Bern's Steak House
1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | 813-251-2421
If you're looking to get out of town and have a meal that you won't soon forget, Bern's Steak House should be hi-pri. Just about 50 minutes from Orlando, it's situated in the SoHo (short for "South of Howard") district of Tampa, the building is basically an unmarked white box. But upon entering the place, you'll feel like you just stepped into the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom low candlelight, red velvet tapestry on the walls, antiques and art up to the ceiling. Their wine cellar is a labyrinth of bottles from the late 1800s to today, not to mention the huge selection of fortified wines and spirits also taking up residence there. Even if you know nothing about wine, it's a sight to behold, and they give tours.
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