Cafe Dufrain in Tampa

I had friendly helpful server. Did a good job up selling without trying to get me to buy something I didn't want. Food really amazing. They twist up traditional with great flavor. Even the fries were not your normal. Very classy. Little pricey.

Warm service. Love coming back

I had my boyfriend's 40th birthday party here Iast weekend. The service, food & atmosphere was perfect! Thank you for making this evening one to remember! Thank you to our 2 server who took care of our party of 30 perfectly & to the owner and manager Uma for all your help planning. It was a success!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Food was delicious. The place was very nice

We all had the burger and it was excellent, great local spot!

Nice atmosphere and a great passion for food. Not the same old stuff...

We went here for a holiday party. Small place on the water with nice views. However, the food was terrible tasting, bland and dried out. The service was subpar and I would not recommend it.

As a Tampa native of over forty years, I'm a little shocked to say I just had the best Cuban sandwich in my life here.

Omg my dish was delicious. I got a bowl and subbed the rice for greens to keep in #keto.

I feel like this place would've been worthy of a 5 star when it opened, but over the past few years it hasn't been as good. Still a decent spot to go to, just not top of my list like it was at one time. Rotate through some of your old menu items.

Great place to go sit outside on the water and get some quiet. The ambiance is terrific. I only had a simple salad so I can't speak much to their food.

I love the location, with amazing outdoor view, warm ambiance, fresh and tasty salad and sandwiches. Definitely deserves a 5 star!

I called asking to speak to the general manager and i was very rudely rushed off of the phone and told not to call back by one of the servers who goes by the name of Adam i'm not sure who's training them to answer the phone but he was very rude and i can't believe i even considered spending my money at a place where the servers don't even know how to use proper phone educate. this is the first time in 25 years of me living on this green earth that i have ever left a bad review before i even set foot in a place i was calling to book a group reservation for a dinner party to celebrate my new engagement but since he was so rude i'm just not even going to waste my time or money.

The staff here is awesome. The local clientele is not, so for that I give you two stars.

Great food and service....will be back soon !!!

Good food at great prices. Great coffee cafe. Services was good. Staff were nice.

Went here for a Vakentines Day date. What a great place. The staff is fantastic. The cocktails are awesome. Try an Elder Bison! You will not be disappointed. We had a fabulous time, very romantic. Although we made poor dinner selections I'm giving it 5 stars. I'll save my reasons for later. I plan to return and give these guys a second chance, which is rare for me, because with all of the options we have in Tampa you really only get one chance.

Fine location with amazing outdoor view, loved their yummy food and salad, kitchen service magnificent!

Small cafe on harbor island, short 12 minute walk from Marriott across the bridge. Our server, Adam was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of menu. He gave us excellent suggestions. We ate outside at a very small table, probably too hot for some but there was a decent breeze and we are locals so it really wasn’t that bad, for us. My go to when I want to change it up and not go to the Watervue. Good place, great food and cocktails.

We had a reservation for 7:40. We arrived at 7:40 and we were told we’d have to sit outside. So we took the table and waited. We waited for 25 minutes, then asked the hostess if we were going to have a server. She came back and took our order. 10 minutes later we were served drinks. 20 minutes after that we received our food. We had a Cuban and buffalo shrimp. The food was very good. We ate and waited. Our server never returned, so we went to the bar and paid our tab. So yeah, we won’t be back.

Nice little neighborhood spot

The chicken tacos were great and I had a few flash fried brussel sprouts. Both very tasty.

This place is amazing with good prices and nice servers.

Attended a Holiday party there on Saturday. Great experience. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Food was awesome. I will visit again with friends and family.

Fantastic waterfront cafe with a lovely interior and professional staff. Our group of three ordered the steak burger, cali chicken sandwhich, and the veggie burger (me). All three were very enjoyable, with amazing flavors and great chips on the side. The veggie burger specifically was fantastic and didn't try to mimic meat, which I personally really like. I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

I’ve always wanted to go here but seriously the worst service I’ve ever had. We had a reservation and still waited 20 minutes before I went over to the bartender to ask if anyone could take our order. He said someone would be with us soon. Nope... finally the hostess took our order after I tracked her down. Seriously, it wasn’t that busy. We did get our food which was good but our server never came back so back to go to the bar to pay my tab. Very sad experience.

Blandest food I have ever tasted. Like c'mon guys, bbg beef with fat still on it and grizzle that nearly cracked my teeth and choked me. The pork taco was like eating water with texture it was greasy yet somehow edible. The price wouldn't bother me so much if the had flavour. I will note that the veggies and chips were fresh but it should be considering the price. Cafe Dufrain can fix this problem by changing the way they're cooking and seasoning. They probably wont because chefs think they know best.

This place is absolutely terrible. The food is the most bland and expensive food I've ever had. They must not believe in seasonings! This is the kind of restaurant where the food has to be doctored up at home. Wow! I mean I don't mind spending a little extra money on the experience but I feel they charge more just because of where the restaurant is located. Just because you're on Harbour Island doesn't meant you can serve any old thing and think its good lol. Come on guys you can do better.

Excellent food and service, but definitely on the steep side. It has a decent view of the river too.

Love this place just in front to the river! Beautiful and very familiar, high experience!

Great service and food

Very good food and a nice atmosphere.

2 drinks - margarita and they were out of the island splash, so got a royale. Reasonably priced, no pizazz, no ambience. Basic. Just basic - but will try again since its walking distance.

Casual... Great staff & menu... We'll be back

Wonderful location! Great food!

The best Cobb salad without doubts

We stopped here while we were out on the boat. We just rolled in for a quick cocktail and a snack. Got the Bacon Braised White Bean Dip. Phenomenal!!! Amazing presentation. Comes with chips, crustini, celery, and carrots served on a wood board. It was totally outstanding. The service was on point. Very friendly bartenders. Drinks were generous. Definitely recommend!!

This was a place that has a St Pete feel and vibe to it. You can eat outside, enjoy the water, enjoy your company and really relax for a moment. The location is a little difficult for parking, but I don't fault the restaurant, it's just the area. There is a garage within walking distance from here. Afterwards, you can walk along the boardwalk in either direction and continue to enjoy the peaceful scenery around. Really a great place with good food. Our service was spot on, enjoyed that. Come try this place out, you won't be disappointed.