reviews mention service hiccups, the overall experience remains "unbelievably good."

1,639 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat and waited more than 40 minutes before the waiter came with two glasses of wine. Then we waited over and hour from when we sat down for biscuit. The waiter too our lunch meal order before our drinks even came! It was so slow. So disappointing. A person at our table got the burger and it was also over cooked.

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  2. Joe

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unacceptable service. We didn’t get our main courses until 1 hour 45 minutes after we were seated. Lots of apologies of course, but frankly this is the second time we’ve visited and they were just as bad last time. The food is mid at best, creatively presented but honestly nothing spectacular. The prices are reasonable nonetheless . But it’s just really really frustrating to sit and wait with no drink refreshed and nothing in the table. They have got to do better. Plenty of restaurants in Tampa that we’ll visit before we go back to counter culture.

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  3. rick

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a great brunch menu at counter culture so many great things to choose from this visit was no different

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  4. Scott

    VIP

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as usual. They were clearly under staffed (odd when they take reservations and know the # of guests at specific times). They were gracious and apologetic but the service still suffered. Mad props to Kate the hostess who went well above her position to fill in at our table. She saw the issues and did her best to come to our rescue. Thank you. Still a fan.

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  5. Claudell

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit was wonderful and our server Laura/Flor took great care of us. Both food and drinks were very good especially the octopus. We would return for another visit.

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  6. Abby

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night. Service at the bar was fast and friendly. Delicious food

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  7. Cori

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. Always consistent and worth the extra $ for the quality of the food.

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  8. Suzanne

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The brick chicken is delicious! Love the fries! Beautiful sitting outside as well.

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  9. Chris

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Excellent food, great service. We will go back again.

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  10. Richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Counter Culture is top notch in every respect. Excellent service, decor and food. Not cheap but well worth the expense for a splurge.

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FAQs

Counter Culture does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Counter Culture also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 570-8660.

Counter Culture is rated 4.6 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Counter Culture

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S Ysabella Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Bayshore Center parking lot available off of S. Ysabella Ave. All spots in Bayshore Center are available to the public at nights and on weekends.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeannie Pierola
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 570-8660
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dining and Private Events for any occasion. Multiple areas available for reservations and private rentals. Please email our Event Director Ashley at ashley@chefdrivenrestuarants.com regarding your group reservation.
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