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Izakaya Tori, Tampa's premier Authentic Japanese restaurant, offers an immersive dining experience that will transport you to the streets of Japan. Our Izakaya restaurant is designed to evoke the lively atmosphere of a traditional Japanese gastropub, where friends and family gather to share delicious food and drinks. Indulge in our extensive menu featuring an array of Sushi restaurant favorites, from classic maki rolls to innovative creations. Savor our signature dishes, crafted with the freshest ingredients and presented with precision. Pair your meal with a selection from our curated list of Japanese beers, sake, and cocktails. Conveniently located at 310 S Dale Mabry Hwy #160, Tampa, FL 33609, Izakaya Tori is the perfect destination for a night out with friends, a romantic evening, or a corporate gathering. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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Sneha Rao
Sneha Rao -Local Guide
6 months ago
Worthy of all the wait and hype!!! Amazing restaurant!!!An unplanned evening with my girls turned out awesome, thanks to Izakaya Tori. There was an expected wait of 20-25 mins on a Friday night. But we could order drinks while waiting and the fun started right...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lovely Smidge
Lovely Smidge -Local Guide
5 months ago
Great Customer Service and Food! I called when they opened to ask about reservations for 5-6 people and was informed that they only take reservations of six or more. I explained I wanted to eat there for my birthday and asked about the best time...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tricia Marcolini
Tricia Marcolini -Local Guide
a year ago
Packed on a Saturday night but we only had to wait 15 mins for two people without a reservation. Amazing Japanese Izakaya food. Everything we ordered was fantastic except the corn wasn't really a flavor we enjoyed. Others might! The skewers were fantastic and came...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Vivian H
Vivian H -Local Guide
a year ago
The food here is awesome. I've been twice this month, which says something. Lots of choices if you love Japanese food. The second visit, they even had otoro and a few limited items. So here's my full, honest review.Happy hour runs from 5 - 7...Read More
Tony Lim
Tony Lim -Local Guide
a month ago
This place is BUSTLING with customers and for a very good reason! It's that the food, service, and quality are TOP-NOTCH! There is a wide range of authentic Japanese cuisine to choose from: sushi, ramen, rice bowls, yakitori (my fave), and even sake and beers....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Ploy Sithisakulrat
Ploy Sithisakulrat -Local Guide
a month ago
Great food. Great service. Great Atmosphere.My wife and I went for dinner in a random evening. They were packed on just a regular evening. The food was unexpectedly super good. This is the type of Japanese food I’ve been looking for in Tampa. Our waiter...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dianna
Dianna -Local Guide
a year ago
I went here for my birthday dinner with high expectations, the raving reviews and word of mouth made me excited to finally try!For starters, yes, the overall ambience is super awesome. I love the decor, the vibe, the music. The service was great, our waiter...Read More
Alexander Belussi
Alexander Belussi -Local Guide
a month ago
Went here with some friends after work. We were greeted and welcomed. This place gets very busy! But the servers work very hard to manage the demand.Loved the atmosphere. We ordered appetizers, skewers, and drinks. They have a happy hour menu from 5-7p Mon-Sat. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
J. Caleb Wherry
J. Caleb Wherry -Local Guide
2 months ago
Service and decor are amazing! Super attentive and clean. Went in for lunch, Sapporo was cold and tasty. Shrimp tempura and large oysters were delicious. Mains: braised pork belly donburi and kimchi cream udon. Pork belly was good but a little dry. The udon was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Google User
Google User -Local Guide
a year ago
First off, reservations are highly recommend but they only take with parties of 6 or more. We got the sit down table and you have to take off your shoes before seating.Parking is a nightmare because it’s small and limited to just the parking lot...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nick H
Nick H -Local Guide
3 months ago
The sushi was ok- the rice was dry but the yellowtail was ok. The soy sauce and horseradish (wasabi?) were nothing to write home about. The ramen was ok - the broth was not that creamy and a little too salty, the bean sprouts were...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Syrlane Albuquerque
Syrlane Albuquerque -Local Guide
a year ago
This restaurant is one of my top 10 in Tampa. The food is incredible! The service is fast and efficient. I can't remember all the dish names I tried because I wasn't the one who was ordering, BUT EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. Make sure you come...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nic Payne
Nic Payne -Local Guide
a year ago
The food was great. The server did not know how to suggest options, or ask questions like "is this your first time?, may I suggest a beverage?". The servers knew how to take orders only and you're on your own from there. But the atmosphere...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sara C
Sara C -Local Guide
a week ago
Izakaya Tori was a delightful hidden gem in South Tampa. For starters, this is an excellent restaurant for sharing family style. The portions are a good size and it is the perfect place to try a little bit of everything. The seaweed salad was excellent-...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jason Noseworthy
Jason Noseworthy
a month ago
It was an amazing experience. Top quality food and service. Staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations and I can’t overemphasize how good the food was. If you like Japanese food you will love this place.Parking: You may need to call them to find...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Melissa Pros
Melissa Pros -Local Guide
a month ago
Great spot for fun Japanese Izakya favorites. I went in for ramen, but the sushi called to me.The happy hour specials were okay, but mostly just $1 savings.The shisho crab rangoons were very unique, as was the spicy conch sushi. Very fun fusion options for...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
J Kim
J Kim -Local Guide
7 months ago
Great food and atmosphere! Will go back!![Update]The first review was in January, and I came back here about a month later. However, despite ordering the same dishes, the quality was much lower than my previous visit.And service was really disappointed. About an hour later, the...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5
Don Scott
Don Scott -Local Guide
8 months ago
Great Japanese "street food" restaurant, reminiscent of the quick Tokyo street houses. Also in the same style, this is not the place to leisurely dine all night...tables turn quickly. Food comes out quickly. Nice selection of Sake, Japanese beer, cocktails, etc. Decent food...the Chashu in...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
John Nguyen
John Nguyen -Local Guide
a year ago
Generally pretty good experience here, despite a bit of a wait. It is worth joining the waitlist - you can order drinks while you wait. Their skewers are nice and flavorful. I enjoy trying the special menu items they have periodically. Mentaiko fries are amazing....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Angela H.
Angela H. -Local Guide
2 months ago
The waitress -Sam had a bad attitude when i told her about this parasite i took out of the sashimi. i have been eating sashimi since i was a kid and i know enough to differentiate between parasites and fish tendons. she called 1more people...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5
Kori B
Kori B -Local Guide
6 months ago
Love the atmosphere here, it really felt like we were in Tokyo. Authentic, dark, great decor. Great value as well, their sashimi combo dinner had 4 pieces for each fish (and they were huge) which is amazing as everywhere else does 3 and you have...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Patricia
Patricia -Local Guide
a year ago
This is easily landing on the top of my favorite Tampa restaurants. It’s an unassuming restaurant from the outside (but don’t let that fool you!) located across LA Fitness off Dale Mabry. The atmosphere was cute and authentic. The food was even better. I was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alexandra Hane
Alexandra Hane -Local Guide
a year ago
I really enjoyed the atmosphere but the food did not hit as hard as I expected with the rave reviews. I think the best thing I had was the beef bowl but it felt like something I could make at home. The guac was very...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Zack Brewer
Zack Brewer -Local Guide
11 months ago
Easily our favorite sushi spot in Tampa. Take this with a grain of salt I'm not an expert on Japanese culture: but izakaya roughly translates to "stay-drink-place" so think pub. Great atmosphere, usually crowded (for good reason), and great drinks/food.This is great spot to bring...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Stuttter Butter
Stuttter Butter -Local Guide
a year ago
Izakaya Tori has been talked about a lot since opening and I finally had the chance to make it over and see what it was all about and dang it didn't disappoint. First off they nailed the atmosphere and the decor is perfect. The staff...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rob Delgado
Rob Delgado -Local Guide
11 months ago
Disappointed after seeing they had a 4.7 rating. Salad was pretty good, dressing was very good. The Ramen was pedestrian, more than enough noodles but they tasted a bit over cooked and the broth was a little flat. The pork belly over rice with bokchoy...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Marilian Canals
Marilian Canals -Local Guide
8 months ago
After returning from Japan, I had this nostalgic feeling that no other restaurant fullfield. I am now in love with this place. It is the best sashimi I've had since returning from my trip, not only in size and ammount of serving, but flavor as...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Hannah Shin
Hannah Shin -Local Guide
4 months ago
This was my second time here. The ambience is unmatched. Food is solid. I was hesitant to get skewers I had the first time for the price, but it was something I kept thinking about months later. The ramen was really solid, pretty good honestly....Read More
Food: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kristopher Malloy
Kristopher Malloy -Local Guide
3 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
wang xinyue
wang xinyue
a week ago
This is definitely not so called “ORIGINAL JAPANESE FOOD”, you should call yourself American Family Restaurant. I should aware this when I walked in and found out the restaurant was full of American people. The grilled tori were burned out, the eel rice box comes...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Wayne McCLure
Wayne McCLure -Local Guide
4 months ago
Overall good experience. Have had the luxury of having Izakaya in Vancouver, Hawaii and San Francisco. This isn't quite up to any of those cities but it does scratch the itch.The Good:The shiso Rangoon was amazing, gyoza pretty good, and miso soup was well done.The...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Milana Ivashchenko
Milana Ivashchenko
3 days ago
We made a reservation, over the phone, for a party of 8 and when we showed up, the hostess and staff acted as if the reservation doesn’t exist. When we sat down 20 minutes later, someone came up to take our order quickly but...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Dale Saville
Dale Saville -Local Guide
a week ago
Best Variety - The breadth of their menu and quality of ingredients makes this one of the better sushi restaurants in Tampa. For example, they have Ikura with quail eggs on the menu – and it is fresh – while many other sushi restaurants...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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