Lilac
Restaurant · Gilchrist's A W Oak Grove
500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Highlights
Michelin-starred Mediterranean-Turkish fare by Chef John Fraser
Michelin-starred Mediterranean-Turkish fare by Chef John Fraser
"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
"Situated in the sleek and oh-so-stylish Edition hotel, this concept from John Fraser is a popular spot with in-demand reservations. The small space has a sexy vibe, albeit not a stitch of lilac in sight. 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. Main dishes include Ora King salmon with a Florida stone crab salad or Colorado lamb chop with tender leeks and house-made lamb sausage.Cocktails and wine are on offer, but Lilac has upped the ante when it comes to tableside service with a champagne cocktail cart (yes, please!). -" - Michelin Inspector
"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
