Ten Amazing Date Nights In Tampa

Do you love date nights in Tampa? Did you make it out on Valentine's Day? A lot of people will say that if you go out to dinner in a restaurant on Valentine's Day, you are an amateur love bird.

Have a romantic dinner at home on V-Day and then head out the weekend after.

I came across this list from That's So Tampa. It's not often you read one of these lists and agree with EVERY restaurant/place mentioned on the list.

I'll run through the list with you and give you my personal take on each place.

This is actually one spot I have not yet dined at, but I've heard amazing things. It's a Water Street hotspot. It looks very elegant. When I stayed at the Tampa Edition, my room overlooked Boulon Brasserie.

If you call Tampa home, you know all about Bern's and what a romantic spot it is for a date night. This was always my go-to for special occasions, and it the night involves romance, the dessert room is a must.

I'm so excited to see Hotel Haya's Flor Fina on this list. Anytime I'm in Ybor City, I have to go here, at least for a drink. The drink menu is fire. The vibe is exactly what you want for a night with just you and your love.

I'm a teeny bit biased when it comes to Meat Market, so I'll just say, "check it out for yourself." But who doesn't love a romantic night strolling around Hyde Park.

I can't say enough about the atmospheric places that made this list. Mis En Place offers fine French cuisine. No question the food is incredible, but this is another spot that has a vibe I'm crazy about. By the way, I love their food so much...and I'll even dine at their restaurant in the airport. Their Brussel sprouts are my pre-flight meal. Amazing!

I haven't been, but it's "MJ-Approved." And I found the above food-porn photo of an apparent brunch item they have that I might be obsessed with. Every time I drive by, I'm like "I have to go there."

I love On Swann. It can get a little loud in there but it's still a fun date night. The above post is me, Doug and my cousins (and my baby in my stomach).

I love Oxford Exchange's champagne bar. The whole place has a big-city feel to it. I have not had a one-on-one date night there, but I do a lot of "Meet the Author" nights there. So fun!

How much better can they decor here be? It's so pretty, I just want to do it on the table. Haha...just kidding (just seeing if you are reading to the end of this post). But seriously, I love places with food that is to-die-for. And the atmosphere makes me feel like I could be across the Atlantic in some beautiful Italian city.

It's been a while since I've been here (my first wedding in the early 2000's), but if it's romantic enough to have your wedding reception there, what more do you want?