“ Food excellent, valet easy, service exceptional. Likely need a reservation. Clean upscale modern decor. Definitely will be frequenting ”

“ I came to Ponte for a birthday dinner and was definitely treated with a 5 star experience. there was a birthday card on the table upon arrival, the dining room was very upscale, and our server was attentive and extremely knowledgeable. we started with drinks - the cocktails were delicious, one of the best bees knees in town. we also ordered multiple appetizers and salads/soups - the burrata was fresh and bright, the rolls were AMAZING, bread service was excellent, both salads were very good, and the French onion soup could compete with Bern's for the best in town. for entrees, I had a wagyu ribeye which was a little disappointing for the $200 price tag. the steak was a bit overcooked / charred edges for my liking, not the melt in your mouth tenderness I expect from a ribeye. the sides were just okay - I think this is one area of improvement for ponte. the mashed potatoes are BUTTERY (the server warned this of this), and it is just way too rich and overpowering. the carrots and brussells were pretty good. the shishito peppers do not need to be on the menu, or at least moved to the appetizer section since they are fried. I was not a huge fan. I appreciated that even though it was a modern steakhouse there were multiple accommodations made for my vegetarian partner. the mushroom risotto was filling enough to be an entree, and she could enjoy most of our sides. my parents had the scallops and the filet - which they both really enjoyed. we ordered the chocolate soufflé for dessert, the restaurant graciously gave me a free cookie for my birthday. we also were given the chance to see the kitchen and meet the chef, which was a super cool experience. overall, I'd definitely recommend Ponte. it was a very nice special occasion with delicious food and drinks and incredible service. ”

“ I made reservations for the bar only for our anniversary. We received a complimentary glass of champagne and a card - which was so sweet. The server was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. The cocktail menu had a lot of fun options including modern twists on classic drinks. All the food we had was incredible! Can't wait to go back! ”

“ This is bad I didn't review this spot sooner! My wife and I went here for our anniversary dinner last August and it was a 6 star affair! From the food, service, sommelier and attention to detail, we can't wait to go back! This is definitely a cool, hip steakhouse where attire is hip and cool not dated (see Bern's). It's been so long I believe I had the SPLIT BONE RIBEYE with a few sides like carrots, street corn along with some Oysters to start. Trust me once you go here, you will def want to come back!! They do have valet! Bon appetite!! ”

“ This place blew my expectations out of the water. For the quality and the amount of food that you receive, it's an incredible space. The service was phenomenal; our wait staff were anticipating our needs always. I got a wine that the list suggested and loved it. My mushroom risotto, Brussels sprouts, and shishito peppers were wonderful. They truly blew my expectations out of the water! I highly recommend this space. ”

“ Really enjoyed our meal here! Not only were the dishes delicious but they were also served with some style. Loved the chicken dish which was perfectly seasoned and spicy. And if you love your bread like I do, you have to order the Parker Rolls served with truffle butter--they're insane good! ”

“ We came here 4 of us. Obviously had to have a reservation. We came in on a Tuesday night. You can park in the garage, definitely enough space for parking and they have a valet parking as well. Service was very nice, attentive and pleasant. Definitely very professional service. Ambience is modern and upscale. The area for seating is spacious, seating is comfortable and they also have a large bar seating area. They have a huge menu of wines and drinks including non alcoholic cocktails. I had non alcoholic mojito and it was great. They also have a huge wine selection. Food was very good, presented well and seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. Escargot was ok, I didn't like the dough it had on top, it was cooked well but I prefer traditional French escargot style. We had salad with orange and walnuts which was great and on a lighter side. They also have so many raw fish options and we had a few different appetizers which all were great. Crabcake was great and very crabby. For the main I ordered scallops and those were amazing. Cooked to perfection. It's a truly amazing restaurant, definitely top Tampa restaurant. It is more traditional American I would say and a little too heavy for my taste but I could appreciate the execution. Price wise is pricey but not outrageous, considering how great service, ambience and food. ”

“ My wifehad the most amazing experience tonight! We eat at nice places all the time and rarely say this... Welcome to the neighborhood Ponte! We were seated right away for our reservation. The restaurant was designed beautifully and the place was lively and well lit, not dark like some places. The seating is not overcrowded either, which is very nice. Our server was very friendly and professional. I didn't feel like the place had just opened a few weeks prior. Typically new places are working out the kinks but their staff was great. We had the... House Rolls - Amazing!!! Mushroom soup - Amazing!!! Toro App (special) - Amazing!!! Filet was perfectly cooked with a nice sear Mushroom side - also really good We will be back for sure...please keep up the good work Ponte. Tampa needs you!!! ”

“ I had one of the best meals I've ever had in Tampa at Ponte. Every single item (including drinks) was absolutely perfect. They have complimentary table side bread - you need to try the focaccia! The martinis are shaken and poured table side which is pretty neat. My favorite things I ate were the hamachi crudo and the short rib. Also, after dinner they bring you three little desserts - a chocolate bonbon, a cookie shooter and an earl gray tea cookie. The service was also phenomenal. Bill gave great suggestions and was attentive despite the restaurant being full. I can't wait to come back! ”

“ Ponte is a modern American restaurant located in Midtown. I had the pleasure of dining there twice now, once for a girls night and then again for a date night. Dinner service starts off strong with a great bread selection. The olive loaf with the butter is incredible. We had the steak tartar, which was very unique and had a modern twist. The Hamachi Crudo was a flavorful explosion and a must try. The French onion soup was 10/10. The modern version of the Cosmo was a beautiful lavender martini. I would highly recommend the bone in fillet with the potato purée and brussels sprouts. The waiter was not only personable and knowledgeable, but also very attentive. ”