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Lilac

Name: Lilac
Address: 500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, United States, 33602
Telephone: (813) 771-8022
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

609 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Charming

Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Lilac exclusively offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring signature elements of Chef Fraser's mastery of Mediterranean cuisine explored through the lens of Floridian coastal produce. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 771-8022
Website
https://www.editionhotels.com/tampa/restaurants-and-bars
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighbourhood
Tampa
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas at Lilac
US$185.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
Indulge in a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of gathering. In an elegant setting, savor a thoughtfully crafted 4-course menu designed to bring family and friends together over exceptional winter flavors and timeless holiday traditions. Choose from Lilac Dining Room and Lobby Lounge for your preferred seating atmosphere. Secure your place for an evening of unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished moments.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER: EARLY SEATING
US$285.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Toast the coming New Year with a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of new beginnings. A meticulously crafted 4-course menu of exceptional winter flavors will be served as the perfect complement to the elevated environment of Lilac. Choose between dining in the intimate Lilac Dining Room or vibrant Lobby Lounge seats for your preferred atmosphere. Reserve your spot for an evening filled with unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished memories to welcome the year ahead.
Christmas Eve at Lilac
US$185.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Indulge in a refined, Mediterranean-inspired pre-fixe feast that celebrates the joy of gathering. In an elegant setting, savor a thoughtfully crafted 4-course menu designed to bring family and friends together over exceptional winter flavors and timeless holiday traditions. Choose from Lilac Dining Room and Lobby Lounge for your preferred seating atmosphere. Secure your place for an evening of unforgettable cuisine, warmth, and cherished moments.

Popular dishes

Red Beet & Robiola Ravioli
Sicilian pistachio, apple crumble spring garlic emulsion
Bluefin Tuna a la Plancha
Scallion sauce vert, Umami bouillon, porcini oil
Diver Scallop
Pinenut-preserved lemon risotto, rosemary embers
Heritage Pork Belly & Spanish Octopus
Spicy nduja sausage, sweet corn succotash
Spice Braised Rabbit
Semolina pasta halo, provencal mustard, parmesan-potato cloud, guanciale
Black Truffle Tajarin (Supplement 35)
Hand cut pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Black truffles

Entrées

"Cacio e Pepe” Winter truffle Caramelle
Roasted stone fruit, brown butter walnuts, Scarmoza cheese
Dover Sole beurre noisette (Supplement 20)
Leek fondue, sherry glazed petit vegetables, winter truffle
Scamp Grouper a la Plancha
Vesuvian tomato puttanesca, roasted eggplant caviar
Ora King Salmon
Alaskan king crab, pommes fondantes, fresno-lime butter
Duck au Poivre
Peppered duck breast, crispy leg confit, heirloom citrus glazed carrots
Colorado Lamb Cotelette
Fines Herb crust, lentils du Puy, apple mostarda, dukkah spice & sauce niçoise
Prime Beef Tenderloin
Root vegetable gratin, leek & huckleberry crumble & green peppercorn jus
Day Boat Snapper (Serves Two)
Baked in cataplana, creamy grits, fennel, saffron, white asparagus, rich shellfish broth
Prime Beef Ribeye en Rotisserie (Supplement 135, Serves Two)
Ratatouille gratin, garden chimichurri

Dessert

Chocolate Walnut Crémeux
Dark chocolate sponge, milk chocolate, ganache, espresso gelato
Baba au Rhum
Dry Curaçao, white chocolate namelaka & candied orange
Bomboloni
Apple-rosemary caramel, Calvados créme
Robiola Goat Cheese
Lavender herb cracker, apricot mostarda aged balsamic reduction
Dark Chocolate Soufflé (Serves Two)
Vanilla gelato, orange marmalade, saffron Anglaise
Piña Colada
Coconut Crème, pineapple upside down cake, pineapple compote & lime sorbet

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lilac offers a "fabulous unique four course meal," with a Michelin star to its name, delivering "superb food and service." Diners praise the "attentive and very friendly" service and "perfectly cooked" dishes like duck and chocolate souffle. Despite some noise from its hotel lobby location, it's a top choice for special occasions, with a focus on accommodating dietary needs and creating memorable experiences.

609 Reviews

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Elliot
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner. Food and service exemplary. When we are next in Tampa will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasting menu was 150/person. Extremely overpriced for the taste. To be honest, the foos was largely mediocre. Service was best ive ever seen in tampa. Overall, if they improve the taste of the food, it would be worthy, in my opinion, of the michelin star theyve received. The current quality doesnt justify the tasting menu price
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Tina
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was amazing and Jesse was very knowledgeable about each dish and drink! The setting of the restaurant is kind of odd for this price point, but that’s just my opinion.
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Emily
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a perfect evening. The small amount of noise from the bar area during the week night added the perfect amount of energy to the dinner. The room was beautiful, and the green kitchen was amazing to see. Of course the food was perfect, from the scallops and truffle pasta to the salmon and filet. What made the birthday celebration the best was the service. Absolute perfection from the team, not a beat was missed. They were also accommodating to the allergies that we had. We would recommend 100 times over, don’t miss out!
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Jonathan
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family just left! Our waitress was amazing! The staff was great! The service was top notch! I watched the open kitchen and everything was totally organized and quiet. No chaos. We drove 1 hr to get there and was worth! Thanks M.star
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Jackie
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was incredible and the service impeccable. The food was delicious, perfectly timed courses and well portioned. Highly recommend this restaurant!
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Heather
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience from start to finish. The service was great. Food was equally great.
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David
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Earned their star and it shows. Presentation was spectacular, taste even better.
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Kim
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Michelin Guide is right! Wonderful experience with outstanding food! Would expect to (and willingly would) pay more for level of service and meal quality provided.
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Anupam
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staffs, very courteous and polite. We celebrated anniversary, and our table had anniversary decor which was nice. Food was good too, small portions but great taste. Lamb & Octopus was the best!
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FAQs

Lilac is rated 4.8 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighbourhood
Tampa
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.editionhotels.com/tampa/restaurants-and-bars
Phone number
(813) 771-8022

Lilac

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas at Lilac

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER: EARLY SEATING

Christmas Eve at Lilac

Ora King Salmon

Diver Scallop

Dark Chocolate Soufflé (Serves Two)

Hors d'Oeuvres

Pain Lyonnais

Heirloom Tomato Tartelette

Maine Lobster Feuillantine

Poultry Liver Mousse

Lilac Caviar Service

Appetizers

Red Beet & Robiola Ravioli

Bluefin Tuna a la Plancha

Diver Scallop

Heritage Pork Belly & Spanish Octopus

Spice Braised Rabbit

Black Truffle Tajarin (Supplement 35)

Entrées

"Cacio e Pepe” Winter truffle Caramelle

Dover Sole beurre noisette (Supplement 20)

Scamp Grouper a la Plancha

Ora King Salmon

Duck au Poivre

Colorado Lamb Cotelette

Prime Beef Tenderloin

Day Boat Snapper (Serves Two)

Prime Beef Ribeye en Rotisserie (Supplement 135, Serves Two)

Dessert

Chocolate Walnut Crémeux

Baba au Rhum

Bomboloni

Robiola Goat Cheese

Dark Chocolate Soufflé (Serves Two)

Piña Colada

Overall ratings and reviews

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