Bare Naked Kitchen — Restaurant in Tampa

BEWARE if you have a tree nut allergy! My daughter, son in-law, and I ordered takeout from Bare Naked Kitchen on 11/27 for dinner. We wrote in the comments on the order that one of the customers has a tree nut allergy and to be aware of it. We ordered three entrees and the Bee Sting flatbread. According to the info on the menu, there were no tree nuts in any of the items. After the first bite of the Bee Sting, my daughter (who had delivered a baby a week earlier) had an allergic reaction (throat started to close up). She's been allergic to tree nuts her entire life and is very cautious and aware of the symptoms of a reaction. After taking a large dose of Benadryl (not ideal for a new breastfeeding mother), she called the restaurant and asked for the manager to inquire if there are any tree nuts in Bee Sting and was told no, so she told the woman on the phone that she was having an allergic reaction (and informed her that they were alerted to her allergy in the comments to the order). The woman repeated there were no tree nuts in the food. My daughter then said that there must be cross contamination in the kitchen and was told that was impossible. My daughter told her it couldn't be impossible as she had an allergic reaction after the first bite of food and wasn't allergic to any foods other than tree nuts. The supposed manager (a woman) dug in her heels and wouldn't budge. My daughter felt as if she was being called a liar or an idiot so she ended the call. My son in-law was so upset at the way his wife was treated that he called back and asked to talk to the manager. A man then came on the phone and said he was the manager. I'm guessing they didn't put the manager on the phone for the first call with my daughter (hmm?). My son in-law had the same conversation with the male manager, who also said the kitchen does not have any cross contamination issues. My son in-law said that's impossible as his wife was having an allergic reaction. After going back and forth, the male manager finally apologized and said that they would take care of it on our charge and asked how we paid. My son in-law told him. There was nothing credited to my charge card. So the manager was not being truthful when he said they'd take care of it. He was apparently just wanting to end the conversation. In addition to getting food that was clearly cross contaminated with tree nuts, being treated in a manner that was unprofessional and uncalled for, and having to call back only to talk to another "manager" who was also reluctant to offer an apology, the food was just ok. There was nothing special about any of the dishes and the bill for three entrees and a flatbread was $77. Note to staff and management: a sincere apology and following through on an offer to reduce a customer's bill because of a problem in your kitchen goes a long way toward happy,...

Absolutely fabulous!!! Best concept yet! I really don't think I could ask for more of a restaurant. We go here for brunch at least once a month and if there was a location here in the Brandon area I'd be there almost every day! I still have yet to try everything on the menu. There are so many different choices and then you can build your own items to create even more combinations on top of that. The tractor company fountain drinks are absolutely delicious. I never drink soda but I will drink those all day long because they have flavors like, lemongrass ginger and others that no one ever has. They are natural sodas made from whole ingredients not chemicals. So The quality level and artisanship that goes into preparing each dish is really spectacular to see. Not only is it a gorgeous presentation coming out to the table but the coupling and meddling of different flavors is really unparalleled to any other restaurant in our area. The pairing of ingredients, some of which may even seem peculiar to go together, works out so well in every dish that it almost seems like witchcraft! Matt, who is the manager there, sets a great tone for that business. The staff is always incredibly friendly courteous and very passionate about the bare naked kitchen restaurant and what it has to offer to the public. They should be they have a great place there to be proud of. If you're on your way through Hyde Park you are absolutely missing out not stopping here. We live 15 miles away and sometimes will drive all the way there just to eat. If I'm not feeling good and need to straighten out my body I'll do the 30 mi trip. There is something for everyone. If Americans ate more whole, natural, minimally processed foods like this on a regular basis, we would be massively healthier and slimmer for it. But it's not all health stuff they have so many choices, they even have pizzas cookies and ice creams! For me they are BEST...

This review is about the food and especially the management. Myself and a friend had lunch at Bare Naked Kitchen in the afternoon. I paid, but left my wallet on the counter, forgot it and left. I realized I left my wallet at Bare Naked Kitchen later that afternoon. I called the store and spoke to an amazing manager named Drew. Drew, confirmed my wallet was at Bare Naked. I said I'll pick-up the wallet tomorrow when I come from Lutz. Drew, said I live near Lutz and I don't mind dropping the wallet off to you on my way home after I close the store. I was shocked that Drew offered to drop my wallet off and save me a trip. Yet, I was even more shocked at how incredibly nice, professional, informative and friendly Drew was. Drew deserves a huge bonus or raise for something so simple yet he never had to do for someone. Drew, went above and beyond and I'm very thankful and grateful. I will be eating at Bare Naked Kitchen whenever I'm in South Tampa and telling everyone I know to go here and eat (it's an amazing establishment with fantastic food), keep up...