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Ulele offers native-inspired riverfront dining. - Ulele, Tampa, FL
Award-winning

Ulele

4.8
4.8
14520 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 297 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Ulele (pronounced you-lay-lee) celebrates the vibrant fusion of ingredients from Florida waters and land once home to many Native Americans, including the legendary young princess Ulele.

Located on the Hillsborough River in Tampa Heights, 400 yards from the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Indoor and outdoor waterfront dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Featuring intricately flavored, visually appealing dishes prepared on our 10' round barbacoa grill.

Ulele operates in the lovingly re-imagined 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building, which also includes its Ulele Spring Brewery to provide a number of craft beers on tap. Next door to Water Works Park.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the indoor dining rooms.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Brewery
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 999-4952
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Quakenbush
  • Private party facilities
    Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available). Contact: Groups@Ulele.com
  • Private party contact
    Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
  • Public transit
    Complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). Street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot (with Ulele validation) on Doyle Carlton Drive, the southern extension of Highland Ave. across from Water Works Park.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14,520 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Tampa

    American

  • Tampa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ulele consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience with its "amazing food," "friendly service," and picturesque riverfront setting. Guests rave about the "delicious charbroiled oysters," "diverse menu options," and "fantastic cocktails." While the vibrant atmosphere can be noisy, the restaurant's charm and quality make it a Tampa favorite.

14,520 Reviews
  1. Hogan

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went with my daughter and her fiancé . All four of us had different dishes. All four were fantastic. The food was of high quality and prepared really really well. Anthony, our server, was fantastic. Spot on! Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. Perfect. I would recommend Ulele to anyone.

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  2. Rosie

    VIP

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ulele has been one of my favorites for years! Last night was a huge disappointment, the food was cold like it sat there and no one picked it up, I asked for the Ulele salad if they could add steak instead of chicken or shrimp.. they did a huge $48 steak on top of it… that’s crazy! We had 3 appetizers, my salad and one beer… $149 was ridiculous. Not sure if I’ll be back!

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  3. Melissa

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food and service were great! I don’t recommend sitting outside for dinner. There were kids running around everywhere and screaming. They were running around our chairs and table while screaming very loud. It made the whole dining experience VERY unpleasant and we were told nothing could be done about it. Also, random people who were passing by were sitting at our table when we were being seated and we had to awkwardly wait until they left before sitting down.

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  4. Denise

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and wonderful service. Food was exceptional and mouth watering delicious. Drinks were excellent.

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  5. Russ

    VIP

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally this is one of our favorite places but last night was an off night. The grilled oysters were burnt yet cold. The pompano was ho hum and the seafood in the risotto didn’t taste fresh.

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  6. Morgan

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday and it was 10/10. Our waiter was amazing and never let our drinks go empty. The food was great to include appetizers, meal, and desserts! I would definitely return to try more things on the menu.

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  7. david

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, great drinks and food, nice location and appreciate the free parking lot.

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  8. Myrna

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch atmosphere/ great indoor and outdoor experience/great service (Adriana-tk)/interesting menu/tasty

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  9. Janet

    VIP

    Tampa

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Travis was outstanding!! Food consistently good. Lovely outside - a little noisy inside but would recommend sitting upstairs inside if it’s open.

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  10. Heather

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always amazing here. I tried the Ulele Salad with blackened shrimp, excellent, flavorful and just the perfect choice after all the eating I did at Christmas time. Our family always enjoys the time spent here.
    UleleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review. We hope your next visit is a 5-star experience, Heather. Glad you enjoyted the salad.

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FAQs

Ulele offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 999-4952.

Ulele is rated 4.8 stars by 14520 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 297 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ulele

1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Henderson Avenue or 7th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ulele offers complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). There also is street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot on Doyle Carlton Drive (southern extension of Highland) across from Water Works Park)
  • Public transit
    Complimentary valet after 5 p.m. Fridays, lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays (with Ulele validation). Street parking near the restaurant, and a free private lot (with Ulele validation) on Doyle Carlton Drive, the southern extension of Highland Ave. across from Water Works Park.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Quakenbush
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 999-4952
  • Private party facilities
    Ulele has several areas for dining that may be used for business meetings, social affairs, wedding events, charity functions, etc. These include inside the restaurant or outside in the beer garden, on the upper patio deck and on the riverside lawn (tents available). Contact: Groups@Ulele.com
  • Private party contact
    Emily Johnston: (813) 513-2661
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