Sparrow St Pete

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   Cindy

   VIP

   Orlando

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I was very confused by this place. First, when I arrived, we were told that there was a wait because they were at capacity, yet there was no one in line??? Then I advised the attendant I had a reservation so they let me go right up. Then at the next attendant, I was ignored for five minutes with all three hostesses talking to one another. Even going as far as making eye contact, but still not acknowledging me. Then a group of people arrived behind us and the hosts went to greet them until the other person in my party pointed to me and said we had a reservation. I then was given a very fake smile and walked to our reservation table. As we were walking to our said table, I glanced around, and the place was not at capacity, whatsoever.. in fact, it looked somewhat dead. We then proceeded to sit there for 20 minutes and wait for somebody to take our drink order only to eventually get up and go place it at the bar. While The other person in my party was at the bar. I glanced around and was very confused by the varying dress attire. People were there in sweatshirts. People were there in pants that didn’t cover their butts . Someone was wearing a T-shirt that said Budweiser. It added to my confusion in trying to connect the dots to why it was so poorly treated from the point of entering this establishment, despite being nicely dressed. It didn’t really seem to have an identity. It felt like they let in whoever they wanted to let in, but there wasn’t even a dress code that was followed. It’s confusing for an establishment that markets themselves as high end and then allows people in with sneakers, sweatpants, T-shirts and sweatshirts. And then to have their nose turned up to me for what reason I have no idea and to be told they’re at capacity further astonishes me. I think anybody wanting to visit this establishment should wait until this place gets an identity especially when you’re gonna overcharge for food and drinks and yet the patrons don’t justify this charge.
   

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   Ryan

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is not good here and very expensive. The cocktails were solid and the view is very nice. I would only recommend this place for the view and drinks
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambience is incredible and cocktails are delicious! However food is average at best. Do not order the crispy rice
   

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   Amy

   VIP

   Tampa

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Music is extremely loud during dinner time. My whole body shouldn't be under a constant state of anxiousness due to deafening bass from the speakers. I understand it turns into a night scene, but while you're enjoying dinner at 7 pm? Come on. No one, including the server, should have to shout down each other's throats.
   

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   Margaret

   Tampa

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Spicy edamame and sushi rolls were great! Nice drink selection and outside seating is very nice!
   

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   Joao

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Will definitely go back, had a really good experience!
   

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   Daniel

   Tampa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We went on Valentine’s Day night. The place is absolutely beautiful and the vibes are great. Our server seemed a little inexperienced and made a few mistakes. She was very sweet and corrected them. The music was very loud for dinner time in our opinion. The food was very good although they ran out of French fries by 7:30pm. The price was a little high for tapas but you are paying for the vibes for sure. The view is absolutely beautiful at night.
   

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   Tracy

   VIP

   Atlanta

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The places is a scene. Great vibe, sexy, cool, thumping music. Indoor and outdoor sections.
   

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   Meredith

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sparrow is a GREAT addition to the area. Been here twice now and both times have been enjoyable and delicious! We will be back again.
   

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    Oliya

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    The vibe/ambience was beautiful, but the food brought it down. Bland food, did not meet expectations.
    

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