Chris T.
9/27/2025
What an amazing dining experience!!!! The food, the service (Thank you Sway) and atmosphere were all perfect!!! Did the chef guided menu with accompanying wine tasting and man oh man that did...
Lilac
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500 Channelside Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
Lilac is a modern Mediterranean restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef and California native, John Fraser. Open from Tuesday through Saturday, the dining room’s walnut flooring and the warm glow from the pendant globes create an elevated, convivial space focused around an eight-seat Christian Liaigre chef’s counter in sandblasted walnut and a lively open kitchen. Taking its cues from Fraser’s Greek heritage and his admiration of Turkish cuisine, Lilac’s balanced menu is a celebration of the chef’s vegetable-forward philosophy using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
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Sherry B.
8/13/2025
Can I just say wow? Our dinner here was outstanding. Lilac is Michelin star restaurant in a hotel lobby. We ordered their tasting menu with wine pairing, but you can also order meals à la carte....
Beth S.
8/9/2025
We got to lilac and while I expected a quieter spot, the food, service, and overall experience was top notch. The restaurant itself is small and decorated in lush floral tones. The music was...
Irene E.
7/2/2025
Will return for the service and the decor. Location: 5 Ambience: 5 Food: 4 Service: 5 Picayune: milk bread is too big The food is good but could be better: ~ the milk bread is awesome ~ the...
Airamiss L.
5/13/2025
I have now dined here three times and every single time the service and the food has been unmatched. Tampa is very lucky to have a restaurant like this. Like I said, I haven't had a non five star...
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