Michael's 717 South

Michael's 717 South
Restaurant Cuisine: Asian, Italian
717 South Howard
Tampa, FL
#117
of 1092 restaurants in Tampa
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
51% Recommend
8.5Overall8Food
7Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:717 South serves authentic Italian dishes from the "Kitchens of Italy" to exotic seafood from the Pacific Rim”, including their famous Miso and Sake cured Catch of the day..Extensive wine list ( over 200 wines by the bottle) , martini's and specialty drinks from all parts of the world. Michael ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
51% Recommend
8.5Overall8Food
7Food
Overall
  • I was very impressed with this restaurant.
  • Our dining experience was superb.
  • 717 South is one of our favorite restaurants.
  • But a great place to people watch.
  • Overall very happy though and a perfect little spot for couples.
  • Consistently fine restaurant on all counts.
  • I have eaten a number of times at 717 over the past couple of years and it's always a very positive experience.
  • if you want i nice place to go and great food this is the place.
  • I was hoping, after my great lunch experience, to make 717 a regular spot on my visits....But, honestly, there are many other restaurants in Tampa and after a fair to middling dinner experience, I think I will try some others.
  • our experience would not be great.
  • 717 South was an amazing dining experience!
  • Another outstanding experience!
  • I thought this restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced.
  • Always a great dining experience!
  • I was looking for a good restaurant for a special date
  • This is a great place for dinner
  • A great place for groups or private dining....My group enjoyed the dining experience.
  • Our server did everything she could to provide an excellent experience.
  • From appetizers through dessert everything was wonderful.
Food
  • The food was good, the service was very good, the noise was tolerable.
  • The food was excellent as was the service....The filet mignon was perfect....The duck was excellent....The sauces with all dishes were a highlight.
  • Other than that food was wonderful, love the apps and creme brulee!
  • Portions were large enough to call dinner yet were served in a very appealing way.
  • The food, the service was excellent.
  • The food is outstanding
  • Portions were far too large so I recommend sharing one appetizer....Fresh cheese bread is served with a warm tomato sauce with goat cheese inside....Dessert was too much food, recommend the cream brulee.
  • Great food....everyone's dish was outstanding.
  • The food was delicious...their food is delicious.
  • Salmon with Jalepeno sweet potatoes-
  • I am very impressed with the food and service!
  • Great food.
  • The menu is diverse and not just the same old dishes that you see elsewhere.
  • if you want i nice place to go and great food this is the place.
  • The food was not bad, but the uneven, unprofessional service made for a less than enjoyable evening.
  • Dinner was not that special.
  • The best duck breast I have ever eaten, cooked to my taste (medium rare.
  • 717 South was an amazing dining experience!
  • The food was good!
  • The chicken piccata was wonderful as was he chicken wrap and their wonderful salad!
  • Even with the kitchen just getting warmed up for the evening, the service was perfect, food was hot, well-presented and delicious as always
  • Clever menu.
  • The food was amazing and a great value for the money.
  • One of the best meals I've had in a very long time.
  • Always a great dining experience!
  • Overall the food was good.
  • small plates and salads are great.
  • the food is top-notch without being overpriced.
  • My group enjoyed the dining experience.
  • It seems the kitchen is too busy smoking in the parking lot to produce an edible meal for the customer.
  • My wife has sea bass and it was amazing....My entree came with wasabi mashed potatos which were an excellent accompaniement for the fish and a nice portion of vegetables.
  • wine list is very impressive.
  • The food was fabulous, great service & atmosphere
  • The service is really good the food was not bad but not great.
  • Amazing food that is pricey
  • Soup was good.
  • The food, service and ambiance were all really very fine.
  • Food was amazing.
Service
  • The food was good, the service was very good, the noise was tolerable.
  • Service was awful.
  • Our waitress was personable, attentive, and perfect in getting everything right even
  • overall server was a bit slow in getting to us.
  • Excellent value and service.
  • The food, the service was excellent.
  • Service was excellent.
  • The service is very slow and not good.
  • I am very impressed with the food and service!
  • Service was a little slow
  • had a nice table by the window and a great waiter.
  • Our waiter was very loud
  • The food was not bad, but the uneven, unprofessional service made for a less than enjoyable evening.
  • Our waitress was very nice.
  • The service was quick and fun, the food was to die for
  • Even with the kitchen just getting warmed up for the evening, the service was perfect, food was hot, well-presented and delicious as always
  • Our server, Buzz, was very attentive and professional.
  • Service was great.
  • the service was so welcoming, efficient and attentive!
  • The service was prompt, knowledgeable and very friendly.
  • Owner and server were fantastic.
  • while remaining true to the tradition of top-quality ingredients, expert preparation, and friendly, experienced waiters....Service is attentive but without pressure, courses arrive with good time spacing
  • Service was excellent.
  • Fantastic service from Michael, food was great
  • The food was fabulous, great service & atmosphere
  • we were celebrating a birthday and our server was fantastic.
  • The service is really good the food was not bad but not great.
  • The food, service and ambiance were all really very fine.
Ambience
  • The food was good, the service was very good, the noise was tolerable.
  • It is located in trendy Hyde Park area.
  • One downside is the back seating area.
  • he was alienating every other service person which created an awkward vibe for a while.
  • The atmosphere unique.
  • Regular menu is well-valued for the quality and quantity of food and atmosphere was perfect for date night.
  • had a nice table by the window and a great waiter.
  • Our waiter was very loud
  • Good location.
  • The seafood bisque was spectacular, the lasagna was superb, the atmosphere was friendly and genuine
  • The food, service and ambiance were all really very fine.
Value
  • Prices are a little pricey.
  • Excellent value and service.
  • The food was amazing and a great value for the money.
  • the food is top-notch without being overpriced.

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