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The Fat Rabbit Pub

Restaurant Bar and grill

Laid-back neighborhood joint offering a standard menu of wings, burgers & appetizers & a full bar. People often mention wings, good, great, burger, drinks, Rabbit, time, pretzel, beer, happy,


Address

16029 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL 33647

Website

www.fatrabbitpub.com

Contact

(813) 252-3004

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (999 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wings (23) good (20) great (18) burger (10) drinks (9) Rabbit (8) time (8) pretzel (7) beer (7) happy (7)
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  • 5/5 Edward M. 11 months ago on Google • 351 reviews
    A new place to try. Doesn't look like much on the outside. I actually missed it when I was looking for the place. Inside isn't much better. Standard cookie cutter sports bar. We went there for a light dinner. Plenty of bar favorites on the menu. We opted for the wings and a pretzel flight. Both came out together and both looked delicious. And they were. House made beer cheese and brown mustard for the pretzels. Nice and hot and the right amount of chewiness. The wings were cooked up right for my taste. I am not a fan of slimy chicken skin. Nice and crispy and meaty. I got the Daytona and a Buffalo Garlic Ranch. We had drinks. I had a pink sour beer. Nice. My date had a wine. They have a drink happy hour.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ehrin S. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the wings, they were good. Tablemates reported mixes results on their food: one hated the Philly, one said the burger was OK, and the two that had the Rhinelander reported "excellent." Ita a good solid place to eat, pub/Americana food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eddie c. 1 year ago on Google
    This is hands down the best spot for elevated sports pub fare in the USF-Temple Terrace area. Great wings, awesome tots, and a superb selection of spirits and brews.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan K. H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wished I could have displayed how good the wings were but, you know, great things don’t last! Instead, here is some great beer and a whiskey! Staff is great and so is the kitchen! Most unique wings in the area and super happy we stumbled upon this place! Come see Tilbe, she’s awesome!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim K. 9 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    We are from out of town and wanted some good local food. Found the Fat Rabbit. The drinks were great and the food was excellent. I highly recommend "The Irishman " burger, I can't even describe how amazingly tasty this burger was. We will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had such a nice time here for a late lunch yesterday. My friend took me here as a surprise lunch. I had the quesadillas and she had a bowl of some kind. Mine was very good and she said hers was as well. Liz was our server and she took excellent care of us. We ordered sangria and she made it just has we requested. It was very tasty. We were catching up and have lots to talk about and we were not rushed at all. It was a very nice time. The photo I have attached is one I took of a gentleman sitting at the bar and with the background mergers that look like he had Easter bunny ears. I went up and asked him if he could take a joke and he said he could so I showed him the picture. We both had a good laugh. He was a great sport. I wish him a happy Easter and left him to enjoy his silence
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shaneki m. 1 year ago on Google
    TORN BETWEEN THE BEST CHEF IN TAMPA OR THE BEST WINGS. My boyfriend and I went out to visit the Fat Rabbit lastnight and it was perfect. The head chef Cole came over to ensure that everything was going well and that we were enjoying our meal. Cole is truly one of a kind with amazing hospitality. He suggested the Real McCoy burger and I can still taste it, the combination of different flavors, the texture….. PERFECTION I am not a fan or burgers or wings however this place has a lifetime visitor. The wings were perfectly crisp not too tuff/dry and not too soggy everything was perfect. Brooks was our server and Hannah would check in on us as well from time to time (they were also amazing). This place is a gem and I would love to keep it hidden but others need to know about this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Skip J. 11 months ago on Google
    Have been doing a little exploring of my local pubs recently. Finally had the opportunity to visit "The Fat Rabbit Pub" yesterday, and I am sure glad I did! Great comfortable atmosphere, playing 80's music this old "boomer" could recognize, lol. Great menu, with plenty of chef-inspired burgers to choose from. I selected "El Diablo" with fried jalapenos, and all the other usual fixings... and a side of tots and in house made Chipotle Ranch dipping sauce. In addition, plenty of beer choices on tap. I was NOT disappointed in the slightest! I'll definitely be back soon....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amarette T. 8 months ago on Google • 154 reviews
    We had a great time at The Fat Rabbit! Our server was wonderful and very friendly. We had the everything seasoning pretzel - loaded fries - adult grilled cheese - broccoli. We also tried a local hard cider that the server recommended. Everything was absolutely PERFECT! I was very impressed with the entire package. I highly recommend a stop here - they have options for all and I'm sure everything will be very tasty!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine E. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for a late lunch, and this was the perfect spot! We ate at the bar, and the bartender was very attentive - she filled drinks so quickly, there was one time I didn't see her! The menu was expansive, and we were both very happy with our sandwiches. I would definitely recommend a visit, as well as the Key West grilled chicken sandwich!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley A. 11 months ago on Google
    This place has always been really amazing! Went for dinner the other night and were very happy with both the service and food. Love the outside seating options! Our server Delaney (spelling?) was great 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tranae 1 year ago on Google
    We arrived shortly after they opened. We sat at the second low top table in from the door positioned in front of the wall of windows. The interior was warm at first, but once I asked them to turn the overhead fans on that got the air flowing and cooled it down. The stand out for me was the pretzel flight. The Sriracha pretzel landed in the number one spot, followed by the everything bagel, and the sea salt in its foundational pretzel place. The tots were crispy, perfectly seasoned and generous in the mini basket holder. For me, the carbs won this round over my kickin chicken wrap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Julie R. 7 months ago on Google
    I have been to the FR several times and it is usually packed which is a good sign. The food is really good. The service is always excellent. The prices! If you don't drink alcohol, you're golden. The cocktail drink prices are outrageous. Not sure where they get off over changing folks for drinks. And, their happy hour is far from happy, its bleak and nominal. I had rounded up a nice size group for trivia and we're all in sticker shock when we leave. So now we're leaving for good to go elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristin B. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone in our party enjoyed their choices. Buffalo wings and pretzel flight are a strong recommend. They had plenty of beers on tap, and a nice list of cocktails. Nice atmosphere and great service. In this day I don't expect good service but our server Austin was amazing. Very friendly and attentive, and made good recommendations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wynn family f. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure why we didn't try this place sooner! Since finally trying it out last month we've been back two more times. I love the name (my daughter has a stuffed animal we call Fat Rabbit lol, so that's what actually got my attention). Simple menu with great food (The burgers and wings are my favorites so far, but we haven't had a dud yet). Great beer and drink selection with cool names for the drinks and dishes. And did I mention the service is great (Austin has taken care of us twice and is great!). What sets this place apart for me though is the atmosphere and vibe. Despite the obvious rabbit theme, which is cool on its own, there is a major late 90's early 2000's rock theme also which takes me back to my 20's. I haven't met the owner yet but I love his musical playlist and the really cool posters! There's even a drink called the Gin Blossom. BTW, despite being a bar/pub I have found it to be a kid friendly restaurant as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron f. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the Real McCoy. Fantastic and messy. One of the best I've had in awhile. Perfectly cooked egg and burger. My server Liz was excellent. Definitely will be back. Crispy tots too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice welcoming pub environment with anthropomorphic rabbits scattered about (at least in the corner I was sitting in). Lots of beverages to choose from. Staff was friendly. Seating was comfortable. Not too crowded for noon on a Saturday. Felt comfortable bringing the kids here, and there were other kids as well (although no specific kids menu as far as I could tell). One drink and food for a family of five pre-tip ran about $75. There were only two servers working the whole place, so they were extremely busy. Anyhow, soft pretzel was great, G&B salad with some blackened chicken was delicious, and the kids loved the simple order of tater tots.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Britney V. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the slider flight appetizer. Chicken sandwich was the best, pork sandwich was good and burger was burger. For an entree got the buffalo rice bowl. Very delicious would definitely order again. For an entree we also got 5 Daytona wings + 5 fat rabbit wings. Both were great! :) If possible overall would give a 4.5 rating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine T. 7 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Great local spot to grab a cold beer and delicious burgers. Staff was super friendly and atmosphere was was nice. We'll definitely be back!°

  • 4/5 Pamela N. 1 year ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Out of all of the dishes that we ordered, we weren’t expecting the sides to be the dish I liked the most - the tater tots were so well seasoned and fresh that I could eat just that. The Real McCoy burger was yummy with a perfectly fried egg, double bacon, Swiss and American cheeses, caramelized onions served on Texas toast. We got the 20 wings to try 4 difference sauces (Daytona, Fat Rabbit, Garlic Parmesan, and Buffalo). The Fat Rabbit sauce was interesting - it’s a homemade cilantro sauce that is reminiscent of an green chili sauce but more on the cilantro side. I wasn’t a fan of the Daytona sauce which I found strange because I typically love BBQ sauced wings. Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan were mid. Lastly, the Smokehouse burger left something to be desired.

  • 4/5 THX1130 2 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Really good Neighborhood pub! Onion rings are killer! Nice vibe to the place. Got pretty crowded by 6 o’clock on a Friday night . Yeah, all kinds of flights wings, burgers, beers. Only bad thing is they don’t have desserts!!

  • 5/5 Rick K. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    We love the Fat Rabbit! This place is usually pretty crowded for dinner so we tend to sit at the bar. The bartenders, Aaron and Travis are always super friendly and they make great cocktails too. The food is great, I switch between the wings and the tots - poutine style. Btw, their wings are naked, no breading — I keep telling myself that they’re healthier without all that breading and you can eat more wings that way too!

  • 5/5 Michael A. 8 months ago on Google
    Came here on a whim and so glad we did! Service was very friendly and outgoing. Restaurant was very clean. Food was fresh and hot. I had the Music City Yard bird which was amazing! And the fries were perfect. Drinks were perfect. Really hit the spot and will definitely return!

  • 5/5 Dary M. 9 months ago on Google
    The drinks were amazing, say the least. Liz the bar tender made drinks that I have never tasted before and the drinks were so delicious. The wings were really good, I did really like the Fat Rabit (ask for more sauce) and Honey Garlic. I had the New Tampa burger, it was good. Will go there again, I can't wait for the next round

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been coming here for years, and it is always a great experience. Great food and beer selection. Bartenders are knowledgeable and fast.

  • 5/5 William C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Poutines I've ever had the pretzels were excellent as well. Wings were large and great sauces. Excellent drinks.

  • 5/5 Maria P. 1 year ago on Google
    As we were looking for a brewery in Tampa opened past midnight, we saw this in our Google search. It is not a brewery, but a really great pub and restaurant. We had a very nice time drinking some cocktails, some brews on tap from breweries in the area, and good handheld food. I recommend this place for an after-a-show or movie night out. Staff was very nice and attentive.

  • 4/5 Lenette M. 4 months ago on Google
    My 1st time here was good. I had the wings in the garlic Parm flavor, which was good. the nachos were good too. I will need to go back to try more items, but overall, it is a good place to eat.

  • 1/5 Daniel B. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Your wings are always overcooked. How hard is it to cook juicy wings. Instead, even when asked to make sure they are not crispy, they end up lifeless and dried out. I am a regular customer and love the atmosphere. However, you can't cook a juicy wing to save your life and I wouldn't recommend your wings to anyone. Always frustrating experience. Never ordering them again here.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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