Bern's Steak House Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Tampa’s Bern’s Steak House ranked among OpenTable’s ‘Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2024’

As a whole, Florida wasn’t well-represented on this year’s list.

by Colin Wolf November 19, 2024August 5, 2025

As a whole, Florida wasn’t well-represented on this year’s list.

South Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel will host two ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ dinners next month

Celebrate the Italian-American tradition with a unique tasting dinner and wine pairing.

by Kyla Fields November 22, 2023April 24, 2025

Two Tampa eateries make OpenTable’s annual ‘Top 100 Restaurants’ list

Both high-end concepts were recently recognized by the Michelin guide, too.

by Kyla Fields November 20, 2023July 7, 2025

Tampa Bay Veg Fest returns, Seminole Heights’ Flocale closes, and more local food news

Plus, The Retreat’s 85th anniversary and a few more grand openings.

by Kyla Fields November 3, 2023June 28, 2025

Freya’s Diner set to close in St. Pete, Tampa’s Yard House has an opening date, and more local foodie news

Plus food fundraisers, new tasting menus, and an ‘Alaskan’ taco pop-up.

by Kyla Fields and Ray Roa July 28, 2023June 2, 2025

While Bern’s Steak House undergoes renovations this month, sibling restaurant Haven offers ‘Taste of Bern’s’ specials

The Bern’s-inspired menu runs from July 5-8 and July 11-15 at South Tampa restaurant Haven.

by Kyla Fields July 5, 2023July 8, 2025

At V.M. Ybor bakery Elevenses, Jade Yelvington creates a whimsical world of specialty coffee and confections

It’s now open from Wednesday-Saturday in V.M. Ybor.

by Kyla Fields June 12, 2023August 5, 2025

Bern’s Steak House hosts its 26th annual Winefest next month

It runs from April 15-23 in South Tampa.

by Kyla Fields March 21, 2023April 23, 2024

Pete’s opens in Ybor City, Davis Islands’ Bayou Bodega closes, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And we have a full roundup of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2023 events.

by Kyla Fields March 3, 2023March 11, 2025

Bern’s Steak House launches a new reservation policy, no-show fees will now benefit Feeding Tampa Bay

All reservations will be secured with a credit card, too.

by Kyla Fields February 28, 2023August 2, 2025

Turns out bourbon and fine-dining BBQ mix quite well, and you now have a year to save up for Tampa’s ‘Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot’ dinner

But a nose is a nose, balance is still balance.

by Jon Palmer Claridge January 10, 2022July 9, 2025

South Tampa’s Little Midway shop is now open and serving Bern’s macadamia nut ice cream

Get your scoop on.

by Jenna Rimensnyder August 22, 2019July 21, 2025

Little Midway Ice Cream & Pastry Parlor is coming soon to Tampa

Soon Tampa Bay can beat the heat with Bern’s signature scoops.

by Jenna Rimensnyder July 22, 2019June 6, 2025

Here’s where local Tampa Bay chefs like to drink, dine and unwind

In the Food Issue 2019: We’ll have what they’re having.

by Jenna Rimensnyder June 12, 2019May 19, 2025

Chef Chad Johnson announces departure from Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel

Which leaves the Epicurean Hotel on the hunt for a new executive chef.

by Jenna Rimensnyder May 20, 2019July 14, 2025

The best Tampa Bay restaurants of 2018, as chosen by our readers

by CL Staff September 26, 2018

Whiskey’d away: 200-plus whiskeys set for inaugural Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot

The SoHo duo behind the new event are known for their wine and spirits.

by Meaghan Habuda October 3, 2017March 13, 2024

Bourbon barrel-aged beer from Bern’s, Pair O’ Dice gets released this week

Locals can find their collaboration, called Legacy 4, on draft and in bottles.

by Meaghan Habuda September 26, 2017February 4, 2024

Sunday supper: Beard Foundation knights Tampa Bay as a food destination

Sunday was a landmark for the Bay area’s culinary scene.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 14, 2016July 11, 2025

Do This: A Rare Night in Tampa

On Wednesday, Oxford Exchange is set to host a signing for the first collectible Bern’s book.

by Meaghan Habuda November 7, 2016August 3, 2023