Take time this weekend and enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the top restaurants in the Tampa area. Local romantic options include formal cuisine, six-course meals and a small Columbian cafe. Each restaurant offers its own version of romance with unique cuisine that will leave guests wanting more.
Bern’s Steakhouse
This restaurant creates delicious meals by using the finest and freshest ingredients available. There is ala one of the largest wine collections in the area where couples can pair their choice of wine – by bottle or glass – with their meals.
The staff at Bern’s Steakhouse is pleasant from the moment you walk in the front door. They give courteous and attentive service from start to finish.
The menu offers a variety of appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert selections. Entrees include fresh fish and shellfish, beef, poultry, foie gras, vegetables and caviar creations. Fish and shellfish entree options include Oysters on the Half Shell, Charcoal-Grilled Day Boat Scallops, Lump Crab Cakes, Shrimp Cocktail, Shellfish Ceviche and Florida Jumbo Shrimp Scampi.
Being a steakhouse, the selection of steaks available at Bern’s Steakhouse will definitely have something for everyone. Steaks available include Filet Mignon, Chateaubriand, Delmonico, Porterhouse and Strip Sirloin. All steaks can be topped off with blue cheese, caramelized red onion or roasted garlic. All prices depend on choice of steak and size. Sizes ranges from 6 ounces to 60 ounces.
Bern’s Steakhouse also offers a Dessert Room, where guests can sit in private booths, sip some wine and enjoy some of the decadent desserts.
Bern’s Steakhouse
1208 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606-3197
(813) 489-4374
BernsSteakhouse.com
Columbia Restaurant
The Columbia Restaurant is made to look like an outdoor cafe, giving couples a romantic feeling of being at Columbia Café. Tables for two are arranged around a fountain, which sits in the center of one of the dining rooms.
Appetizers offered at the Columbia Restaurant include Albondigas, Shrimp “AL Ajillo,” Shrimp Supreme, Scallops “Casimiro,” and Calamares Fritos “a la Romana.” However that is to just name a few. One popular option on the menu is an appetizer sharing options where couples can choose an appetizer to share. Meals include seafood, beef, chicken and pork entrees.
Columbia Restaurant
2117 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605-3903
(813) 248-4961
ColumbiaRestaurant.com
Six Tables Tampa
Couples will be treated to a six-course meal when dining at Six Tables in Tampa. For a fixed $90 per person (wine, tax and gratuity is not included), the meal includes everything from start to finish. Guests will be treated to a glass of champagne prior to the meal beginning.
Dinner includes choice of Roasted Duckling, Rack of Lamb, Veal Chop, Venison Loin or the Chef’s Daily Selection of seafood. The meal will also include a Lobster Bisque, cheese plate with fresh fruits and cheeses. Keep in mind that the menu does change daily, so for dining options of the day, inquire about the meal of the day when making the reservation.
Six Tables Tampa
4267 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629-5610
(813) 207-0527
SixTables.com