Sean Doss
Oak & Ola in Tampa exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the chic yet cozy ambiance. The menu is a true culinary masterpiece, offering a creative fusion of flavors that delighted my taste buds. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with freshness. The staff's attention to detail and genuine passion for their craft shone through in every interaction. I was impressed by their extensive knowledge of the menu and their willingness to accommodate dietary preferences. The carefully curated wine list perfectly complemented the meal. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual outing, Oak & Ola provides an exceptional dining experience that lingers long after the last bite. I can't wait to return and explore more of their culinary wonders!
Lauren
Beautiful atmosphere and view, amazing food and great service! Highly recommend for a quick bite! We stopped in for brunch but also looked over their dinner menu. Will definitely be returning to try some of the incredible dinner options! Michael, thank you for the incredible service and recommendations!
Lori Burrows
Fabulous service, great atmosphere, and nice view. The food was good. We enjoyed the warm olives and the rest of our food. They had some unique offerings.
Chris “MasterShake” Andersen
Oak & Ola which is located in South West corner of Armature Works. There is both inside and outside entries so very convenient for wheelchairs and strollers. I really enjoy the open concept to this restaurant, the atmosphere is great. Food was excellent and I highly recommend the Octopus. Cocktails were made to the standards I would expect from Oak & Ola. We didn't order anything too crazy which is why I didn't post many pics and my wife and I end up doing wine from here. Service I only dropped to 4/5 stars not because of our server himself which I am not naming but because everything ran really slow and we were not at peak hours by any means so I was expecting a bit faster service. Off of that note, I would recommend you try this restaurant, lots of classic great dishes and all are prepared very well.
Esfaque Ahmed
We checked out Oak & Ola few days ago and wow, what a delicious meal! Restaurant is inside the Armature Works. Just FYI – you might have to pay for the parking though. Try parking on the street instead of grass parking lot in the front. It’s cheaper.
I had salmon dish and it was cooked to perfection - moist and flaky without being too rare. The artichoke hearts and dill were a nice touch too. The snapper was just as good as well. You could tell the fish was super fresh. For dessert, we had English Toffee Cake and it was crazy good. I think everyone should try it. We also had Pineapple-Coconut drink and Raspberry – Pomegranate drink. Both of the drinks were very delicious.
Our server was really helpful since my friends and I had no clue what to order. He gave us his honest opinion on what was best and totally nailed it. The vibe at Oak & Ola is really nice too - definitely has that rustic but classy feel. We will for sure be coming back here soon. Two thumbs up from me!
Lynn Ann
We arrived ~ 5:30 PM on a Friday
Was not too busy when we arrived but half full within an hour.
The area is lively !
Out server, Destiny, was high energy, and spoke about every dish passionately ! She gave wonderful recommendations!
The hummus is great with a bit of added goat cheese. The meatballs were good but not amazing …. The pork chop was excellent !
The cocktails are well crafted and service is extraordinary. The space is visually appealing and lets in beautiful outside light as you enjoy the outside buzz (from your comfy air conditioned table)
Angela Badell
Located in the same building as Armature Works, this restaurant features a James Beard Award winning chef! I've been here before with colleagues but brought some great friends this time around. We ordered a few apps, entrees and a few desserts.
For apps... burrata toast with pesto (which was a little bland), red pepper and eggplant with goat cheese and carrot salad (my favorite....it was flavorful with each component balancing and complementing each other), pork belly (table consensus was 👍), and the charred brussel sprouts (so amazing and the sauce was yummy).
For entrees we ordered the snapper almondine with haricot verts (green beans) which was a little buttery but delicious; the scallops with farro and zucchini that was perfectly proportioned and flavors complementing each other...I really enjoyed it! Additionally, they had a special entree they were testing for the fall menu...Wild Boar Bolognese served with a rigatoni pasta. Flavors for the special were on point however due to the lean meat the texture was a bit mealy....still delicious though.
We finished off the evening with several desserts to share: English toffee cake, goat cheese Panna Cotta and Chocolate croissant bread pudding. All were delicious but my favorite was the goat cheese Panna Cotta...it was light and mildly sweet, the perfect end to the meal.
Rachel
Wonderful! This place has such a nice atmosphere. I enjoyed eating dinner as the sun set and admired how nice the interior became as it got dark out. It feels so cozy and intimate. I love the lighting with the wall sconces. We were seated at a cozy little table with an armchair for seating. So cute.
I got the gulf fish which was a red snapper. It was delicious. It's served with crispy scales over green beans. The green beans had slightly too much of a raw edge of them for me- they were probably seconds away from perfection. But overall I loved the dish. Amazing flavor but it felt light. My husband got the sausage pasta and I'll be thinking about it for weeks. Wonderfully intense pesto flavor, amazing sausage crumbles with lots of fennel, flavorful tomato bites, topped with parmesan and pine nuts. It was just so good. I kept licking the bowl.
We loved the brussel sprouts and olives as well! Service was excellent and we can't wait to try more of the menu.
Steven Gildin
Nice place in Armature, next the main food building.
Had brunch and took a stroll.
Good drinks and brunch.
My spicy Blood Mary followed by the chicken salad paired really well together. Spicy heat of the drink first was then balanced off by the sweet and acid of the brunch dish.
Jade Tungul
What an amazing experience I had here! From walking in to the check, the service was extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server, Marcus, was accommodating and answered our questions and gave good suggestions, and every other server who stopped by our table was also very kind. Always a plus when the service is friendly!
As far as food goes, we ordered the Burrata Toast, Spanish Meatballs, and the 16 oz. Pepper Rubbed Steak – all of the dishes were delicious and seasoned well. Portions were decent for the meatballs and the steak, but I did notice the burrata was only two slices of toast, so fair warning if you plan on sharing that with a big group. Don't know if they adjust the serving based on how many people are in the party but I'd hedge a guess that they don't. But anyway – not a speck was left on our plates afterwards regardless! haha
We sat outside, but the atmosphere both inside and outside was lovely, and for a Friday night, the place wasn't extremely packed or loud, which was also a plus. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tampa and looking for a bit of a higher end joint to round out the food tour. Since this place is right in Armature Works, you also get the chance to visit the other restaurants and attractions nearby, along with walking alongside the Riverwalk, which runs right outside the restaurant.
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