American steakhouse · $$$$

Bern's Steak House

Tampa's iconic steakhouse experience

SoHo / South Howard, TampaJames Beard Award — Outstanding Wine ProgramWine Spectator Grand AwardFlorida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame
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Why We Picked It

Bern's has been Tampa's defining steakhouse since 1956 — prime beef dry-aged in house for five to eight weeks, poured alongside a cellar of roughly half a million bottles. It's less a dinner than an event, which is exactly what makes it right for a celebration or a first Tampa night out.

What Makes It Special

A James Beard Award for its wine program, a Wine Spectator Grand Award, and Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Hall of Fame — the accolades match the reputation.

MAX Insider Tip — Reserve a table in the Harry Waugh Dessert Room upstairs — a separate room built specifically for dessert and after-dinner wine, and one of the restaurant’s signature touches. Allow time after dinner for it.

Getting There

1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

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