Bern's Steak House

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2120 W Marjory Ave
Tampa, FL 33606

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(813) 254-9367
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Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL
Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL
Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL
Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL
Bern's Steak House - Tampa, FL
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Best

I Absolutely love this place! Great Desserts , Great Wine selections and very romantic setting! Great Date night with the hubby!

Worst

Used to be great, now, not so great...existing on its old reputation and, everyone ""in the area"" knows it. Only tourists or pseudo-affectionatos go there nowadays.

Unique dining. 1/13/2003

Steaks are so fresh, and cooked to perfection. Atour of the kitchen lets me see just how this place is run and how they prepare the meals. Vegetables are grown by Bern's. more
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An Experience 1/13/2003

From the outside it's no big deal. But inside, it's an experience to always come back for! We live 5 hours away and we make it a point to visit often. I have been eating there for over 20 years and I've NEVER had a bad experience. We take many friends and they feel the same. Berns has a professional staff (from hostess', waiters, busboys, kitchen staff etc.) that you may ever encounter. The steaks come out perfect everytime and the chateaubriand is delectable. If there for the first time ask for a tour so you can see the busiest and cleanest kitchen, find out the history, and see an extensive wine cellar. Then go up to the second floor (seats are made out of old wine barrels) to listen to music and taste their exquisite deserts with a cordial and/or their coffees. Pros: professional personne, exquisite food, reasonable prices Cons: only one restaurant more
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First Rate! 1/13/2003

For many, many years, Bern's has been THE premier Steak Restaurant, not just in Tampa, but in all Florida. It has a worldwide reputation and for good reason...it's a Class Act...consistantly! And, People come to Tampa just to eat at Bern's. Tampa does have other great Steak Houses but none can ever compare to Bern's. It's TAMPA's Steak House. more
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Food & service to die for! 1/13/2003

Steaks are the best, and best prepared, in the land. Always done exactly as you order (except for well-done). Service is exceptional and the wine celler is one of the largest in the country. Truly a must place to visit if you are any where near the Tampa Bay area! more
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Bern's is Best 1/12/2003

I loved going to Bern's. Any other restaurant you go to you never need to dress up. I finally got to pull my good things out of the closet! Their food is wonderful, the tour is interesting and the dessert room is out of this world! I would recommend Bern's for anyone thinking of visiting the Tampa Bay Area. Pros: food, tour, dessert room Cons: location more
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Exquisite Perfection 1/12/2003

Its understated exterior belies the exquisite perfection awaiting guests within the unassuming white building that is Bern's Steakhouse. Bern's world class service begins with the valet. Inside, guests are treated to hand-carved refinement, service, and food-quality few people ever experience. Wearing red jackets in training, servers are groomed for nearly two years. Bern's offers over 23 caviar varieties. Over 500,000 bottles of wine securely housed under the restaurant, Bern's is the world's largest operating wine cellar and recently sold its circa 1710 bottle for $10,000 US dollars. Wine lovers will appreciate Bern's executive sommelier (Ken) whose wine knowledge extends nearly to every wine known, including Bern's over 400 dessert wines. After main dining, Bern's offers a personal tour of the kitchen. Upstairs, the Harry Waugh dessert room awaits to serve guests the Cappucino Bern, flambe, dessert wine, or other delectable dessert befitting Bern's exquisite perfection. Matchless. Pros: Ambience, Food Quality, Service more
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superb 1/12/2003

Berns is by far the best I've been to yet.Although it is a bit pricey it is also not a place a would go to on a regular basis.My wife and I go there on special occasions. Berns is so good that we fly down from Mass. to go. Pros: great food, great service, plenty of food Cons: expensive more
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thebestoldwhorehouseintampa 1/12/2003

yes , the history is unique, but the food is ultra unique because its, the best ever, from choicest oysters, to any possible wine imaginable, just take the tour and you'll find out why....awesome awesome awesome....... Pros: food, the tour, wine Cons: not the ritz-carlton more
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THE BEST 1/12/2003

Always a pleasure to dine here. The bordello-type atmosphere takes you to another place in time. Terrific wait staff. Terrific food. Pros: Great Food, Knowledgeable waiters, Feel like royalty Cons: Crowded, Make early reservatio more
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Best steak ever 1/11/2003

There is no question that the Delmonico I had was the best steak I have ever eaten. The dessert room is also fantastic. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, but not overbearing. It is surprisingly not unreasonably expensive. Your bill can be easily halved if one skips the wine (although I don't recommend it--their wine selection is unbelievably large). The decor is a bit spooky, but unique. more
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existing on it's old reputation 1/3/2003

Used to be great, now, not so great...existing on its old reputation and, everyone ""in the area"" knows it. Only tourists or pseudo-affectionatos go there nowadays. more
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$200 for a cold meal??Never again! 1/3/2003

We went to Bern's on New Year's Eve our 1st anniv.Made reservations & paid a $50 dep. just to have a table.We got there and waited an hour anyway! The seats are so close together there is no type of intimate ambiance.The chateaubriand was tough,sides were bland/cold,& the lobster was the only decent meal, next to dessert(which is very good, but like everything else overpriced).I recommend Texas Cattle Co. for the money you will find an excellent meal and much better service! Pros: Dessert...THAT'S IT! Cons: Hyped up name, Terrible service, Mediocre Food more
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Steaks are Grrrrrreat 1/3/2003

I've been to Bern's twice about 10 years apart. Both times were a most enjoyable visits. I highly recommend Bern's Steak House for an excellent dining experience. more
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Bern's is the best ANYWHERE! 1/3/2003

When I know I am going to travel to Tampa, Bern's is the first place I call for reservations. Even before a hotel! more
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OVER RATED! 1/3/2003

Nice desert room, but dining environment gloomy. Steaks just above average. Cost way more than it should be. more
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Simply the best in the world 1/3/2003

I've been around the world several times, and Bern's is my all-time favorite restaurant. From the scrumptous Escargot, to the tableside-prepared Caesar salad (served at room temperature!), to the incredible Chateaubriand, to the magnificent dessert rooms, not to mention the wine list, it never fails to please. I constantly wax poetic about this establishment to anyone who will listen. It hearkens back to the day when dining out was something special. I may just have to zip down there soon for a meal! Pros: Caesar Salad, Service, Selection more
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Right on! 1/3/2003

Bern's IS the best in Tampa Bay! Great atmosphere, too! Pros: ambiance, tour, unique Cons: expensive, reservations, parking more
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Best of all, it's REASONABLE $$ 1/2/2003

Where else have you been where your waiter has been w/there since the 80's?! It's very clean - especially the bathrooms! I never knew how many options there were about steak! After dinner, our party of 6 were asked to take a tour - WOW! The food is fresh! We saw the fish swimming around in the holding tank! The salad leaves - never have any viens - they hand-seperate the leafy part - PERFECT! They wine cellar was incredible. Then, we went to the ""dessert"" floor and had our own private booth. The desserts were amazing & you actually would take time from one bite to the next to savor it all. The service was the BEST for all of us. Congratulations for Bern's Steak House - They really know how to go beyound & really satisfy the customer! The best part - IT WAS AMAZINGLY REASONABLE!!! more
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Best of the Best 12/30/2002

Bern's should be ranked very high on the scale to the best steak restakurants nationally. Pros: Excellent food, Excellent service, Best desert room Cons: Not for kids, Not for big groups more
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just the best 12/26/2002

it was just one of the best meat of my live more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    Luminaries from out of town automatically visit Bern's when they arrive in the Tampa Bay area. Limos jam the homely front parking lot and well-dressed diners crowd the foyer....

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  • Hours: Mon. - Thu., Sun. 5pm - 10pm;Fri. - Sat. 5pm - 11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Historic Hyde Park North, Southwest
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