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Colonnade

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3401 Bayshore Blvd Tampa FL 33629
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(813) 839-7558
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This family-owned restaurant, located on picturesque Bayshore Boulevard, has been in business since 1935. Great views of Tampa Bay, busy with cruise ships and leisure craft, provide a diverting backdrop to the casual atmosphere of this relaxed restaurant, and a friendly staff provides superior service. On a long menu are such options as fresh Florida seafood with grouper, a house specialty....

Since 1935, The Colonnade has been one of Florida's finest seafood restaurants. With fresh fish delivered daily, the family-owned and operated restaurant in Tampa, Fla., is a bay area favorite. Lois (Mamie) Whiteside and her sons, Richard Jr. and Jack, opened The Colonnade on Bayshore Boulevard. Then, the restaurant was a favorite local hangout for Tampa's teenagers, serving hamburgers, fried...

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The Scene The view of Tampa Bay and downtown make the Colonnade a favorite place for watching bikers, runners and roller bladers on Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa's non-commercial equivalent to a boardwalk. On a sunny day, you can…

The Colonnade Restaurant Review

The Colonnade, founded in 1935, maintains its tradition of buying fresh seafood daily from nearby markets. The menu is swimming with entrées that reflect a Southern emphasis --- from fried farm-raised catfish to fried chicken and fried flounder. North Carolina rainbow trout, tilapia and Gulf of Mexico grouper are also available. Or try the tropical chicken breast (orange-marinated boneless...

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Not recommended

Average Rating
20

Crusty and old. In bad need pf investment. Food was nothing to write home about. Stone crabs were tasteless and steak was tough and service poor. Only highlight are the blueberry muffins.

Lunch with a view

Average Rating
60

Beautiful view of Tampa bay. Food was soso, ordered a Caesar salad (would not recommend) and a grouper burger (was ok). Also had the crab dip which was again okay. service was super friendly.

Great grouper with great view

Average Rating
100

In search for the best fried grouper, we dined at The Colonnade tonight. I had the sandwich called the Grouper Islander. It was the best grouper sandwich that I've ever eaten. I chose to have it fried. It had cheese on it and a wonderful tropical topping. They also have a regular grouper sandwich and several other grouper dinners prepared...

Great View-Not Great Food

Average Rating
60

The view is incredible if you are seated by the window (which we were). The service was old-time efficient with no complaints. The food was okay, nothing special. We both had seafood, and there was nothing wrong with it, but there wasn't anything great about it either. The restaurant and menu are definitely dated. My 84-year-old mother-in-law would love it....

Clean it up

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20

I haven't eaten there in many years but hubs and I decided to return. Place really looks run down. Headed to door, could use some lawn maintenance (pull some weeds), pressure washing (very moldy). Went in door and old carpet smell. Decided to not eat there. Therefore cannot critique food.

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Colonnade Restaurant the can be found at Bayshore Blvd 3401. The following is offered: Steak Houses. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Tampa there are 37 other Steak Houses. An overview can be found here.

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Lunch, Seafood, Waterfront Dining: Opened by the Whiteside family in 1935, The Colonnade Restaurant is Tampa institution that has been serving generations of loyal and enthusiastic customers for over 65 years. Located on famous Bayshore Boulevard, just minutes from downtown, the restaurant offers great views overlooking the waters of old Tampa Bay and the downtown skyline. Specializing in...

Business Lunch: Since 1935, this family-run restaurant has satisfied hungry, local appetites. Its location beside Hillsborough Bay affords incredible views of the surrounding landscape. The food, especially the seafood, is the freshest possible, and everything is prepared to order on the premises. Grouper, the house specialty, is available seven different ways; you'll also find seafood pasta...

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