Alwaysacruiseinthequeue Posted December 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Ok. So, anyone got any ideas on a nice waterfront seafood restaurant for the night before a cruise in Tampa? -Stephanie:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2016 skip the seafood when in Tampa you have two choices Bern's Steakhouse http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/ or Columbia (Ybor city original location) http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/ everything else is a step down IMO .... I drive 3 hours each way for a meal at Bern's - or make it an overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilliebob1919 Posted December 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Both above restaurants are $$$$ especially Berns. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Stay away from appetizers and don't get crazy with the wine list and Bern's is actually not bad considering you get soup and salad and potato and vegetable .... of course to do it right you ignore both of these points AND enjoy the desert room too! done right Bern's does cost a bit but it is also 3 hours of entertainment. not just a meal, you can tour the kitchen and the wine cellar. as compared to a live show costing some where from $50 to $100 or more for 2 hours, Bern's is reasonable IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramey1911 Posted December 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I second Columbia, but trekking to the Ybor City location isn't necessary. There's a water front location in Tampa. Split some tapas and a pitcher of sparkling sangria [emoji126] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbabe Posted December 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Both above restaurants are $$$$ especially Berns. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Columbia is NOT expensive unless you're comparing it to McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted December 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 27, 2016 You could get seafood on the waterfront at Jacksons. It is a short walk over the bridge to Harbor Island and you can sit inside or outside. Lovely place and usually lively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 27, 2016 The 'water front' location of Columbia (at Tampa Bay History Center) is a 'cafe' and not a full restaurant the cafes have a limited menu, while the Ybor is the full menu ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted December 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I third Columbia. While Berns can be reasonable, when we go to Berns, we are going to Berns. We aren't splitting stuff. We are ordering a steak each, appetizer, pre cocktail for dinner, and a good Barolo with dinner. We aren't getting out cheap. Columbia on the other hand, we are getting paella and sangria. Cheap compared to Berns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted December 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 27, 2016 next time get one big steak to split unless your tastes vary widely Bern's recommends this as one big steak cooks differently than two smaller pieces. Each person gets their own full set of sides .... I've shared with 4 other people and it was great. Btw, everyone need not agree on the wellness (within reason) Bern's will cook one half one way, and the other a bit more/less without cutting the piece .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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