Need a restaurant recommendation either Tampa or Sarasota

[normab]

I'm hoping there are some Tuggers out there who are familiar with the abovementioned areas.

We want to take my parents out for their 60th anniversary to a nice restaurant and are not familiar with either area, so we need recommendations. My parents are elderly and don't go out much anymore, so they don't have a favorite restaurant. They like seafood and steaks.

If you have any recommendations, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

Norma

 

[BoaterMike]

How about Bern's Steakhouse? I have not been there in quite a while, but they are an old mainstay in Tampa. Known for steaks, excellent desserts and an extensive wine list.

http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/

Mike

 

[Talent312]

When in Tampa, we always dine at the Columbia in historic Ybor City.
It features authentic Spanish cuisine and is Florida's oldest restaurant.
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/ybor.asp

Flamenco dancing? You can reserve a table in the room with the stage.
There's a small cover charge. http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/flamenco.asp

There's also a Columbia at Armands Circle between Lido Key & Sarasota.

 

[laurac260]

My all time favorite choices are both at the Grand Hyatt. Armani's for dinner, Oystercatchers for the most amazing Sunday brunch ever. You can't go wrong with either, and the view over the bay is spectacular.

http://grandtampabay.hyatt.com/hyat...g_gh_ppc_google_ss_local_oystercatchers_tparw

 

[spencersmama]

BERN'S, BERN'S, BERN's!!! They age their own steaks, and their sides are as good as their meat. Mmm,mmmm,mmmmm!

http://www.bernssteakhouse.com/