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Blindfolded Dining In Tampa This Spring

Author Roxanne Wilder
Dining in the Dark will take place at the Centre Club

What can we expect from this new experience involving blindfolded dining in Tampa? It will be taking place at the Centre Club off of Westshore on select weekend nights beginning April 26 and running through early June.

So what can you expect if you purchase tickets to the dining experience? Dining in the Dark events have taken place in other big cities around the country, but this is a first for Tampa. I was imagining that you go and actually sit in the dark somewhere. But this is how it actually works: you are blindfolded once you get there. That is how you are prevented from seeing your food and able to really focus on your sense of taste.

Reviewing Blindfolded Dining In Tampa

I’ve been scouring the internet in search of reviews. Some online reviews claim the food isn’t exceptional, but the experience of blindfolded dining is unique. One diner explained that you do have a strange feeling come over you when you realized you can’t see where your food is and can potentially make a mess.

Another diner explained they were very pleased with the way you’re able to give your food preferences to your server once you are there. A microphone announced when various dishes were arriving at the table. This same user complained about the temperature of the food in certain dishes. There will always be complainers, some with legitimate reasons and some who are just extraordinarily picky. But overall, from my online research I’ve found that those who’ve experienced blindfolded dining are happy that they tried it one time but might not go back for seconds.

I’ll be trying blindfolded dining in Tampa for myself this spring. And I’ll be sure to give you my honest reviews. Check back for it sometime in May. I’m really excited about it. I hope it lives up to my expectations.

If you’d like to purchase tickets, click here.

7 Unique Dining Experiences In The Tampa Bay Area

The food scene in the Tampa Bay area is really taking off. It seems like every week there’s a new trendy restaurant that joins the roster. However, if you’re looking for a dining experience that goes above and beyond, look no further. We found the 7 most unique dining experiences in Tampa Bay.

From what’s on the menu, to the atmosphere, or if there’s any table side action, we think these are the most unique dining experiences in Tampa Bay. These spots are perfect for a large group or if you just want to impress a date. These are some of the most popular restaurants, so it might be worth it to call ahead and make a reservation for your visit.

We went to Yelp to help build our list, but it wasn’t very helpful. One honorary mention we do want to include from Yelp is the Cruisin’ Tikis Tampa. The idea of floating through Downtown Tampa on a tiki bar with 5 of your closest friends sounds so fun! We’re only leaving them off this list because it’s bring your own food/drinks. The pickup/drop off location is right by Armature Works, so this also means you can grab food to-go from your favorite spot and take it on the water with you. They’ll provide the captain, coolers with ice, and Bluetooth radio for you to play your favorite tunes.

Here are our 7 favorite unique dining experience in the Tampa Bay area

  • Spinners Rooftop Grill - St Pete

    If you’re looking for a new date spot that will impress them with gorgeous views, look no further. You’ll arrive via a private elevator from Bellwether’s lobby level, then diners will transition from a stationary floor to one that slowly rotates. All of this accompanied with 360 degree views of beautiful St. Pete and a menu that’s to die for!

  • The Nona Slice House

    The Nona Slice House in Safety Harbor is a hidden gem for some of the best pizza in Florida, (seriously). You may be thinking, “What’s so unique about a pizza place?” Well the owner, Jamie Culliton, is a world champion pizza acrobat. Meaning he can seriously toss some dough. He’s won competitions all over the world for his performances, and now he’s taken some of the staff under his wing. Recently, they competed in Italy with the US Pizza Team and came in 6th for the freestyle acrobatics. If you ever go to The Nona Slice House, just ask your server for a “dough show” and the Jamie or one of the other pizzaiolo’s will come out for a performance for the whole restaurant!

     

     

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  • Columbia Restaurant

    We couldn’t leave out on of Tampa’s most iconic restaurants in this list. You have to experience dining at Columbia Restaurant at least once. The historical Cuban atmosphere will have your head swerving all around the restaurant. The menu is full of things you must try! Like their homemade Cuban bread or the famous “1905” salad that is made right at your table!

     

  • Ciro's

    One of Tampa’s most popular speakeasy has to be on our list! Ciro’s is great for an intimate environment, aka the perfect date spot. The drink menu and atmosphere is heavily inspired by the prohibition era. Be sure to call for the daily password.

     

     

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  • Black Rock Bar & Grill

    This may not be for everybody, but we recommend trying it at least once. At Black Rock in Carollwood, you’ll have certified angus beef served and cooked to perfection on a 755-degree volcanic rock. Meaning your steak will come out ray and you’ll cook each bite directly on the stone as if it’s your plate. For those who like their steak done rare-medium rare, this only takes a few seconds on each side. Each bite is hot, juicy, and tender and just the way you like it!

  • Sa Ri One

    If you’ve never tried Korean BBQ we highly suggest Sa Ri One. You can get all you can eat for $25 or $35.

    Sharing a meal at a traditional korean bbq, known locally as gogi-gui

     

  • Madame Fortune's

    The last spot on our list goes to one of the other best speakeasy’s in Tampa. Madame Fortune’s can be found behind a bookcase in the Roost bakery. They share the password to get in on their social media every week. Check out their “Password” story highlight. The food at Madame Fortune is insanely good, packed with strong southern and West Indian influences.

     

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

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