Lilac
Restaurant · Gilchrist's A W Oak Grove
500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Highlights
Michelin-starred Mediterranean with vegetable-forward philosophy
Michelin-starred Mediterranean with vegetable-forward philosophy
"This concept from John Fraser occupies its own corner of the sleek and stylish Edition hotel. An open kitchen with glossy emerald-green tile overlooks the small dining room and delivers a contemporary prix-fixe with broad Mediterranean influences. Dinner begins with a series of bites like almond croissant with chicken liver mousse or Maine lobster feuillantine. Diver scallops arrive dramatically under a cloche filled with rosemary smoke, while braised rabbit pasta halo comes with an airy parmesan-potato cloud. Entrée highlights include Ora King salmon, Colorado lamb chop, and a particularly sumptuous Dover sole bathed in brown butter and serve with glazed vegetables. A lengthy list of cocktails and rather pricey wines are available as well.-" - Michelin Inspector
"Located in the Tampa Edition Hotel, Lilac earned a Michelin star for its Mediterranean-Turkish fare created by chef John Fraser. The four-course prix-fixe menu ($150 per person) leans heavily on locally caught seafood and seasonal produce grown on nearby farms. The menu changes frequently, but expect items like day boat snapper, duck au poivre, and beef tenderloin." - Laine Doss
"Peruse the contemporary four-course prix-fixe with Mediterranean influences, Florida-focused ingredients and French techniques. A meal might include luxe bites like a Diver scallop infused with rosemary smoke and dramatically served under a cloche to well-executed and flavorful lobster feuillantine." - MICHELIN Guide
"Tampa was finally awarded its first Michelin star in 2023, and you’ll want to book well in advance to land a table at Chef John Fraser’s Lilac, located in Water Street Tampa on the ground floor of The Tampa EDITION and where four-course Mediterranean-inspired meals comes with wine pairings from Sicily and Greece."
"The big news of the night came out of Tampa which saw One Stars doled out to Koya, Lilac, and Rocca bringing the entire stadium to roaring heights (and cheers) with chefs from all destinations applauding with enthusiasm and verve." - MICHELIN Guide
