This is out favorite restaurant near our neighborhood. What could be better. You can sit outside with a view of the bay, enjoy excellent wines and unique treatment of every dish. Service is always well trained and friendly.
Bono
We always do a brunch on Mother's Day and decided to try Counter Culture for the first time. Food was absolutely wonderful and Izzy was a knowledgeable, excellent server. We already plan to come back with some out-of-town guests in two weeks. We would highly recommend this place for a brunch.
NancyS
We sat at the counter for breakfast and it was one, if not the best breakfasts we've ever had! They started us with a complimentary spiny lobster crostini which was excellent. I had the avocado tostado and my husband had the salmon lox bagel. Both were delicious. Our waiter could have been a little more attentive but not something to really complain about. Overall I highly recommend breakfast here! A very different experience. Everything was beautifully plated and the kitchen staff was fun to watch preparing the dishes!
RamkiK
Have been here several times - food and service has always been good in the past but last night the service was extremely slow with no explanation or reason despite the place not being busy. The server was inattentive and nowhere to be found nor offered an explanation for the delay. Hopefully it's an aberration and not the norm. Food was good .
Neelamk
This was my second time at CC and I realize that like many other restaurants in Tampa, it's another one with hype but not that great an experience. The waitresses are either overworked or confident that regardless of great service they will get tipped 18-20%. It is a popular place for breakfast and most of their dishes are egg based which is great. But to get salt and pepper for those eggs you have to wait for your waitress to show which takes forever because they take the order and vanish. My eggs both the times were cold by the time I manage to wave at someone to bring me salt and pepper. In the entire dining time we saw our waitress three times - to take the order, to remove some empty plates and then to hand us the bill. Probably not going again.
Renee Collins
Highly recommend the spicy margarita prepared by
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Karimi
The gentleman who works up front was very impolite. As a member of the community and someone who frequents Bayshore Blvd, I would avoid this place. Corporate should consider making leadership changes.
Lydia Lou Gerrick
We literally just left here. Stopped for a couple quick apps before heading to the airport. The bartenders were absent. Didn’t bother to refill waters after waiting 10 mins for a food and drink order to be taken. We had an issue with a hard piece of yellow plastic being found in our appetizer that wasn’t addressed nor could it have been since after getting our drinks we weren’t spoken to again by our bartenders. My husband and I are both chefs and understand the industry so to be completely disregarded as patrons was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Wonderful server who wascourteous and helpful. The fresh bread and pistachio butter and jam was amazing as well as the shrimp appetizer. The main entrée I tried, was the snapper, and it could not have been better. I highly recommend?
the restaurant is gorgeous & the food was excellent. i ordered chicken fritte & my date ordered duck confit. only wish the portion was a little bigger on the duck. my portion was huge though, so i gave my date some of mine and we ended up full. i also ordered some californian pinot noir and two miami mules, which were excellent. everything came out extremely quick and the service was great. definitely will be returning!
Counter Culture’s menu is always changing which keeps things fresh and exciting. Set in a beautiful spot, you can watch the magic happen in the open kitchen. It's like dinner and a show! With each visit, you're treated to a new culinary adventure that'll leave you coming back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ricotta Donuts
Kamal Patel
The bay view at this place is truly breathtaking. Throughout our dining experience, the staff exhibited exceptional hospitality and expertise in the restaurant field. The food showcased a modern twist in flavor, ingredients, and presentation. I highly encourage everyone to visit and explore this establishment firsthand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Espanola, Wood Roasted Green Circle Brick Chicken Frites
TomR
Sat at the bar on the inside side (we started outdoors, but they have to run a “wind screen” to keep the bugs from entering the restaurant when the temperature is over 80 degrees, and the fan was blowing my wife's hair and anything that wasn't tied down). Great service. Friendly. Helpful. Efficient. Food was very good. Always a nice night at Counter Culture.
xtinac
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service. We first had the dates, crab with corn, and gem salad, All of it was fantastic. We then had scallops and chicken for our entress and were impressed. We can't wait to go back. Our server was amazing as well.
This is out favorite restaurant near our neighborhood. What could be better. You can sit outside with a view of the bay, enjoy excellent wines and unique treatment of every dish. Service is always well trained and friendly.
We always do a brunch on Mother's Day and decided to try Counter Culture for the first time. Food was absolutely wonderful and Izzy was a knowledgeable, excellent server. We already plan to come back with some out-of-town guests in two weeks. We would highly recommend this place for a brunch.
We sat at the counter for breakfast and it was one, if not the best breakfasts we've ever had! They started us with a complimentary spiny lobster crostini which was excellent. I had the avocado tostado and my husband had the salmon lox bagel. Both were delicious. Our waiter could have been a little more attentive but not something to really complain about. Overall I highly recommend breakfast here! A very different experience. Everything was beautifully plated and the kitchen staff was fun to watch preparing the dishes!
Have been here several times - food and service has always been good in the past but last night the service was extremely slow with no explanation or reason despite the place not being busy. The server was inattentive and nowhere to be found nor offered an explanation for the delay. Hopefully it's an aberration and not the norm. Food was good .
This was my second time at CC and I realize that like many other restaurants in Tampa, it's another one with hype but not that great an experience. The waitresses are either overworked or confident that regardless of great service they will get tipped 18-20%. It is a popular place for breakfast and most of their dishes are egg based which is great. But to get salt and pepper for those eggs you have to wait for your waitress to show which takes forever because they take the order and vanish. My eggs both the times were cold by the time I manage to wave at someone to bring me salt and pepper. In the entire dining time we saw our waitress three times - to take the order, to remove some empty plates and then to hand us the bill. Probably not going again.
Highly recommend the spicy margarita prepared by
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The gentleman who works up front was very impolite. As a member of the community and someone who frequents Bayshore Blvd, I would avoid this place. Corporate should consider making leadership changes.
We literally just left here. Stopped for a couple quick apps before heading to the airport. The bartenders were absent. Didn’t bother to refill waters after waiting 10 mins for a food and drink order to be taken. We had an issue with a hard piece of yellow plastic being found in our appetizer that wasn’t addressed nor could it have been since after getting our drinks we weren’t spoken to again by our bartenders. My husband and I are both chefs and understand the industry so to be completely disregarded as patrons was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Wonderful server who wascourteous and helpful. The fresh bread and pistachio butter and jam was amazing as well as the shrimp appetizer. The main entrée I tried, was the snapper, and it could not have been better. I highly recommend?
the restaurant is gorgeous & the food was excellent. i ordered chicken fritte & my date ordered duck confit. only wish the portion was a little bigger on the duck. my portion was huge though, so i gave my date some of mine and we ended up full. i also ordered some californian pinot noir and two miami mules, which were excellent. everything came out extremely quick and the service was great. definitely will be returning!
Restaurantji Recommends
Counter Culture’s menu is always changing which keeps things fresh and exciting. Set in a beautiful spot, you can watch the magic happen in the open kitchen. It's like dinner and a show! With each visit, you're treated to a new culinary adventure that'll leave you coming back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ricotta Donuts
The bay view at this place is truly breathtaking. Throughout our dining experience, the staff exhibited exceptional hospitality and expertise in the restaurant field. The food showcased a modern twist in flavor, ingredients, and presentation. I highly encourage everyone to visit and explore this establishment firsthand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Espanola, Wood Roasted Green Circle Brick Chicken Frites
Sat at the bar on the inside side (we started outdoors, but they have to run a “wind screen” to keep the bugs from entering the restaurant when the temperature is over 80 degrees, and the fan was blowing my wife's hair and anything that wasn't tied down). Great service. Friendly. Helpful. Efficient. Food was very good. Always a nice night at Counter Culture.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service. We first had the dates, crab with corn, and gem salad, All of it was fantastic. We then had scallops and chicken for our entress and were impressed. We can't wait to go back. Our server was amazing as well.
Top notch neighborhood spot ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5