Richard Gonzmart of the Columbia Restaurant Group opened Ulele in August 2014 in the old Tampa Water Works building on the Hillsborough River, next to the natural spring the restaurant is named for. He calls it his legacy and points out that it sits four blocks from where his family lived and about 300 yards from where he was born at St. Joseph's Hospital. The kitchen works off a ten foot barbacoa grill and builds the menu from Florida produce, seafood and other proteins, with native-inspired dishes behind the name of the Tocobaga princess Ulele. Ulele Spring Brewery operates inside the building and was the first on-site brewery in Tampa Heights, pouring Rusty Red, Water Works Pale and Hydration Station Lager.

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Address
1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 999-4952
Website
ulele.com
Cuisine
florida, seafood, new american, southern
Dietary
Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly
Good to know
Waterfront, Founder Story, Family Owned, Locally Sourced, Historic Building, Kid Friendly, Water View, Outdoor Seating
Verification
Details researched September 19, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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