Boulon Brasserie & Bakery is a French-American brasserie at 1001 Water St in Tampa's Water Street district. It opened in January 2023 and bills its cooking as "French by way of America." The restaurant runs from morning pastries to late-night dinner every day. This guide covers what to order, the hours, brunch and tips for visiting.
About Boulon Brasserie
Boulon comes from Next Level Brands, the Tampa restaurant group led by Jeff Gigante. The space covers about 7,000 square feet and seats around 275 guests. It works as three venues in one: a café and bakery, a bar, and a full-service brasserie dining room. Executive Chef Habteab "Hab" Hamde leads the kitchen. The location, in the walkable Water Street neighborhood near Amalie Arena and the Tampa Riverwalk, makes it a common pick for dinner before a game or concert.
Menu Highlights
The menu mixes French brasserie classics with American comfort food. These dishes come up again and again in reviews:
Signature Dishes
- French Onion Soup
- Blue Crab Beignets
- Lobster Pot Pie
- Snapper Amandine
- Coq au Vin
- Smashburger
The menu changes through the day. Breakfast and pastries come from the bakery in the morning, lunch and dinner are served in the brasserie, and from 3 to 5 PM the kitchen serves only a shorter Midi menu. Expect to spend roughly $31–$50 per person at dinner before drinks.
What to Order
Start with the French onion soup or the blue crab beignets. For the main course, the lobster pot pie is the house showpiece, and the snapper amandine is the lighter, more classic French choice. If you want something simpler, the smashburger is a good one. Stop at the bakery counter on the way out for pastries to take home.
Brunch and Bakery
Boulon serves brunch on weekends, and the bakery opens in the morning for coffee and pastries. That makes it one of the few Water Street spots that covers breakfast through late-night drinks under one roof.
Hours, Location and Reservations
Address: 1001 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 768-9988
- Monday–Thursday: 7 AM – 11 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 7 AM – 1 AM
- Sunday: 7 AM – 10 PM
- Midi menu only: 3 – 5 PM daily
Reservations are available on OpenTable, and the dress code is business casual. Book ahead on weekends and on event nights at Amalie Arena, when Water Street gets busy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boulon Brasserie
Where is Boulon Brasserie?
Boulon Brasserie & Bakery is at 1001 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602, in the Water Street district near Amalie Arena. The phone number is (813) 768-9988.
What are Boulon Brasserie's hours?
Listings show Monday–Thursday 7 AM–11 PM, Friday–Saturday 7 AM–1 AM and Sunday 7 AM–10 PM. Between 3 and 5 PM only the shorter Midi menu is served.
What should I order at Boulon Brasserie?
Diners often single out the French onion soup, lobster pot pie, snapper amandine and blue crab beignets. Coq au vin and the smashburger are popular too, and the bakery handles morning pastries.
Does Boulon Brasserie serve brunch?
Yes. The restaurant serves weekend brunch, and the bakery is open from the morning for pastries and coffee.
Is Boulon Brasserie good for special occasions?
It's a popular choice for celebrations, with a large dining room, a full bar and a business-casual dress code. Book ahead for weekends and event nights at Amalie Arena.
Hours were checked against the restaurant's OpenTable listing on October 26, 2026. Background comes from the Tampa Bay Times and The Infatuation. Confirm with the restaurant before you visit.
