Highly Anticipated Venue Opens On Tampa’s Water Street

Downtown Tampa continues to rise, and Water St. has really set the tone for what all of Downtown Tampa will look like in a few years. New luxury hotels, restaurants & lounges have been bringing a lot of attention to the area & igniting a new vibe in the city. In case you missed it, a highly-anticipated new venue, Alter Ego, opened up on Water Street.

The latest venue to open on the popular Water St. is Alter Ego. The new addition to the street is helmed by the same renowned group, Proper House. They are responsible for the restaurant, Rooster & The Till out in Tampa's Seminole Heights. This new spot, Alter Ego, is a combination of things. A modern Italian restaurant & lounge that also provides entertainment.

Since its opening on April 19th, Alter Ego has received high praise from socialites across Tampa Bay. It's a sexy new venue with the vibes to match. A good friend of mine, fellow DJ & Tampa local DJ Casper is the music director there & has set up quite the lineup to make sure Alter Ego's soundtrack is top-notch with great DJs such as Rich Medina, DJ Ku, & DJ Flaco setting a cool vibe. You can check out their weekly lineup here.

Alter Ego has the potential to be Tampa's new hot spot, and with only a couple weeks under their belt, and the response from patrons on social media and word of mouth. I'm sure by the summer it will be, so do yourself a favor & check out the new spot that has been building quite the buzz around Downtown Tampa.

This lounge is for ages 21+. There's no real dress code, but the website says flip flops are NOT welcome, so maybe change after the beach trip before checking it out. Alter Ego is completely cashless so be prepared to pay with a card. They also are a cocktail-focused lounge, so there's no food menu. Walk-ins are welcome but space is limited and they recommend making a reservations.

Want to know what the most popular restaurants in Tampa Bay are? Well, look no further because we found out! There are three restaurants that are constantly booked and reservations are hard to get. These are the three most booked restaurants in Tampa according to OpenTable. And they're absolutely worth the wait if you can't get a table right away!

Are you tired of going to the same old restaurants every weekend and wanting to try something new? Look no further because we’ve compiled a list of the three trendiest restaurants in that you must go check out. These spots offer delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and some of the trendiest places that everyone is always talking about! One of them you might have heard of before because it's a must if you visit Tampa Bay. The Columbia Restaurant located in the historic Ybor City, is located at 2117 E 7th Avenue is a staple in our community. This family owned restaurant offer authentic Spanish-Cuban cuisine using old family recipes and tradition. When you go, order their delicious Cuban sandwich and with famous 1905 tableside built salad.

Another fabulous restaurant that you have to go to is Ulele. It's on the list of one of the most booked restaurants for good reason. Located in Tampa Heights it's right on the water and right next to Armature Works. Their food is so yummy and the charbroiled oysters are a must if you visit. Of course, don't forget about their delicious seafood choices including a lobster roll that's to die for! With people all over the country moving to Florida Tampa is exploding right now with popularity. We have beautiful beaches, a vibrant city and a wonderful array of restaurants. Try one of these delicious restaurants listed below if you can grab a reservation.

One of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay is nonother than The Columbia Restaurant. Whether you're going for lunch or dinner, whatever you get will be delicious and authentic. When you go, make sure to order their famous 1905 salad. It's made right in front of you and absolutely delicious.

Ulele is a gem with beautiful surroundings! Located in Tampa Heights at 1810 N Highland Avenue it has delicious food! This spot is famous for it's beautiful views, seafood Risotto and charbroiled oysters. Make sure you try them because everyone talks about them.

This one is a no brainer. Bern's is notorious for having hard to get reservations and for good reason. They're famous for their delicious steaks and of course the wine selection. When you go ask to take a tour of the wine cellar because it's extensive.