Watervue Grille- Downtown Tampa- Harbour Island

4/19/25 This was my first visit to Watervue. It was okay, but other options are better in my opinion. The crab cake was actually pretty good. The mahi mahi (pictured) was okay, but we also ordered the scallops which were disappointing. The scallops were tiny and over cooked without much flavor. We may have just had an uncommonly negative experience but we'll probably choose other restaurants before returning to Watervue.

Wish it was closer to the water but they have no control over that. They were out of the dish I wanted by the time we arrived. However, the service was amazing, as well as the dish I decided to order. We'll definitely be back!

Had some of the best seafood dishes I’ve had in Tampa, so glad to have stumbled across a local spot with great outdoor views! Will be back for sure, great happy hour drink deals as well.

Been to this restaurant a few times and I've always had a great experience. We visit this restaurant when we come back for medical visits at Tampa General hospital. Today we tried the crab cake sandwich. This sandwich is so delicious and well balanced with its flavoring and garnishes. This is our go-to meal from this point forward. The french fries were hot, tasty and totally on point, as well.

Perhaps my expectations got the better of me, but i was thinking shrimp in florida for this price would be amazing... ordered the shrimp and grits, the flavors were delicious, but the shrimp were so small and few, the dish was mostly grits. I am skinny, so after crab cake appetizer, the shrimp dish, and a beer i left feeling full, but a larger person might have left hungry. The atmosphere and view were relaxing, and staff were attentive and friendly.

We took a client to get dinner here, and it was a great experience! Our waiter was amazing and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Their Brussels sprouts were perfect, calamari was some of the best I’ve ever had, and their fish and chips were also amazing! Everything about this place was great- from the food to the atmosphere to the service! 10/10

I had a beautiful experience dinning here on a Saturday night. Arrived around 8pm for a party of two with open tables outside. The bar seating and outside seating are first come and the inside tables are reservations. The food was delicious, staff was friendly and attentive. The location is fantastic with parking garage across the street and view of the water. It was a perfect evening for the outside seating. After eating you can walk the water and rent some scooters. I recommend!

I recently dined at Watervue and had their seafood pasta dish, and it was absolutely divine! The combination of fresh seafood and perfectly cooked pasta was a true delight for my taste buds. The flavors were balanced beautifully, and the portion size was generous. The ambiance of the restaurant was also very cozy and inviting, adding to the overall wonderful experience. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff making sure everything was perfect throughout my meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Five stars all around!