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Malio's Prime Reviews List

Malio's Prime

Malio's Prime Steak House was opened in 1969 by none other than Malio himself providing only the finest hand cut steaks, fresh caught seafood, premium wine and spirits and great service. Today, every individual who walks through the door will still receive the same high level of service, the finest foods and premium wine and spirits at Tampa's newest old premier family owned restaurant.
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106 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(106 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 106 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(42)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(53)
  • romantic(37)
  • scenic view(28)
  • notable wine list(26)
  • vibrant bar scene(21)
  • fit for foodies(20)
Malio's Prime Reviews List
Review 1 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A place to be seen and enjoy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic food and impeccable service. Beef Carpaccio and French onion soups are a must. Definitely a place to take a date to be wowed"
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great as usual....

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Been here many times and it is fantastic as usual ."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

If its raining...watch out...

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The overall experience was pleasant and except for the Chateaubriand being a bit saltier and peppery than we remembered but the texture was like it used to be at the original Dale Mabry location. The bread was fantastic, the veggies, soups and salads perfect, but creme brule was only fair and not up to the price or the experience."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice evening out with Malios

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My boyfriend and I recently dined at Malios this past Saturday evening. We found the food and service to be very enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My boyfriend ordered Prime Rib and I ordered the 6 oz Filet. My boyfriend was disappointed to find that they were out of Prime Rib and he re-selected the Filet. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. It was overall a very enjoyable experience and would recommend Malios to my friends."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 5 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overcooked steak ruined the meal

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great service and Oysters Malio's and salads were very good. We ordered the Chateaubriand steak for 2 "Pittsburgh-style" medium rare. As we watched our server cut it up, it was clear it was well done, other than the very center, which had a tiny bit of pink, making it, at best, medium well in the center only. Because of our time limitations (concert), there was nothing we could do, although we were a bit surprised the server didn't notice (or maybe he did and just realized it was a lost cause). My wife, who generally enjoys steaks closer to medium and is pretty reserved, remarked, "Whoever cooked that steak pretty much ruined a great piece of meat." Pretty disappointed to say the least. Have had good experiences in the past with Malio's."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellant Food and Service

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The fillet and rack of lamb were perfect. The French Onion soup was the best I have had in years. The vegetable medley was the best I have ever had!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I won't be going back there again!

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Dined on 6/03/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Since I had visited the Malio's on Dale Mabry many times over the years, I thought I would try the New Malio's Prime in downtown Tampa. I was terribly disappointed! The service was adequate. The food (for all six of us) was barely luke warm. I did tell the waiter that our food was not hot and he took mine back to the kitchen. When it came back, it tasted like it had been put in a microwave. The waiter was not that concerned that our food was not hot, so I think it may be the norm. The prices are high, especially for what you get for your money. I had heard it was not very good, but thought I would try it for myself. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 8 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was less than mediocre as was the service. We had to ask our server for refills 4 or five times. Our food took forever to comes out. Very unhappy for the amount of money we spent. I will not return here."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 9 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Malio's Prime

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"This visit was probably my most disappointing, the filet just did not seem up to par previous times i had attended and there was almost no flavor to the steak or the grilled potatoes. The tomato bisque soup was a new find, very tasty though a tad spicy. The bread loaves were still impeccable."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Not just for steak

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Dined on 5/28/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I ordered the poached salmon special topped with crab meat and it was outstanding.
Food and service couldn't have been more excellent. Great drink specials for happy hour 4 - 7pm.
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Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love it! From the moment we stepped foot in, we were greeted with a smile. Prompt service, food was delish. Love Malios!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Italian + Steak + View

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great pasta, seafood, and steaks (try the filet!) with a view of the river and University of Tampa. Also, the key lime pie may be the best in Tampa. I highly recommend Malio's to everyone."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food and atmosphere was great. Recommend to anyone."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fabulous!

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was amazing! The service was very good! Our waiter was especially knowledgable about the wine list and made a great recommendation. That was very much appreciated."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Please do NOT go here if you want a tasty steak! Try Berns, Ruth Chris or Charleys if you are in Tampa!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 16 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great date night

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I had a groupon we wanted to give a try so, we used it for our date night. We had a fun evening out and everything was great! Besides the "old"/dry baked potato my husband received, everything tasted delicious and was right on with presentation and temperature."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time there and......

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I enjoyed our night out at Malios. Our rib eyes were great. Nice views, if you get a table by the window. Overall, a great first impression. My only complaint is, it's a bit too noisy for a romantic dinner."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was inattentive; I think server forgot our order so food was super-late. They were out of chateaubriands, although the filet was good. We will give them another try but there are lots of great restaurants for steak in Tampa."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 19 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Early Sat. Dinner

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always enjoy Malio's for a early eve. dinner. 6PM reservation, not to crowed yet! Quiet, good view of U of Tampa from our window table upstairs. Food and service very good."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 20 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Very Disappointing

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been going to Malio's since 2000 when they were on Dale Mabry. Unfortunately they are off the list for dining and entertaining clients now. We waited an hour and half (ordered at 8:10 and food arrived at 9:40) for our meal and when it arrived it was incorrect. Our server told us that they had a big party and were struggling to serve everybody. We talked to the manager in a non-confrontational way to say "this was really bad" and much to our surprise, he seemed not to care. We were not offered free drinks, dessert, or anything to try make up for the truly awful service. It is hard to believe that a restaurant would be so indifferent to the customer experience."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 21 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Predictable

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Reading some of the reviews ahead of time had me wondering if this place would be any good. While the place is a bit noisy as was pointed out, I found the service and the food to be very good. The noise was typical for a downtown restaurant. Good menu to choose from, quality ingredients prepared that way they are supposed to be prepared. A good experience."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 22 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Now a Tradition

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I make this Restaurant a Must Do, every time I visit Tampa after a Great outing at Tampa Bay Downs."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 23 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My wife's fish was excellent,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife's fish was excellent, however, my Ahi wrap was seriously lacking in Ahi. The fries and onion rings offered during lunch were very good."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2002
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 24 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

always disappointing

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"$33 for sea base full of bones!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2010
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Review 25 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Flavor all around, service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Flavor all around, service outstanding. Tables are tight, noise a little high but did not take away fom the energy. Ribeye was perfect with lemon butter, French onion soup was full and rich. House salad unique, with onion and crumbled blue cheese."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Go to Berns or Ocean Prime.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Although the food was pretty good I would recommend trying Berns or Ocean's Prime over Malios. There are in the same price range however I feel as though they offer a little more unique experience and better service. Although the server made good recommendations, when asked, it seemed as though he did the bare minimum. I feel like they put us at a crummy table because we were not regulars and had made reservations on open table."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
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Review 27 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

First time there since the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time there since the old rest. Nothing like before. Small portions food was just ok"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
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Review 28 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The meat was exceptional.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The meat was exceptional. The sides were terrible. The potatoes were over cooked and "old-school". They should update to match the main course."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2009
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Review 29 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was very good; however,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was very good; however, extremely expensive. Over $40 for a steak? Good thing we had a coupon."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 30 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've been to Malio's several

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"We've been to Malio's several times now and always get their filet. The melt in your mouth steaks are exceptional. pre-order they offer complimentary bread that is just the right amount of soft, crunchy, flavored topped off with a lightly salted butter. Always a great way to treat yourself and others for an excellent meal, whether it be for business or pleasure."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 31 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food could be better...

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Service was great, server had worked there for 22 years so she was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Food however was underwhelming for the price. Plus it was a Friday night night and the place was nearly empty which can never be a good sign. There are far better restaurants in Tampa for the money."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 32 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Generally a great place to

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Generally a great place to go for a special occasion lunch. I was very disappointed that they took the 6oz sirloin off of the special lunch menu."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 33 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, good service at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, good service at a fair price."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 34 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Date Restaurant!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I loved the view from our table and the food was amazing. Being at a restaurant on the river was beautiful at sunset."
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 35 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
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Review 36 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent happy hour. Great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent happy hour. Great seating for two upstairs with excellent view."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 37 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

NEVER AGAIN !

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took my wife to Malio's for our anniversary dinner two weeks ago. Dinner was horrible. I DO NOT complain! Steak tartare had no flavor. Salads pedestrian. 40 oz Porterhouse to share ordered Med Rare came out close to MW. Told the server I ordered Med Rare. Steaks go away for a re-cook, mgr takes my bone away too! 10 minutes later a seperate NY Strip and a filet mignon are delivered to the table with my same bone! Side of crab or lobster & smoked gouda mac & cheese had indiscernable amounts of either. I've wanted to go to Malio's for years. I'll never go back. Food was bland and not cooked properly. Management didn't care. Obviously ownership has lost touch and the kids they have running it don't give a darn. I paid every penny. Never again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
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Review 38 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We ordered a bottle of wine

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We ordered a bottle of wine off of the featured list. Waiter came back and told us they were out of it. Ordered another bottle of wine with the same result, waiter came back and told us they were out of it. Third time was a charm. Ordered a porterhouse steak for two and were told about 10 minutes later they were out of that as well. Sliced tomatoes in salad were too ripe. Filets were overcooked. Service was acceptable. Inventory control and kitchen seem to be the problem."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2005
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The waiter was very good,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The waiter was very good, but the food was nothing special for the price. Would go back to try it again. Not my favorite up scale restaurant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 40 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

our 44th wedding anniversary dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was our 44th anniversary and it was awesome and food was terrific"
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 41 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very Good All Around

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I introduced a colleague to Malio's and now they are hooked!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
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Review 42 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant is definitely

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The restaurant is definitely a hot spot and the view outside is one of a kind. We sat at a booth in the bar and the service was pretty good, although the bartender took care of us because the server was nowhere to be found. I loved the environment and the location. The food was decent, but it just lacked the edge that makes you leave wanting more. Each course of the meal was slightly disappointing. The Caesar salad was vey tar and french onion soup actually tasted too much like onion. The crab cake app was good, but seemed very premade. The steaks were a little bland and the mac n cheese side was as well. The jalapeno creamed corn was not good. The creme brulee and the ice cream cake were both ok, but nothing to write home about"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 43 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A bit loud and good was not

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A bit loud and good was not as good as last visit 2 weeks ago."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 44 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoy Malios once a month

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoy Malios once a month prior to attending shows at Straz Center, and am never disappointed"
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 45 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pricey, good downtown restaurant.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Pricey, good downtown restaurant. Great if you want to walk to dinner from your downtown Tampa hotel."
Dined on 02/20/2013
 2010
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Review 46 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My favorite restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Malio's is one of my favorite restaurants. We usually go there before the show at Straz but I enjoy it anytime."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Valentine's meal, the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great Valentine's meal, the Grouper Teresa and the Sea bass was incredible."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 48 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our entrees were disappointing.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our entrees were disappointing. I splurged on the $34 Sea Bass, and expected it to be wonderful. It was small, thin and not that tasty. My husband's prime rib (12 oz cut) had so much fat on it that at least a third of it was inedible. Otherwise, we enjoyed our other food, our wine, the service and the ambiance."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
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Review 49 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Stellar as always!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I've never had a bad experience at Malio's. Always a great choice!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for Malio's Prime
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

everything was excellent!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"everything was excellent! wait staff was super friendly and the food was excellent!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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