Dinner at Palmette Brasserie & Bar
Inside The Westin Tampa Bay, just off the Courtney Campbell Causeway, Palmette Brasserie & Bar has quickly become one of the area’s standout waterfront dinner spots. Since opening in January 2026, it’s brought a modern brasserie with a relaxed, tropical feel to Tampa: bright coastal flavors, an open kitchen, a signature pizza oven, and a bar that opens straight onto the patio. The name nods to the palmette motif, fronds rising from a single base and opening outward, echoed in the rattan-accented dining room and a menu built for sharing.
Start the Night Off Right
Dinner runs nightly, 5 to 10 p.m. The Ahi Tuna Crudo (Florida strawberry, avocado, fennel, pistachio, Fresno chili) and Florida Citrus Shrimp Ceviche (orange, lime, grapefruit, cucumber, plantain chips) set a bright, breezy tone. Local favorites include the Truffled Frites with citrus truffle gremolata and Meyer lemon aioli, Crispy Brussels Sprouts in Calabrian chili-citrus dip, and PEI Mussels steamed in white wine, saffron, and toasted garlic.
Pizza & Mains
The open kitchen and pizza oven turn out a classic Margherita, the Diavolo (pepperoni, soppressata, Calabrian chili), and the house-favorite Palmette pizza (oregano chicken, garlic cream, hot honey). Entrées lean coastal and chef-driven: Pan-Seared Snapper in saffron-tomato broth, Espelette-dusted Grouper with mango-avocado relish, and the fan-favorite Oven-Roasted Half Chicken with al pastor glaze over corn esquites. For heartier appetites, there’s Mojo-Marinated Steak Frites or a 16-oz Ribeye with chimichurri. Vegetarian plates hold their own too, with Pappardelle and Baked Cannelloni. Round it out with sides like French Onion Mac & Cheese and Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes.
Beyond Dinner
Palmette runs breakfast through dinner daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with an indoor-outdoor bar built for lingering. The same water views at the counter as on the patio. It’s also become a seasonal favorite, hosting Easter brunch and Father’s Day dinner specials that draw guests well beyond the hotel.
