HEW Parlor & Chophouse

I am still in awe of our experience at Hew Parlor. We came here to celebrate our anniversary and were looking forward to their amazing steaks, however when we got they only had brunch options. Not that we don’t like a good brunch, but we just had our hearts set on a steak. Our waitress instantly came up with a plan B and the next thing I know a chef was at our table with the available options of steaks that would be on the menu for dinner. They made us a tomahawk steak and improvised on sides. And while we were “waiting” they served us beignets and mimosas on the house. Everything we had was delicious, fresh and the presentation was perfect! While the food was great, people that make up Hew Parlor is what set this place apart from the rest. Thank you to the staff for making our day truly unforgettable!

The staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly from the moment we arrived. The drinks were expertly crafted and full of flavor. Our food arrived promptly and was perfectly paced, thanks to Adam, who was attentive and professional throughout the evening. The braised pork belly had a pleasant hint of heat and was absolutely delicious. The escargot à la Bourguignonne was a unique take and surprisingly delightful. The black grouper special was excellent, and the 6oz Linz Choice filet was cooked perfectly—tender and full of flavor. We finished with the salted caramel cheesecake and a latte, which were the perfect ending to a great meal. And a special note—Alex was charming and delightful, so feel free to ignore the “Karen” comments about him. We had a wonderful experience all around.

My partner and I went to their Christmas dinner family style meal last night. It was a prefixed menu of Yorkshire pudding, winter salad, three kinds of meat with four sides, plus three desserts! For $95 each, I felt like we got our money’s worth. I certainly couldn’t have made that meal for that price. We sat close to the open kitchen, which was beautiful like the rest of the decor. Kendall our waitress was attentive and offered great drink suggestions. Really all the staff was friendly from the hostesses on. We took home three boxes of leftovers so it really feels like Christmas to get to eat this well for another few meals. I can say we aren’t big meat eaters but the porchetta was out of this world good. Prime rib was also fantastic but I felt the sides were shining stars. Just really unique uses of seasonal ingredients! 10/10 to the cooks. We’ll be back for another special occasion as soon as we can.

We visited the Hew recently for brunch. With an upscale, open kitchen dining room and a saxophonist at the door, the ambience is lovely. The food sadly was meh despite generous portions. We had the omelets, too thick, and chilaquiles, lacking beans and low on salsa but heavy on chicken. The beignets were the high point of our meal, fluffy and warm, served with delicious blackberry jam.

This was a really special experience. The food, place, people, service was all more than 5 star. I honestly loved every part form the mouth watering steak to the service provided and the suggestion to try some of their red wine, which was so smooth. The environment was beautifully laid out and the people that invited us were just spectacular and wonderful with everything they are doing. I love this place and the people here. Fantastic. Please add this to your travel journey and if you live anywhere in Tampa Bay add this to your list if places to enjoy with some friends.