(813) 514-4426

1015 S Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33606 27.9336 -82.4832

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Neighborhoods: New Suburb Beautiful, Southwest

What People Are Saying About Water

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The Scene – Culinary Institute of America graduate Erin Van Zandt has taken South Tampa by storm with rice-paper rolled sushi (no nori) paired with zingy sauces and sizzling side dishes. It's a late-night hang for chiseled physiques and fashionistas. Turquoise walls, psychedelic wood-grain tables and jewel-blue stained glass make the tiny, done-on-the-cheap interior a smashing underwater fantasy. – – The Food – It's connected to Ciccio and Tony's next door (same owners), but Water's cuisine is worlds away. Sticky rice bowls come draped with vibrant fish and…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/14/09

Water was better than I expected but a bit pricy for what you get

by jkerr7

The waitress was very friendly. While I sat looking around after placing my order I thought I had made a mistake. The restaurant is a hole in the wall. It's what I would consider a dump. They tried but the fabric panels on the ceiling with teh ceiling fans with straw blades just don't cut it. Who thought that would look good? The tables look like a Zebra Print. It's just bizarre. I thought about just getting up and leaving because the sushi menu is really limited and expensive. Ex: two pieces of Tuna are $5.50. Yikes! Also is is pretty dark in the restaurant so it's hard to see what you're eating. What? Is that a hair in your food? You'll never se it so it's ok. :) Anyway, to my surprise the sushi was really good. I would make it a point to go back the next time I am in Tampa.

  • Pros: Sushi was pretty good
  • Cons: Poor Sushi selection
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/22/08

Great Sushi!!

by RoscoB

My husband and I LOVE this place. The wait staff is so friendly and the sushi is great! I eat there at least once a week and it is always good. You can also order the sushi from Ciccio & Toni's next door which is a family friendly place. We have gone to Water with our daughter but only when it first opens. I highly recommend this restaurant!

  • Pros: Ambience, Food & Staff
  • Cons: High Prices &Required Valet
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/07

Freshest Fish In Town... Sat next to Jeff Garcia

by jfury1010

Consistently the freshest Yellow Tail in town. Jeff Garcia and His beautiful wife sat right next to us. Its cozy and cool w/ great music and hot waitresses. Eat here weekly... never disappoints.

The Details on Water

When to Go:

Since reservations are for six or more only, there can be a long wait, so you may want to go a little early.

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Japanese

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