Lilac
A taste of the Mediterranean in Tampa
VERIFIED LUXURY
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1. We verify luxury. Our highly trained inspectors visit every property we rate, evaluating based on up to 900 objective criteria. Our hotel stays span a minimum of two nights.
2. We pay our own way. No one can buy a rating; all ratings are earned through our objective inspection process.
3. Our global team of inspectors are anonymous at all times, so they have the same experience as a typical guest.
4. While we inspect both service and facility, our Star Rating system emphasizes service because your experience at a hotel, restaurant or spa goes beyond looks — how it makes you feel is what you will remember most.
5. We started in1958 as Mobil Travel Guide, and we created the original Five-Star rating system for hospitality.
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Soon To Be Rated
As our highly trained, incognito inspectors work to assess properties, our editors check them out ahead of time and provide a sneak preview of what to expect.
Renowned chef John Fraser and his culinary team made a splash with the highly anticipated 2022 opening of Lilac, the signature restaurant inside The Tampa EDITION. Fraser presents his plant-forward, Mediterranean-style flavors (which pays homage to his Greek roots) in a warm, inviting, intimate space enveloped in golds, creams and soft lighting, with walnut floors and tables. It’s exquisitely accentuated with pops of emerald-green velvet on plush seats and banquettes amid lots of lush greenery.
While flavorful dishes take the spotlight, the drinks also get their star turn. Amy Racine — one of the youngest females to pass the notoriously difficult Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam in her first pass — oversees Lilac’s cocktail and wine program. Don’t miss the wine and champagne list — ranging from sparkling Rhone to Dom Pérignon — or the champagne cocktail cart that will roll over to your table to offer effervescent pours.
Getting There
500 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602
TEL813-771-8022
NeighborhoodWater Street Tampa