Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill
Forest Hills, Tampa
Restaurant in Tampa, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill is the practical Tampa pick for an easy steakhouse-and-Italian dinner rather than a chef-driven splurge. Choose it for familiar ordering, group-friendly appeal, low booking friction; compare Rooster and the Till if sourcing detail or a more ambitious menu matters more.
About Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill
Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill is a Tampa dinner option with evening hours every day of the week: Mon–Thu 4–10 PM, Fri–Sat 4–11 PM, Sun 4–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best framed as an evening restaurant to consider when the plan calls for dinner in Tampa.
Use the basics to plan
The clearest planning cues are the venue name, the Tampa location, the evening hours, the smart-casual dress code. For menu pricing, signature dishes, chef details, sourcing claims, or awards, check directly with the venue before making plans.
For diners comparing options, keep the distinction simple. If you want another restaurant to consider, Rooster and the Till is a useful comparison. If the goal is an evening plan centered on Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill, the schedule supports a dinner-focused visit rather than a lunch stop.
Pick it for evening logistics
The strongest planning detail is the schedule. Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill opens at 4 PM daily, stays open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday, until 9 PM Sunday. Those hours make it relevant for dinner planning across the week, with later posted closing times on Friday and Saturday.
The main tradeoff is that several specifics should be checked directly before making plans. KELP SUSHI JOINT, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa, Satkar Indian Cuisine, LPCX Cafe, other dining options may suit different plans, but avoid assuming details about Iavarone's menu, service style, pricing, or reservation difficulty.
Who should choose it
Choose Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill when you want a Tampa dinner option with evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. Confirm lunch, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodations, group capacity, or specific dishes directly with the venue before building a plan around them. For broader planning, the Tampa restaurants guide is the better starting point if this slot needs to be compared against a wider night out.
Planning details
- Location
- 3617 W Humphrey St, Tampa, FL 33614
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- iavaronessteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +18139325241
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Iavarone’s reads like a neighborhood institution rooted in Italian-American steakhouse tradition. The room favors comfort over spectacle, and the menu pairs premium beef cuts with red-sauce Italian staples in a way that reflects decades of local dining history. Located off the waterfront dining corridor, it survives on return business rather than tourist attention, which gives the place a quietly established, lived-in feel. Expect a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere that privileges consistency and generous portions over theatrical presentation—an old-school steakhouse spirit translated for Tampa’s everyday dining culture.
Best For
This is a place people choose for evenings out that matter to them—date nights, group dinners and other special occasions fit neatly into its profile. The steakhouse format and mid-to-upper positioning make it a natural option for celebratory meals, while the neighborhood orientation also suits families and regulars looking for a reliable dinner. Because the room is described as comfortable rather than theatrical, it works well for convivial gatherings where the focus is on food and company rather than showy service.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s dual identity by pairing grilled meat with Italian classics: order a steak and complement it with a pasta or one of the house specialties. Signature items to try (noted for this venue) include the Crab Enchilau, Chicken Scaloppini and Bada Bing Shrimp—good examples of the menu’s mix of surf-and-turf and red-sauce Italian-American favorites. The overall dining style rewards sharing plates and sampling both protein and pasta to experience the tradition that defines the place.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting atmosphere with a traditional steakhouse feel enhanced by Italian flair.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crab Enchilau
- Chicken Scaloppini
- Bada Bing Shrimp
Planning details
Location
3617 W Humphrey St, Tampa, FL 33614 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more ambitious food night, choose Rooster and the Till instead. If the priority is a livelier group format, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa is the more natural backup.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tampa
Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill is the comfort-zone option in this set: easier to plan around than Rooster and the Till, and better suited to diners who want a familiar steakhouse-and-Italian frame rather than an international, chef-led meal. Rooster and the Till is the stronger choice for a more considered food night, especially given its listed International cuisine and $$ positioning.
For groups, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa is the more obvious choice if the table wants a built-in show element and a livelier shared experience. Iavarone's is the better fit when conversation and familiar ordering matter more than performance.
KELP SUSHI JOINT and Satkar Indian Cuisine are cleaner category decisions: choose KELP for sushi, Satkar for Indian, Iavarone's when steakhouse-and-Italian familiarity is the priority. LPCX Cafe is harder to place without a listed cuisine or price signal, so it works as a secondary cross-shop rather than the first alternative.
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Compare Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| LPCX Cafe | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Rooster and the Till | Tampa | International | $$ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| KELP SUSHI JOINT | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Satkar Indian Cuisine | Tampa | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill?
For planning purposes, use the posted hours: Mon–Thu 4–10 PM, Fri–Sat 4–11 PM, Sun 4–9 PM, confirm reservation availability directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill?
Other options to compare include Rooster and the Till, Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa, LPCX Cafe, KELP SUSHI JOINT, Satkar Indian Cuisine. Choose among them based on the kind of evening you want, confirm current menus, hours, booking details directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill?
Dinner is the natural fit. The posted hours begin at 4 PM daily: Mon–Thu 4–10 PM, Fri–Sat 4–11 PM, Sun 4–9 PM. Plan around dinner rather than lunch.
Is Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening meal in Tampa if the dinner hours and smart-casual dress code match your plan. For group capacity, private dining, celebration services, confirm directly with the venue.
What should a first-timer know about Iavarone's Steakhouse & Italian Grill?
Start with the basics: it is in Tampa, the dress code is smart casual, the posted hours are Mon–Thu 4–10 PM, Fri–Sat 4–11 PM, Sun 4–9 PM. Before going, check the exact address, dishes, prices, service format directly with the venue.
