Dining at Tampa Marriott Water Street: where and when
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers multiple on-site dining outlets for every meal: Riverwalk Terrace for breakfast and brunch, Anchor and Brine and Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval for lunch and dinner, plus casual options like PERK, Bright Ice, Pool Bar & Grill and A La Carte for grab-and-go or in-room dining. Check individual venue hours (below) and reserve Anchor and Brine or Lona for dinner service on busy evenings.
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Main restaurants and when they serve
The hotel’s sit-down options cover morning to evening: Riverwalk Terrace handles breakfast and brunch on the lobby level, Anchor and Brine focuses on seafood for lunch and dinner, and Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval serves dinner nightly.
Hours can vary by day and season, so use the concierge or the restaurants’ phone numbers to confirm for the date you plan to dine.
- Riverwalk Terrace — Breakfast & Brunch; Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; Sat–Sun 6:30 AM–1:00 PM.
- Anchor and Brine — Lunch & Dinner; generally 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (Mon–Thu, Sun) and open later Fri–Sat.
- Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval — Dinner; generally 4:00 PM–11:00 PM daily.
| Venue | Serves | Typical Hours (confirm with hotel) |
|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Terrace | Breakfast & Brunch | Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; Sat–Sun 6:30 AM–1:00 PM |
| Anchor and Brine | Lunch & Dinner (seafood, raw bar) | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (Mon–Thu, Sun); later Fri–Sat |
| Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval | Dinner (modern Mexican) | Daily 4:00 PM–11:00 PM |
Quick bites, coffee, and ice cream — when to stop by
For fast coffee and pastries, PERK operates with variable hours; ask the concierge for the day’s schedule. PERK is cashless and accepts mobile payments.
Bright Ice is the hotel’s ice cream spot with set afternoon/evening hours most days — useful for a post-dinner treat.
- PERK — coffee, pastries, grab-and-go; hours vary (check with concierge).
- Bright Ice — ice cream; Mon–Thu 4:30 PM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 1:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–9:30 PM.
- A La Carte — grab-and-go and in-room dining; typically opens early and runs into late evening (Mon–Thu & Sun 6:30 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat until 11:00 PM).
| Casual Venue | Typical Offer | Hours (from hotel info) |
|---|---|---|
| PERK | Coffee, tea, pastries, grab-and-go | Hours vary — ask concierge |
| Bright Ice | Small-batch ice cream and desserts | Mon–Thu 4:30 PM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 1:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–9:30 PM |
| A La Carte | In-room dining & grab-and-go | Mon–Thu & Sun 6:30 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 6:30 AM–11:00 PM |
Poolside dining and best times to go
The Pool Bar & Grill sits beside the rooftop outdoor pool on the third floor and serves snacks, sandwiches and cocktails during pool hours. The rooftop pool is generally open from early morning to late evening (commonly 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, with some sources listing 6:30 AM start).
If you want a quieter poolside meal, plan for early morning or late afternoon on weekdays; weekends and evenings tend to be busier, especially when the hotel hosts events.
- Pool Bar & Grill — open during pool hours; ask concierge for exact service windows on your visit.
- Pool is heated, towels are provided, and cabanas/palapas are available for an additional fee.
- Pool access is complimentary for hotel guests; check the front desk about rooftop rules and age suitability for specific pool areas.
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop Pool (3rd floor) | Heated, hot tub, towels provided; hours commonly 6:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Cabanas/Palapas | Available for a surcharge (hotel lists cabana fees as an additional charge) |
| Pool Bar & Grill | Poolside snacks, sandwiches, cocktails; hours vary with pool operation |
Family dining, special diets, and kids' options
Tampa Marriott Water Street is family-friendly and its outlets provide kid-oriented options; Bright Ice and the Pool Bar & Grill are easy picks for children. Riverwalk Terrace serves breakfast and weekend brunch suitable for families.
The hotel states that vegan and other plant-based options are available across dining outlets, but specific menus change — contact the restaurant or concierge to request dietary details or allergy accommodations.
- Up to two children aged 20 or younger can stay free using existing bedding; restaurants welcome families but outdoor spaces (balconies/terraces) may not suit young children without supervision.
- For family gatherings or special events, the hotel can work with on-site restaurants and event teams to plan menus — ask the events team about group dining at Anchor and Brine or Riverwalk Terrace.
| Family Need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Casual kid snack or treat | Bright Ice or Pool Bar & Grill |
| Family breakfast or weekend brunch | Riverwalk Terrace |
| Larger family dinner or celebration | Reserve Anchor and Brine or contact events team |
In-room dining, grab-and-go, and timing for meetings
A La Carte provides in-room dining and grab-and-go options with extended evening hours on weekends; it’s useful for convention attendees heading to or from the Tampa Convention Center.
For early breakfast before an event or late arrivals, check A La Carte hours and PERK’s schedule; the hotel’s business and meeting spaces are designed to support catered breaks and boxed lunches if you’re organizing a meeting.
- A La Carte hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 6:30 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 6:30 AM–11:00 PM (confirm on the day).
- The hotel coordinates food for meetings and events; contact the events or catering team to schedule timed coffee breaks or boxed lunches.
- For quick pickups, PERK is the fastest option when it’s open — it operates as a cashless outlet.
| Use case | Best on-site option |
|---|---|
| Grab breakfast before a meeting | Riverwalk Terrace or A La Carte |
| Coffee and pastries on the go | PERK (hours vary) |
| Boxed lunches/meeting catering | Contact the hotel events/catering team |
Practical tips: reservations, payments, and timing
Anchor and Brine accepts reservations through OpenTable and can be busy for dinner and weekend lunch; Riverwalk Terrace and Lona may also fill up on weekend brunch or dinner service, so reserve when possible.
Several outlets are cashless and accept mobile payments. If you need exact hours, walk-in availability, or private dining arrangements, call the restaurant or the hotel’s front desk/concierge for the day-of information.
- Cashless outlets: Anchor and Brine and PERK accept credit cards and mobile payments; confirm with each venue if you prefer cash.
- If you’re attending an event at the Tampa Convention Center, plan breakfast at Riverwalk Terrace or A La Carte to save time.
- For special needs (dietary restrictions, high chairs, large tables), contact the restaurant or the hotel events team in advance.
| When to call | Why |
|---|---|
| Before dinner (weekends) | Reserve Anchor and Brine or Lona to secure a table |
| Morning of your stay | Confirm PERK hours, Pool Bar & Grill service, or cabana availability |
| When planning events | Ask events/catering for menu options and timing at Riverwalk Terrace or Anchor and Brine |
