Restaurant BT - Tampa, Florida

Regina Salup

We came here for dinner last weekend with my parents. We were seated right away. Restaurant BT is simply decorated on the inside, the minute you walk in the space feels clean and pristine. The restaurant is small which is nice because you feel like you’re having a nice, private dinner.

We tried their beef dumplings for an appetizer. They were delicious, the waiter gave us an extra dumpling so we had enough to share with everyone, which was so thoughtful.

For my entree, I got their ‘Duck Duck Risotto’ it was sooooo good. The duck was cooked perfectly! The risotto was creamy and delicious. The entree came with a side of roasted seasonal vegetables, which were delicious. The plating was impeccable and absolutely gorgeous. Everyone else loved their entrees!

For dessert, we tried their ‘Pane Cotta’, it was light and flavorful. It was the perfect way to end our meal.

Our waiter was attentive and very professional. Restaurant BT is the perfect spot for a delicious, high end dinner. The prices are higher, but you get what you pay for. Food made with love and amazing service!

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Hailey Hatt

The best vegan and vegetarian dishes I’ve ever had. Hands down the best place to take a loved one, whether it be a birthday, an anniversary, or just to celebrate. Plan on spending at least $100 per person.

Steven Gildin

I just don't understand why people fight to get into restaurants that are so very clearly inferior to this one, when they have availability here.
This is a fantastic place. Please stop eating standard steak and pasta every night. Come here and expand your flavor palate with a mix of Vietnamese and French cuisine. Share everything so you can really appreciate the offerings.
And the decor is lovely. We sat on the back patio surrounded by orchids, bamboo and water features.
Service was impeccable.
Please don't be scared to expand your culinary experiences and come here now!

Alex & Elizabeth Williams

We came here for my wife’s birthday after she had expressed interest for several months. Our waiter Chris was excellent, and jumped in with our silly banter. The layout of the restaurant is a bit unusual. We entered through what we thought was the main entrance and walked right through a part of the kitchen. As a small restaurant owner that would drive me insane, but no biggie. The decor is nice given what they’re having to work with. Now, onto the food; presentation was good, and most of the dishes were very tasty, unusual, but tasty. Definitely misses a lot of the Vietnamese flavor profiles, but the dishes are still excellent. We all enjoyed the Pumpkin soup, the Tuna tartare with Rice chips, sushi rolls, Duck burritos, Calamari Relleno, Yellowfish, Noodles with Prawns, some kind of a steak bento box, and the Foie Gras. The Foie Gras was paired with roasted Duck leg, and was some of the best Foie Gras I’ve ever eaten. For dessert they brought out a birthday treat for the wife, and we also tried the crossiant bread pudding, and another dish that I don’t recall the name of. Yes, there’s sticker shock from the elevated price point, but if you’re looking for a quiet spot to dine with friends and eat a unique take on traditional foods, this is a good spot.

Goldy D

BT has been called the "Godmother" of Tampa fine dining and for good reason. It's been a few years since dining in her landmark location and things have changed yet stayed the same. Love the new look in the dining room, the curtains create an allure of private and fancy experience I've only seen done at Ciro's. Such an elegant touch when you walk through the place. Service is prompt yet never rushed. We started with a Burgundy red because a meal of this level deserves a wine to match! The wine list is extensive and covers the bases for any true wine lover. We had the great honor of sitting in the smaller back room next to Chef BT. We were worried about bringing our 4month old to dinner but she welcomed him during the Friday 8pm dinner rush! The pace of dinner was amazing, plenty of time to enjoy our wine and enjoy the date out with my wife. Food was incredible- specially the soup and the duck!

Jodi (Foodieinflipflops)

Beautiful way to spend an evening. Food was gorgeous and tasted even better. So many great flavors presented in a well rounded and elegant way. The coconut rice was my favorite, but everything was excellent. I loved how many veggies were served with the dishes. Entrees are pricier, but quality and flavor so delivered. Service was great. Wine list had more boutique producers too.

danielle caron

We live in St. Pete and had to run some errands in Tampa BUT we love to treat ourselves to a nice fancy dinner. The service here makes this place a 5 star. Exploring French Vietnamese, this is the spot who does it right. I would recommend this to any foodie who wants to experience a 5-star service, plus the new palette of French-Vietnamese farm-to-table flavors.

Elana Hartman

Signed up for the tasting menu with wine tasting. Great experience with excellent food. Everyone was well versed in the food and techniques used. One of the best meals in Tampa. Will be back for food, service and experience