Although this restaurant is a chain, with additional locations in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Ybor City's Big City Tavern takes the prize for best decor: It's housed in a converted ballroom and features columns, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wrought-iron balconies. The food's pretty good, too, especially the roasted duck with mango and basil risotto. The bar scene is a people-watching...
Occupying a stylishly renovated ballroom in a historic Ybor City building, it's good for a big night out.:
The Scene
If you're lucky, your table won't be quite ready, and the hostess will escort you outside to the wrought-iron balcony overlooking Seventh Avenue. Order drinks and check out the...