New Seafood Restaurant on Tampa’s Riverwalk: Anchor and Brine
Anchor and Brine is a new seafood restaurant and bar designed by Mexican-born chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval. Located inside Marriott Water Street’s lobby, this new restaurant is fabulous.
DINING:
Anchor and Brine is an indoor-outdoor restaurant that runs from the lobby area of Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel to the outdoor patio. The indoor lobby seating is nice, but I recommend sitting on the patio if you have the choice. The views of the bay and yachts are amazing and make the perfect backdrop for a nice dinner.
FOOD:
I was drawn to the Pan Roasted Octopus. I love char on my octopus and this dish came out perfectly cooked. This wasn’t the first dish that came out but it was my favorite dish. Edamame hummus, chorizo, fennel and lemon. The pan roasted octopus was delicious and beautifully presented.
The other dishes I dined on was the Mixed Greens, Beer cheese soup, Floridian Snapper and Truffle Fries. The Mixed Greens were lovely. Cucumber, radish, and blue cheese, topped with balsamic vinaigrette. This salad came out quickly and was very fresh.
The Beer Cheese Soup was something I’ve never had before, but I’m glad I did. The soup had great flavor, made with Guinness, sweet potato hash and herb oil.
Next out was the Floridian Snapper which comes with calamari, bacon, and potato. I love seafood. Snapper and calamari are a few of my favorites so this dish was a no brainer. It did not disappoint.
Truffle fries were really good. The only problem I had with the truffle fries was that there wasn’t more. Fries are my weakness and these were devoured in seconds.
OVERALL THOUGHTS:
The plates were beautifully plated, and they also offered a nice portion size. Anchor and Brine is a great addition to the Tampa Riverwalk! Outdoor seating, live music and delicious food makes this the perfect spot for a nice lunch or dinner. While a little bit on the pricey side, the food at Anchor and Brine is phenomenal and well worth it!
Address:
505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
813-204-6391
Website: www.anchorandbrine.com
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16 Comments
Catherine
Looks like a delicious place to dine! I’d love to try it some day!
Rose A (@mail4rosey)
We had so much going on the few days we spent in Tampa that we never made it to the riverwalk. I hear it is great for food and entertainment! These pics solidify that for me. Yum. 🙂
Lara | Grits in the City
This looks like a great spot! Will have to check it out the next time I’m in the Tampa area.
mydreamality
The food all looks absolutely delicious and decent sized portions too! It sounds like a lovely restaurant to visit.
Yeah Lifestyle
I love seafood, so was ooing and aahing when I was reading your post. I do like the portion size and looks like a great place to head to
Ashley R
I wish I lived closer so I could indulge. The beer cheese soup looks divine.
Gervin Khan
I love seafood a lot and everything I see here are delicious and it’s really makes my mouthwatering.
catherine santiago jose
That sounds like a great place to dine and those dishes looks really delicious and it really makes me hungry!
Chad
these dishes look sooo delicious!!! I love seafood and would love to give this new seafood restaurant a try.
Deimarys Colon
I think i just want to visit Tampa JUST to eat at this restaurant. Everything looks delicious and good!.
Nate
I always love a new recommendation when it comes to seafood. Seafood is my favorite! 😍
explorethe6
Ditto. Seafood is life 🙂
Cristina Petrini
When a restaurant combines excellent dishes and lightness of the same, it won me over.
BluKatDesign Upcycled Jewelry
WOW! The food here looks so amazing! Tampa is a great place to visit, I will have to remember this place!
explorethe6
The food was delicious 🙂
Emily
that looks like gorgeous food 😉 i’m such a foodie