Reviews of Zudar's Bourbon St. Bar & Grill. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Zudar's Bourbon St. Bar & Grill
201 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606, United States
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Information of Zudar's Bourbon St. Bar & Grill, Restaurant in Tampa (Florida)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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11 am–10 pm
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11 am–10 pm
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11 am–10 pm
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11 am–10 pm
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Reviews of Zudar's Bourbon St. Bar & Grill
Holly Gersbacher
Don’t skip Zudar’s. The daily happy hour (4-7p.m.) is reason enough to stop in but don’t leave before you’ve had dinner as well. The happy hour boasts $1 cold water oysters and double tall cocktails. The oysters are always on point and if you’re a horseradish fan, buckle up, the atomic horseradish is next level. After you’ve settled in with your cocktail and oysters served up with a 90s alternative music ambiance you’ll want to ask about the soup and quiche of the day. I don’t venture too far from these made from scratch delights but if you’re looking for sandwiches or main courses you can’t go wrong at Zudar’s. The Baja wrap and Blue Ribbon Mac & Cheese top the list of favorites.
nas d
Food was good and our service was nice.
We ordered a dozen $1 oysters, crawfish bread, oyster po-boy and shrimp po-boy. The shrimp on the po-boy were huge!
Chia Wei Chen
The burger and the Cuban sandwich were pretty good. Simple yet flavorful. Good service from the bartender.
MK DeBruhl
Amazing lunch! Homemade Chips! Amazing Ranch! Great Service! quite environment! Friendly staff! We will be back!
Scott Goldstein
Had the Jambalaya. Some of the best I’ve ever eaten. Enjoyed a mango craft beer too. I will go back when I’m in Tampa.
Steve P
Enjoyed the happy hour experience here - the $1 oysters were good quality and chilled well. The double-pour spirit special and discount on wine and beer was worth it as well. We decided to also try some of the other food options to share, like the Cajun fish dip and seafood etouffee, all which were pleasantly seasoned and generously portioned well for our table. Outdoor seating was actually pretty quiet and enjoyable (and dog friendly) and parking for the restaurant was very helpful too.
Andrew Hlavaty
What fantastic oysters from CT and such a good locals place. Great cuban and fish dishes as well! There was a beer "Tee Time" in rotation that was an awesome beer inspired by an arnold palmer drink.
Jose Gonzalez
I got the Cali burger and it was perfect the fries were nice and crispy the burger was a nice medium rare and our server Dann was nice and willing to assist us when we needed it. Will definitely return in the future.
Trudy
Local bar & grill. Stopped in while killing time before grandson's basketball tournament at Bob Martinez center at UT. Love the local vibe. Just had a couple of drinks and some oyster appetizers which were excellent.
Tabetha 'TJ' Jordan
This place is awesome! In town for the weekend from Charlotte and happened upon this place for lunch. Food..amazing... cocktails... incredible! Atmosphere.. fun! Totally recommend this place! If you sit at the bar, hopefully Roxanne will take care of you!!
joyce michele
Best kept little secret around! Lots of TVs and college games and so convenient Hyde Park and DI and Channelside and UT. Why drive and fight traffic? Welcoming and yes. Good sustenance.
Vickie Swing
Good food. No shortage of meatballs on the sub. Not very busy when we were there before a hockey game. Friendly staff.
Dionne Smith
Overall good experience. Oysters were on the small side but the flavor was on point. The Etouffee was okay, not enough gravy for the amount of rice, the grilled veggies on the side were a nice addition. Will def go back for dollar oysters and a poboy..
Stephanie Kirk
We stopped in to eat when a sudden storm popped up, and immediately it felt like we entered the kind of place where locals hang out.
Our party was quickly seated and a server quickly appeared and took orders. Even though it was not by any means crowded, we all felt a little rushed at first. Fortunately, the food was really good. The taste was fresh and everything was appropriately seasoned -- it just looked delightful on the plate.
There's a dessert case with yummy looking cakes, but since our tickets were prepared and pointed out to us before we even had our entrees, we didn't order anything else as we didn't want to make the server have to go back and reprint the tickets.
If you're wanting to go hang out somewhere to eat, drink, and watch a game, this is your place. It's a little off the crowded path closer to the convention center, but it isn't so far that you can't easily walk it.
Qwana and Pooh Reed
Great staff! The owner Eric was so friendly. If I could give a word of advice, just a little more seasoning and add milk, butter and salt to the grits ❤
Brian Smith
Ashli’s bubbly personality welcomed me when I walked in the door. She described the menu very well, including the great pies. I ate the farmer’s frittata. Really enjoyed the mushrooms as they really provided great flavor. Craft beer and liquor available; bottomless mimosas on the weekends, so I will check that out at a later date. Finally, Zudar’s provides a great location as it’s close to Bayshore and next to a Publix.
El “Eldee” Rich
great place to have a quiet drink and a meal. lots of seafood and non seafood options to satisfy the pickiest of diners (ask me how i know)
Joseph Nolan
Wonderful little place, the people are great and the food is excellently prepared. The Jambalya is a must try, but can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend trying the place out.
Fernando Rivera
Always delicious. Excellent martinis, other drinks and burgers. Best chicken wings. Great staff 🍸🍔🍸🍔🍸 …
Vinny Oliveira
Great place to grab a quick bite, I definitely recommend the Zudars Burger.
Rick Scolaro
Zudar's on Platt really went above and beyond my expectations when I celebrated my birthday there this month. They were able to accommodate my party of 40+ people and even prepared a special menu for my guests who needed some additional vegan and gluten-free options. Eric made the planning very easy and had we all had a great time. Service was on point and I really enjoyed the Asian vegetable stir-fry plate on the special menu. I'll will definitely be returning here in the future to have some more great times with friends. Thanks for some good memories!
Traci Wills
Food is really good and service was excellent! I will come back on my next trip to Tampa!
Cheryl Cox
Excellent grilled oysters and crawfish Flatbread. Not crazy about the seafood gumbo - maybe sitting around too long? We'll be back to sample a few other things, and get more oysters!
Liana Buck
I stopped in for $1 oysters which were decent, and ordered a few other items (chicken fingers, gumbo, and wings). The shareable chicken fingers were priced at $12.99, and there were literally THREE total chicken fingers. It came with fries, but I wasn’t expecting only 3 chicken fingers. The wings were ok, but a little salty. Gumbo was underwhelming. The service was good and staff was very friendly.
Andria Roscart
Stopped on for a beer after the Boozy Cauldren. Ben was super nice and knowledgeable about drinks. Fries were good and place is a little divey but clean.
Dana Feminella
Little sports bar with great food! Burger, salad with blacken chicken and chicken sandwich all delish+
Allen Turner
Great place with a fun atmosphere and great food, check out their $1 an oyster happy hour!!
Cindy Palumbo
Great food!! My man got the T-Rex burger and I got the mac and cheese. Compliments to the chef for both. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were well seasoned and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very friendly. It is definitely the kind of place you can relax, enjoy a meal or a drink and unwind.
Dee Clarice
Beignets were delicious! Will be back soon to try other menu options.
Osama Zakaria
Super nice waitress. I had the Cuban, delicious. Plus stop in from 4-8 and get a free drink. Shock Top for me. Good stuff.
Manny Lontok
Best Happy Hour in downtown Tampa Area! Love the oysters and Lovely cajun dishes!
Austin Barth
Awesome spot for oysters! Not many $1 spots left in Tampa. Everything we had was great.
Johnathan Greene
Food's good but kind of a weird and not so welcoming of a place.
Terry Hall
Zudar’s is a great lunch stop. Food is fresh and delicious. Serviced is quick and friendly. The Hungarian beef and cabbage soup is awesome.
M Rubin
The Reuben combo is out of this world! And the friendliness and smile of the waitress just topped off the whole experience thank you all very much I'll be here any time I'm in Tampa
Douglas Akers
Best burger I have been able to find anywhere. The owner provides a fresh angus burger and it’s the only burger I want to eat. The baked good look amazing however they are just not their in flavor sadly as they look amazing. The chocolate cake is good but more of a brownie, key lime sadly the crust is too thin and not quit the best flavor but a three star for sure and the carrot cake I was actually disappointed as it was way under seasoned and didn’t have what I thought was going to be fresh carrots or they were over purveyed maybe...great location and atmosphere too and all of the staff are really great...also it is clean.
Jere Gellerman
Great service, awesome food. You can go wrong here.
Timothy Williams
I don't have kids, but when I do I'm going to trade my first born for their Black & Bleu Burger. One of the best things I've ever eaten in my entire life.
Allie B
Went with my SO, we had a great time. Sandwiches are perfect, sides too. The owner makes everything (almost) from scratch and you can definitely taste it. Not too pricey at all. Plus, they have a great yoga and wine event (plus many others). Overall great restaurant and fun hangout, definitely coming back!
Rafael Gonzalez
It is a pretty cool place. Came here for breakfast. Place was busy and only 2 waitresses working. They did a great job keeping up with thier customers. Great costumer service. They were working tables and bartending. Service was great. The Burger I had was pretty good. The fries not good. They were over cooked, crunchy and oily. French toast was ok. The carrot cake was very good and the chocolate cake was as well. Prices were ok. Don't think I would return.
Stacy Steckler
My favorite place!!! Eric and his staff are awesome!! Great atmosphere!! The entire menu is amazing, but I highly recommend the Cajun Gumbo, the wings, or any of the specialty sandwiches!! 5 stars all of the way!!
Charles Eldredge
Been awhile since I've been in, but have always enjoyed Zudar's. Their Hungarian Beef & Cabbage soup is soooo good. When my sister visits Tampa without her husband she has to take a quart home to him in TN. Their desserts are excellent. My favorites...Caramel Flan, Mississippi Mud Brownie(it's gigantic...takes me several days to eat it and the fudge frosting is like eating chocolate fudge), and the Coconut Cream pie. Service is usually good.
Carmen I. Dominguez Talavera (Mambisa)
Very good food with good pricing! The quiche and salad I had was very tasty! If you are in the downtown Tampa pass by!
Gregory Wilson
Zudar is a name long known to Tampa for good reason. A great deli. That coconut cream pie was to die for too.
Dawit Granados
I had the pulled pork and burnt ends with coleslaw and pit beans. The meat was super flavorful, and tasted great on its own. The sauce, however, took it to a whole new level! The slaw was perfect, and the beans were amazing as well. All in all I could not have asked for a better meal!
maya durham
Really sweet staff but i wasn’t a fan of the quiche.
BrianTheBeardLive
I had a great experience at Zudars last night. I’m a big fan of the local restaurant experience and this fulfilled my needs. Kristy, the waitress, and her service was phenomenal.
B Dill
Cajun black and bleu burger was acceptable. Small but adequate beer selection to cover a few different tastes. Actually overheard the owner debating which they should keep and change with workers so it's not just a haphazard selection but rather thoughtful. Food came out fast, hot, and as ordered. Service was excellent and was always ready to assist. Atmosphere was typical bar fair but worth checking out nonetheless.
Kaaren Register
Awesome food! Such a fun place! Ben was amazing!!!
Linda Gomez
Great cafe for early morning breakfast and mimosas!! Their buttermilk pancakes are so delicious!! We enjoyed our time eating out on their patio and I loved that you can take your fur babies too. We will definitely be back!! Great staff and delicious food!!
Kevin Thurman
THE MOST BACON EVER!!!!:) Ha ha Ha Great place and great service! Food was wonderful and borderline too much quantity wise. Location was 5 star! The bacon was about a foot long and was fat and delicious and they gave me 4 strips!!! BACON LOVERS PARADISE!!!:) OH yeah I am going back often!!!:)
king of the poors
Best wings I’ve had in a long time. Owner is a really cool dude and the bartender took great care of us 5/5 will be back
Andres Matt
Absolutely amazing !!!
I’ve been coming here for the past 5 years always getting my BLT with the Blue Ribbon Mac N’ Cheese, and it’s always been a delight
The owner is so nice, and the food always comes out perfectly.
It’s right next to Publix, so I usually go shopping and then treat myself to a nice sandwich afterwards.
This is definitely a hidden gem in Tampa, and I’ll always recommend it to anyone, they really make you feel at home there.
Zac Lessin
Always a good place to get a sandwich, burgers too! Been coming here for years when I was a UT student. Moved about 45 min away and hadn't been back in a while. However went back a couple times and it is still great. Also the renovation they did really look nice. We love sitting at the bar for lunch. Great service from the bartender who works lunch!
Cindy Xenick
My Tuna salad was very fishy tasting, eventhough, I have ordered it before. They also gave me chicken salad at first, had to send it back for the tuna salad, I had ordered.
However, my husband & his brother's breakfast was very good.
Staff was friendly, very clean,
Michael Gloss
Used Zudar's for my wedding rehearsal dinner and Eric made it so simple and easy. We talked about the menu before hand and everything went exactly how he said. The food was on time, hot and everyone loved it. There was a slight change in plans at the end and he made it work flawlessly. Great service and experience.
Aaron Prohaska
Food was good and server was nice but service was slow. I had the grilled Buffalo chicken sandwich, no bun as I'm on Keto, and a side salad. The hot sauce was tasty mixed with the blue cheese drizzle.
Jeremy K
My 17 month old son and I stumbled across this place while exploring Tampa. The hostess/waitress was friendly and helped us find a quiet table in the back. She also filled my son's bottle with whole milk, brought him a specially made bowl of berries (his favorite) and a big pancake with syrup. I ordered the The big BLT on Cuban bread which was amazing. Great place, great food, and they were super attentive to my son.
Linda Duwa
Very good food. Great people and service. The Hungarian Beef and Cabbage soup was great. Thanks for the welcoming atmosphere, since we are Chiefs fans.
Ray E
Food was good. They need to keep up with cleanliness. Cups and plates were not clean. Waitress kept forgetting what we ask for. Had to remind her MULTIPLE times. I understand the stress and pressure but acting like you didn’t know or making up an excuse each time... It got me a little frustrated. The food is great but needs better service and cleanliness.
Thomas Kane
Best food ever. Five star food for reasonable prices.
Jessica Johnson
Great food! Great service!
James Nemecek
Good service, good food taste/quality, tad expensive for portion size, great atmosphere.
Nasasha Harvey
Best service in Tampa Bay by far! Waiter was amazing as was the food
Shane Berrett
Good food. Good prices. Super helpful wait staff.
Harvey Goldberg
The food was ok but the service was agonizingly slow. They were shorthanded which I could understand but when we were 25 min into being ignored at our table I was finally able to stop a waitress who had continually walked by us if she could help. She told us it was not her table.....yay team! We have way to many choices in Tampa.
Clay Elliott
Great location. The food was just not to my liking. I had the meatloaf which had a strange seasoning. Service was ok. My friend kept sucking on ice cubes, but partly our fault because we kept saying everything was fine. Better options out there.
Aleko meka
I ordered the Hungarian beef and cabbage soup,it would have been very good if it was less sweet and I tried the rueben ,it was nice and the fries nice and crispy.
One thing I have to mention the coffee mug was disgusting,it was so stained ,it needs to be soaked on bleached.
Michael Beard
Just stopped in for a takeout order. The hostess was friendly and helpful with my menu choices. I spent more than I planned on because I made the mistake of checking out the sweets on the counter. If I lived closer, this could easily become a favorite place. Wish we had a place like this in Brandon.
Michael Andino
Great atmosphere and my bartender was very on point with my needs. The food menu has a wide variety along with competitive prices. I am from Orlando and first time here. Definitely will come back again.
Elisa DeBernardo
Love this place! A staple South Tampa restaurant. They now have a bar and patio seating.
My husband gets the Meltdown every time we go. I usually order a Cobb salad and then take the leftovers home for dinner (its that big!).
Brad Reinert
Eric and his crew do an AMAZING job of great food, outstanding hospitality, remarkable customer service and a welcome home feel! The food is unbelievably good, especially the beer cheese soup and the Bavarian Cabbage soup, hearty homemade from scratch (the entire menu is homemade) dinner portions and a too die for desert menu! You cannot go wrong with the bacon brownies, which is straight from Heaven!! Zudars is a MUST in South Tampa!
Laura Fisher
The creole bread and jambalaya was amazing. We will definitely be back for some more.
Terry O'Hara
This place has huge portions of very, very, very good food. All craft taps, some good wines, and even a separate cocktail menu.
They even let us park in their lot as we just walked over the bridge and there was Amalie Arena!
Stephen hays
Stellar oysters, fresh Guinness, fabulous menu, owner always there, simply the best lunch and pre hockey dinner spot in town.
grecks twenty
Just had lunch And bottomless mimosas had a cuban sandwich it was really good but what made my lunch was the awesome service ...my glass was never empty bottom less mimosas by rocket...(i hope iam spelling it right) amazing service.. thats what i expect when i go eat anywhere..friendly, nice outgoing, patience, funny. If u visit this place i recomend to ask for her... I had a really nice experience for Lunch n a saturday.
Julian F
Myself and a group of friends stumbled into this place for food as we were in town for a convention. The portion sizes are huge and at a great price too. Our server (Rachel) provided some amazing service. We’ll be back here throughout our stay.
Mike A
Great food and people. Definitely a gem in Tampa. It’s their bakery, tho, that keeps me coming back! Highly recommend their coconut cream 🥥 and key lime pies.. they’re dangerous and keep me coming back. …
Jared Holt
We go to Zudar's once a week for lunch. They have very good smoked bbq short ribs, steak, and wings. Their deli sandwiches and burgers are also very good. 5 stars because the staff is super friendly!
Matthew Kemp
Our family eats here regularly. Menu has a ton of variety for adults and kids, and everything we have tried has been great. Soup specials change pretty often, some of them are quite unique.
Amber Silva
This is the 3rd time I've attempted to write this review so it should be clear how much i enjoyed my experience & food at Zudar's. Clean & spacious at 1st glance. As I was dining by myself, I found a spot at the bar. I was quickly greeted by Kaley with a smile & menu. I asked about the draft beers available & she even let me try a sample (delicious IPA free dive) Again i asked about a favorite menu item & she guided me towards the Smoked Turkey Special sandwich (delicious & enough to take half my sandwich for a treat later) The menu has so many choices of breads, meats, cheeses, salads & side dishes, vegan & keto options, homemade soups & desserts... It's the comfort food & environment I truly needed that day .
My father has had an extended stay at Tampa General with lots of bad news & sad moments. After a long walk to escape such a sad & cold environment (the hospital temperature--all the nurses & staff are expectional & warm) I thought I would pop into publix for a sub (ZUDAR'S is located directly behind publix) I happily discovered this locals & hospital staff favorite casual spot. Please stop in & try this family run restaurant with great tasting food for a reasonable price. Zudars has heart ❤ and to me, that is priceless. Thank you to Kaley & I wish you all the best in your future & to the owner who took his time to come by & make my experience one I'll never forget
John Beck
I've been here several times for lunch over the past 3+ years & each time I enjoyed myself.
Recently I took a dear friend there for a birthday celebration & she left with such a positive experience that she plans to bring her sister there in the near future.
Comments were made during that lunch of where Zudar's was compared to many of the downtown eateries (quality & pricing) & that they excelled.
Zudar's being just off the core of downtown I offered it to the birthday girl to show her why I liked it so much.
It is not as loud as many of the downtown locations, it has better parking, better pricing, better service, more casual atmosphere.
I am thrilled she enjoyed it & now 1 more person has been turned on to Zudar's, & when she brings her sister then it will undoubtedly add 1 more.
That is truly how a business grows by word of mouth.
Jlynn Coates
We were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the food is. It was seasoned to perfection .
The staff was super nice and attentive.
We will definitely eat there again.
Highly, highly recommend it.
Abigail Eastridge
Their salads and sandwiches are great. Love to go before a hockey game to pregame!
noodlenoggin
I work in south Tampa, and I've been to Zudar's three times for lunch. I've had their Reuben, Cuban, and the "Key West Sampler" basket -- fried shrimp, fish nuggets and a crab cake. Today I took my wife there for lunch and she raved about her burger. I think I've found another "go to" place for a quick lunch. Service is friendly, food is tasty, ingredients seem to be high quality, and I leave full. The price is what I'd expect in south Tampa.
BE Garmon, Sr
I ordered a Chef Salad because I seen someone else getting one delivered to their table, and just the look of it made me order one! It was just as delicious looking on MY plate as it was at the other table! Fantastic place for lunch!
RSSC Harper
It's been years since I have been been here. I had one of the best Ruben sandwiches ever. The waitress was awesome on the spot with service. I'm definitely going back.
Jimmy Murray
My wife and I stop by here after walking by the Bay. Food is great, I hope they offer a Zudar's Platter.
Love this place, thanks for being awesome!
DUSTIN TREWATHA
They made me feel at home! So I decided to change my Super Bowl plans and watch the game here, all the way from Kansas City! Come join us on Feb7.2021
Ann Brennan
This was the BEST corned-beef sandwich we ever enjoyed. Our own great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Thank you!
Laura Wendt
Love this place! I had a vegetable and quinoa bowl that was simply the best I've eaten. The atmosphere was relaxed yet trendy. I can't wait to go back.
Michael McGinn
Zudar's is close to my office in Hyde Park so this a great spot for lunch. Always great sandwiches and service. Love the Yankee! Will keep coming back.
Taylor Howe
Alright food at good prices. They are able to accommodate large groups of people and that's great. Nice big bar if you drink and a variety of menu options. Staff was nice.
Michael Spino
Zudars was a unexpected find. We were in downtown Tampa early and wanted breakfast. Not many choices with in walking distance. Found Zudars on Yelp and decided to try it. Great selection of breakfast items served on the weekend till 3. Friendly waitress who was happy to serve us and did so promptly. Food was cooked to perfection and tasted great. If you are in downtown Tampa near the Convention Center take a short walk across the Platt Street bridge just past Publix on the right and you won't regret it.
Sam Goldberg
Oyster happy hour was legit. Staff was friendly and the happy hour wine pours were super heavy. I’ll be back
Chip Weiner
Zudar's is another Tampa staple and has been through a few iterations. In it's current form it has less of it's former deli menu and is more of sandwich shop fare. I had the Yankee (Rye bread, turkey breast, swiss cheese, cole slaw, 1000 island, deli mustard. $9.99). The sandwich has a generous portion of turkey and the rye bread is perfectly pressed. The flavor, on the other hand, is nothing remarkable. The turkey is standard issue deli meat without much flavor but a lot of salt. French fries are nicely browned and rate in the mediocre range. Good prices and service make it worth a visit.
Prince Lucas Charming
The burgers were AMAZING, basically the food in general. The service was attentive and great. It was easy to find and if you are at the convention center it is close and easy to find! I highly suggest a visit!
Dan Hamrick
Breakfast, lunch and dinner a great inexpensive way to get fed. Nice variety on the menu. Good New Orleans style cuisine as well
Tom Coughlin
Love the chicken salad sandwich here and the soups are fantastic as well. If you need a quick quality lunch I highly recommend Zudars if you are in that part of Tampa.
Alec Villanew
Bacon brownies. The sign had intrigued me and mocked me for two years and every time I went to Publix to do some light grocery shopping. No. I don’t cook. You already know that. But I craft and serve incredible alcoholic libations. Isn’t a Bloody Mary a meal on its own? Couldn’t a cucumber gimlet adorned with basil and a sliced cucumber act as a liquid salad? If I only drink those… am I juicing? The sign bothered me. The deli says absolutely nothing in that corner. It is not ugly enough or pretty enough… it is just blah and there. Since I am observing the strictly-no-eating –out-a-lot counsel of my irrational accountant post tax day, I had to grocery shop. He had also advised me to never go grocery shopping while I am hungry. What is a girl to do? I was starving as I held my ecologically caring reusable grocery bags. As my platform heel stepped out of Aurora (Yes, I named my car), a Shakespearean existential question was asked: To eat or not to eat…
To eat. Imagine all the money I was saving by not going into Publix famished and depressed. I would have paid for cases of twinkies. I would have bought and carried out ho-ho’s (no pun intended. My friends were not with me). I might have kidnapped Sara Lee, Aunt Jemima and Ben and Jerry. No bueno! I casually crossed the street and entered Zudar’s. The insignificant outside is misleading. The place was packed. There was one table of two left untouched and ready for me right at the front door. Was this the deli version of Ciro’s Speakeasy? It was two o’clock and the place was a convention center for the hungry businessmen. Servers were running around taking orders, delivering food, answering phones and handing out bills. I tried to coyly reach the table in anonymity. It was not to happen. A table of six men (eating half sandwiches and a side of salad) turned and smiled. Up and down and up and down their eyes went. Had they confused me with Angelina Jolie? Maybe. I was having a really good hair day. I might have been pouting even. I knew the fascination with me would end the minute I ordered my food.
The green-eyed foodie was with me so we ordered a mixed Reuben (corned beef hash and roast beef), a chicken parmesan sandwich, a side order of mac and cheese (because one can never have tried it enough. I want to be like a barista of the stuff. A macancheeserista.) We had promised to try the bacon brownies somehow too. Even when Zudar’s was filled with costumers, the service pulled through. Those tables were turning fast. Within ten minutes we were eating our sandwiches and harassing one another picking out food from the other’s plate. Great sandwiches. Huge. Wonderful value. The mac and cheese proved to be a slightly better version of the powdered Kraft one. Even the macaroni itself was a twin brother of the Kraft kind. Disillusioned. I asked for the brownies to go. It turned out that there was also one kind made with peanut butter and bacon. So we did order enough to sample them. I can’t say if the experience of them while in the deli would have been any different. They were given to me individually wrapped in plastic wrap and they seemed cold and fudgey rather than brownish. Dense is an understatement. One tiny corner and the explosion of flavors left you baffled. The chocolate dissolves and you are left with serious bits of bacon and bacon fat slathered on the roof of your mouth. I believe these brownies are like one of those love or hate relationships. No matter how you look at them, when it is over you are bound to have a memorable aftertaste.
Jake Braun
Great food. Very impressed with the friendly staff and amazing food for a reasonable price. Had lunch here, and my yankee sandwich was substantial and delicious. Would definately dine here again.
David Borisenko
Good food, friendly service.
Jane Cisneros
I very much enjoy the staff, friendly without being intrusive...very warm and welcoming!
The food is fresh and so yummy! Dinner or lunch, you can't go wrong.
Sandra Grenier
The new full liquor bar is great. Ordered a chicken caprese sandwich that was very good. I've had soup here in the past and it's always been excellent.
laurel clark
Unfortunately the pancakes were tough and had no flavor, a mix? The french toast was better but again lacking in flavor. Service and staff were great!
Michael Winner
Great food! Try the Hungarian beef and red cabbage soup. They have a full bar also.
Jessica Reisner
They have great food and even better soup. We often get a large soup to share with a few salads. The Hungarian Beef Soup is to die for!
Calvin Switzer
Luke warm cup of hot water with tea bag cost $2.25. Ordered another, same thing charged another $2.25? Food was good but not service.
Super Dasha
This place has transformed this year! Great food, fast service!
Our casual go-to.
Patrick Francolino
If you looking for a nice place to enjoy a nice lunch this is an easy choice! Great food good prices! Clean a modern twist on a mom and pop.
John Barnett
Zudar's, directly next door to Platt St. Publix, is a little known gem. They have a fantastic Black&Blue burger, Cobb Nosh (turkey w/ avacado), BBQ wings, and homemade meatloaf!!
Angelo Santos
Best pastrami I've had a long time. Quiche lacked flavor. Always get the coconut cream pie!
Paul Short
We were visiting Tampa for the first time for a conference and mini vacation. We make a point to support the local resturant scene wherever we are. Zubar's exceded our expectations! We enjoyed our visit to Zubar's more than any other meal. Great food and service.
Geometric Gerbil
Every time I’ve gone in they’ve been supper sweet and the chicken salad sandwich is the best chicken salad sandwich I’ve ever had.
Alice McBaggins
Best little hole in the wall... and the food was amazing.... and BEN, the bartender was phenomenal!!!
Lori Pettit
Don't miss the Hungarian Cabbage soup here! Everything is tasty and fresh. Wait staff is very attentive too.
Ariela Rosenberg
Love this place! I come almost every morning to get breakfast. Great pancakes and great service. Shout out to Ashli for her welcoming and friendly service!
Penaja Glover Chatman
I love Zudars. The menu is perfect. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting and staff very friendly with great customer service. Pretty inexpensive as well for the portion sizes.
kim ytuarte
Great pint of Guinness, service was excellent, our food was good next time we will try the seafood and gumbo .
Mickey Reigger
Get the Cajun Cobb Salad.
Clark Hickman
Good diner type restaurant, good options from breakfast to burgers and sandwiches. Full bar with good beer and wine selection. Occasionally they have music on the small patio.
Tim Bridges
Great food and service at a fair price! We love the laid back atmosphere, patio seating and location.
Corinne Bach
Menu is a little confusing; I'm not sure exactly what kind of a restaurant it's supposed to be, but I've enjoyed everything I've eaten there so far!
john erb
HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF HASH! With two eggs over easy, hash browns and rye toast. It doesn't get any better than this. Add a cup of excellent coffee ok
Anna Miller
Service was excellent! Very hospitable. Great cheap eats and plenty to choose from! We could eat here everyday!
Kevin Romero
Great staff and the food will keep you coming back. Definitely need to try the Mesquite smoked, steak medallions.
Pedro Tonietto
My favorite brunch in Tampa. Great food and outstanding customer service. Ashlei is always great helping with my orders.
Monty Patterson
Very good. Don't get downtown to often, but would good back.
David DuGay
A little slice of New Orleans right here in Tampa! Nicely varied menu, reasonable prices, and friendly staff.
Donna Lewis
Very friendly and accomidating. We were a party of 15 and got excellent service. And the food was great.
Deborah Drevermann
The waitress I had last night was great. She had a good attitude and was always smiling pleasant,and kind.
Dan Westin
Great food and service. The owner is there daily and likes to check on customers personally. Very comfortable atmosphere
Richard Smith
I love this place been coming here for 20 years. Highly recommend all their soups and they're named sandwichs
Laura Guinan
Excellent chicken madras quinoa bowl! Little spicy, great portion size. Great service too!
Dennis D. Magnuson
Great eats, a kisch and salad. Served quickly and with a cold local pale ale.
Would consider this place again.
Dennis M
Iowa
Sheri M
Excellent food, such a great variety of menu choices. Loved our battender/waiter.
Brittany Edwards
Crawfish dip was amazing. Very good introduction into the Crawfish life. Bartender was entertaining and had a good conversation going.
John Beck
Food To-Go was easy to order but not as good for traveling.
COVID steps "mostly" observed.
Kelsey Schuetz
Came here for breakfast, two days in a row while on vacation. Great prices.
Very delicious!! Nice service!!
John Rainey
Great hidden gem. Great food and nice selection of beer. Staff are super friendly!
kathyrn Cervantes
The food was good BUT our server, Ashley, was energetic, upbeat, personable & overall a delight!!
Rachael Horton
Our home is your home. Fresh salads, smoked wings, juicy burgers, deli sandwiches, homeade desserts, local beers and a full bar. We've got it all.
Bruce Crosswhite
Food was very good. They seemed to be a little understaffed, so the service was a little slow.
rayrt
Great place for lunch. Definite must try if you are taking a break from a convention @Tampa Convention Center
Rosemarie Hallof
The Best Desserts! But I'm not that impressed in their dishes. Good service and cool decor, love it!
Matt Baird
Absolute five-star establishment. Offered the greatest super bowl experience possible.
Chelsea Nicolai
Incredibly friendly and helpful when catering for our office holiday party. Eric and the delivery team are awesome! Delicious!
Deborah Hayden
The food is good, and it's easy to get in and out. Close to downtown.
Dan Daly
Zudar's is the best. Great lunch. There's even parking, which is rare in South Tampa.
Michael Jacobs
Fantastic- just ate there for the first time June 24, 2016 service was awesome clean atmosphere I had quiche potatoes and fresh fruit- fabulous 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 …
Jennifer Brewer Brand, Event Dir,PR-Delta
Absolutely Loved.. The Popeye sandwich.. spinach, tomatoes, provolone, mushrooms, Caesar dressing on pumpernickel.. truly delicious
M S
My new favorite place in Tampa. Great food and friendly people. Definitely be back soon!
Jeff J
Mostly a locals place, the food was decent and the service friendly. No big complaints from me.
Kenneth Smith
We were 4 and we had the Cuban sandwich the place was clean the food and service was great, prices.
T Schmiedeke
Have had wonderful lunch experience, you'll find better breakfast options elsewhere.
Yolanda Sierra
Food was flavorful great variety on the menu and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly!!...
John Moore
Food was pretty good, service was excellent.
Lp Kuma
Very good food. Clean and great service. 5 stars
Andrea Lewetag
Love this place so much!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff, not to mention amazing food and drink selection!
Reese Riggle
I can't believe I've lived in Hyde Park for two years and haven't been here before now. Great place. Ashli is the best!
Joann McBride
Amazing food...the waitress that served us was exceptional fun and provided us with the best service ever.
Dready _SRS (Dready.UnitySound)
First time I've ever walked in and the place is great! Staff is awesome and the beer selection was on point.
Jim Kennane
Very nice place. Great service. Good food.
Harold Moore
Good sandwiches! Not too crazy about the bacon brownie.
Suzy Rose
Food was good. Lots of smells in the restraunt. I think they were cleaning the grill.
Benjamin Charles
Excellent! I had the breakfast sandwich, served with a fruit medley. It was simple and delicious.
Justin
Always good food and friendly staff. You can park and walk to Bolts games provided you pop in for dinner first.
Gordon Ryerson
Good food and good service at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend for lunch and take out.
Michael Rose
Nice quit local bar with $1 Oysters from 4-7
Lourdes V Rodriguez
The pastrami was great, the Cuban authentic. Great atmosphere. Service was wonderful.
Matt Bellina
Great food, excellent service! Ashleigh was friendly, helpful and an overall great person!
Chris Collins
We have been twice first experience much better, maybe they were shorthanded the last visit.
Humberto Ventura
Excellent for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Really nice staff and agreeable prices.
Jeffrey Wright
Always good food. Great service. Smart and friendly staff.
David Binge
Food was great. Never would have guessed from the outside that inside was so nice.
Patricia L
Great food, good atmosphere and our server, Ashley, was outstanding!!
rashid gargash
Pros:
Foods decent
(Not sure if this is a pro or con) too much food
Cons:
Too much sauce. (Ex: too much mayo or thousand isle on the turkey sandwich)
Jorge Rodriguez
Decades of great food, great and friendly service. A reliable choice for lunch or dinner!
Main Repair
201 burger was good but my fries were ice cold.
Janet M. Swartz
Excellent. First time there and it was a wonderful surprise. Best we have found so far.
David Alday
Best sandwiches in Tampa, even if they did get rid of the rollatini.
Seleste Kos
AMAZING!! Coconut cream pie was hands down the best ever!!
chrysteile self
great food clean bright greatplace for any kind of meeting.the service is slow almost bad...staff is not happy nor attentive.
Ken Bauer
Wonderful place to eat!
Kyle Jacobson
Both sandwiches we had were very flavorful and filling
Jeff Dierking
Great food, amazing desserts, awesome staff
James Malcom
Good place to have lunch. Food was great but the restaurant is too cramped.
John Derocher
Good food. Reasonable prices
Ian H
Great service great food quiche & salad was wonderful would highly recommend
John Siebert
Great little outside porch. Full liquor bar with great bar staff. Unlimited mimosas on the weekends.
Thomas Bedgood (Tom)
It was a good Cuban sandwich with crinkle cut fries.
Deanna Morrow
Great menu better staff! Best place to hang before a Lightning game
Felicia Walsh
Had breakfast, eggs and smoked brisket. Portion was large, service very friendly but brisket was dry
Benjamin Scott
I was whelmed by everything, the food was ok service was ok...I would go again if I was already close, like next door.
Mark Mellay
Zudar's had good laughs and company with other dining guests and Service was Gratefully Appreciated!!
Rob Taylor
Great food with decent prices. The deserts are the best around!
Isaac Griffin
Great service and awesome sandwiches. Roxanne was great.
Aaron Short
Good food great staff. Ashli was fantastic! Definitely recommend.
Herb Gold
Cobb salad was fair, quiche was ok, but too much spinach.
Daniel P
Great food, great price, and super nice ppl.
MLB
The food is consistently very good. The pies are in a world of their own!
Gloria Owens
Love the quiche...parking isnt the best but GREAT place with wonderful staff
Wayne Norman
Good casual food. Nice setting. Has bar.
John Hansen
Amazing food. Especially the oysters.
Eddie O
Great food. Cuban sandwich was delicious.
Nicole “Red Rooster”
Great place to grab a bite! Love their Hungarian soup!
Geoffrey Weber
Always great service and sandwiches
Angela Goff
GREAT happy hour 4--7. $40 worth it
Michael Galik
Good food. Great selection. Good service.
Christopher Lawrence
Great early morning vibe. Great customer service by all employees. Definitely going back very soon
Paul C.
Great food, innovative dishes, friendly service!
Julie Eilertsen
Here for a conference and ate at Zudar's twice. Super friendly staff, quick, and yummy!
Iris Lopez
Awesome food fast staff is great love this place
David Rigall
A deli that has survived having to move several times, it is now nicely situated near Bayshore and downtown.
Janet Barnett
Very clean, food was good and the staff was great.
Chris Gorton
Turkey sandwich was great. Will eat here again.
Geo
Cuban, taco salad and waitress freak in fantastic great atmosphere thanks
S B
Didn't even know they were here! Food good and John behind the bar was fabulous
Diane Pardun
Early Sunday's very quiet and the food is awesome.
Glen Stewart
Great please for lunch. I'm from Missouri on business and had lunch here 2 days in a row.
Benjamin Torres
Good food ..Sarah was great !! Definitely recommended
Jerry Velez
Excellent place great service awesome food!
Kenneth Luecke
It's okay. Not as good as it was years back.
Glenna Ross
Great food! We need to get the word out!
Chad Tyler, Manager
pancackes & eggs & bacon were great! Friendly staff!
Gavin Davie
Fantastic food. Sandwiches are some of the best.
Alvin Mulford
Hamburger was good overpriced but not enough french fries for the amount of money you paid for
Urania Wynperle
Great food and atmosphere service on point
Alexis Bautz
Slow service but the food is pretty good
Allison Naughton
Our pregame ritual! Great food and close to the Arena.
Christopher Pille
Delicious food and awesome atmosphere!
Brenda Severin
Great way to kick off Gasparilla. Yummy mimosas!
Kerra Hubly
Efficient lunch service, awesome Cuban Sandwich!
Tabitha Brooks
Great food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere
J Mus
Great service and great food at a low price!!!
Jen Isenbeck
Great staff, they always accommodate. Been going to Zudars 20+ years
Morongo Valley
Decent food, good service.
Ian Smith
Ben is rad and the food is good.
Zack Cooper
Great service and good food!
Basil DuBois
Great lunch, looking forward to returning.
Brita Kiffney
Great sandwiches, reasonable price
Kim Ridenhour
Great food and great service!!
Russell Wild
Great but simple breakfast menu.
KJ Beach
Good food, great service.
Kimberli Pope
Awesome place to hang b4 games!!
Alona McCreary
An excellent diner with delicious sandwiches and fries
Eric Ritter
Spa for lunch. Features unique sandwiches, soups, and salad
J Pitson
Fantastic tasting food with plethora of desserts!
B K
Just did drinks. Nice place to go on a budget.
crystal tackett
Was delicious but the avocado wasn't ripe
Don Lack
The service and food were excellent!
Caitlin Rab
Wait staff was lacking but the food was really good
Eric Mathers
Friendly local spot
Thomas Macon
Excellent smoked chicken wings and service
John Stevenson
Nice place. Good food and good service
Maxine Phillips
New Orleans type menu is new.
Seth Jones
Never disappoints! Always one of my stops when l come to town.
Stephanie Andrews
Great lunch place. Parking is a challenge.
William P
Great service and walking distance from the convention center.
Rob S.
Awesome food....reasonably priced.
Griffin Entenberg
the wings were superb totally recommend
David Saunders
Great food, good service
Chad Kronenberger
Ben was a really nice bartender
David Robertson
Great food and great atmosphere
Bradley Nemeth
Sever was attentive and the food rocked house.
Robert Robbins
Very good food with fine service
Lori King
A good neighborhood joint to hang at and have breakfast.
Jan Washington
Best kept secret. Food is awesome..
Aaron Berger
One of the best sandwiches downtown!
Susan Toll
Great service and great food.
Paul Vari
Sadie was great, food was perfect
Tony B
Always a great experience and Eric and his staff are always GREAT!!!!
John Thomas
Great Cuban sandwich
Alexander Kanfer
Great food and experience for all
Michelle Maynard
The most amazing sandwiches everrrrr
Gary Conley
Great deli style restaurant.
Adam Javorek
Great food and service
G.C. W.
Good food but a strange vibe
Linda Evans
Enjoyed a pumpkin beer for the urban ride
Jim True
Awesome food and convenient location
Ben Gonyea
Great service and the cuban is exceptional
Eric Elkins
Fairly priced good service
Melinda Cashin
Great breakfast and service!
LuAnn Langowski
Best Cuban sandwich!
Gtor Guy89
Two words: THE REUBEN! Done. You’re welcome
Francisco Toro
I love this place been coming here for almost 20 years
Nicholas Caris
Love their veggie burger
Brad Jelinek
Best lox I've found in tampa
Pam Fackler
My favorite local place to eat
timothy johnson
this was a great find; was a surprise last minute stop. I was impressed.
Kevin Poitras
Good breakfast informal cafe
Paul Rhyne
The food is fantastic!
Dawn Eiler
Very good deli.
Tom Sweet
Great lunch place.
Spencer Smallwood
Best breakfast in area
Timothy Osborn
Terrific desserts and pies
Larry Reviews
Good food and service.
IFTIKHAR KHAN
Excellent Food and Service
David Ober
Good service.
Central FL Speed Lab Garage
Awesome food and service
Chase Webb
So good
Christinah Huchro
The service was excellent!
John Gilmore
Good people, good service!
Sean Morris
Very mediocre in every way.
miranda brown
Very nice, quick service
Elizabeth Calleja
Great pastrami on rye
Alice DeJean
Loved it!
Lindsey Flanagan
Good lunch
John Downer
Food was great
Vickie Stisher
Great sandwiches
Lisa
Friendly neighborhood spot!
Carmen S. Luna
Great little spot.
Steve Rodeiro
Awesome
Nicole Valle
Amazing sandwiches
Cody Powell
Good food.
Maxx Chavezz
Great Burgers
R. DeJesus
Yummy
Coleman gilchrist
Good
ricky bertini
Super nice service
Ross Braun
Huge portions!
James Bottiger
Best place ever.
John Baron
Great food
Scesny Mathis
Immaculate vibes
Don Shea
Always great
Gloria Lagrandier
Clean and quiet
Emerson Chourio
Excelent food
Marget Kelly
Delicious!!!!!!
Madelyn Castro
Hit or miss
Jaime Powell
I delivery driver picked up two orders service was very friendly
Dana Swain
Good parking facility, Good food, Recomended
Gilberto Leon
(Translation) I have been several times but the last visit the meat was reheated, apparently they had made it hours ago and they heated it up to serve it, the previous times I ate samwich apparently it is their specialty and they were good
(Original)
He ido varias veces pero la última visita la carne estaba recalentada, al parecer la habían hecho hacía horas y la calentaron para servirla, las veces anteriores comí samwich al parecer es la especialidad de ellos y estaban bien
Raúl Agustín Guerrero Navarro
(Translation) Pleasant restaurant, rich food, coffee, sandwiches, etc. Friendly service and reasonable prices. I recommend the smoked turkey sanguche.
(Original)
Agradable restaurante, de rica comida , cafe, sanguches,etc. Trato amable y precios razonables. Les recomiendo el sanguche de pavo ahumado.
Dante Gabriel Segami
Dennis Carter
Matthew Schabath