Wow, where to even begin. Came in here as a fallback option on my anniversary since other restaurants have been hard to get into lately. As soon as we entered the bistro I knew we were at the right place.Very casual and cozy, smooth jazz coming from the tiny kitchen, and the service was like being at your friends house for dinner. Our waitress Sarah explained to us how ingredients are purchased fresh every morning, everything is prepared by hand, and Chef Shima and Chef Mike both have years of international experience, with Mike specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and Shima Japanese, opening hotels and restaurants around the world together before deciding to open their own absolute gem here in Seminole Heights.We ordered miso soup, spicy tuna, dynamite roll, handmade ravioli, and beef yakisoba. Easily the best miso I’ve ever had, I wasn’t even aware that miso could have the depth of flavor it did, and keeping with the cozy atmosphere; was served out of a coffee mug. The sushi, while simple, tasted better than any of the places in tampa, and having lived here 6 years I’ve tried all of the popular spots. Spicy tuna roll utilized a house made chili oil which I haven’t seen before, so the tuna melts in your mouth with the oil added, divine. Handmade ravioli had the freshest, richest, yet somehow lightest (make it make sense!) tomato sauce with basil and parsley that I’ve had. I did a study abroad in Italy, and even though I studied italian food and wine over there nothing came close to the dish I enjoyed here. Girlfriend’s yakisoba was delicious and hearty, and the beef was some of the tastiest I’ve had in recent memory.Since we came in near closing, the chefs came out to eat their own meals at the bar as my girlfriend and I were finishing our meals. My girlfriend and I started to get ready to head out as we didn’t want to be “those” people (you know the ones that stay after closing when everyone’s trying to leave), and the chefs told us to sit back down and began telling us their story while sampling us new potential menu items (which were just as amazing as everything we ordered, so get excited!) and upon learning it was our anniversary Mike gave us a cheesecake that he made that day. Like the tomato sauce from earlier, it was somehow rich and decadent, BUT NOT heavy nor ridiculously sweet like the cheesecake I’m used to. So another best food item I’ve had in my life from Shima and Mike.It’s not often, wait, I’ve never been to a new restaurant that gives me 4 of the best tasting food items I’ve had in my life entire life (best simple sushi roll, best miso, best cheesecake, best ravioli and sauce), and with sake included our bill only came to $60 before tip. Best flavor regardless of price I’ve found in tampa, and just the best value of anywhere I’ve ever found, period. Please give these guys your money, it might ruin a lot of restaurants for you since you’ll feel cheated that they don’t taste as good now that you’ve had Olde Heights, but I swear you will not regret it.It was so good I’m going again less than a week after my anniversary for my birthday dinner with a friend.
The Olde Heights Bistro is such a wonderful neighborhood gem! It is our favorite place to eat. Wonderful folks, great food. I mean really great food. My favorite is Mediterranean Salmon, daughter loves the sushi, husband loves everything, but good chance you’ll catch him eating gumbo and a burger. Small place, very charming, friendly, handful of tables and a bar. We meet new people from the area every time we dine at The Bistro.I highly recommend the Olde Heights Bistro. If you go, say hi to Dexter for me.
The Olde Heights Bistro is such a wonderful neighborhood gem! It is our favorite place to eat. Wonderful folks, great food. I mean really great food. My favorite is Mediterranean Salmon, daughter loves the sushi, husband loves everything, but good chance you’ll catch him eating gumbo and a burger. Small place, very charming, friendly, handful of tables and a bar. We meet new people from the area every time we dine at The Bistro.I highly recommend the Olde Heights Bistro. If you go, say hi to Dexter for me.
This was out of this world delicious! Really glad I tried this place. It is so unique for a bistro and offers a very wide and eclectic menu. Stop by if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed
Delicious food. Super quaint. Go here! It has a small seating area inside so if you don’t like that, still get it and get it to go! The food is worth it!
Yes great food and drink and hang out with Robert Wegmann!
The best! Fresh, delicious and the owners are incredible! If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would!??
In my opinion best burger in Tampa! Great vibe! Great stuff all around! Thank you
Great food and great service
Quaint spot in Seminole heights with a distinctly friendly local feel. The staff was outgoing, helpful and attentive. The Bistro Dip was bountiful and yummy. Biggest au jus dipping vessel I've seen! The Bistro Turkey wasn't heavy but was filling; good mix of bread, meat and veggies. The sangria was different (cinnamon?) but we'll balanced. Nice selection of beer, wine and sake. Great atmosphere with high quality food and drinks.