Mangroves
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813) 258-3302
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2007, Martini 2006, Singles Scene 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-3am
Editorial Review for Mangroves – by Alexander Thomas
The Scene
This has South Tampa written all over it. Expect to see your regular business-after-hours crowd, Hyde Park hipsters, yuppies and divorcees on the prowl.
The Food
Dinner is served late and the bar is open until the wee hours of the morning. The chef brings a flair for flavor and presentation to Mangroves' moderate list of appetizers and entrees. Seafood selections are uniquely Florida and Southern in style, including a combination fish dish served with a delicate vanilla and champagne sauce. Mole, the cocoa-based marinade often used in Central America, is used here for a steak sensation that'll have your taste buds hopping. Other creations include pork, chicken, and portobello fettuccini pasta.
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Insider Tips
Take a NumberThe bar gets pretty packed, so get there soon after quittin' time or expect to fight for the bartender's attention.
If This Is Your Scene ...... other after-work hotspots you'll like include Four Green Fields (sadly enough, no happy hour here), Jackson's and the Chatterbox.
User Reviews for Mangroves
05/04/2008 Posted by jengetty4
i read the article on mangroves yesterday, i had never even heard of mangroves before, but the photos were so beautiful that it made me want to see the rest of the place. my friend and i went for dinner, the article did not do this place justice. i was stunned when i walked in with how beautiful it was. we sat in a big private booth that would be perfect for a romatic date and ate a great meal of seabass & ahi. we saved room for the twix dessert, the chef suggested it when he came by the table...i know i must have gained 5 pounds with that alone.....it was soooo good!!! i loved it so much that I made reservations for mothers day before i left.
Pros: decor, food, peach bellini
Cons: the dipping oil had too much garlic for my taste
05/02/2008 Posted by TracyAmos
I just love going to Mangroves, it is a place very colse to my heart. Not only is the restaurant absolutly beautiful but the food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. I had my sit down rehearsal dinner for 80 several years ago and my baby showers here. My friends and family raved about the food and the service. I have owned a hair salon in South Tampa for 16 years and have referred many clients and friends to Mangroves for events and dinner and I will continue to do so....Tracy Amos
Pros: food, service, ambience
Cons: not open for lunch
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