5/5 Kyden P. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
Tampa
Local’s
Experience
on
Opening
day:
All
around
great!
Even
though
it
was
pretty
busy
due
to
the
NFL
games
and
it
being
the
first
official
day
of
operation,
all
of
the
staff
were
extremely
friendly
and
accommodating.
The
service
was
fast
and
the
food/drink
were
delicious
and
without
issue.
Atmosphere:
8/10
Lots
of
TV’s
around
the
inside
and
outside
for
sports,
and
the
decor/lighting
is
well
done.
Comfortable
seats
between
booths,
high-tops,
tables
and
bar
seating.
We
were
seated
inside
and
it
was
extremely
loud
between
the
mass-chatter
and
overheard
speakers.
Granted,
this
was
opening
day
and
there
was
a
TB
Bucs
game
on,
so
this
will
probably
vary
based
on
time
and
day.
There
was
also
outdoor/patio
seating
available
that
may
have
been
a
quieter
option.
This
is
a
fantastic
place
to
meet
up
with
friends
on
a
game
day
or
grab
a
quick
bite.
The
happy
hour
deals
look
very
good
for
those
coming
during
the
week
too.
Food/Drink:
9.5/10
We
ordered
the
Poke
Nachos
to
start
(enough
to
split
between
two
people),
two
beers/sours
(from
the
extremely
extensive
list
of
options),
the
Korean
BBQ
Philly
Sandwich,
the
Tacos
(one
“vampire”
and
one
Korean
BBQ
Beef),
a
signature
cocktail
and
then
finished
with
a
dessert
to
share
(crème
brûlée
cheesecake).
You
are
able
to
order
drinks,
apps
and
desserts
from
the
on-table
kiosk
which
made
things
extremely
convenient.
However,
our
server,
Emily
was
very
attentive
and
friendly,
and
checked
in
frequently
bringing
us
everything
we
needed
in-between
and
handled
our
entree
orders.
She
was
very
easy
going
with
substitutions
(no
cilantro,
subbing
different
sides,
etc)
and
the
food
came
out
quickly
and
hot!
Everything
we
ordered
was
extremely
tasty,
very
impressed
for
opening
night!
The
Coco
Passion
cocktail
was
incredible,
I
would
definitely
recommend
that
for
those
that
enjoy
a
tropical
drink.
They
also
have
several
“original”
beer
options
on
tap
that
you
can’t
find
anywhere
else
such
as
the
Honey
Ale
brewed
in
California.
Cost/Pricing:
8/10
The
prices
are
honestly
not
bad!
Good
value
for
money.
Obviously,
this
is
not
a
“budget”
option
for
eating
but
it
is
what
you
can
expect
to
pay
unlike
some
places
in
downtown
tampa
that
are
completely
extortionate.
There
are
a
ton
of
options
available
and
a
great
variety
of
menu
items.
The
happy
hour
deal
looks
like
a
good
one
(half
off
apps
3-6pm
on
weekdays
with
drink
deals,
$2
off
cocktails,
~$10
half-yard
32oz
beers,
+more).
If
you
sign
up
for
email/text
notifications
you
also
get
a
FREE
appetizer
so
take
advantage
and
sign
up
for
that
in
advance
of
your
outing
as
the
promo
code
can
take
a
few
hours
to
get
sent
to
your
inbox.
Final
Thoughts:
This
place
seems
like
a
fantastic
addition
to
Downtown
Tampa
and
a
more
casual
place
in
comparison
to
the
“boutique”
nature
of
Water
Street
across
the
road.
The
placement
across
from
Amalie
Arena
and
a
couple
trolley
stops
is
perfect
for
those
either
heading
to
a
lightning
game
or
eating/drinking
their
way
around
the
city.
My
only
suggestion
would
be
for
the
restaurant
to
allow
in-advance
reservations,
even
with
a
credit
card
put
down,
for
special
events
such
as
birthday
celebrations
or
to
accommodate
larger
parties.
The
waitlist
feature
is
there
to
prioritize
those
guests,
but
carries
no
guarantee
and
you
and
your
party
could
be
still
left
waiting
depending
on
how
busy
it
is.
Having
the
option
to
put
a
reservation
down
for
special
events
or
large
gatherings
would
alleviate
a
lot
of
stress
related
to
possibly
not
getting
a
table
or
waiting
a
long
time
and
not
being
able
to
go
anywhere
else.
Just
something
to
think
about
for
the
future
if
this
is
even
possible
as
a
franchise
location.
Welcome
to
the
Tampa
Family,
YardHouse,
I
will
be
back
to
make
my
way
around
more
of
the
menu
in
the
future!