Mise en Place,

442 West Grand Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

"I've been to Mise En Place many times over the years. This particular visit was not up its usual excellence due to some food issues and service inconsistency. Our server, who I won't name here, was young and a bit inexperienced. They didn't know the details of some of the dishes and wines. While they were willing to get the answers, I'm used to very experienced...almost expert... wait staff at Mise. The shrimp appetizer was excellent, perfectly prepared and a depth of interesting flavors. The duck I ordered was not prepared to the temperature I requested (not even close) and I made the mistake of attempting to eat it rather than send it back, because I didn't want my meal to get significantly out of sync with my dinner companion. Our dessert was a S'more torte which had a nice toasted marshmallow flavor, but had a overly firm texture and was generally uninteresting. Our service was attentive during the first half of the meal, but we felt abandoned in the back half. Twice I had to flag down someone to help us. I hold Mise up to the highest of standards, because I've had some of my absolute BEST restaurant experiences there. All in all, this not a great experience for Mise... I've had much better experiences there and I will hope for better next time I go."

"Friend and i took my husband to celebrate his birthday. Attention to detail was exceptional. We received a champagne toast to start the evening food was delicious , service exceptional and ended the meal with a french press, brownie sundae with candle and happy birthday written on chocolate.The host remembered my husbands name and wished him happy birthday as we left. Highly recommend."

"Raw oysters, great choice of appetizers, venison for main dish, very spacious, calm restaurant. Cherry chocolate dessert was soo good, highly recommend!"

"Wow! This eloquent restaurant impresses as soon as you walk into the door and it doesn't stop till the last bite of a perfectly crafted dessert. The duck breast just melts in your mouth and the buttermilk Blue Crab appetizer was so unique in presentation as well as texture. The cocktails are well crafted and refreshing. The bourbon list was fantastic. There is free parking in a garage across the street if you can't find a spot on the street. Service was spectacular and attentive to everything we needed. This is by far one of the hidden gems of the downtown Tampa area. You want fancy and worth the cost of an exquisite fine dining experience? This is your place."

"This was a lovely dining experience. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. I got the rack of lamb, which was very good. I would pass on the calamari next time. I tried some of the seafood pasta, and it was good as well. The lemon sauce emulsion for the bread was my favorite thing there! The dessert was very good. The menu prices might be on the higher end, but the quality, ambiance, service, and vibe make it worth trying."