Reviews of Armature Works. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States
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Open hours of Armature Works
Sunday
9 am–9 pm
Monday
7:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am–10 pm
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7:30 am–10 pm
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7:30 am–10 pm
Friday
7:30 am–12 am
Saturday
8 am–12 am
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Reviews of Armature Works
Kristin
What a great spot for dates, snacks, and just to spend some time enjoying an array of food and drinks. I LOVE that this was built within a historic building, they put the space to great use...especially with some of the Elevated food offerings.
There really is something for everyone here and, the atmosphere is incredible. There's happy hour at almost every food spot in here and you can get anything from light snacks to fine dining.
Definitely worth checking out! Great for families, friends, and everything in between.
Amir Bhuiyan
This is an awesome, fun and hip restored mixed-use building and outdoor space that completely elevates and breathes life into the neighborhood. It’s an event space, upscale food court, and bars and lounge all in a historic and lofty space. There are many bars and restaurants to chose—from casual grab and go to sit-down restaurant space.
You can spend an entire afternoon here getting food and drinks and walking around the river walk, or just a quick meet with friends.
Its a good time, every time.
Janine Martins Figueiredo
Always a great place to come with friends or family. There is always live music and the atmosphere at the river is a must. The restaurants usually get packed at the sunset, but the food is great. You can bring your pets and just enjoy the day! 🥰
Creating with Jovi
Pretty cool place. I really appreciate that it is actually a very old building (built in 1910 and was once used as a space for streetcar maintenance) If you take your time and really look around you will notice some pretty cool features. I have captured one of the doors and some of the outdoor space. Gave it a 4 out of 5 stars because it was really crowded and because there were not as many "shops" as I expected. Plenty of restaurants though.
Melissa Previte
One of the must stop places in the Downtown Tampa area! There is something for everyone, whether it's grabbing tacos, ice cream, sushi, wine, crafted cocktail or just a beverage to go walk the river walk at sunset. There are many fantastic restaurants to choose from, but they are on the fancier side. Drinks are pretty expensive at $14 but they are really good! Bring the kids and the dogs outside and enjoy the huge open area, especially as it cools down at dusk!
Alena S
The vibes here were amazing!!! The food was really great too! So many people out here on new year day. Live music outdoors and people with their families just chilling and listening to the musician play. The view of the city from here was lovely with a romantic feel!
Rod Bending
Beautiful park in tampa with many food vendors. You can even bring your dog here to the park but be respectful and clean up after your dog. I was here during the Outdoor Expo, it was free admission but parking was $20 on this day. Usually it’s only $10. I came here often for the outside atmosphere. Great place to take the kids, family or friends out of town. Tampa starting to look really nice. They are expanding the river walk.
Joseph Oliva
Lots of great dining and options and offerings for all tastes. Quick take away or eat in. Lots of different vendors in one space to satisfy your craving. Then have a walk along Riverwalk after. Plenty of parking for a nominal fee. Use Park Mobile or a similar app.
Stephie D
This place is awesome! It's like a much more upscale food court, but the food is like boutique gourmet. You can sit anywhere and the vibes are cool, there are couches, tables, bars, stools, it's just a really awesome place to hang out! Everything we tried was spectacular and didn't disappoint one iota. We'll definitely be back, as there's so many places to try, it would take days and days to try everything that looks and sounds delicious! Definitely a worthwhile experience. (They also have wet wipes out every few feet for people to use to cleanse, as well as employees circulating to clean tables, I was very impressed!)
Summer Whitney
This was a fun experience! There is plenty of seating and parking although parking is not free. There are a variety of food options on the first floor and a rooftop bar on the second floor with good views of the city. As expected, the food was a little bit pricey for what it was but still pretty good.
DB
Great place to check out. Food for everyone, guarantee you will find something you like here. Huge drink selection. Right on the Tampa river front, definitely recommend stopping by and checking it out, I’d say the best time to come would be around sunset.
Roger Cox
Armature Works is a unique collection of restaurants and eating establishments for casual dining. They also have some upscale restaurants if that is your fancy. It is sort of like an upscale food court, but this is no mall food court. All of the eats are really special. Grab your food, sit where are you like either inside or outside and enjoy great atmosphere. This is really a great place to grab some lunch, especially if you have a rather large crowd with diversified tastes in food!
Travis
The armature works is an awesome place to stop when visiting Tampa. It’s in a really cool historic building. There is plenty of different places to choose to eat from for the whole family! There’s plenty of seating inside and out and it’s on the water! It was pretty busy when we were visiting but we had no troubles finding a place to sit and enjoy our food! Highly recommend stopping in and checking it out if your in the area!
IJR Racing
A fun, industrial, and rustic collection of small shops and restaurants. Amateur works has something for everyone and a nice laid-back atmosphere. Most of the venue is pet friendly. Definitely worth a visit next time you're in Tampa.
Stephany Zakhia
Great place to visit. You can find interesting options to drink, eat, and gather. I loved the concept of it all. We went for lunch, I guess at night, it gets more interesting.
Michael C.
Armature Works is just a cool place to hang out, people watch, and get food. It’s family friendly and dog friendly, has water front seats, has a Pirate Taxi stop, and the Riverwalk goes right by it.
In the last couple of weeks, I visited Oak + Ola, Ulele, Buddy Brew, and Graze 1910, and I’ve enjoyed each of them.
This weekend, there’s even a carnival there. If you haven’t been to AW, you definitely want to stop by.
Just a heads up that free parking is limited and when there are events (like this weekend with the carnival) parking can be pricey.
Karen Kendzierski
Graze 1910 - Easily the best black bean burger and sweet potato fries I've ever had! The bun was the softest bread I’ve ever had on a burger. Everything was out together perfectly. The sweet potato fries had sugar and cinnamon in them with a sweet glaze over them. Perfect!
A Mexican Pizza
Lovely establishment right on the bay. The parking leaves much to be desire though. Still, once inside; there's plenty of different restaurants to choose from. I ate at a Greek place called "Kippos" that was tasty.
Scott Jason
What an amazing place. First time visiting since moving away back in 2018. A lot of cities are doing these public market spaces and Tampa did an excellent job. Ava pizza was delicious and our son loved his lollipop 🍭 from ASTRO.
Nat awee
Really nice area. Haven't tried the food stations yet but it's a very cool concept. Reminds me of Cali. I love the idea of hand washing sink in the seating area so individuals can always stay clean. Downside to the place is wifi can't be connected and even if it can theres only a 2 hour free limit then you have to pay every hour. Parking is paid on parkmoblie.
Other than that it's a nice chill area with a nice Riverwalk area.
Brian Fontanella
Awesome restored building. Great place to hang and meet friends! Good food, great drinks. Fantastic outdoor patio to sit and enjoy the weather.
Yulonda Duncan
We were visiting family during holidays and needed a distraction. They have all types of food and the environment is family and pet friendly. We ate empanadas. I had the cheeseburger and Florida girl and they were delicious.
Julia Sirchia
One of my favorite spots in Tampa. Great food options, great to visit day or night. It’s a huge market with several restaurants/coffee shops/dessert spots. Always clean and nicely decorated for the holidays. Great vibes and a popular family spot in the day, with live music and a lively night life. Lots of seating options inside and outside. Parking can be tricky but there is a mix of free and a garage you pay for. Options to eat, drink, exercise, and even kayak! If you’re lucky you’ll spot a manatee or dolphin! Great views of downtown and the bay. Only thing I wish there was more of us shade. Dog friendLy in the outside area - don’t miss this spot!
Robert Negron
Fantastic place to chill and unwind with tons of food options and places to park yourself comfortably. Walk, jog, people watch, eat, relax, dog friendly, games and frequent special events. Indoor and outdoor dining, take out as well as fine dining. Does not get any better than this.
Sandra Lynsdale
Beautiful modern building that has several different restaurants and food stalls, including vegan options. There’s lots of different options and prices are reasonable. There’s even an outdoor dining area.
Fritz Eichelberger
A must visit destination for tourists and locals. On the river, great view of downtown Tampa, collection of fun restaurants at all price points and so much more. Pizza, burgers, steaks, sushi…sit down fancy, rooftop bar, weekly events like yoga, cycling, etc., grab & go to sit outside along the water… make sure to visit here when in Tampa.
Jacqueline Telljohann
We always seek out food halls when we visit new cities, so we had to check this one out.
We tried:
- Empamamas
- Dharma Southern Kitchen
- Muchcachas
- Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen
As for the food hall itself, we loved it. The location right on the river is beautiful and the design of the interior is really well done.
I'd give the food 4/5. It was good, but I wouldn't be running to go back. Hemingway's was definitely my favorite.
I love the variety of food you can try at food halls and this one was no exception. It's definitely worth checking out when you're in Tampa!
brenda escobar
Beautiful place! It options for the whole family, from sweet to salty, from vegan to meat lovers. Indoor and outdoor areas, and a rooftop restaurant.
Ale M
Beautiful place with great views, food, drinks and music. Great vibe for a night out. This food hall features many restaurants and different cuisines to choose from
Nicole Pocol
Awesome! Great place to hang out and catch a bite to eat. Tons of options from sushi, to burgers, to Vegan, and desserts. Not the most cost friendly, but it is delicious. The decor is inviting and modern. Beautiful area for walking and people watching. Right on the water, views are great. Clean restrooms.
Sam S VS
Big building with a lot of restaurants. There is seating indoors and outdoors. It's right by a river so great views. There's also a park right there. Great for the entire family. Free street parking but they charge to park on the grass area right across the street.
We had a bento box. Every spot uses trays and can be placed next to the garbage cans when done using.
Great place to socialize.
Janelle Jagnanan
Pretty cool public market in Tampa. Great restaurant and bar options though quite pricey. Rooftop bar was a bit loud but be sure to try the icecream and Cuban food
Arjun Shenoy
Great place to visit during a event. The parking is 10$ and it’s free if you find one in the street. Usually crowded during events and has a variety of restaurants from Mediterranean, Mexican, Chinese to choose and some ice cream shops as well. The new year was fun with the fireworks.
jennifer keller
Highly recommend this place. What an awesome place. Over 12 place to choose from for food and lots of bars to choose from too.
All the food is great. The view is awesome.
Jelena Ristić
Make reservation on Holidays, otherwise everything great. This is a huge Foodcourt from Icecream to Gyros. Not sure 100% about service, had food in open space but I'll just give it a 5🌟
Parking 10$
Certified Reviews
My family had a great time at amature works, very modern and open atmosphere, its not one restroom its many restrooms in a very trendy food court. I had some great tacos from muchachos, and a burrito.
C Kline
I've never seen/been inside of a place like this before. It feels massive. I went on a Friday night and it was incredibly busy, as expected, but the lines for the different food spots were surprisingly fast. Lots of places to sit and eat or hang out with friends. The music was very loud and it made me feel like I was in a night club. For the amount of people coming and going it was still incredibly clean(bathrooms as well). It is quite the experience if you're someone who has never spent time in a bussling city. If you're on the spectrum or just sound sensitive I definitely recommend noise cancelling headphones. I didn't have any on me but it was great to be able to step away and stroll around by the water when I was overwhelmed. 👍
Donald Ellsworth
Big variety of walkup and order type places. Live music. Lots of areas for kids to play outside. Awesome area to people watch too.
Crisa O
We stopped by market and art walk on Sunday. Lots of vendors and beautiful hand made pieces. There were lots of food choices but we grabbed lunch at Hemingways Cuban Cuisine and it was delicious.
Carter Dunham
We ate at Oak and Ola for dinner and the food is fantastic. Some of the best food in Tampa. There are also numerous options for quick bites that are also all local and very worth a visit. The overall experience is excellent.
Dianna
Cool place to site see, get some nice river views (despite it being dirty brown) and maybe some live music. This place seems more fun to visit during the evening time. There is a parking fee for grass/dirt parking lot, last I paid was $10 for the day. There is also a water taxi for $25/day and will take you to different pitstops around the city.
I really, REALLY do not recommend the food vendors here. Absolutely disappointing! Wayyyyy overpriced food that was tasteless, pre frozen or heavily Americanized, there is nothing authentic about any of these food places. I tried the birria queso tacos with the consume sauce at Muchachas.. The tortillas were hard and overcooked, the meat had no flavor other than "beef" and the consume sauce was very watery and tasteless as well. Literally a 3 taco plate, a drink and a burrito will cost you nearly $50 for this sorry place. Don't even waste your money on the Greek restaurant either, it's rated 2 stars for good reason. These restaurants should be ashamed for serving this kind of food for the prices they charge.
Only place that seemed remotely decent with a nice view and drinks was M.bird.
Overall, cool place to check out once and last time only.
Eric “Smit-E” Smith
Great Bar to stop by and grab a drink. Bartenders Erica, Christian and Eddie were so gracious and wonderful making me the best Caipirinha I've ever had! Stop by and bring friends if you are in the area!
Hatt Yanc
This place is fantastic! The River Walk has a great walking, bicycle trail. Has music, dog park, canoeing, taxi boats, fun boats, lots of restaurants/eateries and the view of downtown Tampa is breathtaking ❤️All you need to enjoy any day. I strongly recommend for couples, family and all.
sansan y
I'm very sad Dixie darma closed. There are a lot of options but they are expensive and oddly the food tastes similar even if you order from separate booths. I'd like to see more plant based or veg friendly options. It's good to see and try stuff if you're in Tampa but it's nothing too special to write home about.
Ryan McGilvrey
Really good food. It's basically a food court, but with high quality restaurants. Great overall experience.
Jack
Good place to go if you can't decide on what to eat! Nice outdoor area as well! Also have cocktails, beer, and wine!
Christopher Miles
This place was so cute! Very industrial feel and the vibes were 100! We scoped out a few places and ended up with the birria tacos (with queso - like Mexican cheese not the dip!) from Muchachas and then I finished it off with a phenomenal I r cream from Astro Craft creamery! There was tons of seating and lots of food and adult drink options! The outdoor area was really inviting but we opted for indoors since it was randomly freezing that day in Tampa! I will definitely be back to try more of the tasty offerings
D C (Fluffs Adventures)
Tons of restaurants in the compound, indoor and outdoor seating. Dog friendly, kid friendly, litsbif sitting to lounge after eating. Definitely worth the stop. There is wifi, however signal wasn't too strong and it's slow. Guessing a lot of people are on it. There are bathrooms too. Overall, worth the stop.
Kristhel Regalado Robles, RN
My go to place in Tampa, I’m literally always here. I adore the food sold here, as well as the drinks. Very cool vibe. Love love love it.
corrin queen
Beautiful atmosphere! LOTS OF GOOD FOOD AND DRINKS! GREAT place to go relax or hang out with friends!
I took these images of a friend! 😊
Gi LuLu
Such a fantastic time at Armature works! If you want fantastic food and drinks here is the place to be. So many places to choose from, we chose Steelbach and we chose right! The food was amazing and the vibe was just right! Had the best food selection and wine selections. Make sure you hit the rooftop bar if you are a late night person!
Rob G
Love this place. Plenty of free & paid parking. Several restaurant options on the water. You can bring the whole family. There's always an event of some sort taking place.
Tyler L
Super super cool place. Great for just hanging out with friends, eating and just enjoying being goofballs. That BBQ place *chefs kiss*
Matt Velázquez
A great collection of food places... Perfect for people who can't make up their mind of what to eat. Also they have a huge car meet there once a month!
Natalie Aviles
I love this place it's such an upscale food court with a waterfront view. We grabbed brunch at Graze 1910, their mimosas are fantastic and their avocado toast is more than a mouth full. Highly recommend stopping in and checking them out.
zhonton54
We celebrated my granddaughters graduation here and it was amazing! I had the EVERYTHING ROLL and I would definitely have it again. I also tasted the PORKBELLY eggs Benedict and that was flavorful as well!
Professor A
Make sure you adhere to the online parking payment system. They will ticket you.
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market and reimagined event spaces.
Anuj Desai (Dez)
Great place for families. There's something for everyone. Young professionals can grab a drink and high-end fast food with friends or colleagues. Parents and children have plenty of options, including outdoor play areas, dog parks, live venues, and special events, such as the Batmobile viewing tour, for the new DC movie. There's also a series of parks/playgrounds, sports trails, recreational equipment rentals, boat rides, and a natural fresh water spring (viewing only) to enjoy. Overall, it was always a nice time, with great views of South Tampa/Downtown and the Tampabay Riverside.
Maryann Spearman
Great place with several places to eat. All kinds of foods, pizza, Asian, ice cream ...however you can never find a place to sit and eat. Also the food places also do door dash and other food deliveries and you can easily be waiting g 45 minutes for nachos or orange chicken. So order ahead if you can or plan on waiting a good while. Other wise good food all around. Enjoy a walk on the river walk when you are done! Parking is 10.00
Scott Remy
Great mixed uses building. You can even see some of the original fuse boxes. Plenty of spots to sit and relax inside and out.
Rook Bridges
Nice place to drop in and grab lunch with a small variety of establishments to chose from, the decor was pretty interesting and the building was very clean, I’m very big on having clean bathrooms and this place has very clean bathrooms all in all I give this place four out of 5 stars and would recommend stopping here if you are ever in Tampa FL.
Evan Fischer
Unique space with varying selections of local restaurants and boutiques. The tacos at Muchachas are excellent. The salsa verde is delicious and the rice and beans have great flavor.
Jota Flores
One of My favorite spots in Tampa! We have to go every time that we go for road trips to Tampa, I love this place, the food, drinks and people are amazing! This place is a GEM. We ate from Muchachas this time , we ordered QuesaTacos, so delicious!
Rania Sherif
The place is very nice, and clean.
The dog park is very good, not busy most of the time.
And the kids area is amazing 🤩.
They have lots of options for food!
Kari Sweet
Really cool spot. It a big old warehouse converted into a modern day trend food spot. It’s like an upscale variety food court with a couple nice restaurants and on roof top bar.
Hey have vegan and Cuban. Typical lunch, tacos, pizza, alcoholic beverages, outdoor and indoor tables and couches, high top eating areas.
Dogs are allowed outside only
It has Kayak rentals and the water ferry drops off right out front
There is a parking lot with an atendent for $10. There is some free parking on the streets with a little big of a walk to the front.
Nice waste front view walk through
Place is right on the water of the Tampa river walk
Adjacent to a park and Ulele cool big restaurant
It’s in a nice area near fancy trendy apartments
Perfect for brunch /date nite/girls day/doggie lunch outing
Jeremy Batchelor
Plenty of food options with restaurants for everyone's tastes. Parking was $10 and there were lots of people there. Can be difficult to find a table. Definitely worth a trip.
Lady Melissa
Very nice and the food was amazingly good. Worked with my dietary needs.
R Goff
Awesome space! Beautiful location on the river. I had delicious cup of coffee from a coffee bar and a scrumptious taco from a vendor. The atmosphere is open, very spacious, extremely clean, alive and freeing. The setting is plentiful. I found each vendor friendly, w/good customer service and fresh food & drink offerings. I would recommend this place to anyone who’s visiting the area from out of state. I was visiting from the upper Midwest. I enjoyed the dog park—pet friendly area. I also found the locals welcoming and engaging as well. To me, the people were the icing on the cake.
Karen Rodriguez
Such a cool food hall! You can be here for hours drinking and eating. Large selection for all palettes. Everything is delicious. I’ve tried various vendors. Great vibe and ambiance. Family friendly, dog friendly, great for groups and couples.
I’ve visited twice and hope to come every time I am in the Tampa area.
Ashleigh Ramos
Great place for dinner or lunch. Such a variety of food, it really is a great place. Busy but lines aren’t too long. The sushi place is very good. Lots of beer options too. Just a fun place to go to eat and people watch. Can also walk down the boardwalk after.
Cee GeeBee
I’m probably about to get so many tomatoes thrown at me, but my experience solidified that I am just not meant to like food halls.
It’s a great building and there are many great spaces. We did go on a Saturday evening and it was way too crowded to be enjoyable.
We grabbed a couple tacos and searched for a seat. You work to get your food, work to get your seat. It’s a fancy mall food court.
After seeing it hyped for so long, I was disappointed in our experience. I would go back to one of the sit down restaurants and when the weather is more pleasant.
Not a fan of paying to park to spend more money but alas.
Would’ve liked to have seen more retail shops as well.
Michael Simila
Great, social environment, open spaces, clean and very good options for food and drink. Awesome place go visit and hangout at. Right by the Riverwalk, high recommend the street tacos.
Rachel
This is like a big, trendy food court. Most places don't take cash or they charge extra to take cash. They all prompt you to tip when you check out, just as a heads up.
There are some really interesting dining options, some bars, an ice cream shop, and a little shopping area with unique items. There is a large outdoor area with tables, chairs, a view of the riverfront, and space for kids to run around.
The inside is very busy with 20 to 30 somethings and if you're here with kids, it's overwhelming. If you have young kids I would recommend figuring out what you want in advance and sending one person in to get food, or have someone stay outside with the kids while some go inside to order food. It feels hectic to be inside trying to figure out what to eat while also trying to keep a toddler calm and safe in such a crowded space.
The outside area is very kid friendly. There's kids running around all over the place having fun. It can make for a pretty relaxing night for adults if you can find a space to sit and let the kids run around.
I could imagine some kind of large sand area for kids or adding some fencing to some areas to help the outdoor areas feel a bit more confined if your kids are playing. Still, definitely an awesome spot for kids of all ages.
We were unable to find a table to use, and it was a Thursday night. I know weekends get even busier. There's plenty of space to sit on the ground but tables are scarce.
Morris Boys Forever
After a walk along the River Walk we decided to get some lunch at Armature Works! It was all delicious! We had walking taco, chicken quesadilla and rice with royal vieja... it was all so good!
Sherlonda Anderson
This was my very first time at Armature Works and I must say, I was ecstatic my hubby decided to bring me. Everything a girl could want was right in one place! I had sushi (delicious!!), cocktails (flavorful), live music (awesome), waterview, and a gorgeous sunset! This date night was epic! I highly recommend. It was busy but not too crowded. Seemingly, everyone knew how to flow well with the traffic in the streets and sidewalk. This had been one of the best kept secret ever. It was so fun we decided to take the kids two weeks later and ride the scooters. The scooters were fun; although, a bit pricey and very restrictive as to where you could ride. The places you could ride appeared very dangerous in comparisons to other places you'd think you should be able to ride. We probably won't ride again. However... we will come for a third time, to enjoy the other amenities. The restrooms were clean as heck!!! And they had a wash area strategically placed in the food court area. All in all, I enjoyed tremendously and will be as excited the next time I go.
Cece B
This is a must visit if you are in the area. Every single time I am in town I always visit Armature Works. They have so many great options but I will warn bring your own water. Armature Works has water bottle filling stations but they do not have water cups generally and water is about $5 every time I go for some reason.
My favorite restaurant is the Poke and Sushi Place in the corner. My friends who have tried multiple places have said the food is amazing.
Parking is usually not hard to find but I would not pay $5 unless you really want to. There is parallel parking for free around the area. I recently there is also valet surprisingly.
I tend to gravitate towards going to Armature Works when I have a big group of friends or family since there are multiple options so even picky eaters have options.
Shawn Harris
Except having to pay $20 to park, everything was great. The fall themed picture taking backdrops we're a nice touch.
Lavisa L. Ricks
UPDATE: 02/10/22...Mentor and myself took our morning walk at Riverwalk today and decided to venture over to the AW and what a beautiful experience once again. We caught a mommy exercise class which was truly cool to watch seeing all of my babies have babies now. This venue is filled with activities and relaxation all in one setting!
I've been meaning to visit Armature Works for a while now. Finally, my daughter and I took the evening to explore. Nice venue filled with restaurant style dining, outside sceneries of the bay, walking distance to all downtown have to offer, and much, much much more! There is a spot for every foodie lover and the holiday themes are the center of the ambience. Lastly, the wine lover can pick a spot, sit back, enjoy the sounds in the background and sip. Absolutely nothing like this venue in the Tampabay area!❣❣❣
Stasha Switzer
Great spot to eat, drink, and hang out. I tried Hemingway's and the AM Bar - both had well prepared food & beverages. The atmosphere is comfortable and there's tons of seating options both indoors and outside. Snag an Adirondack by the water and get a great Cuban sandwich!
Kenneth Winslow
I was expecting like a wow moment, but it was a bust. Great service. Good food choices, but for the food choices and depending on how far you're driving, this is basically a mall dining experience with alcohol and not many stores. The outside part is nice. Wide open. Right on the water, hence the three stars. I will update this once I try this place on a busier time, maybe the atmosphere will be different.
Sharwari Phadnis
Amazing riverwalk in the city of Tampa. You can catch gorgeous views of the sunset setting over the river and enjoy amazing variety of cuisines from Cuban, Mexican, Asian and American.
Sergio
Always a fantastic spot to grab some food and enjoy the social scene. The multitude of food options makes Armature perfect for any group of people, with Empamama and Graze topping that list! If you try Graze, I recommend the Korean BBQ bowl... it was fantastic!
E Recker
Headed to this place to meet my friends. Super cool concept and amazing food options. Had pulled pork from one vendor while my kids had pizza from another. My wife had sushi from a different place and we both drank old fashioned from the kiosk with the bar. The place we sat down had an old leather couch with tables pulled up to it. Super cool vibe and great ambiance. Will definitely be back next time we are in town!
Kelly Curtiss
Awesome! Tons of various food and drink options. Fun place!
A Williams
Absolutely love this place the food, drinks, and environment. Family-oriented as well
Soooo Google let me update and this time I Heights Night Market. Where small & local businesses are setup . You can shop while you enjoy live music, drinks, and food. As you can see I made a couple of purchases. The market happens every 2nd Wednesday night. One of my favorite spots here in the bay area
The Word Weaver
What a nice place to hang out, from a romantic outing to family fun day, or just wanting to chill by yourself.
Green Tea Princess
This was my first visit. There are tons of restaurants to pick from. I vered away from my vegetarian diet and had the chicken gyro. It was fabulous. I, also, had the Greek lemon soda. It was worth the try. The price were a bit high for a food court. I recommend the hibiscus berry tea at the brew station. It takes 5 minutes to brew the tea because it's loose tea leaves but it's worth the wait.
Catelin Robinson
What a cool place. So many good food options. Dogs allowed outside. A bit pricey.
Ryan Talmadge
Such a great experience every time me and my wife come here.
We absolutely love all of the food spots within the area and how clean the building is kept in spite of how many visitors are there every day.
My only caveat is the bartenders at the bar in the front could use an attitude adjustment.
Having worked in the industry for a while I’m always surprised at how mad and unfriendly they seem, but this has never impacted my drink quality.
Erika Wescott
Great atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor space. Plenty of places to sit even when crowded. Options truly for everyone. We took a nice long walk too afterwards on the river walk since it backs up to a really pretty view of the river and Tampa skyline. Beware parking is $10 in the lot and street parking is also $ so plan for that
Joseph Flannery
What a great place. Lots of restaurant choices. We had a great pizza margarita and a teriyaki chicken with brown rice. There’s also a big lawn area outside along the river to sit and relax or to stroll.
Brian Slattery-Gaston
Absolutely love this place. Great spot to grab all sorts of different cuisine and drinks. (We miss Dharma’s Southern Kitchen which recently closed though!) Tons of outdoor seating options in the back near Riverwalk. Busy on weekends, as expected; but, delightfully more serene.
Sean Ryan Connolly
This is a go to place for families during the day. The outdoor seating by the water has plenty of space for the rambunctious ones to run around but stay in sight. Life size chess is fun for all. And the variety of food places means they have to like something :)
Alex Guifarro
Overall a great spot, the atmosphere and restaurant choices are just plain great.
Tiff Eatz
This is the place to be for showing new comers from out of town a piece of Tampa. One of my favorite spots! You can't have a bad time out here! They have EVERYTHING! ROOFTOP BARs! A wide variety of food choices!
heather bedor
What a fantastic area! The food options were plentiful, definitely something for everyone. You don't have to compromise and eat at the same place as the rest or your party. Great for all ages...and right on the water and very accessible to the Pirate Water Taxi. Will definitely be back!
Frank Edwards
This place was cool to get lunch with the variety of food options. My family enjoyed the open seating and River walk views. The water park was walking distance down the street and there was plenty of paid parking. The service was relatively quick at all the restaurants but seating is limited.
In The Dark
This is a very nice and fun place to gather. Hubby and I loved the experience. The food we had was delicious and fresh, we grabbed a choc chip cookie and was in heaven. Will be back when we visit in January.
Torch Reviews
Great atmosphere with a variety of foods to choose from. A happening place with live music and buzzing with activities!
Christian Corleto
The options of food they have in there is crazy! Went to a taco spot, and I have some of the best tacos in my life. It seemed a little pricy but it was well worth the price. Also, they had a DJ when I was there and it made the vibe that much better.
Johnny Bosse
What a great spot - from the gorgeous view of the Tampa city walk and it's river, to the outdoor music and festivities, lively bodies and even little setup attractions like a pumpkin farm and some festive displays to take pictures with, this place is a must-stop in Tampa. The restaurants range in style, service, quality, and price, so there's something for everyone. Great for kids, dates or family outtings.
Chrissy Goodrich
This place is cool, but I'm really upset with the valet service here. There was absolutely no signage regarding valet so we used the Park mobile app and now I can't get refunded through Park Mobile and I very much don't like being threatened to be towed when they don't have any appropriate signage up to direct people. It was very dangerous parking & pedestrian situation because everybody was making u-turns and driving over the grass. This valet service needs to be spoken to about how to put up appropriate signage for the weekend.
Lynn Snow
Fantastic venue with options for everyone. The atmosphere is awesome, whether you are inside or outside. Perfectly placed along the channel, there are stunning views and plenty to do for all personalities and foodies.
Jonathan Alexander
We were told by multiple people to visit while in Tampa. The vibe is really cool and the food was excellent. There’s plenty of seating indoors and outdoors and it’s family friendly.
Terence Siegrist
We went on a Saturday afternoon & it was pretty packed. Parking was a bit difficult. The building & view of the river were awesome. The vibe inside was cool & everyone was friendly including the patrons. It was a bit hard to find seating especially for 6 people. There is a good variety of food from sushi to empanadas, pizza, Cuban food, steak, ice cream, & some other things. It's like a building that's a big food court. They also have adult drinks like beer, wine, & alcohol/spirits. Service was friendly & fairly quick, but the food wasn't anything to write home about. We got a couple of Poke bowls, some pizza, an empanada, & some drinks. We paid a fortune & to be honest it was just ok. The experience is cool, but not worth the prices they charge. If you happen to want to hear conversation from your friends sitting with you, you may want to go outside or somewhere else. It's so loud inside & you can't really hear the person sitting next to you like you're in a club/bar. Nice to experience it once, but probably won't be going again.
Jessica
Very nice place. I really like the design of every restaurants in here. They also have protocols of keeping social distancing, mask required and hand sanitizer provided on each table. I would recommend the Mexican Taco the Japanese Sushi.
Keith Clark
I go there everyday just about I love to walk there! Eat lunch watch people and come back home! They have a lot of special events it's a fun place try it out
Maria
A definite go-to. I suggest a poke bowl or sushi from Zukku, the fries and bang bang sauce on the side from Empamama's, the BLT from Graze and tacos/burrito from Muchachas. Also, they just opened up Bento Cafe Asian Kitchen and Sushi; however, they don't serve sushi at this location.
This is a great place with a lot of space and a special type of ambiance by the water facing downtown Tampa. It's great to go to with a group of family or friends because there are so many different food/drink options to choose from, which can be convenient if a group of people are indecisive or are just looking for this type of vibe!
You can rent scooters and bikes in that area through the apps and the water taxi also departs/arrives there. Armature also has events and/or gatherings throughout the week - check out their website!
Lisa Vaccaro
Always an amazing time experience. We especially love the pizza and cocktails were amazing. Armature works is decorated for the holidays and perfect viewing point of floats with lights.
Lara Sullivan
Armature works is very trendy and touristy. If this is what you are looking for than look no further. It does have plenty of food options but it's a bit pricey. Nice views of the city though!
Mr Scott's Business
Great outdoor space, located next to the water. The repurposed space houses eatery’s of all types. This day I had Graze 1910 and was very happy with the food
Dennis Poulette
Fun place to visit and a great event venue. I participated in a business event here and the place was top notch.
Ernest Cummings Jr
Great spot in the Tampa Heights that is still up and coming! Lots of shops and restaurants in this complex as well as being connected to the Riverwalk with great views of the city! I can't wait until the area is more developed, there's so much potential here!
Theresa Hoban
This renovated industrial building is on the Hillsboro River and contains the Heights Public Market with numerous restaurants and wine bars. The location has great indoor and outdoor seating and a hip atmosphere. Have lunch then head down the Tampa River Walk.
Unity Jalal
What a fun adventure with great food and a cool ambiance! I just wish I'd been here earlier. I'd love to go for a drink here one day too. It's absolutely beautiful by the Riverwalk and a great way to get in a walk after good food and to clear some space for dessert!
Lisa Jones
Armature Works has a good variety of food, great drinks and a fun vibe. I love sitting outside by the water. Kid friendly too!
Hank Kokenzie
Lots to and eat. Fun atmosphere. Great food and any picky eater.
Harleen Nayyar
It is def worth visiting and trying out different vendors. Food was great and priced reasonable. At great location. You can find free parking on the street. I don’t think it’s worth paying 10$ parking when you can literally park on the street for free. The place was crowded.. I don’t recommend the weekend esp in covid. No one was really wearing masks even when they were not eating. I will be back again but on a weekday because finding seating was a trouble during the weekend.
Michael T Brown
Amazing atmosphere and the OPTIONS of cuisine is unmatched! The atmosphere is very scenic and the River Walk was EVERYTHING!
Aaron Anleu
This location is amazing! So many options and so many different places to choose food or drinks from. I love each and every spot. We spent the whole afternoon just sampling foods and drinks and it's a wonderful space to catch up and just relax. Definitely take your time to explore as there is so much to see, it is very easy to miss some hidden gems!
M G
I love the atmosphere and the fact that you have so many options of food to chose from. The Birria Tacos are delicious and Bake and Babes is good too.
Ashley
IMO, this place is worth all the hype and attention it receives. It’s an upscale dining hall, where you’ll find something for everyone you’re with to eat along with multiple choices, indoor and outdoor, for seating. It’s situated right on the Hillsborough River with tons of outdoor space. We dined at BnB, Zukku, Bake’n Babes and Astro Ice Cream and everything was divine.
Firas Barghouthi
Very nice outdoor space and the openness is very appealing and relaxing to see. The view of Tampa's skyline is unobstructed. I am yet to try the food before going for a fifth star. Make sure you visit the market place
Adam Skove
What an awesome experience. There’s a mix of food and bars that you’ll definitely find something for everyone in your party. Can’t wait to come back.
Bill Waller
Lovely and expensive! This is a very enjoyable space with plenty of culinary delights to be had. It is to rich for my lifestyle but I enjoyed the visit and it make a nice place to wash up and cool off after walking the length of the Riverwalk!
Recently photographed an event in one of the large event halls. It was lovely and so well hosted. The atmosphere, food and service was excellent!
Monica McPherrin
Lots of food choices. Something for everyone but a little overpriced fir casual eating. Can get pretty crowded at times. Great location and atmosphere.
Sara Mulik
Always a good time. Food was excellent.
Andrew Ferguson
Fun. Exciting. Can be a little crowded, but still pretty fun. Took the family. Good resturant selections. Highly recommend!
Luis Padra
all in this place is great but the crowds. Finding seating may be difficult at peak hours. Choose an enclosed restaurant and there are a few. We need more places like this
R D
Amazing atmosphere and great place for all people and families. Fantastic variety of foods , drinks, and beautiful relaxing scenery. The place to be!
The Non Roti Maker
Great place to chill. They took an old run down building and made it into an awesome spot. There are about 10 different food options to pick from. The place is always packed and its difficult find seating and parking. They have a lawn looking over the water. A giant chess board on the outside. If Sunday brunch is your thing this is the spot. You can lounge on couches , tables and the bars here. A lot of food options with live music. The food can be a hit and miss based on the place you pick. It is a bit pricey as well. So do keep that in mind. The parking is 5 dollars.
richard detcher
This was first visit at the Armature Works. It was a large factory converted into a cool place that offers many food, beverage options and hard ice cream which is locally made. There are plenty of casual seating areas comprised of different table and chair options. Located next to the river, it offers plenty of outdoor space for eating. Parking is toughest thing here but available for as little as $5.
Mr. Richard
Set right on one end of the Riverwalk with a great amount of food and a clean setting and large outdoor gathering area and outside bar, this place is a great spot to start or end your Riverwalk or just go in the evening to get some food from one of the many restaurants!
Myeongji Welch
A great place to take your dogs out, have a date or hang out. It can be too busy and loud on the weekends. Nice waterfront view and outside tables.
Eric D
Food is slipping from years ago, also takes forever to get it. Service takes too long. They need to hire more people. Still a nice place to go with family though.
Brenda Blum
Beautifully restored building with so many different restaurants inside. Reminds me of a high class food court. Live music outside with huge games of connect four and chess. There were so many people there just relaxing and enjoying the music. There was a wedding going on in the courtyard while I was there. There are also Beautiful conference rooms that you can rent. This is definitely the place to be!
Daniel Graves
Super cool place! So many great restaurants to choose from. Really nice outdoor chill areas too
jack petty
Armature Works is the best! Love going there to eat or take in one of the many activities they promote, and then walk or ride along the Riverwalk. The food is fantastic from many smaller vendors and Steelbach is incredible. Between their biscuits and eggs for brunch on the weekend, and the grits at Graze during the week, you're covered! Great burgers, cuban, ice cream, etc.
They do a fantastic job promoting constant activities it's one of the best downtown attractions i've seen across the country
M W
Awesome place. Multiple fis selections from 10+ restaurants. Something for everyone in the group or family. Plenty of places to sit inside or out. Bring your animals, outside friendly areas are available. Part of the bldg is set up for daily events. See pics of calendar for November.
S Walkr
Busy busy busy. Typical Saturday night at Armature. Parking can be a hassle, too many people. Everytime I come out here, people run stop signs, don't know how a four-way stop works, block traffic flow, etc. Parking is typically around $10. Once inside it's usually busy, especially on the weekends of course. This place is perfect for all you people watchers. You can see all the patrons practicing the one-upmanship for style points. Food out here is pretty decent, you get a nice mix of everything: coffee, booze, beer, ice cream, pizza, tacos, ramen, fries, etc., just plan on waiting and paying a little more for your meal. Priority is landing a table big enough for your party, that is key. It's hit or miss getting a table fast, depending on the time and number of people with you. So if you want to eat/shop at a packed food hall, stop by and visit and experience Armature Works.
Ramon Grullon
Had a great time. There are all types of food available including Cuban food, Chinese food, and burgers. There was live music playing inside(Great guitarist). There were not enough seats for the crowd but it was raining so everyone was inside. Outside is a great view to the river along with seating. Great bars also on site. Overall will definitely visit again.
Esfaque Ahmed
They are open everyday. Nice place to visit with friends and family. They have different types of stores and restaurants for different people. I think it’s a very cool place to hang out. We don’t have anything like it in Tampa like market place. Having said that if you think this market place will be same as LA, Portland, Seattle, or Vancouver, you will be mistaken. I think they have long way to go to reach that level. I think they can add fresh produce or seafood section. Also, they should add more variety of stores. Overall, I had good experience. Sitting outside with food is highly recommended!
Nick Caire
This is my favorite style of dining. Large upscale food court/market style dining seems to be the newest trend In every major city. Chicago where I live has time out market, politan row, French market, eataly and many more. Armature works took that already tried and tested type of dining and made it trendier. It is less of a dining hall and more of a place for people to gather and enjoy the amazing scenery and great food. The interior is rustic industrial and there is a beautiful outdoor area with riverfront views. We will definitely be dining here again before we leave!
Raul Miranda
This place was great and right on our backyard in Tampa Bay. Many food venues for everyone. The prices are just right along side the atmosphere. They have free water stations with room temperature, still and fizz water. The place is an great place to visit right along the hillsborough river. Too bad my girlfriend wore the wrong shoes and she was in pain. Next time we will explore some more. There is a top roof bar as well (to be visited by me later)
Great Beer Now
Searching for food and drink in Tampa, Florida presents more options than one can imagine. Tampa is, after all, the birthplace of the Cuban sandwich, but this is only the beginning of what you can find in this waterfront city. If you want to visit a place that offers a large cross- section of local food and beverage, then an excellent choice is Armature Works/Heights Public Market.
This Tampa attraction is large in size, but not gigantic, so it can easily be navigated in a short time. It is basically like a shopping center for restaurants and bars and that makes it ideal when you are with a group of people and cannot come to a consensus on what to eat and drink. Heights Public Market contains about 22,000 square feet of space with restaurants that serve sushi, burgers, pizza, empanadas, ice cream, etc., plus bars ready to pour you a local beer, wine, or other beverage. The seating is communal, so everyone in your group can get exactly what they want, from the restaurant of their choosing, and then sit together to eat.
Outside of Heights Public market is a large yard space facing the waterfront. Here, you will find outdoor seating and often live entertainment. The waterfront location is nice for its views and the entertainment is great for those who want to have some fun while they dine.
Heights Public Market can get loud and that is because it is so popular with locals and tourists alike. It is similar to the food court at a local mall, and we all know how noisy a place like that can be. But overall, Heights Public Market is an excellent way to sample food and drink from local establishments and it is perfect when you’re with a group and no one can agree on the type of restaurant they want to visit.
robert Quinlan
Awesome atmosphere! I’m from nyc and to me it seems like they just transplanted dumbo or Williamsburg here to tampa. Very hipster vibe here which I actually enjoy. A lot of personal art pieces and vendors with soaps, oils, wood work, clothes and purses as well as tea, coffee and combucia. We had a brunch like meal at steelbach that was really cool and delicious. Waterfront view is gorgeous and lots of room to walk around and sit and have a rest. Live music being played was very enjoyable. It was very busy on Sunday after 11 am which we expected cuz it’s 82 degrees and middle of February. Lots of places to grab a beer or cocktail, tea or coffee. Loved the experience and looking forward to going back again in the evening since rocca was closed and didn’t open till 5. I’ve been told it’s the best restaurant around.
Roberto Munoz
Great! Social distancing and masks are required. Hand sanitizer are provided. Great spot for a beautiful view and a nice drink or meal.
Tayla klauck
Best place in Tampa! I recently moved from NYC and was feeling a little homesick at first, when I found out about Armature Works I started going there every morning for a coffee, do some work or just walk a bit. They have great pizzas, smoothies and coffees (that’s what I’ve tried so far and keep going back for it). Beautiful architecture, cute place to hang with friends, take your pets or just walk around.
Abdo Wardini
Loved this place. It is a must go in Tampa. I tried the fresh pasta and ice cream place. The patio is nice and has a nice view to the river/downtown.
Kat Chapman
I love going here when I visit the Tampa area. The food is so interesting and it is such a fancy atmosphere. It’s like a food court, with counters on the outside and open seating in the center. You walk up to a restaurant counter and order, they’ll give you a buzzer. Then you can sit in the open areas inside or outside. There are a bunch of different restaurants that specialize in things like Asian, vegan, bbq, Mediterranean and so on. I also saw a huge bar area if you want a drink. It’s a great place for foodies that want to try a bunch of different dishes. There is a parking lot north of the building for easy access. Outside is a playground if you want to bring kids or you can go for a stroll at the river front afterwards.
Gavin Miller
One of the best burgers I've ever had! And the place is so cool! I wish I lived closer.
N Criscio
Really liked this place, giving 4 stars simply because we haven't had a chance to partake in more places. Came here for breakfast. Graze was AMAZING, the sandwiches are definitely worth it. Hope to come back and explore more.
Update 2/26/18: have been here several times now. Coffee at Union is good, and no matter what you get at Graze it's delicious. Have yet to eat any lunch or dinner, but this is quickly becoming a favorite hangout of ours. Plus the views of the river front are great.
Ramiro Palmar
Great place to have a drink and/or eat. A variety of restaurants to choose from. I enjoyed the black bean and plantains burger at the Cuban restaurant. The Dixie Dharma mac & cheese is awesome(all plant based).
Crystal Jaynes
Very cool vibe! Large assortment of clean restaurants and bars with an open concept. Come as you are, dressed casual or ready for a night out on the town. Age doesn't matter, everyone fits in. Live music, indoor and outdoor seating, water view, large parking lot, busy place.
Kekee Cabreraa
Love it here, but can someone just please install a baby diaper changing station in the ladies restroom. There’s one in the men restroom but not the ladies lol. Thank you.
Angelique Colon
Super cool place. I went early on a weekday so it wasn't crowded and we had time to explore. You can tell they will add more and I can't wait to see what else goes into this space. Definitely try Hemingway's; they are adding breakfast to their menu soon and it's delicious.
Russell Horton
High end counter service dining area. There are 8-10 restaurants and a few bars and are expanding as we speak. They have an outdoor seating are and indoor courtyard which are pet friendly. They also had a live band playing outside.
Really enjoyed this place and will come back again.
• Travel • Food • Art • Corrine
This place is amazing and has a little bit of everything for everyone.
Delicious food, creative cocktails, coffees and teas down to decadent desserts you arent to be disappointed. Fun, trendy atmosphere with a edgy warehouse vibe. They are always hosting events and markets. Gieant chess set out front to play.
Inside had loads of areas to sit and lounge or eat and catch up. Our favorite lunch spot in Tampa hands down.
Jose Melendez
Great place to spend time, not much variety of food but plenty of drinks and the outdoors are great
Robert Yee
Love the Armature Works Public Market. Large variety of restaurants to choose from & plenty of seating. It just opened so it gets quite crowded during lunch time; after work; & on weekends. I went for lunch @ 11:00 am on a weekday & beat the rush.
efrain r
My first time here with the family and we loved it. Great place to bring the family to have a meal. Lots of great place to choose from. Really good food and reasonable prices. We loved it and will definitely be back. Recommend.
Roxanne Mestre
I absolutely love this place, and we take friends here all the time. Finally, a great place on the water for people of all ages to enjoy. There are games and tables outside to enjoy the waterfront view, while you sip on drinks or eat your meals. There are several different vendor/restaurants inside to order food and drinks, and you can either sit inside or outside to enjoy them.
Daniela Ingles
Love this place, lots of choice for food and drinks. Or if you wanna curl up on a seat and read, or maybe get some work on your laptop this is the place! Also a great venue! (2018)
Updated (may 2021): everyone loves this place now it’s always packed.
Nathan Masucci
This might be one of the best places to eat in Tampa. There are so many options to choose from and everything we tried was excellent. Wait, $5 parking? For a food court? That was the cost to park near the property and it was perplexing because I've never imagined paying to park at food court. After seeing what Armature Works and the surrounding area had to offer, it was well worth it. We got the tacos from the taco stand (I can't remember the name, I do apologise.) Let's just say, we left wanting more. Did I mention the surrounding area? Right outside the massive building is a faux lawn of relaxation right on the riverside with a path that takes you right to the downtown riverwalk. Having been on the riverwalk plenty of times, I did not know it led to this gem. But I am happy to now know. So go grab a drink, some food, unwind and enjoy your day at Armature Works. You deserve it!
Dena H.
It’s a warehouse with different food options. Great to come for a quick and casual bite and sit outside or walk along the water. I just wish there was more to do here.
Natalie A.
Great place to have a drink, eat yummy food, or just take a stroll down the Riverwalk. Best time to come is during the week, when tourists and party goers are not around. Also very refreshing during the winter months.
W L
This place is fire! 🔥🔥🔥
Everything that every had said is about right. Such fun and energetic place with good food. You can't go wrong. …
Rose Spada
How cool is this place!! Preserving an old building, you will find places to eat (cuban, ice cream, vegan, etc.), drink (coffee, wine, specialty drinks, etc), boutiques, etc. You can enjoy views of the river, playing games, etc. You can also walk the Riverwalk and explore so much more.
H. M. L
The Armature Works is a very unique and fun place to visit. They offer menu different types of foods and it's in a nice setting. They're it's plenty of parking.
Scott Gee
Visited while a group of us stopped to eat. Overall, there was a big selection of draft beer as well as an extensive offering of mixed drinks.
They certainly have a few drinks that are there signature cocktails, some we tried which definitely hit the spot. We went early on a Sunday and was able to get a high top table but as we were leaving, the place filled up quit fast.
Stefanie K
Amazing food choices. Beautiful drinks that taste as good as they look. Family friendly, heaters, games. Great tourist spot.
Deborah East
Traveling for business and a local told me to check this place out. I love food halls. There are so many cool places to try and this one had plenty of unique offerings. I tried the bbq place and love the meat and the sauce. They even gave me a couple samples of some meat they were cooking. The service was great. I also tried the coffee place. They have some cool twists on coffee drinks and many standard coffee choice too. The coffee was really good and the micro has was delicious.
Berliza Arosemena
Really nice, friendly environment. Great food, coffee and drink choices. Highly recommended.
Eric Jaw
Nice little food market. Good selections, but not a good place to come work in.
K T
It is so cool place to hangout with friends and family with tasty food. I do like the old style looking but very clean, organized, indoor ( with AC) and outdoor. We visited this cool place in late afternoon weekday, so it not extremely crowded like weekend. Many food vendors you can chose from poke bowls, ramens noodles, pizza, bbq, empanadas, ...coffee bars ( coffee beans), wine bar..., cute little flowers shops, snacks bar. That way, very one get whatever he/she wants.
Love the outdoor with river view, kids friendly place, have table and chairs where you can enjoy the food and the view, also you can walk along river walk.
Price: I think it reasonable price, depends what you want, it can be from $0-20 ( free water machine that makes cold sparks water, fresh water) But it’s worth it with all experiences, ( Tampa has not has it before).
P.s I sure weekend is very crowded and overwhelmed sometimes, so if you like more enjoyable, relaxing then I would recommend for afternoon weekday, great view to watch sunset and enjoy glass of wine or beer with tasty food.
Samuel mercado
We didnt interact much with all the activities but it seemed like a cool vibe and most people were having a blast
JETS
Lovely place for all kinds of good food and good vibes. Paid parking right outside. Enjoy the food, nearby water, and green space in this modern food hub.
Cyera Reeves
Many options to choose from. Indoor out door areas. Once I arrived and went through each venue and their menus it was hard making a final decision. Most places didn't open until 11 but the space was open to walk around before time.
Tiffany Jones
Great atmosphere and good food. My favorite has to be Zukku sushi a must have.
Maria Torres
We went to Hemingway Cuban. Loved it great service, food and sangria. Everything was delicious. Would visit again.
jonathan salicrup
Always fun to dine in, share with love ones and walk along side the Hillsborough River. Love the down town vibe and boats passing by.
Tommy Pollock
Amazing collection of shops and restaurants. At the start of the Tampa River Walk. Check their calendar for special events. The Florida Orchestra uses Armature Works as a venue for free concerts. Everyone I bring to visit is quickly captivated by this unique destination.
Susyn Stecchi
This old factory, which originally produced armatures for motors (one of my pictures shows some armatures), has been restored and turned into a dining and imbibing establishment in the heart of Tampa Heights on the banks of the Hillsborough River. There is off street parking for which you must pay $5 but you get a coupon for $5 off at any establishment in the Works for anything, so that's okay. There is usually live music all weekend and seasonal activities, such as Santa Claus. There is one bay that has textiles and soaps for sale, another with plants and baked goods. Everything else sells food and drink. The prices are mid range to higher, so bring lots of dough if you decide to go.
Gloria Figueroa
Great place to eat and relax. There is a ton of different restaurants to eat at. We tried the sushi spot and it was delicious. The Japanese draft beer sapporo was ice cold. I also saw a taco spot, burger place and couple ice cream/donut places. Nice large open bar with full liquor. There is many tables and chairs you can sit at. The entire atmosphere is great. They also have wipes at most tables so you can wipe down before you sit and hand sanitizer. We even had our trays picked up by employees who circulate the area to try to keep it clean for all the patrons. I must say it's a very chill ambiance and it's great for all ages with beautiful views of the river and downtown Tampa open to public. The Christmas decorations are super cute and they have a giant Christmad tree you can take pics with.
Natalia Ramos
Excellent place to hangout, eat and drink. It has so many options you don’t need to go anywhere.
ANE CAMARA
Love this place. Sunset is beautiful. Plenty of restaurants and activities for your kids. Remind me the markets when you visit abroad. There was tampa orchestra performing the night I went. Beautiful.
Rachel Bui
Upbeat atmosphere, many different types of food. Nice place to visit.
John Stoltenberg
Great variety of shops, bars, restaurants!
Wifi is $5 .. parking in the lot is $10
Recommended: sunset roll at the sushi place
Sky Thai
This is the namesake bar at Armature Works. There is some social distancing taken place at the bar area and is first come, first served. Service was pretty good for it being pretty busy as well.
I ended up selecting the Rock n' Rye. It was a good drink, but was served in a plastic cup which was a little tacky for the cocktail imo. It had a fun whimsy with the candy rocks though and doubled as a sugary treat.
If I were to back, I'd probably just grab a beer.
Carlos Gutierrez
Many food options, great drinks. Family friendly!
Ran An
My favorite spot in tampa. Has multiple restaurants so you can go with friends and everyone can pick what they like. Great outdoor seating to watch the sunset on the water. This place will always be my favorite
eduardo hussey
Great concept. Recycling a market on the river into a spacious multi-restaurant market.
Khadine Azeez
I love how Armature Works has evolved over the years. I just wish they would make parking more affordable, especially during special events!
PJ Beaudry
Good food and a cool atmosphere; music was very loud and was extremely crowded. A couple of places were out of food options by 6pm.
Alex Mcdonald
This eatery is a great concept. Fun place to go to with friends/family/kids. The variety of food is awesome and has enough to please almost anyone. Go and enjoy yourselves, you can thank me later
Joel Wright
Fun and festive indoor dining venue; with well over 10 different dining options spanning the culinary gambit, your sure to find the perfect meal or snack for everyone in your group.
You'll find a large indoor seating area as well as a beautiful outside area offering beautiful river views
Falishia Edwards
Amazing atmosphere and food here. We had a wonderful time and will be back soon
Nia Taylor
I always come here and I always run across a gentlemen named Josh who’s hospitality is out of this world ! He’s super kind and attentive 🥺. He answered all of my questions and went above and beyond to make sure I was all set throughout my visits . The restrooms are always well kept and you have ton of Restaurants to shop from! Bake n babes being one of my favorite places to satisfy my sweet tooth! They are my favorite booth. 10/10 recommend coming here . The only issue I had is the dj. Sometimes the music blast so loud . Aside from that everything is good . Thankyou so much Josh! Look forward to seeing you soon.
Eric Munoz
Very impressive market dotted with several types of food shops. There's plenty of seating available.
Brandie McCallum
Just opened, a renovated Teco streetcar garage. They have kept all the old feel of a classic Tampa building and made improvements. A huge warehouse of brick and cement, it's gorgeous. With the high ceilings and wide open spaces, it is echoy and hard to hear each other.
Created to be an open market with all different food choices and indoor and outdoor seating, it's a wonderful place to eat alone or with friends anytime of day. Coming soon a co working space and events facility.
Joshua Kaminski
Coolest space in Tampa? Probably.
Concepts like this all across the world are my favorite. Check out the vendors, providing Caribbean, Asian, Mediterranean focused food spots. Brewery space and coffee space with American dining as well.
Industrial feel, clean bright and airy.
Ron Rogers
Armature Works offers a very nice mix of eateries which should please even the pickiest of eaters. The sushi and barbecue were very good, but many other great choices abound.
Arden Lindsay
Eddie, a wonderful bartender, helped us immensely with selecting drinks. He even helped our group with the good places around here. Great environment, great conversations, great service. Can’t beat it!
Gigi Marquardt
I went to a Halloween Florida Symphony event here and the acoustics were actually amazing. It's suprising how many people can fit into this venue. It's a food court style place with several large sit down restaurants as well. Interesting concept and multi functional event space. It's nice that it's not big chain vendors, it's craft style.
Lance Lubin
Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination with innovative eateries, Heights Public Market, reimagined event spaces and an exclusive coworking space.
Armature Works dates back to 1910 and was once the storage and maintenance facility for Tampa Electric’s (TECO) streetcars. Developers Chas Bruck and Adam Harden of SoHo Capital, envisioned a modernized neighborhood hangout for Tampa’s waterfront community and a national destination aimed to attract visitors from near and far. Over time, each piece of the 50-acre riverfront property was acquired with plans to create the Heights. The Heights will offer entertainment, work space and shops, as well as a residential community. Whether you travel by land, bike or sea, the family-friendly district will connect the growing neighborhoods north of downtown to the Heights through the Riverwalk.
At the epicenter of The Heights is Armature Works, a 73,000 square foot mixed-use commercial space consisting of the Heights Public Market, multiple event spaces, a co-shared workspace as well as multiple restaurants and bars.
SoHo is recycling as many original materials as possible. Everything from refinishing the original steps leading up to the second-floor event space called the Theatre to reusing the old roof that’s been milled down as hardwood flooring throughout. The inside of Armature Works features original exposed brick walls, skylights, windows and doors.
Sam Adams
I haven't been to many shared spaces, whoever designed AW did an excellent job from the bricks on up, repurposing an old space into something that is as eclectic as it is comfortable. The stations here somehow remain unique standouts while still coming together to sum the whole place up.
Rock Clayton
What a good place. So many eateries. So many people are flocking to the new riverside. Just 10 years ago you wouldn't have found any one in this part of town. It makes me happy for the future of this part of town.
So far been thrice and have not been dissatisfied in the least.
Beautiful view of the river and future construction it seems.
parking costs $5 but you get a voucher for $5 to use at any shop. Some vendors don't accept cash is weird.. . But most people have a card any ways now a days.
Dallas Dee
Incredibly relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. A variety of food and beverage selections. A DJ plays music there as well as some live music acts. Nice for families as well. Definitely one of my top five places to go just for the atmosphere.
Rob Park
I appreciate how clean the entire grounds and facilities are kept. The staff is diligent and friendly. The food and services are above standards. There is something for everyone.
Travis Ferguson
Best place in town to hang out. A must gooooo
Asa Waterstraut
My family loves variety in their food options, so this place is paradise. Wanna drop $12 on a big sandwich or brisket fries? Boom, done and you're full. Wanna spring $7 for some fried cheese or a single empanada? Also an option. Highly recommend.
Zoe Scott
I LOVE THIS PLACE!! When it’s completely opened up, this is such a fun place to hang out, eat, drink and have fun!! With a gorgeous view of the riverwalk and so many good choices!
They have lots of space to sit and eat. A huge turf lawn usually filled with kids running around and playing. Dogs are allowed on the patios.
WiFi isn’t great there, so when I go to work on my computer I usually end up using my hot spot. Other than that it’s a great place to enjoy lunch, dinner, a cup of coffee or just meet new people!
The roof top bar is pretty awesome too.
Monique Burrow
A bit crowded on the weekend but great food options with high chairs for babies. If the weathers nice there's a lot of outdoor space for smaller kids to hang out.
Laurie Jones
The ambiance was awesome but the Plant-based food at Dharma Southern Kitchen was AMAZING!! For one who has a limited diet, due to food allergies, this flavor AND TEXTURE of this food was as close to "original" as it can possibly be!!! SIMPLY DELICIOUS!!!
Anita Mohney
Fun place with a lot of options for grub and drinks! Especially love the vegan options!!
Clarissa Blanco
We had a great experience working with the Armature Works to plan our wedding & it turned out perfect. The packages make the planning less complex and gives you more time to enjoy the tastings and picking out the fun stuff, like food and colors. Everyone we worked with was courteous and professional, understood how crazy wedding planning can be and made us feel like they genuinely wanted to make our event a success. Communication was timely & professional. Coordination with other vendors was seamless. And on the day of, everything went without a hitch. And if there was a hitch, us and our guests didn't notice. The Rooftop 220 space provided a gorgeous view and the "Theatre" room was a perfect fit for our 97 person reception. Thank you, Armature Works, for the beautiful space and fantastic wedding day.
Let me ink you Tattoo
i love all the different foods they have such a good place if you cant decide what you want to eat.
Krista Sunshine Stalcup
Clean, friendly staff and stopped in at Cru Cellars and ate. Cheese, meats and bread all fresh. Very proud of the bartender, she called Security to get rid of a huge MLM group just standing behind us doing their presentation.
Aubra Bosley
Great place for family time/casual dining. Also has amazing event spaces! Great for birthdays anniversary celebrations etc!!
Gnyana Praneeth Rachapalli
This is a great place. I absolutely love it. It is a huge warehouse that has been turned into a small City of bars, eateries and snacking places. It is quite big and right now is the best hangout palace for corporate and working people in downtown. The parking close to the place is paid and is hard to get. But there are lot of parking spots if you are willing to walk a little. Even families can come out and have a good time here and they seem to too. The karagga chicken is a must have . There is one sushi place which is quite good too. The bar on the right side as soon as you enter is another one you got to try.
Tim Richter
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Perfect for a day date or a visit with friends. Plenty of food and drinks options to satisfy anyone. I love the building itself and it’s history as Tampa Armature Work. Imagining its history as the old motor repair shop is easy with so much of the old structure still visible above and behind all the new shops.
Jordan Levine
Good authentic food spots to choose from. Absolutely no complaints about the food or the food options. All are great ab delicious.
As for the atmosphere:
We’ve been coming here for years. But our last visit really left a bad taste in our mouth. At 9 pm security was telling us we can’t stand in the parking lot, saying good bye to our family. Told us we need to go off property if we wanted to “hang out”. As some of us were walking to where we had parked, a elderly man’s car was broken down and needed a jump. The same security guy made a scene and wouldn’t let us help the gentleman out. Nor was he willing to the help the man either.
What ever robo coo has the handle bar mustache, really needs a lesson in kindness and human decency.
After tonight, I’m not sure we will be returning to our favorite local restaurants.
Brandon Boone
Great place with beautiful views inside and out. Plenty of great food choices, something for everyone. To our surprise there was an exotic car show going on....
chris truppi
This place is fantastic. Breakfast, lunch or dinner there is something for everyone. Nice selection of spirits and craft beer ss well. Love tge view of downtown Tampa and sitting riverside.
Martha Roberts
Wonderful place to enjoy delicious food & a walk by the water.
BBQ place was really good. FYI, the full rack of ribs will feed 4 people. It’s huge!
Isis Rhodes
The M.Bird rooftop bar is a lovely place to have a cocktail a small plate and listen to music. Open air as well as covered seating.
Al Amir
Very cool food hall. Looks like it’s an old warehouse or factory repurposed. A lot of cool restaurants and good seating. Food was definitely very pricy but overall experience was good!
Kathy Brown
A friend and I went here for an event. The event room was quite large. We had about 1,000 people in attendance. The acoustics and a/c were fine.
Cynthia Garcia
Watched The Boom on the Bay with the family. Crazy packed, long lines for food and restrooms but its 4th of July so its expected. Definitely want to come back and experience this hip and unique place.
Benny Barrette
What a great place. Mostly indoors so if it's raining or too hot you still can enjoy. Tables can be hard to come by. But if there were any more you couldnt walk. It's already a tough navigation. Pair this with Ulele and Sparkmans wharf. Tough to beat.
Mabel Thng
Definitely try the empanadas here! The Tampa girl empanada is pretty amazing. The food options here are great and the ambience is casual and awesome for group outings. The poke bowl place also have some delicious options. Overall highly recommended to check out if you are in Tampa!
Zach Miller
Love this place. My favorite little food court style place. Plenty of drinks and food makes the whole family happy.
Claudia
Nice spot to sit outside when it's not hot. Inside is cute. We had some food from the mexican place. Tscos were ok. Rice and beans a negative. Tasted like canned beans and rice a roni. Food was over priced.
Penny Davis
Literally the best food ever!! I feel like I’m in New York here. So many good choices to choose from in one location. My favorite is the sushi burrito place and the vegan miso curry from the Ramen Noodle joint...yum yum 😋. I also highly recommend Dixie Dharma...OMG! Delicious vegan food options. …
Brian Tuorto
Amazing place to get a bit of everything and mingle. If your not a fan of crowds or new things I'd stay clear. Great food and drinks in a beautiful atmosphere.
Brittany Crawford
I had the best service ever from the bar and wait staff but I think it’s insane the bartenders aren’t allowed to have a tip jar bc people just assume they are tipped out when they aren’t. They were AWESOME and deserve more than minimum wage!
N. Roberts
I had a wonderful time here at Armature works. Parking is $5 so they give you a $5 voucher to put toward food or gifts sold at Armature Works. I suggest going during the week if you want less of a crowd.
Denice Mcclure
Fantastic Idea!!!! It’s a place for family and friends to gather. Great food choices. Love working at the tables. I think the owners nailed the celebration of life with this idea::: health, family and friends
Jeff White (Jeffocy)
One of the best places to visit when in Tampa. There is something for everyone, bars, restaurants, coffee, ice cream, craft beer, craft cocktails, sushi, wine, and amazing views.
Thofa Silva
Love it. Cool and relaxing, an amazing spot to spend an afternoon, go for a date, hang with friends.
Brett
This is a great place to eat with a variety of food. Had indoor and outdoor seating. Also worth the short walk over to Ulele to see the outdoor spring and only a 50 yards beyond that to the Waterworks Park. Awesome place to take a first date
Other notable points.
Parking is $5 but you can redeem the parking ticket towards $5 in food
Great place to take a kid very family-oriented during the daytime geared more towards adults after 9 p.m.
After eating take a stroll down Riverwalk great view of the river and very well lit
Evan Seech
Nice atmosphere, pricey for what you get though. Much better local spots out there. The bar is extremely high priced
Freddy Figuera
Amazing place where you can find really good food, people and drinks! You have to come and visit! The sushi is great, the Ramen places is fantastic, but my favorite is Inside the Box right at the end of the hall, the make the best NY Pastrami Sandwich! 100%
larry baldwin
So much fun and the atmosphere is always elevated. Lots of room for kids to play and the food is always phenomenal.
Kristen L. Matulis
This place is great! Armature Works is perfect for hosting team meetings during the day, or for studying in the mornings (you can grab a cup of coffee while you're there). It's also the best place to bring friends for a drink in the evenings. The atmosphere is lovely and there's lots of options for food & drink. Additionally, the location is wonderful, it's right on the river and you can take the Tampa Riverwalk if you want to avoid driving + parking!
Kay Rodriguez
Such a cool place! Feels like a mini Chelsea market with more outside amenities. Beautiful outside and water views, and it has free WiFi! Casual place to meet with friends or work alone where you can eat, work and shop. It’s okay to park in the dirt lot in front of it or in the structure on the right of it as well!
Evelyn Flint
Was killing time here during a late morning before a flight. I found a good breakfast sandwich and coffee at a small vendor in the food hall, ate at a nice table, then went gift shopping at AW Mercantile afterwards. The food spaces, gift shop, outside patios, and bathrooms were all nice and clean here.
And the views from all the different outside seating areas near the river were lovely.
I even saw a dolphin surface twice from near the sea grass in the river bend during a lull between boats!!!
Travel & Fun
I love this place. I love when an old building from the early 1900 gets reused and rebuilt with nice cafes, restaurants and entertainment. A nice place to spend a full or half day.
J Abad
WOW! WHERE DO I START?! This place is amazing and the definition of "vibes". What was an old TECO Street Car repair warehouse is now filled with restaurants, a marketplace, and entertainment. So many great distinct food vendors who will make you be coming back for more. I highly recommend Armature Works if you're looking for some really good food and just a great time out.
Charleen Martinez
What a cool place! Such a great repurposing of an old building and so beautifully and tastefully done. We really enjoyed our visit and loved that it was situated next to a park.
Sophie
Very aesthetically pleasing space with artisan food. Not necessarily accessible to everyone, but definitely a place worth checking out by the River Walk!
Michael Reynolds
Really cool place. Open floor concept with great food, lots of seating, variety, healthy, beautiful views. Love it!
Eric Greve
This upscale cafeteria/food market and reminded us of the Ponce City Market in Atlanta. With common seating both inside and outside, this is a great place to go with multiple people where everyone can chose a different cuisine. Some of the vendors can have very long waits and be a little pricy, but all the food we had from Zukku and Cress was delicious. It is within walking distance of downtown via the Riverwalk.
Carmen “ONO” Iman
A Family Favorite for sure. Love the Live DJ's...Glad this is available to Tampa and the community.
David Herrera
A fun place to explore different tastes. You can also just come here to have a few drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. Not a cheap place but it is fun.
Hoang Vu
Good selection of food. The atmosphere is very neat. Great place to chill
Douglas howe
My wife and I love going here. All the events and the space make it a great place to go and enjoy Florida weather.
Jose Matos
About Time. Long overdue for the Tampa area. Thanks to the vision of Chas Bruck, Adam Harden and I am sure countless others. They have this amazing piece of Tampa history and brought it to today. I am born and raised in Tampa so this is a very special place for me. Visit this place often and make sure you show it off to anyone visiting.
Toi Barreto
Fun, crowded, wide selection of food vendors to suit every palette. Nice place for a casual hang out.
Digital Mosaic
Armature Works has single-handedly change downtown for good... when I first moved here the biggest complaint I and others like me had was that there was nothing to do in Tampa... then Armature Works popped up and changed that... the only thing missing is more entertainment and activities... I still give it five stars because it is worth every bit of the visit
Melissa Conn
Lot's of wonderful things to say! Plenty of food choices including local Tampa favorites, drink options galore, and a few shops. You could easily spend an afternoon here, a great communal place to socialize, meet friends, or hang on the riverwalk.
Marcelina Gomes
Came here back in February and it was beautiful. But coming in the summer was even more beautiful. Came here after the beach so dinner and everything was perfect. We ordered from the Sushi restaurant which was delicious. Will definitely return back!
Erik Abrahamsen
We always end up bring our out of town guests here. Love the concept and the great events they put on. Very family friendly. The only thing is some of the restaurants are hit or miss as far as quality.
John Palenchar
It is a a great place to have a dinner or lunch. The dress code is any where from casual to formal. The food is good and there is completely sparkling and still water. I love the decorations they are really hip and raw.
Cortez Bronson
There’s always fun events here going on, great place to chill and eat with friends, bring your dogs to watch live music or eat at the local restaurants/cafes 🧇 …
paul orantes
Great place to come on by and have drinks and really good food. Savory to sweet.
R B
Great food! You can ride ur bike or pick up a scooter along the River or take a stroll with your baby in a stroller. Beautiful place for a family day. #travelendlessbeauty
Adrianna “Dri” Tennison
This is a great place to take a nice walk, sit and chill, people watch, eat, grab dessert, socialize or just grab coffee. I went to Union coffee shop and got the s'more coffee... it was delicious, smooth and paired perfectly with the roasted marshmallow, the Graham cracker pieces get soggy fast so either eat that first from the top or don't get it.
EJ Eaton
Attended the Heights Night Market. The vendors had quality products and DJ was amazing. Armature Works had several diverse food stalls within the building. Plant based options, bbq, seafood and more.
Jordan Murray
This place is SO cool! Restored historic building with numerous crafty restaurant and bar stations inside, as well as outdoor seating and situated right on the river walk. Great place to eat before taking in a show at the Straz, then you can just stroll down to your show after dinner.
Nathan Knighten
Our new favorite spot to hangout! We absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere, the restaurants, the lounge areas, the views of the water, there was literally nothing to complain about. We will most definitely be going back soon.
Tom Schwider
Great venue with lots of food and drink options that should satisfy every taste. The high ceiling and sky lights along with exposed beams and ducts give you the sense of walking into one huge loft space with lots of seating available to stop and people watch and soak in the way the light adds to the experience. I would also add that the men's restroom was not only spotless, but the architectural detail given to its design was really remarkable. It was one of the most impressive public restrooms that I have ever visited.
Kelle Schnabel
This venue has some of the best food offerings I've seen. It is uniquely a place where I can find good options which are both healthy and tasty. In particular I enjoyed a bowl at sukku - absolutely fabulous. Unfortunately, the ambiance in general is overtaken with very loud music. So much so that in order to have a conversation with someone I had to shout. It's really a shame as it's an attractive place with lots to offer.
the3rick
This place is awesome. Has everything you could want under one roof. Highly recommend!!
Jim isF
I’ve been here several times with friends & family & it has always been awesome! This time I went early so I could get some clean pictures of the building & surroundings. It’s a very beautiful establishment
AG
The amount of people here on weekends is insane, which makes the place even more alive and fun. Food, coffee, and desserts are awesome here.
Lisa Feroben
Favorite place in Tampa to go! So many good restaurants and bars!
Jamie C
Amazing place! Grab a bite to eat from one of the many resturaunts, a glass of wine or craft beer, enjoy the great atmosphere.
Armeture Works has so many great activities. The Indie Flea, come watch a classic movie or just relax outside near the water.
Renee Kar-Johnson
Got this yummy drink and walked around the beautiful backyard. It was so pleasant, and we were waiting for a friend from Tampa airport and it was such a perfect waiting spot.
Megan S
I was able to find good vegetarian food, while my husband was still able to find carnivore fare. I got a black bean and plantain burger, which was amazing, and the plantain fries were addicting. The rooftop bar was far too trendy for our Midwest fashion sense and we felt severely out of place. We got better drinks and felt more welcomed at Luv Child. The outdoor space was fantastic, though, and we had cocktails next to the river as the sun went down.
Ashley Barroner
Had a great time! So many types of food, drinks, and coffee to choose from the different venues! Got a poke bowl from zukku sushi and a horchata latte from Union. Can't wait to come back and try something new, definitely recommend a visit if in the area!
evvie
This place has a sort of food court layout, but the quality of the food exceeds far beyond what it may seem.
The decor is a modern-chic, with very well done food stands and facilities, serving a wide variety of cuisine, ranging from Mediterranean to Cuban!
The food is very well cooked, no matter the stand. You will find quality everywhere you turn!
They even have a shop for clothing items and furniture. These wares are also themed as the decor of the restaurant. I highly recommend giving this shop a little visit, but be sure to come earlier-it closes well around the evening.
The facilities are large, and offers a lot of space for people to move around. It also has an outdoor patio adjacent to the space, that is pet and vehicle friendly (scooters, skateboards, roller skates/blades, bicycles), and has an outdoor bar house on the property. It is also looking out on the water, and has very nice views!
My only problem is that small servings of food can cost upwards of $10, as the food can get a little pricey.
Little tip: Try coming at around the evening. Even though the crowds might be slightly larger and the shop inside will most likely be closed, everything looks a lot cooler, and there will be lights on!
Angela Patrice
Great from a variety of food and beverages it's like a big warehouse with different bars and restaurants under one roof. A few places with vegan options
Jasser Alharbi
A cool place to hangout and have lunch or dinner. There are a lot of restaurants that serve a delicious food.
jill edwards
Love this food hall! So much to offer.... excellent vegan options (Dixie Dharma, Soho Juice), great outdoor space and rooftop bar. A must go in Tampa.
Kelley D.
I fell in love with this place as soon as it opened. It’s such a great place to chill. We take all of our out of town guests here and they love it! Food selection is great. Roof top bar is great.
Google User
Armature Works is a very cool and interesting place. I came here for an insurance seminar and was very impressed. The style of the reserved room are chic and vintage with the walls made out of bricks and modern design. Breakfast and lunch were handled by AW. Breakfast was a limited menu of fruits, muffins and croissants but it was good and lunch consisted of sandwiches, salads and potato fried chips and I must say, everything was absolutely delicious. The chandeliers in the room were gorgeous and it can actually open up to the courtyard for a big party if needed but this event did not consist of that but it was an easy walk to the courtyard and restrooms. Restrooms were just outside of the room and there were two different restrooms that you could use. The big one had about 10-15 stalls and the other was 5 stalls and that was nice for an event of 200 guests. There is also a bar and store inside AW. All in all, it was a great venue and my first time there and it definitely caught my attention and I plan to use this venue for future business and personal events.
Nancy Wong
Like any other outdoor brewery shopping and eatery place in one. Great place for family and friends. Not a formal dining area.
MARK G. KANTZLER D.O.
Fun venue, was there with my for a University of Tampa alumni gathering where my wife went to grad school. Had a fun ride/hour long water taxi tour. Ate at the BBQ. Good food. Pricey. Somewhat crowded but not too hard to get around. Parking is a fairly long walk.
Ryan F
Cool vibe and great dining options. Location is right on the river and makes for a great place to hang out and socialize.
Sarah Moore
Very cool place but none of the restaurants accepted cash
Geminay
M. Birds is a whole vibe. The music and views are amazing 😍 Nice atmosphere and crowd.
Art W
My band performed at a wedding held at the Armature Works. They have an awesome staff. Love the ambience.
mark taylor
Very crowded. Nice restaurants. Don't go there when there is a special event there.
Blake Mahaffey
What a great spot for people to come together and feel alive. This Bazaar has great food, an amazing location, and really feels like it has its finger on the pulse of what young people want. I had this sushi bowl, and it was simply fantastic.
Keep in mind - this place is loud, has a lot of energy, and is cafeteria style. I think those are its strengths, and it leans well into them.
Philipp H
It’s a great vibe and the restaurants are decent but don’t come here to be blown away with a culinary experience..
Michele Outzen (Gringa)
During any weekend this is a great spot to just let loose a little and have fun with friends, also a great place to meet people.
David Satchell
Super popular place. Great grub and fantastic ambience. You'll the love the bars and the variety of food. You have to check this place out if you haven't been there. Have the birria tacos! Your welcome.
bohoparis
Very outdoorsy type, so I would definitely recommend to bring dogs! Food is great and landscape is nice
Michelle Andrews
Soooo cute and just an overall excellent place to visit. Great selection of foods, friendly staff, clean environment, kid friendly (they even have a playground type area), and excellent views outside! We were only there for about 2 hours and had the great pleasure of not only live music but also a DJ. Both were fantastic! I cannot recommend this place enough!
Oscar Arias
So full of life and family friendly! This is one of our go to spots to enjoy time outdoors and wind down from a full week of work.
Patryna Tompkins
Delicious food, love the variety of options, empanadas are sooo yummy, and the noodle bowls are so yumm also
Chris C
Busy, but nice area. They apparently do not allow you to use the umbrella over the tables while the sun is out(730pm). Interaction from staff is direct and not the friendliest- but not rude. Would like to see them not complain about using the umbrella to create shade for children.
W Carey Simpson
Still exploring the area.. Looks very promising! Updates tonight ❣️
Love this place!! Coffee Bar needs to stay open Past 6pm.!!
Alex Velazquez
Wow! Incredible place with so many eateries in one place.
Super great idea to have all kinds of delicious foods under 1 common roof.
You have: pizza, bbq, Mexican, Venezuelan, Greek & Mediterranean, authentic coffee, and deserts! So much more but super fantastic.
Highly recommend that this business invest in more tables bc sometimes you can’t find a place to sit if it’s packed.
Angela Swanson
Beautiful place. Fun atmosphere. Awesome lighting fixtures everywhere
Jan Haughey
really liked the industrial vibe. Fun place to spend a sunny afternoon!
Morgan Rotberg
Love this space. Open, modern and amazing atmosphere. Nothing else compares in the area. Love it so much I booked my wedding here later this year. Event spaces are so much better than anything else in the area.
Heysha Diaz Melendez
Loved the vibe of the place. Food was decent. Parking was $10. We got there early, and it was already pretty full. Not sure how easy it would be to find seating on a busy night. It seems like a cool place for a first date.
Sydney Sang
Armature Works is such an epic community space that offers food, drinks, and sweets. There is plenty of mixed use seating which is perfect for business, study or simply recreation. With several outdoor spaces to choose from you are truly able to create your own vibe. This mixed food hall has vegan options, and is perfect for dates. I highly recommend this space for couples, families, students and singles. If you are visiting Tampa, this spot is the best place to get a taste of local life.
Diane Holloway
Tried the Firecracker chicken, really good. Upset 1 bar ignored me but found plenty others.
YS
Cool place with some nice eateries and drink spots. Rooftop bar restaurant is cool. Wish there were more coffee options and other retail stores.
Javier Ortega
My wife and I Loved this place and will definitely be back. Such a great place to end a long day on the Riverwalk. The place was ROCKING when we got there (there was a fair across the street and apparently there's a night club upstairs who's line reached all the way downstairs). It is definitely the fanciest food court I've ever been to. Whatever your palate, I'm sure there's something here for you. The barbecue I had there was delicious and I feel horrible for not remembering the name of the place. I will be back though and will definitely write them their own review. We look forward to tasting and reviewing each kitchen in there, so stay tuned.
Shawanda Woods
The place is overall great. It's a good place just to hang out and get good food and drinks.
Ms Kim
It was nice scenery and a great social area. Today was very busy and hardly any walking room but my daughter and I ate (we shareed a table since there was no empty seats) and walked around and took many pictures! Even my 10 y/o daughter was impressed by the scenery and thats not an easy task! I think that because it was so crowded, it made it harder to see what all you can do there or whats available to eat. Overall, we had a nice time today and we will come back again.
Спрейс Игорь
I like this place. All environment, spirit of this place are wonderful. Good food, beverages. Lounge near armature works is amazing. Parking. Free sparkling water ;).
Gregg Brotman
It’s a cool unique place to go on a date. Lots of food choices.
Bailey Saintclaire
Highly recommend the Mashama's revival from Oak and Ola, Through and through a great way to spend an afternoon relaxing and excellent service throughout the meal, upbeat staff and a fun environment for all!
JoAnn B
This is my go-to for family fun . It's packed with really good food, amazing ambiance and great experiences each time you come here. They even put on a carnival from time to time with live EDM and rides for the kids. I definitely will be returning more often thank you armature works you guys rock.
TehColton
For the previous 4-5 years, Armature works has been my favorite place to go, I've spent many days per week working from my laptop and enjoying all that it has to offer. I even utilize this location to hold social gatherings and to meet with clients. It has been the #1 place I recommend to anyone visiting the bay area.
It's becoming very unfortunate that ownership has been incorporating new ways to nickel and dime their customers. Since Covid, they have taken away their water dispensaries, leaving one water fountain and requiring guest to purchase bottles.
They started charging for wi-fi after 2 hours.
They then started charging customers for parking in their main lots even during mid-week slow hours, but they at-least left the parallel parking free of charge for those who don't mind walking.
But here we are, as of this week they are taking away the free parking and adding pay-by-plate parking for the remaining parallel parking spots.
This is unfortunate for us regulars who use this beautiful space to work from and hold gatherings. I spend money on the food and coffee vendors almost every time I come, but now I will have to spend a minimum of $10 in parking every time I visit, and have my guest do the same?
I understand it's a business, but it's also a beautiful place to bring the community together. Many of us are going to be forced to bring our regular business to coffeeshops elsewhere due to ownership charging for parking everywhere.
John DeNigris
Armature works is always enjoyable! There are so many options for food and drinks that everyone can find something they like. I always try to find the cool place in each city and I can say the experience is not only unique but well executed. Not only is it the only is it the best place to hang out with friends but It’s very kid friendly, and pet friendly. They have many fun events that keep the place exciting. I strongly recommend this place to everyone who wants to experience the best Tampa has!
Brandalynn Robinson
Vegan food, pizza and the atmosphere was just what we needed! Good for any crowd.
Lisa Montelione
Love this cool historic industrial space for gathering with friends or exploring on your own. Lots of choices for all appetites; from empanadas to sushi, coctails to coffee for co-working space or relaxation. Just outside of DT Tampa, at the northern end of the Riverwalk, put it on your must visit list.
Chad Brasfield
Neat place. Lots of options for those hanging out, mingling and socializing with friends! Would recommend.
C Fire
The absolute best place to bring out-of-towners and picky eaters! It's also a Foodies delight. We tried many delicious things there and none were disappointing. We have gone at their most busiest times, and it looks daunting finding a seat, but we never have a problem.
Chrisan Holton
Screaming kids. Rude service from bartenders at Armature Works Bar who didn't know how to make drinks correctly and then argued with me and my husband about it. Never again.
Two Sisters Bookkeeping
Beautiful place to eat and to spend some time while in downtown Tampa. Love the ambiance.
Tara Rojas
Great place to go with friends and family! So many options to choose from and open seating.
Nancy Gonzalez
Dalmoros has amazing pasta. Cashier took her time explaining the different sauces.
danny rivera
Being new to Tampa, one of my favorite places so far!! Great atmosphere! Live music!! Great variety of food!!
Amanda Wrigley
What a fun and happening place! A lot of great food and drink options, entertainment (djs, movies, orchestras), and amazing Tampa Bay views. If you can, try and catch a sunset overlooking Riverwalk - it’s absolutely beautiful!
Ehrin S
Becoming a wonderful spot to eat and hang. People chilling outside walking their dogs, hanging with friends. The options inside require repeat visits due to the diversity of food choices. But get the cuban ice cream sandwich, it's in the ice cream shop...and get it with coffee or guava ice cream. Next level stuff there. You can try the high end restaurants, or go with the food stalls and mix it up if you want. I had the aforementioned ice cream sandwich, the yucca fries, street tacos and karage chicken, in that order. You can burn it off walking the Riverwalk afterwards!
David Kopicki
Great food and fun atmosphere.
Stephen Nguyen
I went here during their Indie Arts Festival. I loved seeing all of the different crafters and what they had to offer. I also enjoyed the different food options from the restaurants.
Abigail Eastridge
Excellent location. There's a great selection of food and beverages available. It's a good idea for out of towners because there's a little something for everyone to choose from. We like to get a drink and walk around outside by the water, and walk along the river walk after we eat. The rooftop bar, M. Bird, is great and has lovely views. Armature Works is also close to other restaurants/bars and it's ideal for bopping around a little bit and experiencing them all. They also have a lot of events (yoga, car shows, markets, movies on the lawn, etc) that are fun to enjoy and most of them are free to attend.
Dianne’s Travels
An amazing on-trend place! Multiple places to eat with indoor and outdoor seating. Many food choices available. Beautiful view outside of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa. Free wi-fi.
Przemek Jaglowski
Historic street car station renovated into a public dining hall/market/co-working and event space. Nestled along the northern most part of the Tamp Riverwalk and Hillsborough River with an absolutely gorgeous view of downtown.
Whatever type of food or drink you’re in the mood for - Armature Works has the best available in town, with some of the best views in town. Truly one of the crowning gems in Tampa - an absolute must see.
Kate Galyen
So much fun to walk around and watch people. Can take pups and sit, eat, run, etc. Love to be by water!! Need prices of scooters available.
Johan Saravia
Great place to hang out, you can grab a bite to eat , child friendly .
it's a must place to visit
Shannon O’Keefe
Such a cute place to hang out! A bit of food for everyone! We ended up doing tacos which was amazing. Later that night after walking along the river, we saw that a bar on top was still open so we went there and it was a blast! Great place to walk around and hang out outside!
Trevonne Thomas
10/10 for the decoration and vibes of the place. 0/10 for the food. Do not be fooled. I can recommend a ton of places to eat in Tampa. This is not one. I would love for them to get better eats. The lemonade from the southern “soul food” is great though. You have to pay for parking which i think is ridiculous for the over priced restaurants. If you want to take nice picture this is the place. Other than that don’t waste your time until there is change in the food.
Sebastien Weiri
this place is perfect for a date, family night, and especially if all of your friends want different foods but don’t want to drive to 4 different places! they have the BEST Cuban sandwiches at Hemingway’s, the tacos at Empanadas are great (the queso is almost as good as Moe’s), and a lot of other awesome restaurants here. it’s super hipster, a little pricey but it’s 100% worth it. 10/10 would recommend!
Sandra Barnes
So many choices! We enjoyed Cru Cellar for wonderful choice of wines. I had a ribeye sandwich and salad and my husband had a steakfrite with fried cheese curds (yum!). A little pricey, but good with a nice atmosphere at the bar.
Ingrid Koehler
What a lovely shelter from the rain full of the entire spectrum of Amazing Local Small Business Gourmet Foodie choices - from Plant-Based/Vegan (Dharma) to Down Home Southern Fried, and Sweet Delicious Desserts and every kind of beverage to wet all kinds of whistles. Plus the Water Fountain / Water Bottle Refill Station is OPEN for us Just Water Drinkers❣
Shandra Battick
I want to give this place a 5 star rating because of the atmosphere it created down by the river. Beautiful sunsets, many restaurants and the larger chess games are fabulous. The Florida Orchestra played inside and I loved it. There was a wedding there one Saturday. Even fireworks. It's the new "place to be" in Tampa now. With that being said I will add that it is too crowded inside the building. Trying to walk through the crowds to get food is a task. Parking is not too bad and the price is ok.
Jordan Flis
Great spot for drinks and a bite to eat. This place is highly popular on the weekends and it can be a struggle to find seating and the lines for food can get really long. Hope to see it expand in the near future!
Felicia Larion
It's a fun environment and kid friendly. Prices are high for the food you receive.
Erika Rozell
Nice spot to grab some quick food, especially if you’re from out of town!
Maranda
I've come here alot with my boys, always a great time. I love the atmosphere, and we love the fact that we can get different things to eat for each family member so everyone is happy!
Marcelo Hernandez
More than enough options both vegetarian and vegan. Dharma has an incredibly delicious menu, and the veggie tacos from Empamamas are the bomb!!
Oleksii Roienko
Great location away from everything and downtown view! Good selection of restaurants and place to hang out.
Vincent
Not my cup of tea. It is an expensive food court. Food was very good but the cafeteria style atmosphere didn't warrant the price. It was nice to get out of the heat though.
David Price
Wow, this place was incredible! We stopped here at the end of our trip and loved the experience. Lots of choices, reasonable prices and excellent atmosphere! Great job turning around this place.
Tracy Noble
Great spot to hangout and so many nice places to eat
Michael Martin
My family and I just walked around site seeing enjoying the atmosphere lots of restaurants lots of people. Along the Riverwalk
Don M
Awesome place. A must see if you are in the area. Great food, drinks, and overall good time.
Heather Hodges
An assorted and eclectic collection of bars and restaurants in an industrial building/setting. It has gorgeous views as it is on the water with plenty of seating and yard games such as giant chess. Reminds me of a mini version of Ponce City Market in Atlanta.
Brandy Marley
So many options here! Great place when it's nice outside. You can walk around the Riverwalk and enjoy a seat on the lawn by the river while enjoying your drinks! Yummy drinks!
Tracie J
We had a good time and enjoyed all the different foods
Paul DePablo
Awesome place near the Tampa river with space for events, theater, training, restaurant, shared work space and more. This place also connects with riverwalk that goes next to the river to the port of Tampa. Great selection of place for eat and meet with friends and family!
Taryn Webb
Awesome atmosphere and love the different choices of food. Very nice overall for family and even late night dining.
Jay Civil
Exploring the City of Tampa with my Husband and was blown away by this place .. great for family out tings, date night, great food and bar choices and also live Music. I highly recommend
Iram Lazo
It's a cool spot to hang out, drink some cocktails & beers or eat unique food. Or just walk around with friends or family.
Robert Smith
Looks like a fun place. I was only there for 45 minutes but it was hopping with a decent amount of food and drink options. Cool space
Connor Jewiss
This place is super cool for restaurants. Great atmosphere, selection, and food. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
rbp.constructioninc
This place is amazing so much to do and see the rooftop bar is my new scene great food and the drinks are about the best I have ever had
Donielle Michele
Had such a great time with the family. We were so excited to find gluten free and vegan options because it is RARE to find both!!
AmAmstarshyn
One word. Amazing. Expensive. But amazing. All sorts of food and drink and treats. Live music, and a great walking path nearby.
Kelly Ezagury
Perfect place to relax and eat, it is a upscale good court, with a nice variety of option, sushi, girl, Latin, Asian , smoothies etc
Nice seatings our doors , great for children to play also it is pet friendly outside
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Kyra Williams
I love the idea of Armature and glad it exists. It’s really cute inside, but it’s also VERY crowded. It’s basically a glorified food court. I love some of the restaurants inside, like Cru, but they’re working with very small kitchens so the food just isn’t as good. I do enjoy sitting on the lawn with a cocktail though, or just walking by with my pup.
killerjunglist
Lots of small restaurants with excellent food and drinks await you at the armature works. This place is a converted industrial building which gives it a cool modern feel... almost bohemian in its "revived old factory" feel. The outdoor area is adjacent to the wonderful tampa Riverwalk and has lovely wide open areas to sit and relax. As far as I can tell, bikes, scooters and roller skates are all allowed so that also makes for a fun day out with the family.
lazyannie
I went on a trip to Tampa and finally for a long time been wanting to visit an event held by indie flea. Armature Works was such a cozy place and the restaurants were all so hard to choose from. Indieflea displayed stands from hand crafted, self business owners, unique products, and art! I had an amazing time, met a lot of artists and supported them by posting or purchasing. I had a great time engaging with the community of Tampa and their unique indie side. If I'm in the area I will defitnately check out any other events and Armature Works
Its reminded me of City Place in Georgia.
Jack O'Connor
We had a great experience at Armature Works. Definitely worth checking out whether your a local or from out of town. There's a vast array of food options, can't hate them all. We ordered from the ramen spot and it was great, followed by some ice cream. This place has a lot going on and seems very trendy. Great views of downtown Tampa and access to the Riverwalk. Lots of parking nearby which some is free as well as $5 valet which comes with a $5 coupon for food.
Kiwi B (Kiwi)
Fabulous spot to meet with friends. We went here during Covid and felt like there was plenty of seating, proper social distancing and hand sanitizers galore. Lots of food choices makes it a great spot to gather with friends and family.
Stephanie Hudson
I couldn't love this place more! Something for everyone in your party!! Try the Salchipapa and sangria from Hemingway's or the Chicken and Goat from OTB or grab any drink from the bartenders inside Steelbach - So Good!!! You really can't go wrong here. Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere and great people watching!
Christine Goldenbaum
Cool 😎 area with food, drinks, entertainment and nice scenery! …
Shawn Bilslend
Can not say enough about how great this place is...tons of food and drink options, at an amazing value!!! We'll be back soon
Cameron Rashaud
Amazing atmosphere, great selections of cuisines, amazing services all around,...just an all around great place to go.
Bryan Phifer
Awesome atmosphere, great food selection, and overall, a fun place.
Dan Scheffer
This is as fun area to visit with plenty of bar and food attractions. The river walk was as bit bland, but it might be nicer on a cool evening. Be aware, almost none of the venues accept cash, so you'll have pay by swiping your card onto random cellphones and tablets. This kind of sucks and it isn't generally posted so it will probably be too late when you find out.
Gina Brown
Came to visit out of town and the Food was great. Atmosphere is very relaxing and there is a lot of activities off the river to do.
Scott Radford
Fantastic gamble on a beautiful old building! Clearly paying off, busy with diners, gawkers and event attendees as it ties into downtown by water taxi and sidewalk.
Les Atkins
This was an awesome place with a lot of great food selections. It also has a very nice view of the water. It's definitely worth a visit.
AJ C
Nice variety of options in food court, along with coffee shop, bar etc. Spacious outdoor patio overlooking the harbor.
Brigitte Ferdinandsen
Great views, fabulous food options with plenty of open space seating .
Leanna Weiss- Colon
Great place to go with friends or family and get a bite to eat. They have sit down restaurants as well as the walk up ones. They do lots of events like the indie flea market, highly recommend checking it out!
P. Tran
This place is a cool hangout on the river front. You can ride bikes, listen to live music, explore the food hall, grab a cold drink, and let your kids run around. Huge family atmosphere.
Thomas Knotts
What a nice surprise. Always stopped at Rick's on the water, but today I wanted to try something new. I will have to stop a bunch of times more to see everything there is to see and taste. New Great destination when I have friends visit from up north. Beautiful dock, easy in and out. I will be back for sure.
Adam Macleod
Great Place to grab unique and trendy food. Recommend the BBQ next to Union. Great options if you are vegan like Ichicoro Imoto, Steelbach and Inside the Box. Weekends get packed especially around lunch! Also connected to river walk nearby and downtown Tampa!
Art Duarte
Very nice place to hang out, beautiful setting right at the Hillsborough river!
Dre Rivi
One of the best places in town! Great eats. Great place to take pictures on the river. Fun for the kids to run around