We released our list of Tampa Bay's Top 50 Restaurants (link goes to the expanded story) last week here on the site, and asked our loyal readers to pick their favorites in five different regions. The results held a few surprises.
Reader's Poll winners (back when we asked you guys to pick the final five entries on our Top 50 list) Backfin Blue, Bamboozle Cafe and Bin 27 Bistro all mounted strong get-out-the-vote campaigns that put them on top, but so did traditional picks Council Oak and Guppy's on the Beach.
Now's your chance to pick the best out of those Top Five Readers' Poll winners. You have until Monday, June 22, at 3 p.m. to get your votes in.
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This is the best restaurant I have ever been to and it is consistent. This includes the top steak restaurants in New York City. The food is excellent and the service is even better.
On behalf of all of us at Council Oak I would like to thank everyone who has and continues to vote for us. On a personal note I would also like to thank the entire Council Oak and Seminole Hard Rock team who without their hard work and dedication none of this would be possible. Thank you all!!
Both times I've been to Bin there were hardly any people... where are these votes coming from? I'm just saying. Oh yeah, Council Oak was amazing!
Love, love, love Council Oak. The food was the best and service was both professional and personal. Cannot wait to go back. My compliments to the wonderful chef. Aunt Pat
Anyone one can get a great steak in Tampa; Bern's is one of the Best in the Country. What you all are forgetting is Bin 27 has a great all around menu, from start to finish Bin is the Best dinning experience. Dont be so cheap, try a little of everything and see what you have been missing. A good meal is more than just the main course!!!!
Council Oak is by far the best.Atmosphere,taste and location.We can only imagine where this resturaunt can go once the 600 milion dollar new casino is built.
Council Oak - best damn restaurant in all of Tampa, period
Council Oak Is by far The best restaurant! My dinning experience was incredible. The food was awsome, the best in Tampa! lot better Than Berns, The steaks were super, I highly recomend Dinning There.
Council Oak by far the best,I don't care what the poll says
The desserts in Council Oak are awesome! They serve you a large portion and they are all rich in flavor.
Council Oak & Seafood - the best by far. Tremendous service, and steaks to die for. Also the entertainment value of the location is awesome!
i am not sure when Tim went to Bin 27, maybe on a monday, but i couldn't get in the door thus past thursday, friday, or saturday. i thought it was the slow season for restaurants? finally going for their lunch tomorrow. i heard its superb.
Bin 27 featured a wahoo special and an albacore tuna appetizer that were astounding. carl and dax were serving up some of the best diamond vodka martinis i have ever tasted.
Bin 27 has got my vote. I came in for brunch this saturday b/c they were all booked up friday and saturday night. the brunch is unreal. its a high end a la carte brunch without a high end price. most of the brunch items were around 8 or 9 dollars. this place has really got an ecelectic mix from their brunch to their lunch and elegant dinners. We love you Bin 27!!
We just a blast to support Bin 27. We have been 3 times now and it is one of the best restaurants on tampa. Chef Jason is a master in the kitchen and is cooking up a well designed menu with some amazing nightly specials. Go Bin 27. We hope you get the vote
Bamboozle is good and Council Oak as well, but Bin 27 offers the eclectic menu that allows the patrons to come back more than once a week. also their prices are so reasonable. one would expect a larger upcharge for such a nice dining experience. even their wine is reasonably priced.
Don't consider anything else but Council Oak! Value, value, value!
Congratulations!chef Jason,Michael,Kate on winning the Best Resturant in Tampa Bay.The menu is PHENOMENAL!And the resturant is state of the art! Good luck to all of you in the future.
Are you kidding me? Bin 27 over council oak? Bin 27 is not even in the same category as council oak. Bin 27 is ok.... But council oak blows them away... Bin 27 may have gotten a few people to vote several times for them but regardless of what the poll and creative loafing shows the real champ is definitely Council Oak... The food at council oak is far superior than bin 27 and the service at council oak blows bin 27 away... No disrespect intended however council oak is definitely the real champ