Koya

Opening in the middle of a pandemic did not stop Koya from becoming Tampa's hottest and most exclusive new restaurant. The brainchild of owners Eric and Adriana Fralick, Tampa's only Japanese omakase restaurant (meaning the Chef chooses the dishes) seats a mere 8 guests per evening. The menu consists of 7-9 beautifully presented courses of fresh sushi and sashimi prepared in front of the diners. Promising an ever-changing menu, the high-quality, seasonal ingredients are obtained from the Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo. As can be expected, reservations are hard to come by and the restaurant is booked out at least a month ahead. Expect to pay $275 per reservation and an additional $125+ for a wine and sake pairing.