Riveters Tampa — Restaurant in Tampa

If you’re in Tampa and looking for a bar and restaurant near the stadium that delivers on every level, look no further than Riveters. From the food to the service to the overall atmosphere, everything about this place feels thoughtfully executed, making it an easy favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Food Done Right

The food at Riveters isn’t your typical bar fare—it’s elevated and prepared with care. • Wings: Perfectly crispy, full of flavor, and cooked to perfection. These aren’t the soggy wings you’ll find elsewhere. • Burger: Cooked just right—juicy, flavorful, and paired with fresh, high-quality toppings. • Fries: Golden, crisp, and seasoned just enough to let their natural flavor shine. • Pretzel: Surprisingly impressive, with a soft interior and golden crust. If there’s one small critique, it’s that the beer cheese could use some tweaking, but it’s a minor note in an otherwise standout menu.

Every dish coming out of the kitchen shows the team’s commitment to quality, and it’s clear they care deeply about the food they serve.

Service That Stands Out

The service at Riveters is excellent. The staff is attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. It’s clear they’re well-trained and invested in providing a great experience.

Special credit goes to Jason, the manager, who clearly takes pride in running a well-oiled operation. From the efficient service to the seamless kitchen output, his leadership is evident in every aspect of the restaurant.

Welcoming Atmosphere

Riveters strikes the perfect balance between lively and inviting. Whether you’re stopping in before a game, grabbing a casual meal with friends, or just looking for a great meal, this spot feels like a place you want to spend time. It’s upbeat without being overwhelming, and the environment feels carefully curated to make everyone feel at home.

Why Riveters Should Be Your Top Choice

When it comes to bars and restaurants near the stadium, Riveters is in a league of its own. Many places in high-traffic areas rely on convenience over quality, but Riveters flips that script entirely. They prioritize excellent food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a destination in its own right.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Tampa, Riveters is worth your time. It’s the kind of place that leaves you already planning your next visit as you walk out the door.

Final Thoughts

Riveters gets everything right. From the expertly cooked wings to the thoughtful service, it’s clear that this place is setting the standard for what a great bar and restaurant should be. Jason and his team deserve recognition for creating a spot that truly stands out.

Rating: 5/5 stars. Make Riveters your go-to spot near the stadium—you...

The only reason I’m giving this place 2 stars is because our server was great and the food was good. Me and a group of friends decided to have dinner out and when we came to this place tonight they had live music from a singer called “beach bum berry”. He sang amazing! His music choice was great !! And his all around vibe was very welcoming. In the time that we enjoyed our meals, and his music, we brought him a beer and he was even nice enough to buy one of the guys at our table a shot as he was really cheering on his great music. Everything was going great but we were surprised to see the security of the place tell the singer “beachbum berry” his time was finished and even unplug his equipment!! When we asked him what happened he told us that security said he was embarrassing!!! This took us all by surprise considering our table of 6 was the largest and even the only table dinning in at that time ! There were only 3 people sitting at the bar and our table there. We simply took it as were ALL being embarrassing since we completely loved his live music. VERY RUDE! Even our waitress told us and the singer she didn’t understand because she herself also enjoyed it. When we asked security (which was only one guy) why this was going on he explained that he has gotten multiple complaints from the manager and other customers that he was embarrassing... and like I said we were the only ones in the building besides the ones at the bar that were even in the establishment!! No body complained! What it looked like was that it simply wasn’t the “look” they go for. We were clapping, cheering and laughing aloud with the entertainment and they must of not liked that. It completely turned all our moods off and we wanted the check to leave. Few mins now passing, before me and my husband left I had to use the bathroom and seen the singer sitting at the bar... when I came out the bathroom i was disgusted to see him getting denied service!!!!!!!! I will never give my business to any place that treats people like that let alone the entertainment they hire. Absolutely unexplainable and I would of loved to talk to one of the managers there and not the security guard who acts like he runs the place. Management just made this...

If I could give negative stars for service I would. My friend and I decided to have a girls night out Sat. 8-30-25 and chose here to get dinner and drinks (pre Ybor). We each ordered a Strawberry Margarita. Those were delicious. Then each of us ordered our own appetizer. Truffle fries where top notch! My favorite! We also had the buffalo chicken dip with chips. The portion is way too small compared to the amount of chips you get with it. Also it didn't taste like any kind of buffalo dip we have ever had before. It was good .. but not great. To the point tho, we left after one drink and the appetizers bc the server we had (skinny young white female with brown hair) was down right rude. And if I had to say so, seemed a bit racist. My friend is a black woman. I am white. Everytime my friend tried to say something, the server would act like she didn't understand what she was saying with a dumb look on her face. She basically ignored her until I repeated the same thing she just said and the server would be like "oh okay no problem" with a big smile. When it came to ordering, she only addressed me. When it came to asking questions, I had to ask for my friend bc again, with a dumb look on her face, she acted like she wasn't speaking English! My friend tried to tell her we wanted separate checks, she came back with one check and claimed she "never heard her say that". I told her we were splitting the tab. She was confused. It was frustrating. She also only brought the check to me to handle after clearly telling her we were splitting it. Meaning two checks, obviously. We decided to leave before I said something to the server about herself, bc I do not stand for that! Oh and to be clear, we each left a tip under the margarita glass... Meant for the bartender not the server. She hinestly didn't deserve a thank you for the way she treated my friend. I'm appalled. This is not the kind of service I expected after reading other's reviews. Sad really. It seemed like a great...