Restaurant BTvsBern's Steak House
Both establishments are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Restaurant BT ranks slightly higher than Bern's Steak House. Restaurant BT scores 89 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Restaurant BT
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Zagat
Michelin Guide
2507 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa Florida 33629, Tampa, FL 33606
From $35/night
Frommer's "One reviewer called it one of the hippest, most innovative Vietnamese restaurants in the United States. Chef Trina Nguyen-Batley creates a chic, sophisticated, stylish oasis of French Vietnamese fare." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Chef Trina Nguyan-Batley has combined her high-fashion background and Vietnamese upbringing to create this ultrachic temple to sustainable, locavore gastronomy."
Fodor's "The high-style Vietnamese cuisine features fresh herbs grown on-site and a drink list that includes organic sake martinis—some flavored with herbs from that same garden." Full review
Zagat4.8
"“Spunky” chef-owner BT Nguyen is “a master” say fans of the “superb”, “high-style” French-Vietnamese dishes that look like “works of art” at this Tampa retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"Both intimate and serene, this romantic retreat is restaurateur and Chef BT Nguyen's flagship. Its motto "eat local, think global" accurately captures both her genre-defying, eclectic cuisine " Full review
Bern's Steak House Fodor's
Gayot Zagat
Where Michelin Guide
1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
From $0/night
Fodor's "Rich mahogany paneling and ornate chandeliers define the legendary Bern's, where the chef ages his own beef, grows his own organic vegetables, and roasts his own coffee." Full review
Gayot14.0
"David Laxer carries on the legacy created by his father, Bernard, at this Tampa steakhouse." Full review
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More about the beef: After four pages of explanation, you can choose from a list of dozens of items, priced according to the cut and thickness, with even a ruler to remind you of the meatâs measurement so you donât under-order or over-order.
Zagat4.5
"Lauded red-meat & wine institution." Full review
Where "This Tampa landmark...built its considerable reputation on steaks, carefully chosen and further aged in specially built, temperature- and humidity-controlled lockers." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"For decades, this stately steakhouse has been a local favorite for special occasions of all stripes, and its popularity shows no signs of shrinking" Full review
