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Ceviche Restaurant And Tapas Bar in Tampa is a four star Spanish restaurant. This is a great place. It's known for its tapas. This place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite Tapas/Spanish Restaurant in Tampa. I know it's become a chain since the first location opened, but I can deal with that.The albondigas, braised pork shank, ceviche de casa, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im not in the writing mood but I just got back from vacation and had to yelp this place..I HAVE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVENBest tapas and sangria EVER.Highly recommend:Mahi-Mahi al Papel 9.50Mahi-Mahi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! Really good food, the best tapas places in town. Atmosphere is relaxed and low key. Check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ceviche used to be one of the very few stars in the Tampa constellation of eateries worth frequenting. Their old Tampa location just off Bayshore, behind a wall, through a 'secret' garden, up a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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It is on Howard just a few blocks off Bayshore Blvd (not on Bayshore Blvd if that is the CItysearch address). A great funky/quirky bar/restaurant that reminds me of tapas bars in Spain. The food portions are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Meatmarket in a shanty. And they valet? Who are they kidding??Food = blech!!!! I've had better at McDonald's.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great tapas place - fun atmosphere, friendly folks and live music. My friends and I spent some time in the bar before our table was ready in the dining room- bar was loud and busy but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Cooky entrance. Excellent Espanish TAPAS (not Peruvian Cebiche though). Great atmosphere - Fun. Not expensive, unless you order too much wine, oh and very good Espanish wines. This is a fun place. If you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
White and Red Sangrias are GREAT when Devi is your server. She's pretty amazing and informative.It lost a star because the tables and chairs are uncomfortable and the decor is umm....ehhh....Food and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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This place is HORRIBLE... do not go if you want any type of service... super packed - not enough wait staff- horrible management- not accommodating at all. I would never recommend anyone to dine at Ce...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be 5 stars, but the new location seems to have lost its luster in the kitchen. It is definitely more comfortable, but the food has dropped off. Still a true Spanish Tapas restaurant. Nice spot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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I have a soft spot for Tapas after spending some time abroad, and Ceviche is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 4 other people in my party. They had recommended it as a good group place. Firstly, I was happy with how fast we got a table on a Saturday night. That's a good thing. The decor was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yes, it is pricey, but you get a lot for your money here compared to all the other tapas places in town. We usually start with 2 tapas per person, then add one if/as needed. They bring delicious bread as well,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You definitely have to try the sangria here. It's the best! They have 3 different types of sangria. I love their white. The red is also good, but I prefer the white. The champagne is good, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well, someone's stealing from the customers....I'm going to just post my experience too. Apparently someone or everyone working for Ceviche has been committing credit card fraud. My girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I recently ate there and when I looked at my credit card statement the waitress decided to give herself a $20 instead of a $15 tip. I called my credit card company and they took it off. I contacted Ceviche's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.Tapas might be my favorite food - and I was excited to see "Ceviche" as a dining option whilst working in Tampa. The wait for a table was nothing short of epic. We waited at the bar probably a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at a Tapas Bar, so it's hard for me to gauge how good my experience was compared to what it could've been [like]. The restaurant is pretty dark inside, feels small, yet one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So Ceviche changed locations (now where St. Barts restaurant was) about 3 months ago. I love this location b/c there is plenty of seating and there is also an open air courtyard with a fountain. So...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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I saw Ceviche on a list of romantic restaurants and took my husband there for dinner on his birthday. Romantic? Not on a Friday night. They only take reservations for parties of 6 or more, so we had to put our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The never-ending pitcher of sangria exists here. You can get red, white or cava. It's a tall order for two people to see the bottom of the pitcher but we managed to do it.Loved:Ceviche de la Casa -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ceviche has since moved off Bayshore a block or two, but it is every bit as good the fourth time in as many years as it ever was. Though they have gone for a bit more upscale look at their new...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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I have been going to Ceviche in Tampa for many years now. It truly is a great night out! It is one of the rare places in Tampa that also serves food until the wee hours of the morning (on weekends.) The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved their food on previous occasions. But our experience was definitely sub par this time. One of my friends was served fish that was spoiled, but they did replace it without question.. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this place gets 1 star for the decor and the nicely cooked appetizers. But otherwise it was not that great. We had to drive up and down bay shore twice and when we found the address we were at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duuuuude. Wow. Loved this place. A cab driver recommended this place and I was doubtful at first but loved this. The waiter (wish I got his name) was great. Some of the best service I've had in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is excellent, though it is required that you eat it with Red Sangria. Love the sangria. I am fortunate enough to make it there about once a month and as far as best dishes go, I would recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant is the perfect date setting. The atmosphere is soothing. The food delicious with a variety of tapas and more.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Relaxed atmosphere. Very good tapas. This is a fun place to have a relaxing dinner. as good as you get in Spain.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome! we found it thanks to yelp and arrived on a thursday evening. got a table right away - service was amazing (the whole menu looked amazing but got lots of great recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My evening brought me to Tampa - but more specifically - Ceviche to celebrate my college roommate's 25th birthday. I've got mixed reviews about this place. First off, the food is delicious. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Great food and great atmosphere. Also a fun place to have late night cocktails.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It saddens me to have to change my review about Ceviche. On my last trip back to Tampa, my fiance and I hoped to have a nostalgic moment at what used to be the most intimate and unique restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places I can actually stand to drink at in when visiting Tampa. Pros:The food is absolutely incredible. I've been many of times with many different groups of people, and there is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a romantic tapas place, this is it. The ambiance is very good, and the service is attentive as well. Everything I've tasted here is mouth watering, including the seafood paella...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Okay the decor is great, but the service was slow. The food all tasted the same. By the time you order enough tappas to feel full - you have a big bill. I would not hurry back.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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I tried the food at Ceviche and what a disappointment. The "jamon serrano" and Manchego cheese were dry, stale & lacking their fresh flavor. The shrimp, eggplant and scallops were all consistently undercooked....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly suprised by the quality of the tapas at Ceviche. It was better than many of the tapas restaurants I've been to in Chicago and SF. We ordered about 6 plates and everything was very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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First of all, I live in Miami & have been all over Spain, yet Ceviche's Sangria is the best i've had EVER! Although you may have to wait for a table for some time, it's definitely worth it. The food is fresh &...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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I went to Ceviche last night with 5 friends and had a blast! We arrived late (10:30pm) and put our name on the waiting list for a table. We ended up in the bar where we quickly got a table which is where we...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ultimate date place. The tapas is great. Like everyone else says, start with the Sangria. The champagne sangria wasn't for me, but some may like it. I like the red. Their signature ceviche...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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This is my favorite spot for out-of-town guests. Not only is the food consistantly great, the atmosphere is impressive enough to bring visitors from a "big city." Late, late hours is another reason to keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for tapas (if you're into that). Sangria is pretty good although I've had better. The atmosphere is romantic intimacy (i.e. dark and small), the wait staff is attentive and the decor is old...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sangria here is really excellent and this place has some great food! Atmosphere is nice but semi-casual. Really enjoyed their fries sprinkled with blue cheese bits Mmm! Went with a group of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You need to try the champaign sangria here, it's to die for. This place has tapas down to an artform, as everything here is quite tasty! Even their chocolate cake is worth writing home to mom about!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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What a delightful treat this restaurant is!Tapas are a sampling of multiple dishes and Ceviches has many to choose from.A fun and friendly atmosphere,my friends and I love to hang out and enjoy the food, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Ceviche is a phenomenal restaurant. I recently went there for dinner with friends and the service was perfect. Before I even got halfway through my sangria was refilled. The food was cooked to perfection and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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Very fresh, beautifully concocted creations! There were four at our table we sampled A LOT....everything was delicious. Shrimp salad,scallops,filet of beef,avacado,ham,hearts of palm salad,chicken and pork...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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Whatever you do, do not bring kids to the newly opened Ceviche in St. Petersburg. Not only did the wait staff snarl when they saw our kids, but they only had 1 high chair in the whole restaurant! There was an...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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Ceviche is a Spanish tapas restaurant - one of several in the St. Petersburg area - and from the few that I've been to in the area this one has the best Spanish atmosphere. They have wonderful sangri...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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You really must try the ceviche de la casa & the sangria. The other tapas are good but it's the ceviche that keeps us coming back. I really like the staff they are so helpful! We let the waiter make...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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Don't want to spoil your experiance, just go as everything is GREAT !!!! Ask for Dennis, we were Tapas Virgins he asked what we do and don't like and sorted the whole meal including drinks. The whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Ceviche's is such an amazing restaurant! The food is so good and so creative! I went there with a few friends and we got several different items to share. The chicken tapas is to die for! Plus they ma...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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I feel sorry for those who did not have an enjoyable time. My date and I spent at least 2 hours dining with much pleasure, good service, good wine, and great food. Definietly recommend for a great date spot.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Tampa is full of places to get sangria but none can match that which is offered at Ceviche. You can chose a small or large pitcher and white or red. They are the only place that puts ample fruit in th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Tampa is full of places to get sangria but none can match that which is offered at Ceviche. You can chose a small or large pitcher and white or red. They are the only place that puts ample fruit in their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Ceviche is the best place for a date. I met my boyfriend there on a blind date and I haven't stopped going since. The food is fantastic, the service is friendly and the scenery is unbeatable.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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My displeasure with Ceviche has grown over time, but my last experience was the final straw. Their focus on the customer has clearly been replaced by a penurious focus on the bottom line. My favorite dish, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2005
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My first choice was the best, ceviche de la casa, $7.50. Slightly spicy, some lime, cilantro and tequila set up the generous portion of shrimp, scallops, squid and seabass. Next I had jamon Serrano, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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From the moment you enter the dimly lit restaurant, the warm colors just envelop you. Have a drink at the bar with any of the outgoing and knowledgeable staff. Insanely good Cosmopolitans and Sangria, the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2004
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A definite mistake for Valentine's Day. The service was dreadful and hurried. The food was the worst; the stuffed lobster tail that they offered was half a tail actually split down the middle(!) and served dry...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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This is my favorite place to dine in Tampa. Great place to try a little bit of everything. Tara made our night!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Fabulous! We love the food, the atmosphere, the Sangria is great, but order the small one! Salmon is great as well as the shrimp and the scallops. Great place for an intimate date, but can be alittle noisey...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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My friends and I from North Carolina visited Ceviche on a Friday night. It was definately a great experience! Delicious food in a quaint atmosphere. We all ordered plates then sampled from each...it's the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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I went there on a Sunday night and was pleased to find it almost empty... perfect for that special night with that special someone. We didn't get over-full, and we were able to share many different types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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this is a great location for groups! a team of about 15 of us went to the place and it was great. the selection was excellent and the staff recommended several items that had to be sampled...
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order several dishes and share with everyone...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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one of the ninetiesi hottest trends is right at home in tampa, where spanish cuisine has been a part of the scene for years. the good-looking crowd at ceviche can sample over fifty different hot and cold...
gayot.com - user review
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bathed in candlelight, well-dressed diners at this tapas bar revel in the see-and-be-seen atmosphere. it's not all about looks, though, as you'll discover once you sample some of the fabulous small dishes....
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