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Food & drink · Southeast Asian Restaurant · Channel District

Bamboozle Channelside

4.4(626 reviews)·Channel District
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Bamboozle Channelside is a restaurant in Tampa's Channel District, serving fresh, healthy dishes inspired by Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cooking. The restaurant is at 109 N 12th St., Tampa, FL 33602, and it has been serving healthy meals for over 14 years across its Seminole Heights and Channelside locations The menu works well for a quick lunch or a casual dinner with friends and family, and the restaurant offers a flexible menu that can accommodate different dietary preferences.

What to Expect at Bamboozle Channelside

The food at Bamboozle Channelside focuses on fresh ingredients and bright flavors. The restaurant's founder, Lynn Pham, grew up eating Vietnamese cuisine, and fresh rolls are one of the restaurant's best sellers. Her goal was to offer an affordable, healthy dining option without choosing between flavor and health.

The Channelside location is within walking distance of Water Street and Amalie Arena. That makes it a practical choice before a Tampa Bay Lightning game or any other time you are in the area. Guests can enjoy a healthy meal and a smoothie, and the restaurant is a good place to gather with friends.

Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact

Bamboozle Channelside is open every day of the week from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hours can change, so call ahead to confirm before you visit. The phone number is (813) 228-7500.

The drink menu includes beer, wine, and sake. Beer options include a cooler of imported Asian beers, and house wines are a glass. Sake options start at, and there are sparkling choices such as Prosecco.

You can also order catering for clients, co-workers, friends, or family. Catering lets you combine different menu options or choose one of the restaurant's popular catering packages. For menus and online ordering, visit eatbamboozle.com.

Tips Before You Go

If you want the full picture before heading out, check the restaurant's website for current menus and ordering options. The Channelside location is a quick walk from Water Street, so it pairs well with a stop downtown. Because the menu is flexible, you can ask about dietary preferences when you order.

Bamboozle also operates a second location in Seminole Heights at 7107 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, with an extended drink menu and an outdoor patio. If you prefer that setting, it is worth considering.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Bamboozle Channelside hours?

Bamboozle Channelside is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hours can change, so call (813) 228-7500 to confirm before visiting.

Where is Bamboozle Channelside located?

Bamboozle Channelside is at 109 N 12th St., Tampa, FL 33602, in the Channel District.

What kind of food does Bamboozle Channelside serve?

Bamboozle Channelside serves fresh, healthy Vietnamese and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, along with smoothies, beer, wine, and sake.

Reviews

  • 4.07 months agoCameron Santavicca

    My mother and I have a tradition of getting different kinds of Banh Mi together, and she was so excited to bring me here after seeing it on the news. We were both very impressed by our experience! As a starter we had the Grilled Jackfruit Fresh Roll - which had a nice moist rice paper that was easy to chew without breaking off large pieces. Crazy good jackfruit with a smoke to it. The mint mixed with the bright notes of the cucumbers added such a nice kick to the other vegetables as well. We both had the Kick’n Chicken Banh Mi with spicy mayo - amazing flavor, a fine crispy bread and it was full of jalapeños with some heat (which we love). They were served in bamboo steamers, adding a nice visual flair to our meal. Given the quality of the food, it was understandable that it took a little bit of time for the food to arrive. If you do go here, make sure that you and your party aren’t in a rush. The staff are all very kind. It is also a counter service restaurant, not table service. The restaurant is pretty small, and to be honest we were the only other people there so I’m not sure what it would be like busy. However, it was 6pm on a Sunday. What makes Bamboozle is unique in Channelside/Downtown is that you can bring someone who isn’t familiar with Vietnamese food here and substitute for more American style meats, where some Vietnamese choices don’t have this distinction.

  • 5.07 months agoRebekkah Niles

    Duck wrap was phenomenal, would go just for that. Boozle bowl very tasty and fresh. Wasn't in love with the poke roll, but that was more a personal taste thing, it was fine. Service good.

  • 5.02 months agoJohnny Leinbach

    So if you come here and aren’t satisfied we aren’t friends. This place has the best coffee, pho soups, and noodle dishes. Go check it out. Get the boozle iced coffee and any food item you will not be disappointed.

  • 5.07 months agoSteven Wolters

    We stopped in for soho and it did not dissapoint! The bowl was loaded and they were very generous with add ons. Excellent service

Hours

Sunday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM

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